When working with beads, I prefer to use the 2,6mm diameter ones, since they are about the right size for ponies, but smaller ones would probably work even better(see below):
visitors can't see pics , please
register or
loginvisitors can't see pics , please
register or
loginvisitors can't see pics , please
register or
loginFor these, I used a clasp at the back, but you could just tie the strings together as well. The band I'm using is Rayher, since they have a wide variety of colors and textures.
Hope this helps you!
Have a wonderful day,
Mel