We offer the mecate in either braided nylon with a cotton core, or real hair.
It is designed for use in conjunction with a bosal or it can even be used as a rein attachment on a rope halter to create a rope halter hackamore.
The nylon mecate has a softer feel against the horse's neck, and can be replaced for the hair option as the horse advances in training. The nylon mecate can also easily be used for other purposes (such as a long rope, lunge, etc .). On one end of the nylon mecate is a decorative tassel of hair, and there is a leather flapper on the other end.
The horsehair mecate acts more on the horse's neck. The hair is braided intentionally a little rough to encourage light responses for neck reining. It is a traditional, high quality look and feel that many riders enjoy. It has a leather flapper at one end.
Do not fear the knot! We provide both styles of mecate with detailed instructions on how to tie it!
