Capeas are often organised during town fiestas as a ‘light’ form of bullfighting for the younger generation, but contrary to the typical use of bulls during fiestas (which are chaotic activities aimed to maximum public participation), the emphasis of the capeas lies on the person and his/her skill with the bull, rather than public mocking of the bulls. During these capeas in fiestas, normally everyone with a capote can volunteer to participate. It is not uncommon to see ‘private’ capeas as part of weddings or private parties, where the attendants - sometimes already drunk - are asked to show their skills with the cape and young cattle, as part of the party’s fun.

Despite the fact that the bulls or cows are not injured on purpose during these activities, there is no doubt that they suffer from stress and exhaustion due to the continuous teasing and provocation.