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Browbands are one place you can add jewelry to your horse’s head. It is a place for creativity, but never over-shadowing your horse’s face. The combinations pictured are styles that have been popular with many riders in a variety of disciplines. The ornaments are solid brass or a heavy nickel laid over brass for the utmost in durability. The brass may be polished for a gleaming luster, while the nickel needs only to be wiped off with a clean cloth. Those browbands with crystals on them need to be cared for like jewelry. Use them only for competitions, lest they become clogged with arena dirt and loose their brilliant sparkle. Wipe with a soft cloth or clean with a soft toothbrush. The crystal browbands are designed for a long life, but need extra care for the stones. The man-made gemstones are reasonably durable and are designed for outdoor use. Again, wipe with a soft cloth, or use a soft toothbrush to loosen dirt. Not liking to make the same things repeatedly, I am constantly designing styles not pictured. I am always happy to work with you on a style as well as make something pictured here. Making a flattering browband for your horse requires your input. I like to know what your discipline is, what color your horse is, and even something about your horse’s personality. Many of these designs can be put on a noseband, but be warned: the dressage rules state that the “noseband must be made entirely of leather or leather-like substance”. If dressage is not your sport, there are many design avenues to follow. My browbands are made with longer loops on the ends to accommodate wider crown straps on bridles. 1 1/8” is my standard. Should you want a different size than that, state the width of your crown strap (the usual sizes are 3/4”, 7/8”, 1”, 1 1/8”, and in rare cases 1 1/4”). As the measuring chart shows, I measure the “inside” measurement for accuracy. The crown strap then determines what size loops go on the ends. These browbands can be any length, so measure carefully. If you have a browband that fits well, use it to measure from. I increase the inside lengths in 1/2” increments. The most usual inside sizes range from 12”-14”. REMEMBER: Measure your actual horse and not his breed. Click
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