Imagine wearing a dress, riding sidesaddle and still performing better than the boys. Photo: Tasha Tsiaperas/Axios
For the first time, the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame is hosting an exhibit focused exclusively on charrería events.
Why it matters: "Soldaderas to Amazonas: Escaramuzas Charras" highlights the dress and experiences of the women who compete in Mexican rodeos.
The event is a tribute to soldaderas, the women who fought in the Mexican Revolution.
The big picture: Escaramuza charra is an equestrian competition that was added to the Fort Worth Rodeo & Stockshow five years ago. The event was traditionally only seen at Mexican rodeos.
Eight women ride sidesaddle, wearing adelita-style dresses, and perform a synchronized routine.
The latest: An escaramuza team from Oklahoma won at the Fort Worth rodeo last weekend.
Context: The Cowgirl Museum exhibit features more than a dozen adelita dresses, each colorful with intricate designs. They have tight bodices and full, floor-length skirts.
A second gallery displays portraits of escaramuzas.
If you go: The museum is open 10am-5pm Tuesday through Saturday and noon-5pm on Sundays.
Admission is $12.
The escaramuza exhibit is open until March 22.
What's next: The Fort Worth Rodeo & Stockshow ends Saturday.
