shaft stops

[iowa]

I always thought traces and tugs were the same thing.

Maybe tugs are for draft horse harnesses. Maybe someone can explain the technical difference! Thanks.

 

[Sandee]

I always thought traces and tugs were the same thing.

Maybe tugs are for draft horse harnesses. Maybe someone can explain the technical difference! Thanks.

Google for pictures. Tugs are the loops, hung from, the saddle that carry the shafts. The traces are the long leather pieces running from the breast strap to the single tree.

 

[RhineStone]

I'm pretty sure some draft people and Amish call the traces "tugs". So it is a typical "mistake". And actually, some harness and carriage parts have more than one "correct" name anyway. But carriage drivers and most show people refer to traces.

Myrna

 

[iowa]

That's right Myma. Hate to keep

but I found some diagrams and termonolgy that calls tugs and traces the same thing. But then again, I also found a diagram and definition of tugs off of the saddle to the shaft, so guess, it depends on where you are from. I realize carriage people and show people call them traces most of the time.

I am posting some of the web sites from reputable companies that call them the same thing. Hope this doesn't go against policy. I'm not trying to sell anything!

http://www.woodrivercarriage.com/harness.htm#Measuring%20a%20Horse%20for%20Harness

Wood River Carriage Works

Mini Leather Driving Harness

Mini Single Driving Harness w/ 1"wide tugs, 1 3/4 " breast collar, 5/8" lines. Fits up to a 32" pony.

Miniature Team Harness w/ 5/8" lines, 1"wide tugs double thickness with heel chains, black hames. Fits 30 to 34" pony

http://www.mydrafthorse.com/cfwebstore/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&product_id=64

http://www.chimacumtack.com/Chimacumglossary.html

In Glossary and in their diagram

Trace or Tug Traces are the part of the harness which attaches the horse to the vehicle.

 

[Marsha Cassada]

Shoot, as far as I'm concerned you all seem to be speaking in a foreign language.

I feel so ignorant.

Hang in there! It IS another language but one worth learning! I'm intimidated, also, but determined to expand my knowledge. There is always more to learn so our horses will benefit from our expanded vocabulary.