Cala de Caballo (Reigning); this event is a demonstration of the horse rein. A charro demonstrates the skills and obedience of his horse. Several abilities are tested which include; the gallop, slide stop, spins on its hind legs as well as backing. This is one of the hardest events to master.
Piales en Lienzo (Heeling); a horseman must throw a lariat, let a horse run through the loop, catching it by the hind legs. Three opportunities are given. Points are awarded for distance needed to stop the mare. This is done in the rectangular portion of the arena;
Colas en el Lienzo, or Coleadero (Steer Tailing) Steer tailing is one of the oldest events of the charreada. The charro rides alongside the left side of the bull, wraps its tail around his right leg, and tries to bring the bull down in a roll as he rides past it. Points are given for technique, time, and roll of the bull.
Jineteo de Toro (Bull riding) The charro demonstrates his strength and riding skills by staying on the bull until it stops bucking. Points are given for technique. The charro cannot fall off, he must dismount and land upright. After the charro dismounts the bull he must remove the bullrope and bellrope so the Terna en el Ruedo can follow. This event has its roots in an earlier form known as Jaripeo.
Terna en el Ruedo (Team Roping); a team roping event in which three charros attempt to rope a bull - one by its neck, one by its hind legs, and the last then ties its feet together. They have a maximum of 6 minutes. Points are awarded for rope tricks and time.
Jineteo de Yegua (Bareback on a wild mare); similar to Bareback bronc riding. Yegua means mare. An untrained horse, often a mare, is ridden with a bullrope. Two hands are used and the legs are held horizontally to the ground.
Manganas a Pie (Forefooting): The charro positions himself in the arena, an untamed horse is guided to a run by three mounted teammates. The Charro artistically twirls his reata accumulating points in a display of skilled trick roping maneuvers and timing. He than throws the loop and attempts to catch the horse’s forelegs.
Manganas a Caballo or (Forefooting on Horseback); Foreleg horse catching from horseback, follow the same sequence as Manganas a pie, except that they are executed from horseback. It takes years of practice before a Charro can accomplish this event with awe-inspiring roping skills.
El Paso de la Muerte (The pass of death): The charro jumps from the bare back of his own riding horse onto the back of a running bronc. There is no rigging or gear, just the mane to hold onto. He has to stay on until the bronc stops bucking.
Escaramuza (English: "skirmish"): was added in 1992 for teams of women who perform precision equestrian displays riding sidesaddle and garbed in Adelita dress. It is usually held between the Coleadero and the Jineteo de Toro during the Charreria Events.
Source: Charros Federation USA