Has anyone tried the new...?

Question

Rythmn bells/beads? Looks like a necklace for a horse.

What do you think of them, do they help?

Answer 1

I find they work best in a nervous horse.  Gives them something to think on.  They also help a student gauge when they are getting consistent collected gaits.  

We were using them before they were "cool".  Used to tie a couple jingle bells on the throat latch buckle or so they could hang free at the back of the saddle.

Most people think they are a fashion statement .. and i guess they are now .. but there is a purpose to them.

Answer 2

I think there just horse jewelry. I tried some years ago and they just keep sliding up on the horses neck.

Answer 3

nope. never heard of it. gl!

Answer 4

http://www.rhythm-n-beads.com/ try that i cant really explain it but some ppl at my barn have them and say it doesant really calm them more for decoration

Answer 5

I've seen some at a horse convention. I haven't tried any, but they were so pretty. I've heard that rhythm and music makes a horse relax. That's how we work with some horses.

When we find a horse that has a fear of something that makes a noise, we make is make the noise in a steady rhythm until the horse expects what's coming. Also a nice rhythm in gaits relaxes horses. Maybe the bells would calm a horse down, at least if the weren't scared of them!