horse harness
Draft animal gear
A horse harness is the system of straps, bands, and fittings used to attach a horse to a vehicle or load for pulling.
Unlike a saddle and bridle for riding, a harness distributes the force of pulling across the horse's chest and shoulders: He backed the mare into the shafts and buckled the harness.
The components vary by task—a simple breast collar for light work, a full collar harness for heavy draft.
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- bridleEquine control harness
- blinkersVehicle turning signals
- breechingHarness part controlling backward motion
- crupperTail strap securing saddle
collar · carriage · traces · pulling · hitch up · terret · bit · breastplate · buckle · chariot · surcingle · tack · driving · martingale · bellyband · halter · strap · girth
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Absence of constraint
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