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History of the Rodeo de Galisteo:
The History of the Cowboy:
Born in the magic of the historic Galisteo, Rodeo de Galisteo is an unforgettable
experience. Nowhere in the southwest can one experience such a combination of
spectacular scenery, cowboy culture and living history. The western horizon is
bordered by the Sandia and Ortiz Mountains. To the south lies the Cerro Pelon
experience. Nowhere in the southwest can one experience such a combination of
spectacular scenery, cowboy culture and living history. The western horizon is
bordered by the Sandia and Ortiz Mountains. To the south lies the Cerro Pelon
and to the east lay the mesas and meadows of the Galisteo Basin.
The original cowboy was not a Texan or a New Mexican or even a Mexican for
that matter. He was a Spaniard. Original Spanish cowherders brought their
traditions to the New World when Cortez introduced cattle to Mexico. The
original Texas longhorns were from Spain. The Spanish cows had the long
tails, lean bodies and of course, the trademark longhorns. The population of
cows exploded in the Mexican territory. The longhorns, sensing a potential
for fame and fortune, migrated north over the border into Texas where they
became legendary symbols of the West, the cowboy, and of course eventually
that matter. He was a Spaniard. Original Spanish cowherders brought their
traditions to the New World when Cortez introduced cattle to Mexico. The
original Texas longhorns were from Spain. The Spanish cows had the long
tails, lean bodies and of course, the trademark longhorns. The population of
cows exploded in the Mexican territory. The longhorns, sensing a potential
for fame and fortune, migrated north over the border into Texas where they
became legendary symbols of the West, the cowboy, and of course eventually
rising to the status of university mascot at UT Austin.
When Juan de Onate took his colonists north in 1598, his “vaqueros”(cowboys
Herded the cattle. Their wide sombreros, high boots, spurs and even an early
Version of chaps(known as “defensas”) were adopted by Texans. Mexicans also
Herded the cattle. Their wide sombreros, high boots, spurs and even an early
Version of chaps(known as “defensas”) were adopted by Texans. Mexicans also
Taught them roping techniques with a lariat(“reata”).
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