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
How to Keep Ponies in Shape During the Winter

If you have ponies that have been overweight then you understand the worry of winter [...]

12
Jan
Winter Fun – Sledding safely!

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

30
Dec
Tuesday Tip – Navigating Relationships

Relationships are central to our lives as social beings. Our horses are also social beings, [...]

22
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
How to Use Our Website

We get a lot of questions about using our website. I made this little video [...]

08
Dec
Tuesday Tip – Fluffing up Wet Ponies

It is rain and mud season here in Southeastern Pennsylvania! Which means keeping my ponies [...]

01
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
Chimacum Tack YouTube Channel!

About 2 years ago we started a YouTube channel where we share videos showcasing our [...]

27
Oct
Tuesday Tip – Protecting your shafts during transportation

I had this wonderful idea come in from a long time customer and friend, Lynda. [...]

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20
Oct
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
Tuesday Tip – How to put your harness in your harness bag

I get this question all the time. How do I put my harness in my [...]

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06
Oct
Conformation Investigation – Quinn

Whew! It’s been a while since I’ve had time to write one of these. Thank [...]

02
Oct
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Is That a Goat Pulling Your Carriage?!

Driving companions come in all shapes, sizes.. and even species! Our friend Nan Hassey from [...]

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21
Sep
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 [...]

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08
Sep
How to Clean Your Horse Bit

One piece of equipment that seems to often be forgotten to keep clean and shiny [...]

01
Sep