French rejoneadora pursues mounted bullfighting from France to Andalusia

Lea Vicens, a French rejoneadora (mounted bullfighter), leans from her horse toward a bull during a bullfight at Seville’s Maestranza bullring, Seville, Spain, April 19, 2026. (REUTERS)

Before entering the ring, Lea Vicens is helped into her outfit at Seville’s Maestranza bullring, Seville, Spain, April 19, 2026. (REUTERS)

Lea Vicens adjusts her hat moments before a bullfight at Seville’s Maestranza bullring, Seville, Spain, April 19, 2026. (REUTERS)

Fans gather around Lea Vicens as she arrives before a bullfight at Seville’s Maestranza bullring, Seville, Spain, April 19, 2026. (REUTERS)

Away from the spectacle, Lea Vicens is helped by her assistant Gliselia to remove her boots after the bullfight in Seville, Spain, April 19, 2026. (REUTERS)

Lea Vicens rides toward the arena before her performance at Seville’s Maestranza bullring, Seville, Spain, April 19, 2026. (REUTERS)

Seen through a stable opening, Lea Vicens warms up on horseback ahead of a bullfight at Seville’s Maestranza bullring, Seville, Spain, April 19, 2026. (REUTERS)

In a brief pause at the edge of the ring, Lea Vicens smiles during a bullfight at Seville’s Maestranza bullring, Seville, Spain, April 19, 2026. (REUTERS)

Lea Vicens rides ahead of a charging bull before packed stands at Seville’s Maestranza bullring, Seville, Spain, April 19, 2026. (REUTERS)

Lea Vicens celebrates with her assistants after a successful moment in the ring at Seville’s Maestranza bullring, Seville, Spain, April 19, 2026. (REUTERS)

Lea Vicens, a French rejoneadora (mounted bullfighter), leans from her horse toward a bull during a bullfight at Seville’s Maestranza bullring, Seville, Spain, April 19, 2026. (REUTERS)

Between passes in the ring, Lea Vicens pauses for a drink during a bullfight at Seville’s Maestranza bullring, Seville, Spain, April 19, 2026. (REUTERS)

Source: REUTERS

World