Category Archives: Driving Harness FAQ

Custom Harness – What is it?

Custom harness – What exactly does that mean? When you are purchasing a harness from [...]

13
Jul
Cheeks… Open or Blinds?

All of our driving bridles have a few options you choose from when you place [...]

23
Jun
What Exactly Do the Sizes Mean on Our Size Charts?

We have been updating the website and adding size charts to most of the products [...]

08
Jun
How snug should my martingale be?

Most of our breast collars require a false martingale to function properly. The false martingale [...]

25
May
Fitting a SuperFlex or Comfy Collar

These two Euro Style breast collars have been very popular lately! I like them because [...]

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18
May
Adding a Snap to Your Hold Back Straps

Though we offer hold back straps with a snap, it’s very easy to add a [...]

11
May
Which harness goes with which vehicle?

Nearly every day someone asks me if they can use (insert any breast collar style [...]

04
May
Ordering a Harness

I help people with their harness orders every day. I want to discuss a few [...]

19
Apr
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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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