Buckaroo Leather- Old Vaquero Mecate Reins-how were they made?
Published: Fri, 03/04/11
Buckaroo Leather Owner, John Brand, shows you How-To use and care for Quality Western Tack
- Old Vaquero Mecate Reins-how were they made? - 2011-03-03 18:16:16.817-05
"The Mares would take a dislike to the stallions if we cut their tails"a quote from and old Vaquero.This quote is referring to how the old Vaqueros and cowboys made their mecate ropes/reins.Different colors of hair were hand braided into a strong and beautiful mecate rope/reins. The hairs used, were cut from the Mare's tails and manes.The stallions were used for breeding and working on the range