When we heard about Frankie Dougal a few years ago, we knew we had to head down to Southeast Oregon (actually it’s about 1/2 mile across the border in Idaho) to pay a visit. There aren’t many folks who have the time and patience to spin horse hair and yes, even human hair, into ropes for horses, so it was a gift to watch her in action. Frankie passed away last year, but we’re honored to have captured her story here. | Oregon Field Guide
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How To Use Slobber Straps and Mecate Reins - Budget Equestrian
How To Use Slobber Straps and Mecate Reins - Budget Equestrian
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Slobber straps http://bit.ly/2kMpYan are used to attach a mecate to a snaffle. They add extra weight to the bit ends of a mecate which causes the rein to drop instantly when either side of the mecate is released. In turn this releases the pressure on the bit sooner which gives your horse a quicker reward for giving to the pull. Horses understand and respond best to cues, and therefore training as a whole, when release of the cues occurs at the exact time the horse has given the correct responses
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A mecate is a handy type of direct, continuous rein. Mecates (also called McCarty’s) are generally made of 22 or 24-foot pieces of twisted horsehair or nylon and they are used on both hackamores and snaffles. When tied correctly, a mecate has a looped rein and a lead. The looped portion is a continuous rein for direct reining your green horses and colts. When you step off you have the lead handy to lead your horse anywhere you need to go! To keep the lead out of your way while you ride, there’s
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The 3 Best Ways to Tie a Mecate Lead to a Saddle A mecate is a real handy type of direct rein! Mecates (also called McCarty’s) are made of long pieces of twisted horse hair or nylon and they are used on both hackamores and snaffles. When tied correctly, a mecate has a looped rein and a lead. The looped portion is a continuous rein for direct reining your green horses and colts. When you step off you have the lead handy to lead your horse anywhere you need to go! To keep the lead out of your way
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In this short tip, Clinton shares how you can use the mecate bridle to do groundwork with your horse. Limited-time special offer: Now through Wednesday, April 23rd, save 10% on all mecate bridle sets. Shop the sale now ➡️ https://shop.downunderhorsemanship.com/?s=mecate #ApplyTheMethod | Downunder Horsemanship
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