Bridle Reins or Mecate
Available in all leadrope colors (ask for any custom colors not listed), these reins attach to any style snaffle bit via slobber straps to take the place of other rein types. Provides the same feel to the horse and human as the leadrope used in ground work and thus faciliates a smooth transition between ground and mounted exercises.
A mecate line is a 22 foot long single piece of rope designed to be a combo of reins plus a leadrope for stepping on and off the horse and leading by the bit when the horse is bridled. While mounted, the "leadrope" portion can be attached to the saddle horn and provide a quirt (popper) to move the horse faster or to move other horses away. The mecate line comes with a small leather tie on the rein end and a leather popper on the leadrope end of the rope.
PRODUCT INFO
Custom sized for your horse based on height / neck length-- if in doubt, longer is better because rope can trimmed to shorten but cannot be replaced once cut! Usual length is 9-11 feet. Overall desire is for horse to be able to stretch nose just to the ground while rider holds reins from the saddle without pulling on the horse's mouth.
*Mecate is 22 feet long unless otherwise requested
Made exclusively of double braid polyester marine line (nylon may be available upon request in some instances).
To lightly clean, simply wipe with a damp cloth. If severely soiled, wash on delicate cycle inside a garment bag or zipped pillowcase on COLD with MINIMAL fabric softener. Hang to dry. CAUTION: too much fabric softener can cause rope to herniate (inner core will push out through outer sleeve).
It is fine for your reins / mecate to get wet, dirty, etc. However, DO NOT allow your horse to chew your reins / mecate-- this will cause the rope to herniate. Also be advised that, while this rope has a breaking strength of 5000 lbs, it will not stand up to your dog's attempt to make it a chew toy ;-)
Further, be advised that this rope has a breaking strength of 5000 lbs and WILL NOT break if you choose to tie your horse to something, wrap the rope around your arm, or your horse gets a foot through the rope.
We are not responsible for anything that goes sideways while you are using these reins / mecate ;-)
SHIPPING INFO
When shipping is preferred, it will be at buyer's expense plus $2 for Priority USPS shipping in the smallest box available. Scheduled pickup at the farm or at a mutually convenient meeting place is always free.