Freedom Rider

General Guidelines for Harness Sizes

Miniature Horse for miniature horses
Small Pony for overgrown miniature horses and ponies under 42" (10.2 hands)
Medium Pony 41" to 46" (10.1 to 11.2 hands)
Large Pony 46" to 51" (11.2 to 12.3 hands)
Cob 700 to 975 lbs. and 13 to 14.3 hands
Horse 1000 to 1250 lbs. and 15 to 16.3 hands
Oversize 1250 to 1400 lbs.
Draft Size 1450 to 1600 lbs.
Large Drafts 1650-2000 lbs.




Measuring for a Custom Harness

harness measurements A. From corner of mouth over the poll, and to the other corner of mouth.

B. Circumference of nose, taken about two fingers width below the prominent cheek bone.

C. Circumference of Girth

D. Length of back from position of harness saddle to base of tail.

E. Length of horse, from point of shoulder to buttock.

F. Height at withers.


If you are ordering a custom sized harness, choose the custom choice and add measurements (according to this chart), the body weight and the type of horse, and the style of the vehicle the harness is intended for, to the comments box at checkout. This information will enable us to fill your custom order.





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