Venezuela’s extravaganza of cowboy culture or “Bull tailing”

Bull tailing, or "coleo" is an integral part of Venezuelan popular culture that has survived opposition from animal welfare groups. Unlike their Texan counterparts, participants don't try to ride the bull or grab it by the horns but rather chase its tail.

The coleo is one of the high points of the annual "llanera" fair in the central city of San Fernando de Apure, a three-day extravaganza of cowboy culture. It is also practiced across the border in Colombia's "llanos," as well as in Brazil and Mexico, countries with strong cattle breeding traditions.