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.

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.

An infographic that highlights some of the characteristics of the Chilean Huaso. It includes the name origin and the "huaso" attire elements.

Huaso is also the name used to refer to the man dancing in the Cueca (the Chilean national dance) since he wears their traditional clothing. The female in this dance is called the China (with the flowery dress) or Huasa urbana (with the elegant dress).

The Huasos of Chile Horse Cultures of the World A Chilean huaso is ‘an excellent horseman with gentlemanly ways who identifies with the hacienda’ (‘hacienda’ is a South American term for a large estate – think an estancia, but bigger). Have you …

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.

Oct 16, 2024 · The huaso is more than just a skilled horseman; he is a symbol of Chilean national pride and rural values. Huasos are often associated with qualities such as bravery, loyalty, and hard work, embodying the spirit of the Chilean countryside.

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:

Jun 25, 2024 · A huaso is essentially a Chilean cowboy. The clothing includes a wide-brimmed straw hat called a chupalla, a poncho, and a feminine, full-skirted, flowered dress called a huasa or cueca dress.

Sep 17, 2024 · Los huasos, con su característico traje compuesto por el chamal y la chupalla, representan una parte fundamental de la identidad chilena, especialmente en las zonas rurales del país. El término huaso proviene del quechua «huasu», que significa «persona de tierra baja» o …