Daily Inspiration: Meet Fito Abedoy

Today we’d like to introduce you to Fito Abedoy.

Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
First of all, I would like to thank you guys for having me. It’s my pleasure to share my story. My name is Fito, and I grew up in a small equestrian community. I come from a long line of charros and horse trainers, a tradition started by my grandfather and carried on by my father. Because of them, I grew up with a deep love for horses and a passion for Charrería. With my uncles and cousins also being excellent charros, this Mexican tradition truly runs in my family’s blood. Charreria has connected my family, and has been carried on for generations. I’ve been in the saddle since I was 1, spinning a rope since I was 5, and stepped into my first charreada at 15 yrs old. I first started as a Charro, then I became a Trickroping Teacher for L.A. County Parks for a summer program. Now, I bring the heritage and skill of trick roping to life through diverse event demonstrations. Trick roping has served as a gateway to me for exciting brand partnerships and professional collaborations. Charreria and trick roping, also known as “Floreo de Soga” in spanish, deeply connects me to my Mexican roots and family’s legacy. I enjoy swinging my rope around, and advocating and educating for Mexican cowboy culture. I am proud to carry on a true family passion, and hopefully our future generations carry it too.

Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
In my experience, nothing ever comes easy. One major hurdle I had to face was my roping horse getting sick. It was tough because he’s so well-trained for shows, and starting over with a new horse takes a lot of time. Additionally, trick roping is very physical on the body. I previously experienced a shoulder injury that required a month of recovery time.

Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
Above all, I am a dedicated husband and father. I channel my passion for trick roping into my work as both an educator and a professional trick roper. I get to share the art of trick roping with the world. However, one of my greatest joys is practicing this art with my children and sharing the stage with them as a family and sometimes performing together.
Trick roping has opened incredible avenues for brand partnerships and creative collaborations. I have been blessed to work with such brands as Cerveza Victoria, WSS, Nike, and Pro Club. I work for I Love Micheladas, the Los Angeles michelada mix and best live music festival. My background includes collaborating with various event planners to deliver performances at private functions, museums, and high profile venues. Additionally, I have been featured in multiple news publications for my work in preserving and showcasing Mexican cowboy culture.

Contact Info:

• Instagram: @fito.abedoy