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"Harness hides are washed by some means in pure water, the most convenient and generally adopted method being to place them in the dash wheel, in which they revolve and tumble about whilst fresh water is continually being poured on them within the revolving wheel." —The Encyclopedia Britannica, 1910

Dash Wheel

"Harness hides are washed by some means in pure water, the most convenient and generally adopted method…

The curved pieces of wood or metal by which the traces and body-harness of a horse are attached to the collar.

Hames

The curved pieces of wood or metal by which the traces and body-harness of a horse are attached to the…

Headgear without a bit that uses a nose band to control a horse is called a hackamore, or, in some areas, a bitless bridle. There are many different designs with many different name variations, but all use a nose band that is designed to exert pressure on sensitive areas of the animal's face in order to provide direction and control.

Driving Bit for Harness

Headgear without a bit that uses a nose band to control a horse is called a hackamore, or, in some areas,…

A support consisting of an arrangement of straps for holding something to the body.

General Purpose Harness

A support consisting of an arrangement of straps for holding something to the body.

This is a detachable harness type of horse tack that allows a horse or other equine to pull various horse-drawn vehicles such as a carriage, wagon or sleigh. Harnesses may also be used to hitch animals to other loads such as a plow or canal boat.

Horse Detaching Harness

This is a detachable harness type of horse tack that allows a horse or other equine to pull various…

A horse harness is a type of horse tack that allows a horse or other equine to pull various horse-drawn vehicles such as a carriage, wagon or sleigh. Harnesses may also be used to hitch animals to other loads such as a plow or canal boat.

Original Use Horse Harness

A horse harness is a type of horse tack that allows a horse or other equine to pull various horse-drawn…

Horse with carrying sack of grain.

Horse

Horse with carrying sack of grain.

In 1911, there were many Indian Industrial Schools. Picture here are some Indian apprentices making harness.

Indian Apprentices Making Harness

In 1911, there were many Indian Industrial Schools. Picture here are some Indian apprentices making…

This safety rein is worn by horses who are to be domesticated. Reins consist of leather straps or rope attached to the outer ends of a bit and extend to the riders hands. Reins are the means by which a horse rider communicates directional command to the horses head.

Bridle Connected Safety Rein

This safety rein is worn by horses who are to be domesticated. Reins consist of leather straps or rope…

This Turkish harness tassel is a 17th century design. It consists of a tuft of threads or cords hanging straight down from a core of wood, with decorated twisted threads.

Turkish Harness Tassel

This Turkish harness tassel is a 17th century design. It consists of a tuft of threads or cords hanging…