Corriador Del Toros Research Paper

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Corridas del toros are bullfights where 4-6 year old bulls are used. Only professional matadors are allowed to fight' the bull in this kind of bullfights, although other assistants, called subalternos also take part. During a typical corrida de toros six bulls are killed in few stages: First, all bullfighters and horses make a 'lap of honour' through the arena to introduce themselves to the public. After that, the bull is released in to the ring, after which the matador starts 'testing' the bull; He wants to see how the bull responds, how the bull moves, and then matador starts exhausting him. Thirdly, one or two horse riders with a long lance enter the arena. The task of a the horse rider is to cut the neck muscles of the bull,
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