Thursday, February 28, 2013

Parts of the light harness


The Pleasure Harness Parts by Smuckers Harness Shop
A- Breast collar and traces
B-Neck Strap- Holds the Breast collar and Traces in place
C- Turn back- attaches from saddle to crupper
D- Breeching- Are the "breaks"
E- Girth- Holds the Saddle in place
F- Hip Strap- Holds the breeching in place
G- Reins
H- Saddle- reins run through the circles, can attach items, has the shaft tugs attached
I- Crupper- keeps the saddle from sliding forward
J- Gag Runners- attaches to the bridle
K- Shaft tugs- holds the shafts in place
L- Side Cheecks- holds the horse's head up. Runs from bit, to gag runners, to the saddle.
M- Breeching strap- attaches to cart to stop the movement


I chose this picture for the bridle part. It shows the gag runner and the side checks in use.

http://www.americandrivingsociety.org/webinars/Harness%20Bits%20and%20More%20Webinar%20-%202-up.pdf

This webinar is awsome! I like it because it talks about correct fit, and legal and illegal bits.


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