5/8" diameter custom yacht rope mecate with your choice of colour, rope ends (leather popper(s) or tassle w/ paracord turkshead knot), and rope length. These colours are dyed by hand in my shop in Saskatoon, SK. Just about every shade or tint is possible, just let me know if you want a colour different from the general ones listed.
NOTE: The video shows custom options for other colours/ widths of leather popper I can do. If you want a different colour or width of leather than the standard 1/2" width in brown, let me know in the comment box. Some people like a little extra weight on the ends.
Features:
Handmade AND hand dyed in Canada Quality clinician rope with good feel and weight Varied sizes to fit a variety of horses Premium leather poppers and hand-braided paracord turkshead knot for tassel ends. UV & rot resistant, 9000+ lb tensile strength rope 5/8" diameter
Originating 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.
Traditionally 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. The main advantage of yacht rope is that it is very budget-friendly compared to mecates made from natural animal fibers.
