TOMAS GARCILAZO
TRICK ROPING ARTIST . CHARRO ALL AROUND
Tomas Garcilazo was born and raised in his heritage from his
family in the most traditional and pure sport of Mexico: "La Charreria." He has been champion all around in this sport which is composed of seven different events called "Charro Completo." He has been traveling all around the world developing horsemanship and roping skills bringing to the United States a Mexican flavor of his tradition and culture.

Charros are professional cowboys who take extreme pride in their riding and roping abilities. They create a whole culture around the equestrian lifestyle. Charreria is the most noble of the traditions evolved from over 500 years of Mexico's equestrian activities. The charro's games of skill would naturally become the national sport of Mexico: La Charreria.

Floreo de reata (trick roping), an exotically beautiftil art created in Mexico, is performed by a Charro who possesses exquisite control of the lariat and needs almost no set-up time to move from one trick to another.

A Charro glides, spinning a dazzling array of classic butterflies, merry-o- round, wedding rings, sky-high umbrellas and many more tricks during his roping routine.

We are proud to present Tomas Garcilazo, who is considered by growing number of experts to be the world's greatest floreador. Will Rogers' son, James, stated, "Tomas is the best roper I've ever seen." The 5,5" 36-year old native of Mexico City has astounded audiences from New York City's Broadway Theater to the Los Angeles Pantages Theater with his dynamic display of roping tricks for The Will Rogers Follies production.

Tomas Garcilazo began learning floreo de reata at the age of five. During his career, he has won many prestigious competitions and is recognized as a champion all-around cowboy. He has professionally performed with Linda Ronstadt in her concert series.

Today, as one of the brightest young talents performing the classic Charro style trick roping; Tomas will present "La Charreria".

Slim Garner
CLOWN AND BARRELMAN
Clown Jeff “Slim”Garner, grew up in the family of cowboys in Flint Hills, Kansas. He has been riding from a very young age, used to accompany his dad as he clowned, and is extremely passionate about making people laugh. Garner has been entertaining the crowds with his clown acts in rodeos for the past 16 years.

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