The first thing that must be established before we can talk about harness and harnessing is to establish a common language or names of parts. The above illustration shows all the major parts and names of a common single horse breast collar harness.
Measureing for Harness
B. Circumference of nose, taken about two fingers width below the prominent cheek bone.
C. Circumference of Girth
D. Length of back from position of harness saddle to base of tail.
E. Length of horse, from point of shoulder to buttock.
G. Height at withers.
These measurements together with the body weight and the type of horse, and the style of the vehicle the harness is intended for, will enable the harness maker to satisfactorily fill your order.
Guidelines for Harness
General Guideline Only!
Miniature
Horse
Small Pony- for 41" to 46" Ponies
Medium
Pony- for 46" to 51" Ponies
Large Pony- for 46" to 51"
Ponies
Cob Size- for 700- 975 lbs./ 13 to 14.3
hands
Horse Size- for 1000 to 1250 lbs. / 15 to 16.3
hands
Measureing For Cart
To accurately measure for a cart use the above guide.
The following measurements are required.
1. Height at withers. Normally this measurement is taken at the break felt at the top of the withers and
the bottom of the neck - see location "G" above. On Miniature horses it is important to note if you are
measuring to the top of the withers or to the bottom of the last hair of the mane as is done by most
Miniature Horse Associations.
2. Length of horse. Measured parallel to the body of the horse from the point of the shoulder (E) to the point
of the buttock. Not measured from center of chest to center of buttocks as if measuring for a blanket.
3. Height of shafts at tugs. This measurement is best taken with an existing cart. If a cart is not available
measure to the point of the shoulder (E).
4. Width of the shafts. Again this measurement is best taken from an existing vehicle that fits your horse well.
If such a vehicle is not available then you can estimate the width of your horse at the tugs.
This can be "eye-balled" by looking at your horse from the front and holding two boards parallel and touching
your horses sides and then measuring between them.
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N7047 Oriole Lane - Fredonia, Wisconsin - 53021
920-994-8165
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Miniature Horse
Small Pony- for 41" to 46" Ponies
Medium Pony- for 46" to 51" Ponies
Large Pony- for 46" to 51" Ponies
Cob Size- for 700- 975 lbs./ 13 to 14.3 hands
Horse Size- for 1000 to 1250 lbs. / 15 to 16.3 hands
Measureing For Cart
To accurately measure for a cart use the above guide.
The following measurements are required.
1. Height at withers. Normally this measurement is taken at the break felt at the top of the withers and
the bottom of the neck - see location "G" above. On Miniature horses it is important to note if you are
measuring to the top of the withers or to the bottom of the last hair of the mane as is done by most
Miniature Horse Associations.
2. Length of horse. Measured parallel to the body of the horse from the point of the shoulder (E) to the point
of the buttock. Not measured from center of chest to center of buttocks as if measuring for a blanket.
3. Height of shafts at tugs. This measurement is best taken with an existing cart. If a cart is not available
measure to the point of the shoulder (E).
4. Width of the shafts. Again this measurement is best taken from an existing vehicle that fits your horse well.
If such a vehicle is not available then you can estimate the width of your horse at the tugs.
This can be "eye-balled" by looking at your horse from the front and holding two boards parallel and touching
your horses sides and then measuring between them.
N7047 Oriole Lane - Fredonia, Wisconsin - 53021
920-994-8165
lignite@dotnet.com