{"product_id":"chocolate-mecate-set","title":"Chocolate Mecate Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you’re a serious trail rider, you need Clinton's mecate bridle set. It’s his must-have training tool! Learn why in this \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/downunderhorsemanship.com\/a-training-on-the-trail-essential\/\"\u003etraining tip\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chocolate mecate set comes with a quick change chocolate headstall, a snaffle bit of your choice, a curb strap, your choice of one- or two-piece slobber straps, and a set of durable, 22-foot long rope reins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend pairing our chocolate curb strap and slobber straps with the chocolate headstall for a clean, classy look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features of the mecate bridle set:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe snaffle bit has a 5-inch mouthpiece and is a combination of a D- and O-ring. Copper inlays encourage the horse to salivate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 22-foot long marine yachting rope reins provide easy-to-adjust loop rein control and are fashioned with a built-in lead rope. The weighted end of the lead rope makes the mecate the perfect training tool to do groundwork with your horse no matter where you are.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe slobber straps act as a hinge to allow you to release pressure quickly and pick up slower to reward and cue your horse precisely. If you often change bits on your bridle, you'll want the two-piece style as it allows you to change bits without untying your reins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur step-by-step \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0676\/7840\/4824\/files\/Mecate_Guide_2025.pdf?v=1761576145\"\u003eMecate Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e explain how to attach the reins to your bridle and how to safely tie your horse with the reins without removing the bridle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that colors may vary due to differences in dye lots.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Downunder Horsemanship Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50963655524568,"sku":"MSCA11CHO","price":311.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0676\/7840\/4824\/files\/ChocolateQCMecateSet.jpg?v=1777406699","url":"https:\/\/checkout.downunderhorsemanship.com\/products\/chocolate-mecate-set","provider":"Downunder Horsemanship Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}