Caution
Rhythm Bead necklaces are intended for use when riding only.
***DO NOT tie,
trailer, stall or pasture your horse with the necklace on. Attach the
alligator clip to the mane only, not the saddle, saddle pad or breast
collar***
We have designed our necklaces with safety in mind. The materials we use include pony beads, leather lace and 7 genuine brass/gold or polished silver chrome plated brass bells for sizes pony through draft. *(We have increased from 5 to 7 bells on our basic sets) Mini size has 5 bells.
Note: If you have ordered previously, you may notice that we have switched to a higher quality 'smooth, round leather lacing' for our rhythm beads. This lacing is available in natural, black and dark brown. We will use whichever lace that suits the design colour best, unless you state a preference when you place your order.
[Style of brass bell (single cut and cross cut) may vary depending upon availability] *Chromed brass bells are only available in 'single cut' style as shown.*
Our rhythm bead necklaces also come with a clip to attach the rhythm bead set to your horse's mane, so that when he lowers his head (to take a drink of water, for example), the beads not slip off over his head.
Should the necklace at any time become caught on an immovable object, the leather lace will break, freeing your horse. To always insure safety, DO NOT leave your equine unattended while he is wearing his rhythm beads.
Use: You may need to take the time to desensitize your horse to Rhythm Beads before you use them as you would with any new piece of horse tack. You and your horse will find the sound of the bells to be very comforting.
Maintenance: If your bells get a build up of tarnish due to horse sweat, simply clean with brasso or similar. When not in use store in a dry place wrapped in natural cotton.
*** Avoid the use of fly spray or use sparingly, in area of necklace as the chemicals in it may cause bead discolouration***
Standard Sizing Guideline
Mini 35"
Pony 45"
Horse 54"
Warmblood 64"
Draft 70"
***Each strand of beads can be manually
adjusted a few inches (smaller or larger); untie them, adjust, and
tie back up - pretty easy!***
The placement of the clip is adjustable, and the above sizes will accommodate most horses, but should you require a special size, please send us an email at
dls@rhythm-n-beads.com to request a customized size (no charge).
Rhythm Beads should fall on the horse’s neck right at what is known as the “drive line". This is the area just in front of the
shoulder. The beads should not be loose or tight – they should be comfortable. They should not hang down on the horse’s chest. They should clear any tack such as a breastplate or martingale.
Measuring
Measure, in inches, from in front of the wither, around the neck and back to the wither. Add approximately one to two inches to this measurement so that your rhythm beads will hang comfortably on your horse's neck.
Job 39:19 Hast thou given the horse strength? hast thou clothed his neck with thunder?
