BROW BANDS FOR CHARITIES
DONATIONS AS OF 27 August 2024: $5,788.50
Catoctin Chapter of PVDA $551.67 |
Frederick County 4-H Therapeutic Riding Program $1,194.50 |
Frederick Health Hurwitz Breast Cancer Fund $1,803.33 |
Maryland Equine Transition Service (METS) $2,239.00 |
I like bling! I have never found a brow band that has the right colors and enough bling. So, I decided to make one. It was so much fun, I made another one. Then I made another, and another. I gave some to friends, who mostly liked them. I am now making very blingy, a little blingy, subdued (colors but no bling), and whimsical brow bands. I am offering them to equestrians as another way to donate to the same charities as my FADS shows - the cost covers materials ($ 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected].
(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.
NOTE: Some of the brow bands in the photos below are one-of-a-kind. If they sell, they are no longer available.
QUESTIONS?: Email me at [email protected].
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 [email protected] 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 [email protected].
(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.
NOTE: Some of the brow bands in the photos below are one-of-a-kind. If they sell, they are no longer available.
QUESTIONS?: Email me at [email protected].
To order a brow band, click here to open the order form page. 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, click here to open the order form page. 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, click here to open the order form page. 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, click here to open the order form page. Thanks!
10mm FLAT ROUND ACRYLIC BEADS
BEAD SIZE:10mm wide
MATERIAL: Acrylic disk with holes on each end.
VERY VERY DELICATE: The holes are close to the edge so could break through if not handled gently.
STOCK COLORS: Many colors available.
MATERIAL: Acrylic disk with holes on each end.
VERY VERY DELICATE: The holes are close to the edge so could break through if not handled gently.
STOCK COLORS: Many colors available.
To order a brow band, click here to open the order form page. Thanks!
CANCER BEADS
Other text can be custom ordered - horse name, rider name, club name, etc.
In stock I have gold letters on white beads (some letters are limited), black letters on pink beads, black letters on gold colored beads, and black letters on silver colored beads.
In stock I have gold letters on white beads (some letters are limited), black letters on pink beads, black letters on gold colored beads, and black letters on silver colored beads.
To order a brow band, click here to open the order form page. Thanks!
6mm BEADS
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8mm BEADS
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10mm BEADS
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10mm DISCO BALL BEADS
Other colors available.
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10mm ACRYLIC STARS BEADS
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SUBDUED (NO BLING) BEADS
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WHIMSICAL BEADS
OTHER STOCK WHIMSICAL BEADS:
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CUSTOM ONE-OF-A-KIND BROW BANDS
This is an example of a truly customized brow band. The rider 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 mare.
This is another example of a truly customized brow band. I made it as a gift for a rider who had just achieved her commercial pilot's license. Custom ordered bling planes with opaque faceted black beads and clear bling spacers. It looked nice on her black horse!
Do you have an idea for a special custom brow band? Email me at [email protected] to let me know of your ideas and wishes!
To order a brow band, click here to open the order form page. Thanks!