14 best horse driving equipment
Horse driving equipment refers to the gear and accessories used in equestrian sports involving horse-drawn carriages, carts, or other vehicles. This equipment ensures the safety and comfort of both the horse and the driver. Here are some key components of horse driving equipment:
Harness: The harness is a critical component used to attach the horse to the carriage or vehicle. It typically consists of leather or synthetic straps, buckles, and fittings. The harness is designed to distribute the weight of the carriage and allow the horse to pull it efficiently. There are various types of harnesses, including single harnesses for one horse and team harnesses for multiple horses.
Collars: Horses wear collars that are specific to driving.These collars help distribute the weight of the carriage across the horse's shoulders and chest. Collars come in different styles and sizes to fit various horse breeds.
Bits and Bridles: Bits are used in the horse's mouth to control its movements and communicate with the driver. Bridles are headgear that holds the bit in place and allows the driver to steer the horse.
Lines or Reins: Lines or reins are used to control the horse's speed and direction. The driver holds the reins and uses them to give commands to the horse.
Whips: Drivers often carry a whip, which is used as an aid to communicate with the horse and provide subtle cues for direction and speed.
Carriage or Cart: The vehicle that the horse pulls is called a carriage or cart. These come in various styles, from simple carts used for work to elegant carriages used in competitive driving events.
Horse Blankets: In colder weather, horses may wear blankets to keep warm during driving activities.
Safety Equipment: Helmets are essential for the safety of the driver, especially in competitive events. Other safety gear may include gloves, protective vests, and goggles.
Footwear: Proper footwear is crucial for drivers to have a secure grip on the vehicle's footrests or stirrups.
Driving Accessories: Various accessories, such as aprons and driving aprons, are available for comfort and style. These can protect the driver's clothing from dirt and debris while driving.
Maintenance Tools: Owning and caring for horses and driving equipment requires tools such as brushes, grooming supplies, and harness cleaning equipment.
Competition Attire: In formal driving competitions, drivers wear specific attire, often including jackets, hats, and gloves.
Horse driving equipment is essential for the safety and enjoyment of both the horse and the driver. Choosing the right equipment and ensuring proper fit and maintenance is crucial to successful and safe horse driving experiences.
Below you can find our editor's choice of the best horse driving equipment on the marketProduct description
A smart looking single driving harness. Made of quality black leather highlighted with spots. Reinforced throughout, completely finished. Box cheek bridle, breeching and blinders. Black.
- A smart looking single driving harness
- Made of quality black leather highlighted with spots
- Reinforced throughout
- Box cheek bridle
- Completely finished
Product description
Fully adjustable nylon breeching style harness comes complete with bridle and Breast collar. Worry free durability and strength are just a few advantages of this nylon harness. Black.
- Fully adjustable nylon breeching style harness comes complete with bridle and Breast collar
- Worry free durability and strength are just a few advantages of this nylon harness
- Black in color
User questions & answers
Question: | will this fit a draft horse? is that what the size large indicates |
Answer: | Mine are great, the stitching has not unraveled at all. |
Question: | Wondering if it will fit my 15.2h haflinger? Also I am pulling a small wagon not a cart would this work |
Answer: | they are not insulated |
Question: | ok I am very new to this but looking at the pic. how does the bit hook up to the headstall?? Thank you |
Answer: | I am not the manufacture and I cannot answer it. I think it may be more about the labor cost than materials. Any case, it is hard to find a small size and I am very happy about the item. |
Question: | It's fits to a Draft full horse, like Friesian horse 16.5 tall |
Answer: | I use these for work outside on a windy bridge in Rhode Island. Down to about low 40’s I’m comfortable all day in them. When it gets into 30’s I use a thin liner for being out more than a couple of hours. They’re great gloves though and hold up really well. |
Product description
Single Horse Driving Lines 3/4 Inch Wide Beta, 20 Feet Long. The lines have buckles on the bit ends with double stitching. Reins are made from beta or biothane. Beta is a synthetic leather. It has the look and feel of leather, but is stronger and easier to care for. All you need to do is wipe it down with a little soap and water. You can also submerse it in bucket of water or spray it off with a hose. No oiling and no mold.
