Rhythm Beads

[FrancaV]

RockinCircleC - I noticed the site for Rythm Beads in your sig line. Interesting. I bought mine here:

http://www.zegifts.com/

Rhythm Beads are fun. The person you bought from has been doing them longer than I have. I saw them in various places online and thought I could do my own style and artistic flair a little bit differently than most.

Sorry for hijacking the thread...I've picked this up and brought it to the Gear section. Liz - your rhythm beads are really fancy! These are mine:

http://stores.rhythmbeads.com/Detail.bok?no=43

I haven't tried them on my mare yet - I'm planning on doing a horse and tack clean-up first and then having my husband take some late birthday photos. ;)

Anybody else have rhythm beads?

[RockinCircleC]

Thanks Franca. I enjoy riding with my beads, but don't always remember to put them on. Same with most of the folks I ride with. To me, they aren't an essential piece of equipment, but a nice diversion from time to time. Some makers claim that they do all of these wonderful things to help their horses. I prefer not to do that. If a rider thinks that the beads and bells help, then great! I am just happy to be one of the many folks out there making them and would love to see my beads on more horses. For a solo rider, the bells are really nice to listen to while out on the trail alone.
http://rhythmbeads.home.comcast.net/DSCN8173.jpg

[NoBite]

Here's a photo of Star with his beads.

http://inlinethumb37.webshots.com/3364/2994003970050352166S500x500Q85.jpg (http://pets.webshots.com/photo/2994003970050352166AdEqCr)

We don't wear them all the time, but as the mood strikes. It is interesting to hear them ring and hear how the pattern changes with the gaits. I like that. My horse doesn't mind them.

[FrancaV]

Yes, Seven's beads are for fun, too - I don't expect them to have any special helpful properties. ;) I'm looking forward to finding out what they sound like. Buena looks very stylish in her beads.

[FrancaV]

Star's beads look very nice on him!

[NoBite]

Thanks, FrancaV! My wife's horse, Legs, also has a set. Here he is:

http://inlinethumb04.webshots.com/3331/2432818450050352166S600x600Q85.jpg (http://pets.webshots.com/photo/2432818450050352166dMapej)

[Sue]

Okay... I'll ask.

Whats are the supposed benefits? They are kinda cool looking, but not sure if they're for me.

[RockinCircleC]

My marketing blurb:
Rhythm beads have many purposes. Other trail users may be able to hear horses coming from greater distances from the bells. Companion dogs on the trail can locate their horse and human from the jingling. The bells may help the horse become more focused and help it relax. By becoming more relaxed, the horse may let down and learn to listen to the rider more. Riders can use the cadence of the bells to unite themselves with the horse in addition to feeling it through seat, legs, and hands. Beginner riders can also benefit by hearing the horse’s rhythm and learning to synchronize with it. The bells may encourage the horse to run more powerfully and quickly, possibly improving finishing times in various timed events, and not because they are afraid of the bells.

I am sure every maker has their own spin on the use of the beads and bells. ;)

[Excess]

Speedy is a mouthy horse. I'd be afraid he'd chew on them. Sometimes when we're standing still he likes to suck on his slopperstraps like a pacifier. I let him. Once I take up the reins he stops and know its work time. If it helps him to suck on his slobberstrap to stand still, then fine. This is a totally different ballgame though. I could defnitely see him try to grab it and chew on it! What string is used?

[RockinCircleC]

Excess,

I don't know how or why a horse would want to chew on the beads or bells. Sounds to me like his mind needs to be occupied with a job if he's having to check things out with his mouth that much. And if he's young he's going to be more curious in general anyway. I have not had any reports of horses mouthing the strands.

My cord is a nylon or dacron cord. Some makers use other materials such as leather lacing. My beads are all plastic and the bells are typically solid brass bells. I don't use the cheap craft store type bells. And I am starting to use belly dancing pendants on my strands as well.

http://rhythmbeads.home.comcast.net/strands/P1090394.jpg

[BuckarooMan]

Those things looks like bells i put on the bell mares an bell cows when i turn out so i know were to find my stock LOL nice work though

[RockinCircleC]

Those things looks like bells i put on the bell mares an bell cows when i turn out so i know were to find my stock LOL nice work though

Are you laughing @ me? <grin> They are kinda like cow bells I guess, only I wouldn't turn horses out with them on (unless it's a blind horse's companion, which I am working on special blind horse bells for). Thanks. I am always happy to get compliments. :D

[BuckarooMan]

Your welcome but I usually prefer the ringing of my spurs and the ringing of my rein chains.

[RockinCircleC]

Your welcome but I usually prefer the ringing of my spurs and the ringing of my rein chains.

There ya go! I am not riding with spurs or rein chains yet! My bells are a decent substitute! ;)