Jaripeo (Spanish: [xaɾiˈpeo] (listen)) refers to a form of bull riding practiced mainly in central and southern Mexico. It developed in the 16th century and originally involved riding fighting bulls to the death, but later evolved to where contestants attempt to ride bucking bulls until the animals tire and stopped bucking. Jaripeos traditionally take place in lienzo charros or bull rings, but can also take place in modern arenas. When I come to Mexico for the fiestas they always have Jaripeos.