Equine Rhythm Beads

                                                                                            By Brenda

I have started making equine rhythm beads to help support my horse habit.  I have many bead colors to choose from and two accent colors.  I'm just getting started so my designs are ever changing.  I keep a few strands already made on hand but I'm happy to make a strand in your favorite colors or pick you colors by their meaning.  It is recommended you desensitize your horse to the bells first.

Rhythm Beads are more than merely a fun, colorful necklace for your horse! A set of Natural Horsemanship Rhythm Beads will quite often have a very calming effect for both horse and rider. The soft and rhythmic jingle of the bells helps to eliminate outside distractions that might startle and spook your horse, while at the same time providing a soft rhythm that frequently helps the horse to move into a more even and consistent gait. This same soft rhythm has been very beneficial to many riders that might be having a little difficulty keeping their own movements coordinated with those of their horse.

Rhythm Beads have become popular in the sport of Endurance Riding in the past few years. Because these horse & rider teams are traveling long distances, the calming and relaxing benefits of the Rhythm Beads have been very welcomed. Another very appreciated bonus in the use of Rhythm Beads while Endurance Riding/Training is that the continued jingle of the bells has been very helpful in keeping both the horse and rider more focused on such a long ride.

The Gaited Horse Communities have been noticing that the addition of the bells seems to encourage their Gaited Horses to accentuate their gaits even more than usual. Many have commented that it is almost like their horse is enjoying the rhythm of the bells and really getting into the musical rhythm that they are producing.

Something taken into consideration by many is the believed impact of various colors on a person or animal's being. This might be something you would like to consider if you are having trouble picking out a color pattern for your Rhythm Beads.

Fun for all disciplines