Differences between Spanish and Portuguese rejoneo horse and rider.

 

Good example of the different clothing and décor worn by both horse and rider in una corrida de rejoneo.

As you can see the costume of the Portugese rider is much more flamboyant and is reminiscent of the clothing worn by18th century aristocrats in Portugal.

On the other hand, Spanish riders use the traditional and more conservative suit of Andalusian cattlemen.

The horses used are different as well. Portuguese riders use Lusitano horses which is a distinctive breed of Portugal, whereas the Spanish riders use Spanish pure bred Andalusian horses.

(I've often wondered if an American ever became a rejoneador what he would look like. A cowboy with scarf, chaps, cowboy hat and vest? And what horse would he ride? An American Quarter horse, Palomino, Paint, or a Thoroughbred? It will never happen but it is interesting to think about.)