Horsemen of Memory: The Legacy of the Pari Soto

Departure of the horses and their riders on the shores of Lake Langui

Uriel prepares his horse at home with his son, introducing the family and the place where the sport begins.

Daijiro Para rides his horse Poseidon in his backyard, while his 2-year-old cousin watches.

Margarita with the horse Poseidon in the foreground, connecting preparation and everyday life.

Dajiro with two horses, showing discipline and control during training.

Dajiro Pari leads the race riding his horse Poseidon

The panning of two riders at full speed, conveying the power and vertigo of the sport.

The public is thrilled with the race, this equestrian land is full of fans of this sport.

The final performances of Dajiro and Uriel Pari predict a quick return to racing.

In the heights of Layo, on the shores of Lake Langui, galloping is a heartbeat that spans generations. The Pari Soto family lives for horse racing: Dajiro, a young jockey, competes following in the footsteps of his father, Wilbert, who lost his life on one of these tracks. His uncle, Uriel, trains and breaks in horses with the precision of an athlete who knows that every second in the final stretch is decisive, while Margarita, the grandmother, upholds the tradition that blends grief, discipline, and pride.

This project accompanies their days, from training in the family corral to the adrenaline of competition in Langui, thirty minutes by truck from their home. Amidst bets, dust, and worn saddles, the Pari Soto surname resonates in every race, reminding us that here, sport is not just competition: it is connection, heritage, and resilience.