Looking for harness pattern

[Robert MoonShadow]

Does anyone know of where I’d find a pattern for the New England D-ring type of harness? I have a local harness-maker that will make me a set for my 2 donks, at a deep discount, if I can find him the pattern. I remember seeing discussions here on that type of harness, but can’t locate the threads…I remember that getting the measurements down correctly is pretty vital for it to work properly.
Any help?

[Rod]

Hi Robert

We have a “D” ring harness for our 12 hand donkey. Does your harness maker need dimensions or what they look like in order to put one together? Because the dimensions should come from your animal. Les Bardon has a great video out which is all about the “D” ring harness and I think any experienced harness maker could make one from what is shown on the the video plus the animal measurements. I had mine custom made but the maker is now retired.

[Scott G]

I would be interested in plans as well. Might like to get a set of nylon D-ring made up by the local harness shop. Nobody out here has used it that I know of. Having a good set of workable plans would be great.

I got so excited when Joshua bought harness/collars from Troyer’s out here and had it shipped back to Vermont. I’d hate to buck the trend! 😉

ABC = Always Buy Colorado 😀

[Robert MoonShadow]

@Rod 12199 wrote:

Hi Robert

We have a “D” ring harness for our 12 hand donkey. Does your harness maker need dimensions or what they look like in order to put one together? Because the dimensions should come from your animal. Les Bardon has a great video out which is all about the “D” ring harness and I think any experienced harness maker could make one from what is shown on the the video plus the animal measurements. I had mine custom made but the maker is now retired.

I’m thinking he needs both; my girls are 50″ & 52″ (approximately – the vet measured w/ a cloth tape, not a stick)…where would I contact this Les Barden at? He’s willing to come over to this side of the pass to correctly measure them up, if he has the plans to know what differences are there between his usual work/show harnesses and the D-ring. He’s seen them in action & has always thought to build a set, but no one here uses them, so I’m supplying 1) the plans 2) the opportunity 3) the motivation (as in cash). Am I correct in thinking that the collars are the same?
BTW: How do you like this type of harness? What do you use it for, with your donk?

[Rod]

Hi Robert

Go to this thread for lots of information on the “D” ring harness including some great photos. http://www.draftanimalpower.com/showthread.php?t=260

[Robert MoonShadow]

Thanks, Rod – that’s the thread I was trying to find…and the contact info. How has the harness worked out for you?

[Rod]

It’s fine, we don’t use it much as the donkeys have been taken over by my wife and she mostly rides them.

[Robert MoonShadow]

Rod ~ If you’re not using them…any consideration to selling them (the harnesses) to someone who will use them; oh, say, like…me? :confused:

[Rod]

No, I don’t think we have turned the last chapter with the donkeys yet but but I do have nice 1973 IH Loadstar truck for sale.

[Robert MoonShadow]

@Rod 12245 wrote:

No, I don’t think we have turned the last chapter with the donkeys yet but but I do have nice 1973 IH Loadstar truck for sale.

Yeah, well, it was just a thought…
As for the truck, that’s probably one of the bif ones, from the size of it –> too big to mail out here, and it’s too far to hitchhike to this close to winter. 😀

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