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Animal Welfare problems related to harness Working animals play an important role in rural communities providing power and transport at low cost and consequently we can see how important is harness.

25/08/2023


The good harness has therefore, the following characteristics:
Must be comfortable for animal (or animal will not work so well).
Transmits efficiently the pulling energy from the working animal directly to the implement or the cart.
Forces on the animal’s body are spread over a large area (Enough).
Does not have sharp edges which could injure the animal.
Has joints on the outside, away from the animal’s skin
Fits well so it does not cause rubbing, chafing or wounds on the skin caused by excessive movement or friction.
Must be in a position to transmit force directly (or will break).
Allowing easy breathing & Allowing easy movement
Not restricting blood circulation & Must be compatible with hitching system.
Affordable, durable, and easy to maintain and clean
Made of natural materials.

The Pelham
17/06/2023


The Pelham

The Body ConditionAnimals in good condition have good muscle and even some fat here to act as natural cushioning. Thin ...
15/06/2023


The Body Condition
Animals in good condition have good muscle and even some fat here to act as natural cushioning.
Thin animals have little natural padding and therefore need even better padding to prevent sores occurring

The Snaffles
15/06/2023


The Snaffles

Please always remember to make sure that bit is fitted properly on the equinel, not sharp, not too loose or too tigh...
13/06/2023


Please always remember to make sure that bit is fitted properly on the equinel, not sharp, not too loose or too tight
(Prevention is always much better than having to cure an injury or sore)

The bit rests in the inter dental region of the donkey's mouth (between the incisors and molars)A more rapid response. ...
13/06/2023


The bit rests in the inter dental region of the donkey's mouth (between the incisors and molars)
A more rapid response.
Controlling speed and direction.
This is achieved through control of the mouth end of the jaw by a bit.
Which fits in the animal’s mouth so that the head can be turned or the pace can be slowed easily and gently

The 5 Families of BitsAll bits that you find on the market these days can be put into one of the following families. Sn...
13/06/2023


The 5 Families of Bits
All bits that you find on the market these days can be put into one of the following families.
Snaffle·
Pelham·
Double Bridle·
Gag·
Bitless·
We put a bit in a horse or pony's mouth to help control speed, direction and performance without the horse experiencing fear or pain

Proper fitting: Well fitting over the animal’s ears and nose.Should have buckles or ties so it can be adjusted for pro...
07/06/2023


Proper fitting:
Well fitting over the animal’s ears and nose.
Should have buckles or ties so it can be adjusted for proper fitting.
Care should be taken to avoid the side pieces of the halter rubbing against the animal’s eyes.
The pieces around the nose and throat should not be so tight they prevent movement or constrict breathing.

The hobbles are used to restrict wandering of animals.The hobbles are made loose enough to allow for the blood to flow ...
06/06/2023


The hobbles are used to restrict wandering of animals.
The hobbles are made loose enough to allow for the blood to flow to the feet.
Should be wide enough to not to cut the skin.
When tethering never leave the animal for long unsupervised,
Move it regularly to fresh grazing.
Should be used on the front legs only.

How to take harness sizes on the donkey.
02/06/2023

How to take harness sizes on the donkey.

02/06/2023

A video showing one of the ways to properly tie a horse and untie it in an easy and fast way.

(Hitching is important) Hitching is the way in which the animal or animals are connected to the implement or cart that t...
01/06/2023

(Hitching is important)
Hitching is the way in which the animal or animals are connected to the implement or cart that they are pulling.

The differences between breast band and full or neck collar.
31/05/2023


The differences between breast band and full or neck collar.

27/05/2023

(Prevention is always much better than having to cure an injury or sore)

27/05/2023


It is best that the harness be manufactured using locally available materials, It is not necessary to use only one material, a mixture can be use but in places the pressure on the animal must use natural materials(comfortable& effective)

What is the harness ?
23/05/2023


What is the harness ?

Proper the pack saddle:Should be wide enough (3fingers) to allow room for the spine. Should be comfortable on the anima...
13/05/2023


Proper the pack saddle:
Should be wide enough (3fingers) to allow room for the spine.
Should be comfortable on the animal's back.
Should be distribution the loads (pressure enough ) on the animal's back.

Donkeys can usually be handled without using a bit in the mouth especially if they are well trained.
13/05/2023


Donkeys can usually be handled without using a bit in the mouth especially if they are well trained.

02/10/2022


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A video showing one of the ways to properly tie a horse and untie it in an easy and fast way. #harness_saddle_cart_animals_welfare

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