CHAPTER X.

DIRECTIONS FOR MAKING TEAM HARNESS.

Mistaken Ideas regarding Team Harness—Selecting Stock— Weights to be used—General Directions for cutting and fitting—Pads—Filling Folds—Bridles, the Importance of proper Proportions—Lines, Lengths—Mountings, the Importance of Strength—Stitching to be done with white Thread—Coarse stitching the strongest—Fitting and stitching Traces—Final Finish—Heavy ornamental Truck Harness—Bridles, Coach Style —Wheel Harness without Pads—Traces and Safes, how cut— Lead Harness—Loin Straps—Mountings—Collars 128