updated March 2009 Seven L is the Buckaroo-Tested brand for museum quality Mecates Lead rope Mecates, 3/8" to 1/2"dia. x 12 or 15 ft. length Two Rein, Snaffle Bit and Hackamore Mecates, 3/8", 1/2", 5/8", 3/4", 1" x 22 ft. length Fiador Mecates for Hackamores, 1/4" & 5/16" x 16 ft length Carl spinning horse mane hair to make a Mecate Buckaroo-Tested  Mecate    Prices: 3/4" x 22' ........ $120 5/8" x 22' ........ $110 5/8" x 12' ........ $90 1/2" x 22' ........ $95 1/2" x 12' ........ $85 3/8" x 22' ........ $85 3/8" x 12' ........ $75 5/16" x 16' ........ $85 1/4" x 22' ........ $80 1/4" x 16' ........ $80 1/4" x 12' ........ $70 Select any combination below: (4 colors maximum) Dark Sorrel Light Sorrel White Grey Black 22' ... snaffle 22' ... hackamore 16' ... fiadore rope 16' ... tie rope 12' ... lead /catch rope 32" - 36" cinchas 4" - 5" width .....  $100 S&H chgs: + $10/rope ORDER NOW for these introductory prices Buckaroo Heritage Western Art Roundup held annually Labor Day weekend est 1983, Winnemucca NV Carl Hammond, founder Carl displays his Mecates annually at the Roundup.

traditional Buckaroo lifestyle, art and gear black & white dark & light sorrel black, grey, sorrel, white Carl F Hammond was born and raised in the high desert cattle country of northern Nevada. He and his family have been instrumental in preserving the traditions and art of the Buckaroo. Hand made horse gear is one of the ranching traditions passed down from generations of ranching ancestors. One of the traditions is twisting horses' mane hair into ropes. The horsehair is twisted into beautiful and colorful ropes that are literally "one of a kind" pieces of art. These ropes are called "Mecates." The word mecate is a Spanish derived word that means twisted rope. Carl has been making museum quality Mecates since he was a kid, and has been known to occasionally instruct other buckaroos in perfecting this craft. Mecates are mainly used for hackamore and snaffle bit bridle reins or lead ropes used by cowboys and buckaroos who appreciate the old time traditions. Mecates can be found on the open range and at horse shows as well. Mecate horsehair ropes are twisted by hand, from twelve feet to twenty-two feet in length and can be various sizes in diameter, usually 3/8 inch, 1/2 inch and 3/4 inch. The basic colors are sorrel (reddish brown), black, white and grey. Many different color combinations & patterns of mecates can be made from these 4 basic colors. Mecates are also great collector pieces; small ones can be made for hatbands. Horse hair cinchas are also available from 4 inch and 5 inch widths, and from 32 inch to 36 inch lengths, w/ brass D's. Carl Hammond with his hand crafted horsehair Mecates at the Buckaroo Heritage Western Art Roundup. Custom orders are always welcome. Seven L Mecates Carl Hammond 30744 Culp Ln Burns, Oregon  97720 home phone: 541-573-2921 cell phone:    541-420-7882 email Homepage  |  Silverwork  |  Sculpture  |  Paintings & Drawings © 1983, Winnemucca NV all rights reserved