BROW BANDS FOR CHARITIES

I like bling! I have never found a brow band that has enough bling and the right colors. 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, subdued (colors but no bling), and whimsical brow bands. I am offering them to the FADS community 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).

Since most of the the 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 Pas de Deux or Quadrille 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

Large Sunburst Brow Band - Rose

Large Sunburst Brow Band - Royal Blue

Large Sunburst Brow Band - Lake Blue

Large Sunburst Brow Band - Red, White and Blue

10mm Square Acrylic Brow Band - Purple Amethyst

HOW "BROW BANDS FOR CHARITIES" WORKS

COST: The cost of each brow band is the materials costs plus a minimum $30 donation. For example:

Commercial Leather: Materials $35 + $30 minimum donation = $65 minimum.
Home-Made Beta Biothane: Materials $15 + $30 minimum donation = $45 minimum.

Any donation more than $30 is appreciated!
Add $5 if brow band will be mailed.
Add $3 if you pay via PayPal.

BROW BAND MATERIALS:

Commercial empty channel leather brow band. 1" wide. I have a few black, straight and U-shape, 16", 16.5" and 17" long. I can order other sizes and colors but shipment is slow.
Home-made beta biothane and leather brow band. 1" wide, black, straight. Most have snaps.
Home-made beta biothane and patent beta biothane center. 1" wide, black, straight. Most have snaps.

STONE MATERIALS AND COLORS:

Stones 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.

METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION: All stones are hand sewn onto the brow band materials using strong beading wire and monofilament cord.

SIZES:

14" (pony)
15" (cob)
16" (horse = full)
17" (warmblood)
18" (draft)

HOW TO REQUEST A BROW BAND: You can request a brow band (A) via this web page, (B) see them in Jefferson, MD or (C) see them at FADS @ Blue Horse Farm and FADS @ Plantation Valley Stables shows. Some 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 site. Mail a check for the materials ($15 or $35), donation ($30 minimum), and postage and handling fee $5) to Leslie Raulin, 2027 Gapland Road, Jefferson, MD 21755, made out to Leslie Raulin. 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), postage and packaging fee ($5), and PayPal fee ($2.50) using the email address leslieraulin@gmail.com. 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.

    (C) SEE / SELECT / PICK UP AT A SHOW: If you want see the brow bands at a show (FADS @ Blue Horse Farm and FADS @ Plantation Valley Stables), they will be on display. If you get a ready-made brow band, you save the $5 postage and handling fee.

CHARITIES:
   Frederick County 4-H Therapeutic Riding Program (https://www.fc4htrp.org/)
   Frederick Health Hurwitz Breast Cancer Fund (https://pinkribbonfrederick.org/)
   Maryland Equine Transition Service (METS) (https://mdequinetransition.org/)
   Catoctin Chapter of PVDA (https://catoctinchapterpvda.weebly.com/)

QUESTIONS?: Email me at LeslieRaulin@gmail.com.

LARGE SUNBURST BROW BANDS

STONE SIZE: 17mm
BROW BAND MATERIAL: Only 1" straight beta biothane plus leather. Commercial leather brow band not available for this sized stone.
STONE 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.
COLORS: silver-colored metal base

AVAILABLE LARGE SUN BURST BROW BANDS (can be custom made at other sizes):

LARGE SUN BURST - PINK - 17"

LARGE SUN BURST - RED, WHITE & BLUE - 17"

LARGE SUN BURST - LAKE BLUE - 17"

LARGE SUN BURST - ROYAL BLUE - 16", 17"

LARGE SUN BURST - AB WHITE - 17"

LARGE SUN BURST - CHAMPAGNE - 17"

LARGE SUN BURST - PEACOCK GREEN & GOLD - 16"

EXAMPLES OF LARGE SUNBURST BROW BANDS THAT CAN BE CUSTOM MADE FOR YOU:

LARGE SUN BURST - BLACK AND GOLD

LARGE SUN BURST - ROSE

LARGE SUN BURST - LIGHT PURPLE

SMALL SUNBURST BROW BANDS

STONE SIZE: 10mm
STONE MATERIAL: Glass with silver-colored or gold-colored prong setting
MODERATELY DELICATE: The stones are glued to the metal base so may not be appropriate for daily use.
STOCK COLORS: Gold = gold colored metal base, Silver = silver colored metal base

