In other countries, those would be little swords. Anyway, there was a bullfight last night and Mom went. She said it was very interesting, and it was a good thing the bulls couldn't be hurt because she would have refused to go if the bulls were. She said the best part was seeing so many former and current students and their parents. They were all surpised to see her and the teachers she was with but in a good way.
Here is one of the bullfighters on horseback. There were 2 on horseback, and there were supposed to be 4 on foot, but the last two bullfights got called off by the official. We aren't sure why, but what he says goes. Apparently there are very strict rules that the toreros must obey and if he says the fight is over, they are not allowed to come back out. He called the last two fights before anything happened.
Here is one of the bulls. He had just finished being fought on horseback and you can see the colorful sticks stuck to his velcro pad. It is hard to see, but his horns were encased in leather to help protect the horse.
We know that this isn't an activity that is approved by all people or cats, and we understand if you don't approve. Mom says the fights lasted less than 10 minutes each, and the bulls were a bit tired at the end, but were still ready to keep fighting. Mom was actually cheering for them and liked the fiestiness that they showed. The bulls got the better of the toreros a couple of times and got their capes away from them and pawed them.
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Oh yes... we hate real bull fighting but in this case it sounds HOkay. The bulls get a bit of exercise and those men in tights look very interesting.
I'd be cheering for the bulls too!
Wow! We didn't know that there was bullfighting in the US. We're happy to hear that the bulls don't get hurt here!
Wally, Ernie & Zoey
We're surprised to hear about bullfighting in the US! At least they make sure they can't be hurt, but we still don't 'get it'.
What a humane alternative!
I'm very glad the bulls don't get hurt too! I would be scared of them, they look big and mean. I guess if people HAVE to do bullfighting, this is the best way.
Well,I don't mind as it seems that they make sure no man or beast gets hurt :) That's as it should be ;)
Purrs Mickey
I love that they've found ways to protect both the horse and the bull. We approve! It makes it so we could actually try to enjoy the show! It must've been very exciting!
We came because of tiki though- we wanted to say, that we're thinking of you and purraying real hard. :)
I'm really glad no bean or animal gets hurt at this kind of bullfight!
I didn't know they allowed bull fights in the U.S., but at least the bulls or people don't get hurt!
Wowie, that's furry kool that nobody gets hurt!
Kittyhugs and purrs from MaoMao!
This sounds quite humane for everybody--who knew? (I wonder why this isn't done elsewhere.)
We are THRILLED to hear about this new way of doing the bullfighting.
We understand that it is a cultural thing and are so pleased that it has been integrated safely into another culture. It now combines the best features of Portugese and US.
Woo hoo! How great! No bulls are hurt. Way to go!
We knowz your Momma is too nice to go to something that would hurt-ed an animal..
And what a great idea of doing it!
The bulls are prolly hasing just as much fun!
I know I has lots of fun when Momma and dadda wave my feathers on a stick in front of me to tease me!
It is so lovely to know that they can do things without being mean :)
V-V
Don't like real bull fighting, but this sounds OK.
Great site, thanks.
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