Horse Training Success

Another post, another question answered. This one was on identifying parts of a harness.
The best resource I found was at www.dragondriving.co.uk

They have a clear pdf file, reproduced below, with all the parts labelled. The 'whys' are courtesy of www.horsecart.com



















BRIDLE

1. Throat lash
2. Winkers / Blinkers / Blinders - The blinders keep the horse from seeing what is behind and around him. Its good to keep the bridle on before the cart is attached and before its removed.
3. Browband
4. Winkerstay
5. Noseband
6. Liverpool bit
7. Curb Chain

An Overcheck can also be used -This attaches to the bit and the top of the saddle to keep the horses head up. It helps to prevent him eating grass or even kicking. A side check can also be used.

FRONT END
1. Rein
2. Rein terret
3. Terret
4. Pad & 6. Bellyband & 10. Girth - Saddle & Girth-This should be snug around your horses belly, but not to tight.
5. Tug - Shaft loops or tugs -Shafts go through these up to the shaft stops on your cart.
7. Wither strap
8. Neck strap - Attaches to breastcollar and reins go through the rings on top.
9. Breastcollar
11. Trace - Traces - Attach to the breastcollar and slides over the ends of the singletree.

BACK END
1. Crupper - Attaches to saddle and slides through hip/loin straps.
2. Loin strap - Attach to breeching
3. Back strap
4. Breeching strap - These can attach to the tug stops on the cart or be wrapped around the shafts.
5. Breeching - Acts as your brakes
6. Trace Carrier

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