| 100 percent mohair breast collars, mecates and cinchs | | | | but not too much, they are balanced, and a truly |
| - Vaquero style! A new Mecate is pretty, but an old | | | | good one has a life of its own. |
| Mecate is beautiful. All of the hair prickles are worn | | | | Below is a list of the disadvantages associated with |
| off so the pattern is very crisp and distinct. The | | | | synthetic Mecates: |
| colors are still as bright as the day it was made. | | | | Nylon (yacht braid and braided parachute cord), |
| There is some dander and dirt where it has rubbed | | | | polyester and polypropylene are all heavier than |
| many a horse's neck, but that just gives it character! | | | | mohair/mane hair. All synthetic materials are broken |
| Mohair and Mane hair Mecates are a natural | | | | down by ultraviolet radiation from the sun, which |
| alternative to synthetic fiber Mecates. They are | | | | makes them stiffen as they age. Many people think |
| comparable in price, yet have a longer usable life. | | | | the ropes are stiff because they are dirty and think |
| Below is a simple list of the benefits of having Mohair | | | | washing them will solve the problem, but it is actually |
| or Mane Hair Mecates: | | | | the rope breaking down. |
| Mane hair/mohair is very strong, yet not as heavy as | | | | All synthetics and plant fibers (such as cotton or |
| other materials, lighter Mecate, lighter horse. Mane | | | | rayon) are slightly rough. This allows sweat and dirt |
| hair/mohair, unlike synthetic materials, is not broken | | | | to adhere to them and it doesn't take long for them |
| down by UV radiation. Mane hair/mohair as a natural | | | | to get dirty. Mohair/ Mane Hair Mecates have a |
| animal fiber, softens with age and use. Since mane | | | | timeless quality with character! They are the Mecates |
| hair is slick, hard and relatively non-porous, they stay | | | | to Demand! When deciding on what products you are |
| cleaner longer and are easier to clean when they do | | | | going to purchase always keep a few things in mind. |
| need it. A well made, well maintained Mecate will last | | | | Synthetic (unnatural) products are usually cheaply |
| a lifetime and longer. There is nothing quite like a | | | | made. |
| good mane hair/mohair Mecate. They have weight, | | | | |