Gerardo “Jerry” Diaz comes from the exciting world of Mexican horsemanship and rodeo. A true Charro, Diaz makes his living following the grand tradition of his heritage back in Mexico. He performs his horsemanship skills and rope artistry at rodeos around the country, producing and directing Mexican Rodeo Extravaganzas and Equestrian Events for special entertainment. Jerry Diaz embodies all of the qualifications of the Charro’s strict code of honor that includes chivalry, high ethics, expert horsemanship, and dedication to family and Charro traditions. 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 renowned crowd pleaser. Unaided by swivels or gimmicks, he spins the rope with ease while on foot, riding, or standing atop his horse.
He was inducted into the Texas Trail of Fame, Cowboys of Color in Fort Worth, and the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame.
Jerry’s two Grey Pure Spanish Andalusians are Fandago and Elegante.
Nicolas Diaz was born in New Braunfels, TX and is the son of accomplished horseman and horsewoman; Jerry and Staci Diaz.
He continues to follow in his parents and grandparents footstep, now 5th generation horseman. His young horseman career started when he was only three days old when his father carried him in his arms atop a horse for the very first time.
Nicolas is a big part of the show, performing right alongside both his parents in many of the productions that they do together as a family.
One of Nicolas’s horses is a dark Bay Lebrijano a 15 year old P.R.E. Andalusian Stallion imported from Spain. Nicolas starting his very own equine breeding program, featuring the Spanish Andalusian horse from Spain.
Nicolas has won multiple National Championships with two of their Andalusian Stallions 4 years in a row.
Staci Anderson-Diaz has entertained audiences all across the U.S. at some of the most prestigious shows. She has performed in her Father’s Wild West Shows, Rodeos, Fairs and Circuses since she was three yrs. old. Third generation performer and artist mostly known for her Roman Riding six up team of horses, driving horses in Tandem while standing atop the back team, dancing horses, trick riding and Stunt doubling in several movies.
Pass down through generations, Staci comes from a family who has a history with Liberty Horses both her parents and grandparents were equine and animal trainers and performers. Watch Staci interact with her beautiful Black Andalusian Stallion Conquisto and her Pure Andalusian bay Universo.
“With their thundering hooves and flowing manes, horses are one of God’s most Majestic creatures.
The Horse’s beauty unsurpassed, strength and immeasurable grace unlike any other”.
The Diaz family now reside on the 50-acre Diaz Ranch in New Braunfels, Texas where they raise and meticulously train all of their own show horses, besides often hosting colorful and well-attended local performances on their property.
Diaz Family are known for their Equine Productions and their Mexican Extravaganza Rodeo Productions. Jerry and Staci have been performing together for over 27 yrs. Married on horseback 25 years ago.
In addition to this, Jerry is a spokesperson for the HW Brand Heavy Duty Brown Lienzo Arena systems which he helped to design and implement at his ranch. For the past 30 years Jerry has also proudly been a Purina Influential and is serving as a Purina Ambassador. Visit their Facebook page or website CharroJerryDiaz.com or Nicolas Diaz Equestrian on Facebook
The Diaz Family Clinics and Performances
Friday, February 21, 2025
Starting Liberty Ground Work
Description: Basic work with your horse to start working at Liberty creating daily habits that will build your liberty connection.
Horsemanship with the Diaz Family
Description: Witness the Diaz Family as they demonstrate some of their training habits. Jerry and Nicolas will discuss the important practices that have been past down for five generations. All leading to a well balanced training routine for your horse.
Saturday, February 22, 2025
Dressage Schooling for a Better Connection.
Description: Having a solid connection with your horse is something every rider strives to attain. Dressage is a great thing to practice with your equine. All of the exercises can be applied to any disciplines. Nicolas will showcase the importance of having a flexible, straight balanced horse as well as the importance of lateral movement in equine.
Tandem Liberty on Horseback
Description: Working two horses together. Riding one and the other horse is at Liberty doing maneuvers. A very difficult feat to achieve showing the unison of horses. A clear and direct vocal aid is paramount importance.
Sunday, February 23, 2025
Improve your horsemanship with La Garrocha
Description: La Garrocha is a traditional Spanish riding skill that involves a long pole while riding. This offers riders a unique way to enhance their balance, coordination, and communication with their horses. Regular practice with Garrocha helps improve seat stability, posture and foster a more responsive horse.
Introducing Your Horse to the Rope
Description: Charro Jerry Diaz is known for his horsemanship and rope artistry. Jerry will demonstrate a few of the important training practices to desensitize a horse to the rope and talking through proper rope and rein positioning