AVAILABLE LARGE SUN BURST BROW BANDS (can be custom made at other sizes):

SMALL SUN BURST - LT GREEN & GOLD - 16" LEATHER

SMALL SUN BURST- LAKE BLUE, PEACOCK BLUE & WHITE - 17"

SMALL SUN BURST - WHITE - 17"

SMALL SUN BURST - RED & WHITE - 17"

SMALL SUN BURST - BLUE & WHITE - 17"

SMALL SUN BURST - CRYSTAL YELLOW - 16"

EXAMPLES OF SMALL SUNBURST BROW BANDS THAT CAN BE CUSTOM MADE FOR YOU:

SMALL SUN BURST - RED, WHITE & BLUE - LEATHER

SMALL SUN BURST - LT GREEN, BLACK & GREY - LEATHER

SMALL SUN BURST - PINK AND WHITE

SMALL SUN BURST - PINK

SMALL SUN BURST - ROYAL BLUE & GREY

SMALL SUN BURST - ROYAL BLUE

8mm PRONG-SET STONE BROW BANDS

STONE SIZE: 8mm
MATERIAL: Glass on soft metal silver-colored and gold-colored prong setting.
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.
NOTE: Many colors are available but shipment can take 1-2 months.
STOCK COLORS: Gold = gold colored metal base, Silver = silver colored metal base

AVAILABLE 8mm PRONG-SET STONE BROW BAND (can be custom made at other sizes):

8mm PRONG-SET STONE - TOPAZ, CRYSTAL, BLACK - 17"

8mm PRONG-SET STONE - RED, WHITE & BLUE - 16" LEATHER

10mm PRONG-SET ROUND STONE BROW BANDS

STONE SIZE: 10mm
STONE MATERIAL: Glass on soft metal silver-colored and gold-colored prong setting.
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.
NOTE: Many colors are available but shipment can take 1-2 months.
STOCK COLORS: White on silver

AVAILABLE 10mm PRONG-SET STONE BROW BAND (can be custom made w/ other colors and other sizes):

10mm PRONG-SET STONE - WHITE - 17"

10mm PRONG-SET STONE - OLIVE GREEN - 17"

10mm PRONG-SET STONE - PINKS, TOPAZS, & PURPLES - 16.5" - ONE OF A KIND - LEATHER

10mm PRONG-SET STONE - BLUES & GREENS - 17" - ONE OF A KIND

10mm ROUND ACRYLIC STONES BROW BANDS

STONE SIZE: 10mm
STONE MATERIAL: Acrylic
BROW BAND MATERIALS: Commercial leather, beta biothane + leather, and beta biothane base with patent beta biothane center (see ruby red example below).
LEAST 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.
AVAILABLE COLORS:

AVAILABLE 10mm ROUND ACRYLIC STONES BROW BAND (can be custom made at other sizes):

10mm ROUND ACRYLIC - BLUE SAPPHIRE - 16" - LEATHER

10mm ROUND ACRYLIC - GOLD TOPAZ & BROWN SMOKEY TOPAZ - 17"

10mm ROUND ACRYLIC - CLEAR - 17"

10mm ROUND ACRYLIC - LT PINK, PINK FUCHSIA & PURPLE AMETHYST - 17"

10mm ROUND ACRYLIC - AB BLUE - 17"

10mm ROUND ACRYLIC - BLUE SAPPHIRE - 17"

10mm ROUND ACRYLIC - RED, WHITE, BLUE - 17"

EXAMPLES OF SMALL SUNBURST BROW BANDS THAT CAN BE CUSTOM MADE FOR YOU:

10mm ROUND ACRYLIC - BLUE SAPPHIRE LIGHT

10mm ROUND ACRYLIC - RED RUBY

Note the center patent beta biothane. This is only available with the 10mm Round or Square Acrylic Stones.

10mm SQUARE ACRYLIC STONES BROW BANDS

AVAILABLE 10mm ROUND ACRYLIC STONES BROW BAND (can be custom made at other sizes):

Coming soon...

EXAMPLE OF 10mm SQUARE ACRYLIC BROW BAND THAT CAN BE CUSTOM MADE FOR YOU:

10mm SQUARE ACRYLIC - PURPLE AMETHYST

10mm ACRYLIC STARS BROW BANDS

STONE SIZE: 10mm
STONE MATERIAL: Acrylic
LEAST DELICATE: The stones are sew 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.
STOCK COLORS: