{"product_id":"diy-mecate","title":"5\/8\" DIY Yacht Rope Mecate Reins","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWant to try your hand at mecate making? Check out our 5\/8\" diameter custom yacht rope mecate DIY kit with your choice of colour, rope ends (leather popper(s) or tassel w\/ paracord turkshead knot), and rope length. These colours are dyed by hand in my shop in Saskatoon, SK. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit includes step-by-step directions and all the materials you need to complete your own custom mecate rein. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterials are hand-dyed in Canada\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuality clinician rope with good feel and weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVaried sizes to fit a variety of horses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePremium leather poppers and hand-braided paracord turkshead knot for tassel ends.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUV \u0026amp; rot resistant, 9000+ lb tensile strength rope\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5\/8\" diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginating from the vaquero culture of the American West and the skilled horsemen of Mexico, the mecate (pronounced MeCAWtee) embodies centuries of horsemanship wisdom passed down through generations. 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\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. Double 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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