Ordóñez & Herrera Win Curacautín Rodeo & Qualify for 2026-2027 Season

Chilean Rodeo Duo Secures Savings for Next Season with Championship Win

Curacautín, Chile – February 16, 2026 – Cristián Mauricio Ordóñez and Miguel Angel Herrera have secured a significant financial advantage for the 2026-2027 rodeo season after winning the Rodeo Interasociaciones at the Club Curacautín of the Asociación Malleco. The pair triumphed riding La Esperanza Matico and Casas de Tepual Combinao, achieving a score of 35.

Ordóñez expressed his elation following the victory, telling Caballoyrodeo.cl, “I am incredibly happy about everything – for the team, the horses, and how it all unfolded. It was a beautiful championship, so we are very happy and content.”

The duo were aiming to accumulate points but finished fourth in another competition, leaving them still needing to secure one more. Ordóñez noted they are awaiting a potential future date, contingent on conditions in the region and recent wildfires. “But we are content,” he added.

Ordóñez described the rodeo as a well-organized and competitive event. “It was a good rodeo overall. The organization was excellent, and the competition was strong, with many competitive teams. It was enjoyable, and everyone was happy. It was a beautiful rodeo.”

The win provides a valuable “saving” for the team as they look ahead to the next season. “We have secured the requirement and 10 points, which is a good saving. These are new horses that have demonstrated they should perform well next season,” Ordóñez explained.

Looking ahead, Ordóñez expressed optimism about qualifying for further competitions. “If things go well, we would have the Clasificatorio next, as we would go to the first one, in Los Angeles. So we will be waiting there, hoping for the opportunity and for everything to fall into place.”

Hermann Sperberg and Cristián Flores finished in second place, riding Parcelas de Lipin Refugio and Gran Aventura Elegante, with a score of 28. Mauricio Tapia and Benjamín García secured third place, riding Las Calas Cascarrabias and Los Palos del Rosario Buen Amigo, achieving a score of 24.

Other notable performances included Miguel Angel Herrera and Cristián Mauricio Ordóñez, who scored 23 points riding Lo Especial Roto Tacaño and Retoños de Manzanares Oriundo. The Criadero Entre Pinos and Aromos team, with Levis and Francisco Lineros on Pachi Pachi and Buen Pasar, earned 19 points. Carlos Schnake and Alonso Gutiérrez, riding Don Matías Andrés Estafadora and Loma Suave Odalisca, scored 17, while Diego Neira and Edgar Painepán, on Santa Toñita and Doña Josefa Arenga y Fierruco Jarra E Chicha, achieved 15 points.

Santa Isabel Imponente also earned recognition, winning the Movimiento a la Rienda with 24 units.