‘Californios' equestrian skills displayed at Parkfield event
Event celebrates ranching history of the area – Several dozen equestrians convened over the weekend in Parkfield for the Early Californios Skills o...
Event celebrates ranching history of the area – Several dozen equestrians convened over the weekend in Parkfield for the Early Californios Skills of the Rancho. The participants at the event executed ranching skills used by the early Californios. Many used tack and equipment like the Californios used. Most wore styles of clothing popular among early ranchers on the Central Coast. They wore flat-brimmed hats like those used by early Californio ranchers. After secularization by the Mexican Government in 1833, large ranchos were allocated to citizens throughout California.