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Native American Vaqueros on the California Frontier
Category: Society & Culture
Duration: 00:15:31
Publish Date: 2024-03-14 18:00:00
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In this episode, we look at the history of Native American Vaqueros. 

Vaqueros were skilled horsemen who managed cattle and horses. Their tradition probably originates in the horse culture that arrived in Spain from North Africa in the 8th century AD and is widespread in Latin America. 

The mission era brought ranching life to Alta California and created the unique figure of the California vaquero. Franciscan friars had some of the most trusted Native Americans at the missions trained as vaqueros, who excelled at horsemanship. Eventually, Indian vaqueros were a key part of rancho life on the California frontier.

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