A huaso (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈwaso]) is a Chilean countryman and skilled horseman, [1] similar to the American cowboy, the Mexican charro (and its northern equivalent, the vaquero), the gaucho of Argentina, Uruguay and Rio Grande Do Sul, and the Australian stockman.

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HUASO: The Chilean Cowboy. 1. A huaso is a Chilean countryman and skilled horseman. 2. Huasos are found all over Central and Southern Chile. 3. Huasos are an important part of the Chilean folkloric culture and are a vital part of parades, fiestas, and holidays. 4. Theories of the origin of the name huaso:

Huaso (1933 – August 24, 1961) was a horse that, ridden by Chilean Captain Alberto Larraguibel, set the high-jump world record on February 5, 1949, by jumping 2.47 m (8 ft 1 in) in Viña del Mar, Chile, one of the longest-running unbroken sport records in history, at 70 years.

Huasos are the Chilean equivalent. Until the 20th century, huasos were far from gentlemen. They started off as bandits in Chile’s early days, helping to uproot the Spanish royalists. As the dust settled, huasos settled down as farmers and cattle workers in central and southern Chile.

Jan 1, 2025 · Huasos in Chile are similar to the Guachos of Argentina, the Llaneros of Venezuela and the cowboys of the United States. The difference between the Chilean Huasos and their similar counterparts in other regions is that the Huasos not only deal with cattle but can also be involved in agriculture.

El término huaso (también guaso, según la Real Academia Española) 1 es usado en Chile para referirse al individuo que vive principalmente en su zona central y se dedica a las tareas propias de las antiguas haciendas del valle central y la costa de esa área.

Oct 16, 2024 · At the heart of Chilean rodeo and rural life is the figure of the huaso, a term used to describe Chilean cowboys or horsemen. Much like the American cowboy or the Argentine gaucho, the huaso holds a special place in the cultural identity of Chile.

A huaso (feminine huasa, but most commonly china) is a Chilean countryman and skilled horseman, very similar to the gauchos, cowboys, vaqueros and charros. Huasos are found in central and southern Chile.

Jan 8, 2020 · In February 1949, Chilean army captain Alberto Larraguibel set out to attempt a world-record high jump riding Huaso, a 16-year-old stallion whom he’d trained assiduously in show jumping after undistinguished careers in racing and dressage: On the first try, I miscalculated the distance and allowed the horse to refuse.