During the middle-ages it was a diversion for the aristocracy to torear (bullfight) on horse's back. This was called Suerte de Cañas. In the18th century this tradition was more or less abandoned, while the poorer population invented the bullfight by foot. Francisco Romero was a key-figure in laying the rules for the new sport, the Corrida. For its fans it is rather an art than a sport, representing the challenge of the man fighting against the beast. Six bulls and three matadors are usually required for one afternoon's bullfight, each encounter lasting about 15 minutes. At the appointed time, which is generally five o'clock, the three matadors, each followed by his assistants, the banderilleros and the picadores, march into the ring to the accompaniment of the traditional Paso Doble music. From this moment on, everything is sacred… (More) ...