In order to fit your particular horse properly and suite your driving style we need a couple of simple measurements.

First is the height on your horse, either in inches or in hands. This measurement is normally taken at the withers.

Also we need to know the length of your horse from chest to butt.

Finally we need to know how wide your horse is at the tugs (shaft hangers).

If you have a cart that fits your horse you can measure the height measured from the ground to the bottom of the shafts at the tugs. Also the length and width of the shafts of a cart that you normally drive are useful.

Another question that may require some thought is whether you want your horse hitched “short” or “long”. Hitching long or short does many different things depending on what you are trying to accomplish with your vehicle. Simplified short gives you more maneuverability but sacrifices ride quality and accentuates the vehicle and total turnout while showing. Long tends to accentuate the horse and minimize the cart and gives you a smoother ride and is easier on the horse but sacrifices maneuverability. People who do a lot of pleasure driving or long distance driving or competitive distance driving like the carts set up long. Combined drivers, scurry, cones or other speed driving benefits from the shortest possible turnout.

For more information on how to measure for your cart and harness click on the following link to go to your measurements page.
Go to How To Measure Page