BROW BANDS FOR CHARITIES
DONATIONS AS OF 28 OCTOBER 2023: $4,663.50
Catoctin Chapter of PVDA $471.67 |
Frederick County 4-H Therapeutic Riding Program $914.50 |
Frederick Health Hurwitz Breast Cancer Fund $1,613.33 |
Maryland Equine Transition Service (METS) $1,664.00 |
I like bling! I have never found a brow band that has the right colors and enough bling. So, I decided to make one. It was so much fun, I made another one. Then I made another, and another. I gave some to friends, who mostly liked them. I am now making very blingy, a little blingy, subdued (colors but no bling), and whimsical brow bands. I am offering them to equestrians as another way to donate to the same charities as my FADS shows - the cost covers materials ($ goes to me) and a donation ($ goes to one of four charities that you designate).
Some of the brow bands are ready-made; others can be custom ordered with your show color(s) and/or your favorite color(s).
The photos below show brow bands I have made, some of which may have been sold. I can make duplicates of most of the brow bands, but not all of them.
Since the beta biothane brow bands have snaps, it is easy to exchange brow bands on the bridle - all the more reason to get multiple brow bands!
Do you have a drill team, Pas de Deux, Quadrille or club with color themes? Get brow bands to match your theme.
I hope you like the brow bands and enjoy donating to the designated charities.
Please note, this is a hobby, not a business; although I recoup some of my costs, I do not make a profit.
Leslie Raulin
Some of the brow bands are ready-made; others can be custom ordered with your show color(s) and/or your favorite color(s).
The photos below show brow bands I have made, some of which may have been sold. I can make duplicates of most of the brow bands, but not all of them.
Since the beta biothane brow bands have snaps, it is easy to exchange brow bands on the bridle - all the more reason to get multiple brow bands!
Do you have a drill team, Pas de Deux, Quadrille or club with color themes? Get brow bands to match your theme.
I hope you like the brow bands and enjoy donating to the designated charities.
Please note, this is a hobby, not a business; although I recoup some of my costs, I do not make a profit.
Leslie Raulin
May 2022 Chronicle of the Horse article on Brow Bands for Charities: Click here.
HOW "BROW BANDS FOR CHARITIES" WORKS
COST: The cost of each brow band is the materials costs plus a minimum $30 donation. For example:
Add $5.50 if brow band will be mailed.
NOTE: I am phasing out the leather brow bands. I have a few still in stock.
BROW BAND MATERIALS:
- Beta Biothane: Materials $15 + $30 minimum donation = $45 minimum.
- Commercial Leather: Materials $35 + $30 minimum donation = $65 minimum.
Add $5.50 if brow band will be mailed.
NOTE: I am phasing out the leather brow bands. I have a few still in stock.
BROW BAND MATERIALS:
- Beta biothane with leather or beta biothane side strips. 1" wide, black, chestnut, brown, and royal blue straight beta biothane, as in the diagram below. Side strip colors as in the diagram below. All have snaps.
- Beta biothane with patent beta biothane center. 1" wide, black, brown, chestnut and royal blue straight. All have snaps. Only for 10mm round acrylic beads.
- All leather brow band: 1" wide. I have a few black, straight and U-shape, of various sizes, in stock. I am phasing out leather brow bands - I have a few still in stock.
BEAD MATERIALS AND COLORS:
- Beads are made of various materials. Some are delicate and others are less delicate, which will be noted with each stone type.
- I stock many colors; other colors may be available for custom orders.
SNAPS:
- All biothane brow bands have snaps.
- Snap colors are black color, brass color, and silver color.
METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION: Beta biothane brow bands consist of 1" beta biothane with sewn on strips on each side and snap at each end to form bridle loop. All beads are strung using strong beading wire then hand sewn onto the brow band material using monofilament beading cord.
CHARITIES (you choose):
1. Frederick County 4-H Therapeutic Riding Program (https://www.fc4htrp.org/)
2. Frederick Health Hurwitz Breast Cancer Fund (https://pinkribbonfrederick.org/)
3. Maryland Equine Transition Service (METS) (https://mdequinetransition.org/)
4. Catoctin Chapter of PVDA (https://catoctinchapterpvda.weebly.com/)
SIZES:
PAYMENT METHODS:
HOW TO REQUEST A BROW BAND: You can request a brow band (A) via this web page (see form below), (B) see them in Jefferson, MD or (C) see them at FADS @ Blue Horse Farm, FADS @ Plantation Valley Stables, or Dressage, By Chance? shows. Many are ready-made and immediately available. If you have particular color and size choices, let me know what you want and I can usually make it for you (there may be a lag time as I may need to order materials). For special requests, contact me at LeslieRaulin@gmail.com and I will get in touch with you.