- 20 feet
- 3/4 inch wide
- Biothane
User questions & answers
Question: | Is each line 20’ long |
Answer: | Not the one I bought. It was for a smaller horse. |
Product description
This black webbing and neoprene surcingle features brass plated Dee rings for the attachment of side reins and training aids. The neoprene is shock-absorbing, easy-to-clean, withstands the elements and moves with your horse. This surcingle adjusts at both sides with brass plated buckles.
- Black webbing and neoprene surcingle
- Brass plated dee Rings for attachment of side reins and training aids
- Neoprene is shock absorbing, easy to clean, moves with your horse and withstands the elements
- Adjusts at both sides
- Brass plated buckles
User questions & answers
Question: | Will this fit my 13 hand pony? She wears a 32" English girth |
Answer: | Yes, each line is 20' long. |
Question: | can anyone tell me what the inches is diamenter around is adjusted to the largest adjustment. NOT how tall your horse is |
Answer: | When I ordered a "Large" what actually showed up was for a Cobb sized animal and was marked as such. I'm sure if it actually had been a large it would have fit. |
Question: | Would this fit a yearling qh |
Answer: | It was way too small for my 15.3/16 hand draft cross who is about 1700 pounds (I had gotten large size) and I wasn't impressed with the quality so I returned it. Not sure about pulling a wagon with it. If the wagon is going to be much heaver you'll probably want a collar harness instead, but i'm not an expert. |
Question: | Will this fit a hackney pony - 12.2hh |
Answer: | The headstall of this set of harness has a buckle on both sides where you can connect the bit. And you will also have to hook up the check line to your bit this will prevent the horse from dropping their head to low and it connects with buckles also. |
Product features
About Weaver Leather
Founded by Harry A. Weaver in 1973 as the Fryburg Shoe Shop, Weaver Leather grew from humble beginnings into a trusted manufacturer of a wide range of leather and nylon goods.
Today’s Weaver Leather is experiencing continual growth and caters to a variety of U.S. and international customers in the markets it serves including equine, livestock, pet, leather supply, and arborist,. While much has changed through the years, our steadfast commitment to our customers remains our top priority.
Many of our products are handcrafted in Mt. Hope, Ohio and feature the finest materials, skilled American workmanship and finishing touches for years of dependable performance.
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Product description
Chrome Plated Blocker Tie Ring II The Blocker Tie Ring has changed the way people tie their horses. It provides a safe, humane way to tie your horse, as it's designed to be a support system rather than a restraint system. Blocker Tie Rings allow a horse to pull slack in the lead rope when he panics or falls. This releases pressure and the source of pain or panic which dramatically reduces the threat of pain or injury to you and your horse. The Mag-Loc feature holds the tongue in place, making the tie ring more stable so it can be mounted at any height needed. In addition to cross ties, single ties, grooming and tack areas, trailers, high lines and picket lines, you can also mount the Blocker Tie Ring II on hitch rails. The stays on either side of the tongue prevent it from sliding around the ring so your horse can safely pull slack from any angle. The quick snap makes the Tie Ring II even easier to move from location to location. Includes quick snap, shackle, eyebolt and instruction booklet. Product Features: Mounts on hitch rails Mounts at any height with the Mag-Loc Feature Designed to be a support system Humane way to tie your horse Incredibly safe Item Specifications: Mag-Loc holds tongue in place Great for teaching a young horse to tie
- Mounts on hitch rails
- Mounts at any height with the Mag-Loc Feature
- Designed to be a support system
- Humane way to tie your horse
- Incredibly safe
User questions & answers
Question: | Does this come with the ring to mount to wood |
Answer: | Thank you for your inquiry. Our Forco is granular. |
Question: | Is it American made? If not, why is it so absurdly expensive?! You can buy a snaffle bit for under $10, and the metal is the same |
Answer: | Hi this is an amazing product very effective I have used it for many years I am not sure about sugar content I don’t think it does but I am not 100 percent on that I read entire description on line and there was no mention of sugar in the product You could call Mary’s Tack in California they carry the product and are the suppliers for it on Amazon I am sure they would be very helpful |
Question: | Is this the exact same one as clinton anderson's aussie ring? if not, how is it different |
Answer: | No there is no added sweetener of any kind |
Question: | Does it work with any lead rope |
Answer: | They are super soft and chewy so you could easily break up or your baby might be able to chew it. If our daschund misses a few days, we notice a difference and she's limping. she starts taking them again and she's jumping around like a puppy! |
Product description
Tough 1 black miniature driving harness is made of fine quality black harness leather with brass trimmings. Complete with breeching and lines. Tough 1 brown miniature driving harness is made of fine quality black harness leather with brass trimmings.
