Here is the stereo typical Gaucho - rough, bearded, dressed in wide pants, vest, broad woven belt, straw and cloth shoes and a high crowned hat with the rim turned up over the forehead. His poncho slung over his shoulder, and his kerchif knotted around his neck. 
Here is today's equivalent. The style of hats has evolved, and now includes berets, flat rimmed hats, and - yes - sometimes the old top hat. 
Profiles bear traces of Spanish and Romanic origin: strong noses, dry bone structure, dark eyes... 
Some show definitely Indian roots, as many Andean natives have adopted and adapted to the Horse and Cattle culture and are masterful in theirs horsemanship. 
Relaxed and at ease...loose fitting pants (who have a cuff around the ankles), soft leather boots, wide belt, kerchiv and beret. The beret fashion ranges from small versions to some with ample brims, and the style differences in the 'how to wear a beret' are only limited by the number of Gauchos sporting that particular headwear.
Cloth belts, like our Voyageur belts, are wrapped tightly around the waist. Patterns are classic Andean, some Incan, designs.
Even a Gaucho likes his Hamburguesa or Pancho (hot dog) between rides...
Stirrups can be round rubber rings like these, woven leather loops, wooden disks and various other editions of the same idea. The foot is slid in as far as the heel, the weight is NOT resting on the balls of the feet.
Sheep or Alpaca wool vests are commom
Observing the competition with an eagle eye...
Retired Gaucho, out with his Mujer, and watching his comrades. He is dressed in traditional Gaucho pants: ample, pleated and loose and baggy over the top of his highly shined black boots.
Young Gaucho girl....no kid wears a helmet here, they all wear either flat hats or berets.
Gaucho Family. The machos all in working gaucho gear, mother turned out in Latin country fashion: airtight pants, platform shoes with 8 inch heels, long flowing hair...
Dressed to impress for horse and rider
Young Gaucho boy awaiting his turn in the ring...
Some Gauchos wear waist length Jackets to complete the traditiol style of wide legged pants
One of the very few Gaucho ladies, dressed in wide pants (outside boots to look like a skirt) and covered with a generous poncho
Peruvian Paso Fino and his rider dressed in a Poncho. Most Estancias (Ranches) have individual and uniquely designed ponchos for their riders.
Wearing a folded poncho over the shoulder is part of the Gaucho's fashion statement.
Winner of the Reining Criollo horse competition...
Most of the Gauchos wear their Gaucho Knifes stuffed into their belts. Silver sheaths and handles adorn them.
Cloth belts, like our Voyageur belts, are wrapped tightly around the waist. Patterns are classic Andean, some Incan, designs. 
Even a Gaucho likes his Hamburguesa or Pancho (hot dog) between rides... 
Stirrups can be round rubber rings like these, woven leather loops, wooden disks and various other editions of the same idea. The foot is slid in as far as the heel, the weight is NOT resting on the balls of the feet. 
Sheep or Alpaca wool vests are commom 
Observing the competition with an eagle eye... 
Retired Gaucho, out with his Mujer, and watching his comrades. He is dressed in traditional Gaucho pants: ample, pleated and loose and baggy over the top of his highly shined black boots. 
Young Gaucho girl....no kid wears a helmet here, they all wear either flat hats or berets. 
Gaucho Family. The machos all in working gaucho gear, mother turned out in Latin country fashion: airtight pants, platform shoes with 8 inch heels, long flowing hair... 
Dressed to impress for horse and rider 
Young Gaucho boy awaiting his turn in the ring... 
Some Gauchos wear waist length Jackets to complete the traditiol style of wide legged pants 
One of the very few Gaucho ladies, dressed in wide pants (outside boots to look like a skirt) and covered with a generous poncho 
Peruvian Paso Fino and his rider dressed in a Poncho. Most Estancias (Ranches) have individual and uniquely designed ponchos for their riders. 
Wearing a folded poncho over the shoulder is part of the Gaucho's fashion statement. 
Winner of the Reining Criollo horse competition... 
Most of the Gauchos wear their Gaucho Knifes stuffed into their belts. Silver sheaths and handles adorn them.I wonder what would happen during a Canadian Exhibition if half of the participants wander about - and ride in competitions - with these impressive little weapons on their bodies. Security would have a fit.
Gauchos without their head gear - listening to the Argentinian National Anthem.
Most Gauchos wear leather belts over their woven cloth belts. Some have extra leather pockets, some are adorned with silver coins and all have elaborate buckle and silver chains arrangements in the front.
Twentyfirst century technology has made it onto Criollo horses...the cellphone can even be found in a Gaucho's pocket.
Maybe they carry these knifes to be ready just in case someone is barbequing a piece of cow somewhere, and one needs a tool to slice a bit off for lunch.
The kids are introduced early to riding and horses, proud daddies take the around on their victory rides
Even little girls get a kick at it, albeit Gaucho culture is definitely a macho domain.
Gauchos without their head gear - listening to the Argentinian National Anthem. 
Most Gauchos wear leather belts over their woven cloth belts. Some have extra leather pockets, some are adorned with silver coins and all have elaborate buckle and silver chains arrangements in the front. 
Twentyfirst century technology has made it onto Criollo horses...the cellphone can even be found in a Gaucho's pocket.
Maybe they carry these knifes to be ready just in case someone is barbequing a piece of cow somewhere, and one needs a tool to slice a bit off for lunch. 
The kids are introduced early to riding and horses, proud daddies take the around on their victory rides 
Even little girls get a kick at it, albeit Gaucho culture is definitely a macho domain.Watching these guys ride is like watching centaurs - they seem to be in total harmony with their mount, as if they were of one body and of one mind.
