Criadero las Callanas secures Spot in Melipilla clasificatorio Norte
melipilla, Chile – Riders from Criadero Las Callanas, Francisco Vial and Tomás Cornejo, have qualified for the Clasificatorio Norte in Melipilla after a successful performance at a recent rodeo competition. They secured first place riding the horses Nieto Regalón and Riachuelo, accumulating 27 good points.
Cornejo expressed his excitement to Caballoyrodeo.cl, stating, “I’m happy, we managed to complete it on the last date and I’m very happy because we achieved what we were looking for.” He added, “winning was the only way they could catch us on points, and thankfully it worked out.”
Cornejo also highlighted his positive start with Las callanas, noting, “I’m very happy to have completed a collera after recently joining, I’m very happy about that. I’ve been coming to the Clasificatorios for four consecutive years now, so we’re keeping the streak alive.” He praised the quality of the cattle, describing them as “American, top-notch,” and expressed gratitude for achieving their goal. The team is now focused on preparing for the upcoming competition in Melipilla.
Criadero Doña Tuca finished in second place with Emiliano Ruiz Lobos and his son, Emiliano Ruiz Montilla, riding Condenao and Quintrala, earning 19 good points and an additional four in the tiebreaker.
Gonzalo Vial and Luis Eduardo Cortés took third place, riding Los Gachos Encapuchado and Las Callanas Viajante with 19 great points and three more in the extra bull round.
Other performances from Criadero Las Callanas included Gonzalo Vial and Luis Eduardo Cortés on Tronador and Belarmino (17 points) and Saltamonte and astuto II (16 points). Eduardo Cortés and Luis Catalán also competed with Santa Ana de Melipilla este Chico and El Gaucho Pretenciosa, scoring 14 points.
The “Sello de Raza” (Breed Seal) was awarded to Santa Ana de Melipilla chico Fachoso, ridden by Luis Catalán.