Hippology: Studying the Horse

Driving Hitches

single: one horse driven alone
pair: two horses driven abreast (side by side)
tandem: two horses driven one in front of the other
troika: three horses driven abreast
unicorn: three horses, two abreast, one leader
team: two pairs, also called a four in hand

Harnesses

Equipment worn by the Standardbred trotter

Equipment worn by the Standardbred pacer

Parts of the Harness

Collar type harness