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Scintillating Uruguayan horse-taming fest

Last updated on: April 26, 2011 08:43 IST

A gaucho is unseated by an untamed or unbroken horse during the celebration of 'Criolla' (Creole) Week in Montevideo

We are sure you have seen enough people getting hurt trying to tame bulls. But ever seen wild horses giving a hard time?

Every year, in Montevideo -- the largest city and the capital of Uruguay -- horse-taming is among the favourite events to look forward to during the week-long national festival

Gauchos -- a term commonly used to describe cowboys from parts of Argentina, Uruguay, Southern Chile, and Southern Brazil -- come to Montevideo during the 'Criolla' (Creole) Week to compete for the award of best rider. This year 90 riders are competing

Let's take a look at MORE scintillating PHOTOS of the event...