This material and its attendant photo illustrations are copyrighted © 2004 by R. J. Sagely. The reprinting or distribution of the whole or any part without express permission of the author is prohibited.
SAGE SADDLERY
R. J. Sagely
Maker of Custom Horseman's Gear
"For a saddle your great-grandkids
could still be riding"
MECATES
(click here for slobber
straps)
Some of the pieces below are in stock but all are available on custom order with a three to five week delivery window.
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One half inch diameter, double-braided yacht rope, 22 foot long for the snaffle bridle setup, latigo popper and Italian calf pineapple knot covered mota. Can be made to order at custom lengths for a hackamore setup. Allow two to three weeks for hackamore mecates. Email with any questions.
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3/8 inch scant diameter, double-braided yacht rope, 14 foot long get-down rope for the full bridle horse - latigo popper and Italian calf pineapple knot covered mota. Can be made to order at custom lengths. Email with any questions.
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On occasion we will have horsehair mecates available for sale. Email to find out what we have in stock if you do not see something you like here now.

Only one in stock currently - Latigo popper, mota is turk's head end knot with no covering. Coarse hair, colt-starting type mecate.
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