Western Riata Reins

Description

Western Riata Reins

Braided round leather reins with rawhide stoppers and extra mecate rein with thick leather popper end.

When the Vaqueros began using the reata to catch cattle and horses they could no longer carry a whip or bat so they simply incorporated it to the end of the reins. The romal attached to the end of the reins had the added benefit of adding balance to the reins when held in the off hand.