tienta

bullfighting

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A tienta is a test used in bull breeding to assess the spirit and keenness of young bulls and heifers. This process determines their fitness for the bullfighting ring or for breeding purposes. During a tienta, animals are tested to prove their bravery and ferocity. Those deemed acceptable are kept for breeding or future bullfights, while rejected animals are sent to the slaughterhouse. Historically, royalty attended these tests, which often served as social events.12

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…to attend these tests (tientas), which often became social events. During a tienta a ranch may test scores of animals over the course of several days, during which novice or retired bullfighters might perform with young breeding cows, star matadors might practice new maneuvers, and amateur matadors and members…
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…to attend these tests (tientas), which often became social events. During a tienta a ranch may test scores of animals over the course of several days, during which novice or retired bullfighters might perform with young breeding cows, star matadors might practice new maneuvers, and amateur matadors and members…
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