(A) PURCHASE BY MAIL:
(B) SEE / SELECT / PICK UP IN JEFFERSON, MD: If you want to see the brow bands at my farm, we can arrange a day and time. Email me at LeslieRaulin@gmail.com.
(C) SEE / SELECT / PICK UP AT A SHOW: If you want see the brow bands at a show (FADS @ Blue Horse Farm, FADS @ Plantation Valley Stables, and all four Dressage, By Chance? licensed shows), they will be on display. If you get a ready-made brow band, you save the $5 postage and handling fee.
QUESTIONS?: Email me at LeslieRaulin@gmail.com.
1. Frederick County 4-H Therapeutic Riding Program (https://www.fc4htrp.org/)
2. Frederick Health Hurwitz Breast Cancer Fund (https://pinkribbonfrederick.org/)
3. Maryland Equine Transition Service (METS) (https://mdequinetransition.org/)
4. Catoctin Chapter of PVDA (https://catoctinchapterpvda.weebly.com/)
SIZES:
- 14" (pony) (leather not available)
- 15" (cob)
- 16" (horse = full)
- 17" (warmblood)
- 18" (draft) (leather not available)
- Other size of your choice
PAYMENT METHODS:
- Cash (I do not have change)
- Check to Leslie Raulin
- PayPal Friends & Family - contact me for instructions.
HOW TO REQUEST A BROW BAND: You can request a brow band (A) via this web page (see form below), (B) see them in Jefferson, MD or (C) see them at FADS @ Blue Horse Farm, FADS @ Plantation Valley Stables, or Dressage, By Chance? shows. Many are ready-made and immediately available. If you have particular color and size choices, let me know what you want and I can usually make it for you (there may be a lag time as I may need to order materials). For special requests, contact me at LeslieRaulin@gmail.com and I will get in touch with you.
(A) PURCHASE BY MAIL:
- PAY WITH A CHECK: Submit the form at the bottom of this web page. Mail a check (made out to Leslie Raulin) for the materials ($15 or $35), donation ($30 minimum), and postage and handling fee ($5) to Leslie Raulin, 2027 Gapland Road, Jefferson, MD 21755. I will then make and mail the brow band to you. I will send the donation amount to the charity. OR
- PAY WITH PAYPAL: Submit the form at the bottom of this web site. Pay via PayPal for the materials ($15 or $35), donation (minimum $30), and postage and packaging fee ($5)). Contact me for instructions. Since this is not a commercial endeavor, you MUST use PayPal "Friends and Family." I will then make and mail the brow band to you. I will send the donation amount to the charity.
(B) SEE / SELECT / PICK UP IN JEFFERSON, MD: If you want to see the brow bands at my farm, we can arrange a day and time. Email me at LeslieRaulin@gmail.com.
(C) SEE / SELECT / PICK UP AT A SHOW: If you want see the brow bands at a show (FADS @ Blue Horse Farm, FADS @ Plantation Valley Stables, and all four Dressage, By Chance? licensed shows), they will be on display. If you get a ready-made brow band, you save the $5 postage and handling fee.
QUESTIONS?: Email me at LeslieRaulin@gmail.com.
To order a brow band, scroll to near the bottom of this page.
You will find an easy online order form. Thanks!
You will find an easy online order form. Thanks!
LARGE SUNBURST BEADS
BEAD SIZE: 17mm
BROW BAND MATERIAL: Only 1" straight beta biothane plus leather. Commercial leather brow band not available for this sized stone.
BEAD MATERIAL: Glass with soft silver-colored metal setting.
MODERATELY DELICATE: Stones held with soft metal prongs. I super glue the large stones but not the small stones. May not be appropriate for daily use.
BROW BAND MATERIAL: Only 1" straight beta biothane plus leather. Commercial leather brow band not available for this sized stone.
BEAD MATERIAL: Glass with soft silver-colored metal setting.
MODERATELY DELICATE: Stones held with soft metal prongs. I super glue the large stones but not the small stones. May not be appropriate for daily use.
