Jerry Diaz
- Jerry Diaz
- Superior Horseman and Charro
Superior Horseman
Background
Gerardo "Jerry" Diaz comes from the exciting world of Mexican horsemanship and rodeo. A true charro, Jerry makes his living following the grand tradition of his heritage back in Mexico. He performs his specialty act at rodeos around the country and produces his own Mexican Rodeo Extravaganza. Spurred by the pageantry and excitement of his production, he has been invited to bring his show to Denver's famous National Western Stock Show and many other prestigious events around the country.
The charro's strict code of honor includes chivalry, high ethics, expert horsemanship and dedication to family and charro traditions. Jerry embodies all these qualifications. He has earned the Federation of Charros' Golden Spur Award for his outstanding contributions and commitment to the charro tradition. Famed for his expertise with the maguey rope, Jerry is a crowd pleaser. Unaided by swivels or gimmicks, he spins the rope with ease while on foot, riding, or standing atop his horse.
Jerry started his charro career in the early 1980s and has been a success ever since bringing the talents and the show to western events and rodeos. In addition to Denver, Jerry has also exhibited his amazing talents at San Antonio Stock Show, Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo, Houston Stock Show and Rodeo, American Royal in Kansas City, Missouri, and many more.
A native of San Antonio, Texas, Jerry traces his charro roots back four generations. His father, Jose ''Pepe'' Diaz, is a charro and master horseman from Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. Jose Diaz trained horses for the family of Mexican president Lazaro Cardenas and was featured in the Barnum & Bailey Circus. Showmanship runs in the Diaz family, and Jerry continues the tradition with great success.
Jerry has been recognized as a super star in this country and has appeared on PBS's National Education Services, ABC's Good Morning America and many appearances on Telemundo and Univision. He's been written up in the AQHA Journal, Time, and Newsweek. Already honored with being inducted into the Cowboys of Color Museum and Hall of Fame and the Texas Trail of Fame, Jerry was recently inducted into the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame in Fort Worth, Texas.