At this point two picadors ride in on well padded, blindfolded horses and plunge their steel tipped lances into the massive shoulders of the bull to weaken it and make it angry. Now the torero faces the bull alone and demonstrates his skill. He passes ever closer and closer to the horns of the bull. The crowd calls out to the judge to reward the matador. An excellent performance will earn him one ear, an outstanding performance earns him two, and an especially fine exhibition, two ears and the tail.
Tickets are available on Wednesdays at the arena and at many hotels and other locations.