New England D-Ring Harness

[Ed Thayer]

Looking for a harness for my Haflinger. I am borrowing one right now that was purchased from a harness maker in VT. The person I am borrowing the harness from could not remember his name. Thought I might post here and see what is available. I would like to get one from a local harness maker if possible.

I am trying to get a copy of Les Bardens video on the D-Ring harness so as to become familare with the correct fit and usage.

Thanks, Ed

Here is a pic of what I am using now,

[Jean]

Hey Ed,
Check out the classifieds on Greenmountaindraft.org, I think there are some harnesses there for sale.
What are your plans for the halflinger? Are you going to use him to pull wood, or help around the property.
Jean

[becorson]

ilike Jean, i’d like to hear how you are thinking you’ll use the Haflinger. that would affect your choice of harness design.
also, what would be “local” for you? I know good amish harness makers in Pa.

[Ed Thayer]

I have been ground driving him latley. He has been hooked to our pioneer forecart and I have hooked a single tree to the traces and had it connected to my dog sled. He seems to like pulling me around on that.

I would like him to pull wood and a sap scoot for our sugaring operation.

Thank’s for the tip on the VT organization.

Ed

[goodcompanion]

Probably the Vermont Harness Maker who made your harness is Gary Langdell, Hyde Park, I think. To my knowledge he is the only harness maker in the state. If you talk to him tell him that Bobby the Horse sends his regards.

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