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San Antonio-area dad building his own escaramuza arena for his Mexican rodeo-loving daughters in Floresville
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Jimmy Ayala (center), poses with his daughters Emely (from left) and Jackie. He is building his own escaramuza arena on his Floresville ranch.Kin Man Hui /Staff photographerShow MoreShow Less
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Jackie, right, and Emely Ayala practice in the arena built by their father. Eventually, the complex will host full charreadas and seat up to 300.Kin Man Hui /Staff photographerShow MoreShow Less
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Jimmy Ayala (right), chatting with his daughters (from left) Emely and Jackie, said he expects to spend about $20,000 on his escaramuza arena, and up to $60,000 to complete his planned event center for weddings, quinceñeras and similar festivities.Kin Man Hui /Staff photographerShow MoreShow Less