To order a brow band, scroll to near the bottom of this page.
You will find an easy online order form. Thanks!
You will find an easy online order form. Thanks!
SMALL SUNBURST BEADS
BEAD SIZE: 10mm
BEAD MATERIAL: Glass with silver-colored or gold-colored prong setting
MODERATELY DELICATE: The beads are glued by the manufacturer to the metal base so may not be appropriate for daily use.
BEAD MATERIAL: Glass with silver-colored or gold-colored prong setting
MODERATELY DELICATE: The beads are glued by the manufacturer to the metal base so may not be appropriate for daily use.
To order a brow band, scroll to near the bottom of this page.
You will find an easy online order form. Thanks!
You will find an easy online order form. Thanks!
10mm THREE-ROW PRONG-SET BEADS
BEAD SIZE: 3mm Three-Row = 10mm wide
MATERIAL: Glass on soft metal silver-colored and gold-colored prong setting.
VERY VERY DELICATE: The stones are held to the metal base via soft metal prongs; therefore, this type of brow band may not be appropriate for daily use.
STOCK COLORS: All white AB stones, red/white/blue stones
MATERIAL: Glass on soft metal silver-colored and gold-colored prong setting.
VERY VERY DELICATE: The stones are held to the metal base via soft metal prongs; therefore, this type of brow band may not be appropriate for daily use.
STOCK COLORS: All white AB stones, red/white/blue stones
To order a brow band, scroll to near the bottom of this page.
You will find an easy online order form. Thanks!
You will find an easy online order form. Thanks!
10mm FLAT ROUND ACRYLIC BEADS
To order a brow band, scroll to near the bottom of this page.
You will find an easy online order form. Thanks!
You will find an easy online order form. Thanks!
10mm FLAT SQUARE ACRYLIC BEADS
STONE SIZE: 10mm
STONE MATERIAL: Acrylic
BROW BAND MATERIALS: Beta biothane + leather, and beta biothane base with patent beta biothane center (see ruby red example above). Commercial leather brow band not recommended.
LESS DELICATE: The stones are sewn onto the brow band material; no prongs or glue used. Therefore, of the brow bands I make, these are the least delicate and may be OK for daily use if handled carefully.
STONE MATERIAL: Acrylic
BROW BAND MATERIALS: Beta biothane + leather, and beta biothane base with patent beta biothane center (see ruby red example above). Commercial leather brow band not recommended.
LESS DELICATE: The stones are sewn onto the brow band material; no prongs or glue used. Therefore, of the brow bands I make, these are the least delicate and may be OK for daily use if handled carefully.
To order a brow band, scroll to near the bottom of this page.
You will find an easy online order form. Thanks!
You will find an easy online order form. Thanks!
BREAST CANCER BEADS
Other text can be custom ordered - horse name, rider name, club name, etc.
To order a brow band, scroll to near the bottom of this page.
You will find an easy online order form. Thanks!
You will find an easy online order form. Thanks!
6mm BEADS
8mm BEADS
To order a brow band, scroll to near the bottom of this page.
You will find an easy online order form. Thanks!
You will find an easy online order form. Thanks!
10mm BEADS
To order a brow band, scroll to near the bottom of this page.
You will find an easy online order form. Thanks!
You will find an easy online order form. Thanks!
12mm DISCO BALL BEADS
Other colors available.
To order a brow band, scroll to near the bottom of this page.
You will find an easy online order form. Thanks!
You will find an easy online order form. Thanks!
10mm ACRYLIC STARS BEADS
To order a brow band, scroll to near the bottom of this page.
You will find an easy online order form. Thanks!
You will find an easy online order form. Thanks!
SUBDUED (NO BLING) BEADS
To order a brow band, scroll to near the bottom of this page.
You will find an easy online order form. Thanks!
You will find an easy online order form. Thanks!
WHIMSICAL BEADS
OTHER STOCK WHIMSICAL BEADS:
To order a brow band, scroll to near the bottom of this page.
You will find an easy online order form. Thanks!
You will find an easy online order form. Thanks!
CUSTOM ONE-OF-A-KIND BROW BAND
This is an example of a truly customized brow band. The person provided the large silver-colored beads and an initial design. After some mock-ups, a final design was determined and a custom 18" brow band was created for her draft cross horse.
To order a brow band, scroll to near the bottom of this page.
You will find an easy online order form. Thanks!
You will find an easy online order form. Thanks!