Category Archives: Driving Harness FAQ

Product Update: The Side Check

Our harness maker has made our side checks the same way for a long time. [...]

23
Mar
When can you use the Euro Style Collar?

There is a lot of conflicting information out there about Euro style collars. We sell [...]

23
Feb
Learning to read sweat patterns and pressure marks

Part of driving our equine friends is making sure our harness fits them correctly. Not [...]

02
Feb
The Story of Pippin and his Whiteman Harness

One of the best parts about all of our jobs here at Chimacum Tack, is [...]

25
Jan
What is a check rein?

I get this question all the time. What is a check rein? What is an [...]

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19
Jan
How to use a collar and hames with a Pleasure style harness

Pleasure harnesses are such a great bang for your buck! They can be used with [...]

15
Jan
Winter Fun – Sledding safely!

If you live where it snows you know just how fun winter can be. Cold [...]

30
Dec
Tuesday Tip – What bit should I start my horse with?

I get this question weekly. Which bit is the best one to start my young [...]

15
Dec
Tuesday Tip – Should I buy a harness or a long lining kit?

When starting a young driving horse it can be daunting shopping for the right equipment. [...]

08
Dec
Why a collar and hames?

Weekly, I discuss harness option with people. I always ask what it is they are [...]

24
Nov
WHY a Donkey Harness?

So, you have a donkey and are shopping for harness. There are so many options [...]

17
Nov
How to measure an existing harness

Usually, I ask people to head out and measure their horse or pony for a [...]

10
Nov
The difference between the over girth and the wrap strap girth

What is the difference between a “regular” style girth with an over girth and the [...]

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13
Oct
Harness Part Names

I have been contacted by quite a few people lately wondering what the names of [...]

15
Sep
Treed vs Treeless Driving Saddle

I am on Facebook quite a bit. More than I would care to be, to [...]

08
Sep
Measuring Comparison

We often have people ordering harness for young horses and ponies. I don’t have a [...]

22
May
How well do the vinyl colors match the strap colors?

I get this question all the time… and the answer is, it varies. Each strap [...]

21
May
Tuesday Tip – NEW How to Measure Video!

We understand how nerve wracking it can be to measure your horse, pony, donkey, mule [...]

19
May
Tuesday Tip – How Tight Should Your Girth Be?

After the last Tuesday Tip I had quite a few people write to me and [...]

12
May
Tuesday Tip – Placement of the Saddle

I have people ask me quite often, “where should I place the saddle?” (Of course [...]

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05
May