- Made of fine quality black harness leather with brass trimmings
- Complete with breeching and lines
- Black in color
User questions & answers
Question: | Will this fit an 11 hand pony |
Answer: | It should, it fits my 14hh and 14.2hh chunky quarter horses. |
Question: | For the tough-1 miniature driving harness, what are the measurements of the "miniature" sized harness compared to the "small" sized harness |
Answer: | It measures about 70 to 71 inches all the way around at the largest adjustment! |
Question: | Which size would fit a 41 inch mini |
Answer: | It just fits my 13.3h cob with a couple notches left. So depending on your yearling's size, possibly. |
Question: | Im first time driver..will this fit a mi i 35 tall, 300 lbs. 47 in. Long, chest 12 in. And girth |
Answer: | If your horse has a girth of less than about 66 inches, it will not. Use a sewer's tape and check the pony's girth, around just behind the withers. If he's that big around or bigger, it should fit. |
Product description
CENTAUR POLY-COTTON WEB 45FT EQUESTRIAN NATURAL LONG LINES
Pro quality. Cotton web long lines.
Correctly styled with leather tab and swivel, hand loop and snaps.
Sold in pairs. Size : 1" Wide x 45' long (Each Line)
CENTAUR BRAND
Centaur products are created from the mind of horse person for the comfort of your horse.
English Riding Supply unites the strength and durability of the horse with the fashion sense and needs of the modern equestrian whether it is Centaur horse equipment and horse clothing or Centaur riding and travel accessories.
- Poly-Cotton Web long lines
- Correctly styled with leather tab
- Swivel attachment at clip end
- Loop at handler's end
- Pair of 45ft lines, leather stops
Product features
English Riding Supply
English Riding Supply is an importer and distributor of horse riding equipment and apparel. It unites the strength and durability of the horse with the fashion sense and needs of the modern equestrian whether horse equipment and horse clothing or riding and travel accessories. ERS consolidates many famous equestrian brands under one roof: Tekna, Ovation, Centaur, Camelot and others.
ERS Horse Driving Equipment
ERS offers bridlework like bridles, reins, girths, martingales, lunge lines for English disciplines of riding. You can choose any horse driving gear crafted from high-quality materials at affordable prices.
