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Fine harness

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An American Saddlebred in fine harness.
A Hackney pony in the harness pony division, a fine harness event

Fine harness is a type of driving competition seen at horse shows, that features showy horses with high action.[1] It is the driving equivalent to the ridden park horse style and is sometimes called park harness.[2] Breeds that compete in this style include American Saddlebred, Morgan, Arabian, Dutch Harness Horse, Hackney horse, Hackney pony, Welsh, and American Shetland.[3]

The harness used is a light, breastplate type without a horse collar. In this type of design, the horse rides forward against the breastplate, while still retaining a crupper.[4] The cart used is generally a light, four-wheeled design. Drivers wear formal attire.

Women drivers may opt to wear a formal gown. Breaking out of a trot into a canter is penalized[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Williamson Daily News".
  2. ^ Layos, Allie (August 17, 2016). ""Vaguely valuable" : The park division". Saddle & Bridle.
  3. ^ "Horse Isle 3: Big Book of Breeds".
  4. ^ "Site | Ohio 4-H Youth Development" (PDF).
  5. ^ "Competition Divisions | World's Championship Horse Show".

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