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 DURAWEB DEBUT CLASSIC ZGB & ELITE Small Shetland n/a n/a n/a 44-50" 112-132 cm n/a Shetland 50-58" 132-147cm n/a n/a 50-59" 127-150cm n/a Pony 58-65" 147-167cm 58-65" 147-167cm 59-68" 152-172cm 59-68" 150-172cm n/a Cob 65-70" 167-177cm 65-70" 167-177cm 68-72" 172-183cm 68-72" 172-183cm 68-72" 172-183cm Full 71-78" 180-198cm 71-78" 180-198cm 72-78" 183-198cm 72-78" 183-198cm 72-78" 183-198cm Extra Full 78-90" 198-228cm 78-90" 198-228cm n/a n/a 78-94" 198-238cm (n/a = not available)

sizes of Zilco harness by girth height

TEDEX DURAWEB DEBUT CLASSIC ZGB & ELITE Small Shetland n/a n/a n/a Up to 36" 91cm n/a Shetland Up to 11hh 112 cm n/a n/a Up to 11hh 112cm n/a Pony Up to 13hh 132cm Up to 13hh 132cm Up to 13.2hh 135cm Up to 13.2hh 137cm n/a Cob Up to 14.2hh 147cm Up to 14.2hh 147cm Up to 15hh 152cm Up to 15hh 152cm Up to 15hh 152cm Full Up to 16hh 162cm Up to 16hh 162cm Up to 16.2hh 167cm Up to 16.2hh 167cm Up to 16.2hh 167cm Extra Full Over 16hh 162cm Over 16hh 162cm 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:

TEDEX DEBUT CLASSIC Shetland CLASSIC P, C, F DURA-WEB ZGB ZGB ELITE Trace endings (standard in sets) Dees Slot & dee Slot & dee Slot & dee Uni-end Dees Dees Trace carriers (single harness)         Trace carriers (pairs harness) Sliding backband (for 2 wheelers)   special order special order     Flexible saddle tree     Fixed saddle tree           Tug (shaft loop) options Standard only Standard only Standard only Quick Release Quick Release Quick Release Quick Release Tilbury tugs (optional extra)         Single to pair adaption       Partially Partially Partially Pair to Single adaption       Partially Partially Partially Moveable saddle linings     Flash noseband included         Quick Release Buckle Traces             Tandem or team parts/kits     Stainless steel fittings Colour Trim           special order special order Spare parts available see Classic Adjustability from both sides of horse Pairs: B/Plate Suitable for both sides of pole

Zilco sizes available

TEDEX DEBUT CLASSIC Shetland CLASSIC P, C, F DURA-WEB ZGB ZGB ELITE Small Shetland             Shetland           Pony       Cob   Full   Extra Full

Zilco Debut Harness, available in pony, cob and full sizes