Jessica Meredith and her team of ponies at Carriage Driving New England
at the University of New England, Armidale, NSW.
 

Carriage Driving covers a range of activities from private driving, coaching, pleasure driving and various sports such as scurry driving and the FEI sport of horse driving trials. Whether showing, driving for pleasure or for sport, driving requires a high degree of skill and training.

Valley Country stocks a wide range of books, DVDs, harness and other driving accessories such as carriage driving whips, Coachman's top hats and competition carriage number holders. Valley Country carries a range of harness options from entry level working harness through to Zilco competition harness which is renowned throughout the world.  Prices range from below $500 to a few thousand dollars for superior quality pairs and teams harness.

Our leading brands include Zilco, Kaminsky hats, Snowbee and Westfield whips and more.

Zilco sizing

Zilco is a recognised world leader in driving harness.  Choosing which size Zilco harness is right for your horse need not be complicated. Compare the height guide below with the girth circumference guide to see which size offers you the best range of adjustability.

Please note that girth circumference is a more accurate gauge than height, as body size is always in proportion to this measurement.

sizes of Zilco harness by girth circumference

TEDEX SL & Sportz Exell CLASSIC ZGB & ELITE Donkey 58-65" 147-167 cm n/a n/a n/a n/a Shetland 50-58" 127-147cm 45-64" 114-162cm n/a n/a n/a Pony 58-65" 147-167cm n/a n/a 59-68" 150-172cm n/a Cob 65-70" 167-177cm n/a n/a 68-72" 172-183cm 68-72" 172-183cm Full 71-78" 180-198cm n/a 72-78" 183-198cm 72-78" 183-198cm 72-78" 183-198cm Extra Full 78-90" 198-228cm n/a n/a n/a 78-94" 198-238cm (n/a = not available)

	sizes of Zilco harness by height
TEDEX SL & Sportz Exell Classic ZGB & ELITE Donkey Up to 13hh 132cm n/a n/a n/a n/a Shetland Up to 11hh 112 cm Up to 11.2hh 117 cm n/a n/a n/a Pony Up to 13hh 132cm n/a n/a Up to 13.2hh 137cm n/a Cob Up to 14.2hh 147cm n/a n/a Up to 15hh 152cm Up to 15hh 152cm Full Up to 16hh 162cm n/a over 16.2hh 167cm Up to 16.2hh 167cm Up to 16.2hh 167cm Extra Full Over 16hh 162cm n/a n/a n/a 16.2hh + 167cm +

Size should be chosen by comparing height with girth circumference.
All sizes have generous adjustment.
 

Quick glance specifications for all Zilco harness types:

ZGB Elite Exell CLASSIC P, C, F SL Shetland SL Sportz  Tedex Trace endings (standard in sets) Dees Dees Dees Slot & Dee Slot & Dee Dee Loop Dees Trace carriers (single harness)         Trace carriers (pairs harness) Sliding backband (for 2 wheelers)   option     Flexible saddle tree    Treeless Treeless Fixed saddle tree           Tug (shaft loop) options Quick Release Quick Release Quick Release Standard Standard Standard Tilbury tugs (optional extra)         Single to pair adaption       Pair to Single adaption       Moveable saddle linings     Flash noseband included         Tandem or team parts/kits     Stainless steel fittings Colour Trim           Spare parts available Adjustability from both sides of horse Pairs: B/Plate Suitable for both sides of pole

Zilco sizes available

ZGB   Elite  Exell  CLASSIC P, C, F SL Shetland SL Sportz Tedex Donkey             Shetland         Pony       Cob   Full   Extra Full