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Its name, derived from the Spanish word \"mecate,\" meaning \"rope\" or \"rein,\" speaks to its fundamental purpose: to serve as a versatile tool for communication and guidance between horse and rider. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTraditionally made from the mane hair of the vaquero's horses, many other materials can be used including mohair, alpaca, wool, cotton, and double-braid yacht rope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDouble-braided yacht rope has a few advantages: it is abrasion resistant, stays soft for years, and has a great feel favoured by many natural horsemanship trainers and clinicians. 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