Harness TypesBreast collar harness is available for just about any harness you may need. The term "breast collar harness" refers simply to the type of collar that is used to draw the carriage. It is use for single, pair, tandem, and four-in-hand driving, as well as for several other configurations.
The breast collar is made of a wide strap of leather often padded or folded over. This strap is hung across the horse's breast and around the shoulder...
Safety, Care, & MaintenanceThe sunshine and warm air is here for many of us, and on its way to others. The struggle of getting out to the barn and going for a drive doesn’t seem so hard now. As you pull that carriage and harness out you’ll want to make sure that they are in good working order. Take this time at the beginning of your driving season to assure the rest of your season goes smoothly. If you don’t have time to do it well right now, what makes y...
Selecting a WhipThere a couple of guidelines I use for selecting a whip. The first rule of thumb is that a whip should reach the furthest shoulder of the furthest horse. In other words, assuming you are driving from the right side of the carriage, as most of us do, the thong should reach the left shoulder of your horse. If you are driving a pair, the whip should reach the left shoulder ...
Marathon ChecklistEver get packed for the show and start to ask yourself, “what am I forgetting?” Here is a handy checklist of items to make sure you either have with you or have been checked over before starting your marathon:
- Helmets & Safety Vests for driver and ‘gator
- Driver's Safety belt
- Gloves
- Whip & spare whip (mounted where you can get it in a hurry if you need it)
- 3 timers (2 count up...
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