When "El Ciclón," Carlos Arruza, was killed in an auto crash, May 20, 1966 he left a living legacy in his two sons, Manolo and Carlos Jr. At his death, the senior Arruza had been performing as a rejoneador —working from horseback, in the Portuguese style of toreo— after having already established himself as one of the world's greatest matadors. After retiring as one of the worlds greatest matadors, and before returning as a renowned Rejoneador, Carlos established his own brand of fighting bulls breeding it into one of the most respected herds in Mexico. A movie on his life was made in 1971 titled ARRUZA, and starred Anthony Quinn. He also appeared in the John Wayne movie, Alamo.
"The Alamo (1960)" Overview
Rating: NR
1960
Cast and Crew
Director : John WayneProducer : John Wayne
Screenwiter : James Edward Grant
Starring : John Wayne,Richard Widmark,Laurence Harvey,Frankie Avalon,Patrick Wayne,Linda Cristal,Joan O'Brien,Chill Wills,Joseph Calleia,Ken Curtis,Carlos Arruza,Jester Hairston
I would like opinions, and hope Kimberly will participate:
1--Cruel matador, killer of bulls or great breeder, propagator of Coriente Bulls?
2--Cruel rejoneador, killer of bulls and abuser of horses or great breeder, propagator of Coriente Bulls and Andalusian/Lusitano horses .
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Anyone ever see the documentary film on Arruza by the director Bud Beddinger (SP?). I knew Bud he told me that guy was phenomenal and Arrusa would ask where he wanted the bull placed for the camera and that's where the bull was placed. The horsemanship and talent taken to fight a bull on horseback would be challenging I am sure. Anyone who has ridden a fast moving horse without reins can attest to that. The training is not the issue here but those horses were perfection turning and twisting avoiding the horns and placing the matador in the position necessary.
When I was in Portugal I had a very famous retired Matador tell me all the rules that must be followed to complete in the arena. The horns were wrapped for the horse's protection and certain moves and styles were judged. The bulls were not killed as they are in Spain. It was very much a competition with requirements like any other but much more dangerous.
Thanks for the great picture of "Numero Uno". I am a fan of Mr. Aruzza also, many a day I have pulled his book out or popped the movie into the dvd player to observe his greatness. I find him truly fascinating that he retired as the number 1 matador in the world, began breeding his own stock and decided to try his hand at rejoneo. That is the passion that I speak of, when profession becomes life's blood. The peninsular breeds are made from the stock of the fight horse and the training techniques are par excellence. I think Aruzza brought this to the traditional bullfight fan, as there has always been a rift between mounted or ground fighting, much like zoo/circus. I have often wondered how many practioners of Master Nuno Oliviera's riding style know that it is based on the rejoneo horse training.
Dianne and Joey,
I agree with you both. And I can also state that we are 3 individuals that love animals with a passion. Not a lifestyle, but the beauty of man in harmony with beast. Joey with his elephants, Dianne with her horses, and myself with the tigers. And what is this, no finger pointing.
How easy in todays environment would it be for Carlos to achieve that fame. How good would he have to be? Clyde's era or Gunthers era
Wade Burck
Wade, it seems harder to follow threads on your blog than Buckles. Is it just me, or is this a different set-up than his?
Anyway, as far as Spanish bullfighting goes - it's not for me. I understand the skill, bravery, symbolism and expertise of the matadors, but it would be too much for me to watch.
I'm really not familiar with the sport either in Spain or Portugal. If bandarillas are used in no-kill bullfighting, then I don't like that either.
However, unlike activists, I just don't watch or perticipate in things I don't like - I have no interest in protesting, petitioning and such.
I couldn't shoot an animal either, but have many hunter friends and have no problem with them hunting. Same with Rodeo. I don't like calf roping and it would upset me to watch, so I don't go - but am neutral about those who do.
I'm a live and let live person. I'd like to see a lot of things done differently, like the handling of cattle and pigs bred for meat, but who the hell am I?
Kim
Kim,
We are working on that and I do apologize. Casey is the "brains" behind the technology, and I assume he is also looking into instantly receiving posts. I think you have to be registered as a blogger. We are working on it. If you will recall there was a snip at the fact that we we not that big and grand. I suggest bigger and grander faster then we expected. I guess the whole story, is what is wanted. Give the public what they want.
Do not ever think "who the hell am I" You are a voice and an American citizen. Express an opinion, and look at facts and decide. I bow hunt deet, as I like the solitude, I hunt with falcons.
I have elk antlers, deer antlers on my wall. But I have no part or piece of a tiger or a horse or elephant with the exception of shortened ivory I train them, I don't wear them. After, I trained a pig act, I couldn't eat pork for a year. But I got over it. I am not going to train a deer, because I like venison. Many professions like bull fighting, tiger training, race car driving, etc. danger is part of the deal. It is what makes it the deal. Not much sense in having a gun fight with blank. A lot of noise, smoke and action, but not the end result. Life or death.
Wade
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