Charro

In his elegant costume and wide sombrero, the charro is a cowboy but also a gentleman. ❋ Unknown (2007)

After a few belts of tequila before the event, the charro is ready to face the risks and the broken bones. ❋ Unknown (2008)

A musician in charro costume sang, while roving between tables. ❋ Unknown (2007)

Using similar procedures for driving, roping and bringing down the mare as above, in this event the charro is mounted on his horse. ❋ Unknown (2007)

The charro is allowed eight minutes and three chances to execute the suerte. ❋ Unknown (2007)

Does anybody know when and where in Guadalajara el desfile del dia del charro is going to be? ❋ Unknown (2007)

Another charro from a competing team galloped after him. ❋ Unknown (2007)

A combination of cowboy and knight-errant, the charro is valiant and skillful. ❋ Unknown (2007)

This World War II-era poster by Leon Helguera shows Uncle Sam and a Mexican "charro," or cowboy, reaching out to rally the public and to show bi-national cooperation. ❋ Unknown (2010)

He sat motionless on his black stallion, moonlight reflecting from his silver spurs and the silver decorations of his 'charro' dress. ❋ Unknown (1998)

As she did when she won last year, Williams donned a huge sombrero - known as a "charro," the type worn by Mexico Mariachi musicians - and turned to salute the crowd. ❋ Unknown (2010)

As she did last year in winning, Williams donned a huge sombrero - known as a "charro," the type worn by Mexico Mariachi musicians - and turned to salute the crowd. ❋ STEPHEN WADE (2010)

As she did when she won last year, Williams donned a huge sombrero - known as a "charro" and worn by Mariachi musicians - and turned to salute the crowd. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The Mr. Amigo Association has chosen a genuine "charro" to be honored during Charro Days and assorted festivities this year: Vicente Fernandez Jr., the champion horseman, singer, actor and son of legendary Mexican performer and actor Vicente Fernandez, has been named Mr. Amigo 2009. ❋ Unknown (2010)