The male and female roping teams of Rio Grande do Sul celebrated their victory at the Vacaria International Rodeo with a traditional bath in a horse trough.
The roping teams from Rio Grande do Sul emerged victorious in the roping selection category at the much-celebrated Vacaria International Rodeo, which draws large crowds for this event and the saddle bronc riding. The tradition for winners involves a celebratory bath in a horse trough, a quirky yet cherished ritual that symbolizes their achievements. During the award ceremony, the participants, affectionately known as 'peões' and 'prendas,' immerse themselves in the troughs typically used for horses in the arena. Among the celebrated athletes was Maria Eduarda Krever, recognized as the sole female member of the victorious team during the Festa Campeira de Rio Grande do Sul in Santa Cruz do Sul in 2025.
