TAKING the REINS

iding horseback under oversized sombreros, Mexican cowboys are synonymous with the country and recognised around, or rodeo, the country’s national sport — Mexican women decided to do something about it, and the was born. Proudly showcasing their heritage by wearing a traditional dress inspired by the Adelitas, the female soldiers who fought in the Mexican revolution, the ride sidesaddle and train intensively in order to compete in the choreographed event. “While this is a macho country, men have slowly realised that we have a place in the arena,” says Andrea Becerril, pictured, who was elected Queen of the in 2019. “It is about having confidence in yourself, but there is also a desire to create a feeling of belonging which bonds us as women.”