Punta
After the run, the horse makes a sliding stop. Judges examine its tracks.
01 / CALA DE CABALLO
Cala de caballo
Horsemanship revealed in every movement.
Cala shows the charro horse’s training and responsiveness. The punta is its most visible moment; to understand the whole event, also watch the lados, medios lados and ceja.
The movements
Lados
Full spins in both directions while maintaining the center.
Medios lados
Half turns of 180° in both directions.
Ceja
Backing in a straight line, followed by the natural walk and final salute.
Look beyond the cloud of sand.
At your next charreada, choose a different detail to follow in each movement. You can enjoy the presentation without trying to memorize the rulebook.
During the punta
Follow the transition from the run to the slide. Then watch the judges examine the marks.
During the turns
Watch the center of the movement and compare both directions.
During the ceja
Follow the horse’s path and listen to the announcer’s explanation.
Understanding the score
A complete cala has a base of 20 points. Bonuses and penalties change the result. A long sliding stop alone does not explain the final score.
See scoring, bonuses and penalties · pp. 39–44Where does it happen?
The run travels along the manga toward the main rectangle. Lados and medios lados use the auxiliary rectangle; ceja returns to the main rectangle.
The source behind this guide
FMCH · Libre and Juvenil rulebook, revision published in 2026 · Chapter XII, articles 85–94, pages 36–39; penalties and disqualifications follow.
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