Product description
Tough 1 Harness: Feel confident with this product! Tough 1 Tracker Driving Leather Pony Harness. Great for the beginner. Sturdy medium weight harness leather. Comes complete with bridle with blinders, breast collar, breeching, and single ply pulling traces. Black. Styled to fit most ponies. 74-6440
- Bridle adjusts 32 o 36 inches
- Saddle Circumfernece 48 to 58 inches with more holes punche
User questions & answers
Question: | Who is the dimensions of the large size |
Answer: | It would likely be too small for an 11 hand pony. I would think you would need a small pony size |
Question: | what are the dimensions of this item |
Answer: | don't have the measurements but could measure them up if you like. the harness was on the smaller size to fit my mini's. had to lengthen the cinch strap and the bridle was small but worked. |
Question: | Can I drive double with this harness |
Answer: | Most likely a small pony |
Question: | Would the horse size fit a small framed, 15 hand QH |
Answer: | It sounds good except the girth. It fits up to 48 inch girth. The cruper is 39 inch and bridle bit end to bit end is fits 22 to 30 inch. Hope this helps |
Product description
Blue Lake Horse Driving Harness | Available Sizes: Mini, Pony, Cob, and Full | Color: Black | Size: Pony
Blue Lake harness is made of super soft supple premium nylon - this is not a lightweight throw away harness - this is supreme quality nylon. These premium nylon driving harnesses meant for heavy use. This set features an adjustable blind bridle with overcheck, fancy trimmed browband, and doubled thick breast collar, a sturdy saddle with heavy lining in a comfortable, breeching, crupper, and lines. Double buckle adjustment just about everywhere to fit a wide range of breed types.
A Horse Driving harness is suitable for a parade or heavy-duty use. A stylish low-cost single driving harness for horses. Blue Lake nylon harness offers a convenient and economical way to drive.
Specifications:-
- Color: Black
- Size: Pony
- ✔️ Lightweight, comfortable and easy to maintain.
- ✔️ Weatherproof, Super-durable and edges won't fray.
- ✔️ Fully adjustable nylon breeching style harness comes complete with bridle and Breast collar.️
- ✔️ Worry free durability and strength are just a few advantages of this nylon harness.
- ✔️ Complete with breeching and lines.
Product description
Brand new supreme quality russet brown leather driving harness. This harness is made of super soft supple premium leather - this is not a lightweight throw away harness - this is a supreme quality all leather harness from Frontier Equestrian of Missouri. The hardware is all brass - this harness is sized to fit average sizes horses from 900 to 1200 pounds. The leather has a beautiful deep rich russet brown color. includes saddle, bridle with removable overcheck, 2 buckle crupper, extra heavy duty double ply traces, driving reins, breeching, nicely padded breastcollar , bit not included The girth adjusts from 80" to 90" with plenty of room to punch holes to make smaller. The bridle bit to bit is 42" to 49" Browband - 18" For questions call us at We are an American owned family run business.
- Premium soft supple leather
- Horse size driving harness
- Brass hardware
- Beautiful russet brown color
User questions & answers
Question: | Is a collar not needed |
Answer: | It’s very light. It’s also made for like a long skinny person. Bought it for my dad and it was too tight he’s like 6 foot 185. I’d recommend going to a tac shop to try one on. This also took forever to arrive and is like a special item from China that has to go through customs. If you can support your local shop. |
Question: | Do you have this in different sizes? I have a halflinger that measures a 72" girth in her current winter weight. She is short-backed and thick |
Answer: | Yes, it's a pair of boots. |
Question: | I have an Arabian, will this fit? He's 15 hands, roughly 900lbs |
Answer: | From the Iconoclast website: The sizing chart below is appropriate for all Iconoclast Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Boots. We recommend using a soft tape measure. If you do not have a soft tape measure you can use something like string and wrap it around the fetlock, mark where the end meets the rest of the string and then simply lay it flat next to a tape measure or ruler to get your measurement. Be sure to measure bot the FRONT & BACK fetlocks as they are often different sizes. Customers regulary order boots in one size for the front legs and a different size for the hind legs. Small: 8.5 - 9.5 in. / 21.59 - 24.13 cm Medium: 9.5 - 10.5 in / 24.13 - 26.67 cm Large: 10.5 - 11.5 in / 26.67 - 29.21 cm XL: 11.5 - 12.5 in / 29.21 - 31.75 cm XXL: 12.5 - 13.5 in / 31.75 - 34.29 cm |
