The Harness Makers' Guide. 



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Particulars. — Heads split, and a ^ dee sewn in each to receive 

 spring hook in throat. Throatbands made up with a buckle in 

 one end, and a 3in. spring hook in the other end for near side. 

 Nosebands slide on cheek billets, no chin pieces or points. No 

 bearing reins or throat swivels. Driving Reins : Drafts and coupl- 

 ings with billets ordinary style. A 5in. spring hook put on to each 

 billet (loose). Handparts plaited or with stops sewn on. A ^in. 

 dee sewn in one end of handparts, and a 3in. spring hook in the 

 other end for rapid coupling. Traces made with D-shaped draw 

 eyes with removable screwed stems. The sway-bar hook is sewn to 

 a leather slide piece — same as a Martingale ring for gig harness — 

 which slides on the top hame strap and holds sway-bar and traces 

 ready for use. Collars should be wide enough to go on easily to 

 prevent delay in harnessing the horses. Bits : Liverpool, or any 

 cheeked bits, must take the spring hooks easily. 



