One breast collar ready to ship -- black leather with petal bells. Place your order below for this item, and I'll get it shipped the day after you order.
This western style breast collar features 6 antique sleigh bells. Four bells are size #2 (1 1/4"). The center bell on each shoulder is slightly larger -- a size #3 (1 3/8") or #4 (1 1/2" diameter).
The bells create a musical sound that is pleasant for a parade or a trail ride -- they announce your presence without being annoying.
The breast collar is sized to fit many average-size horses and large ponies wearing western-style tack. A slender Rocky Mountain horse (left) and a sturdy Norwegian Fjord horse (right) are shown here.
The lining of each shoulder strap is laced onto the bell strap using an attractive, durable design that originated in the mid-1800s. The chest strap and shoulder straps are stitched onto the center ring.
Snaps are included to fasten the breast collar to the dees on a western-style saddle and cinch. The snaps can be easily removed if they will not work with your tack. The buckles, snaps and other hardware are solid brass.
The breast collar shown has the following lengths, as measured from the center of the breast-collar ring to the end of each strap:
- Shoulder strap going up to the saddle: Adjusts from 23 to 29 inches including the snap
- Chest strap going down to the girth: Adjusts from 17 to 23 inches including the snap
- If you do not want to use the snap, subtract 3 inches from the lengths given above.
- Allow 1 to 2 inches of slack for a trim but not tight fit on your horse
English riders: Your girth may not have a dee to snap to, like a western cinch does. Instead, you will have to remove the snap and loop the chest strap over the girth. Measure your horse from the center of his chest to the back edge of the girth.
The breast collar will be made with bridle leather in your choice of black, dark brown, or medium brown. View leather colors...
We will use antique solid-brass sleigh bells in your choice of "round ridge" or "petal" style. The petal bells have a genteel old-fashioned look with a cheery bright jingle. The "round ridge" bells are similar in basic shape, but have no "daisy" design. They sound similar to petal bells but tend to be a little bit louder. More about our bells...
The price shown is based on making this item using our antique sleigh bells. The same item made with your bells will be less expensive.
Sold per each. Made to order -- allow about 3 weeks for us to make this item using bells from our inventory. Lead time will be longer if using your bells.