Question: | is this harness made in the usa |
Answer: | We'd be happy to, but our previous attempts at international shipping have been fraught with customs fees and delays. We've not shipped to Australia specifically, so we'd sure look into it and get back to you. |
Product description
Extra long with durable cotton webbing, these lines feature a sure grip handhold and rugged reinforced snap ends. They are partially rounded to allow easy use of the surcingle. Lines measure 24' total length with the first 4' on each side rounded so they will work with an overcheck bridle and the last 4' with leather ends for better grip and control. Comes with a metal buckles in the middle so that they can be used as either a continuous or a split rein. Excellent for teaching a young horse to drive. Color: Tan
- Size: 12 1/2 Feet Long
User questions & answers
Question: | How long are these lines |
Answer: | Yeah, I don't see why not. as long as you got the bar in the middle so you can tie it down on both sides. |
Question: | Are they long enough to drive a horse |
Answer: | No, this is small pony sized. It fits my 40" pony (10 hands) perfectly. |
Product description
Single Mini Horse Driving Lines 5/8 Inch Wide Beta, 12 Feet Long. The lines have buckles at the bit end with double stitching. Reins are made from beta or biothane. Beta is a synthetic leather. It has the look and feel of leather, but is stronger and easier to care for. All you need to do is wipe it down with a little soap and water. You can also submerse it in bucket of water or spray it off with a hose. No oiling and no mold. Beta lines are available in a wide range of colors. Great for show or general driving.
- Black biothane
- Single horse
- Buckle ends
- Sized for miniature horses
User questions & answers
Question: | Is this one long resin with bit end buckled or two reins |
Answer: | this harness was much larger than I expected. It is not for small ponies |
Product description
The strong nylon harness from Tough-1(R) offers a convenient and economical way to drive. Comes complete with blinders and full breeching. Made for use with driving carts only. Brass-plated hardware. Features: Easy to maintain Weatherproof Super-durable Edges won't fray Lightweight and comfortable Harness includes lines Bits not included Color: Black Size Guidelines: Horse: 15-16 hands Cob: 14-14.3 hands Pony: 11-13.3 hands Mini: under 10 hands
- Easy to maintain
- Weatherproof
- Super-durable
- Edges won't fray
- Lightweight and comfortable
User questions & answers
Question: | Product description says "made for use with with a driving cart only". What does that mean? Cart, 2 wheels; carrage |
Answer: | It is two lines. They are not connected on the drivers side. There are buckles on the bit ends. |
Question: | My mini is 28inches at the withers, can the harness go that small |
Answer: | Each line is approximately 40' long |
Question: | My horse is almost two years old and is 14.2 hands in growing. What size should I get |
Answer: | Yes, I drive my 15.2hh appy with them, in a two wheel cart with extra rein tyo spare. |
Question: | I didnt find driving lines with the harness i bought. also no directions to putting on my horse. what do i do about this |
Answer: | There are an awful lot of parts. Which measurement do you need? |
Product description
Fully adjustable nylon breeching style harness comes complete with bridle and Breastcollar. Worry free durability and strength are just a few advantages of this nylon harness. Black.
- Product Type: Sporting Goods
- Package Dimensions: 54.61 L X 53.34 W X 12.7 H (Centimeters)
- Package Weight: 10.65 Pounds
- Country Of Origin: India
User questions & answers
Question: | Does this breeching harness fit a horse |
Answer: | I would recommend a horse size, you can always shorten straps. It would be more difficult to make a pony harness fit if your horse should continue to grow. |
Question: | Is this a mini harness? It came up on the search, but does not say that it is |
Answer: | Mine had driving lines but I did not use them, I bought cotton ones. You are right, no instructions! I did a lot of looking at you tube videos and made some small alterations. I'm lucky I have a sewing machine that handles the material. Basically, if I could afford a nicer harness it would have been better. I would not recommend this harness to anyone without a good sewing machine and a patient imagination! It will work for now... |
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