5/8" DIY Yacht Rope Mecate Reins

Want 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 tassle w/ paracord turkshead knot), and rope length. These colours are dyed by hand in my shop in Saskatoon, SK. 

This kit includes step-by-step directions and all materials you need to complete your own custom mecate rein. 

Features:

Materials are 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.