IVC Carriage Blog

Horse Harness Trace Length
Horse Harness Trace Length
  • Beginning Drivers
April 10, 2026

Horse Harness Trace Length

Many people don’t realize that the trace length has more to do with the vehicle...
Types of Horse Harness Shaft Tugs
Types of Horse Harness Shaft Tugs
  • Beginning Drivers
December 22, 2025

Types of Horse Harness Shaft Tugs

Shaft tugs are a part of a single horse harness.  Shaft tugs come in a...
One Harness, Two Horses
One Harness, Two Horses
  • Driving Safety
October 31, 2025

One Harness, Two Horses

Once in a while, we get asked if you can use one harness on two...
What Do I Need to Convert My Single Harness for a Pair?
What Do I Need to Convert My Single Harness for a Pair?
  • Harness Selection
October 20, 2025

What Do I Need to Convert My Single Harness for a Pair?

We often get the question, “What do I need to use my single harness for...
Our Harness Purchasing Mistakes
Our Harness Purchasing Mistakes
  • Harness Fit
December 12, 2023

Our Harness Purchasing Mistakes

We had to learn the hard way with the harness purchases we made.  Looking back,...
To Wrap or Not to Wrap?
Breeching Strap | IVC Carriage
  • Driving Safety
August 14, 2022

To Wrap or Not to Wrap?

Do you always wrap your breeching holdbacks or use some sort of snap to attach...
Placement of the Driving Saddle
Horse Harness Saddle Placement | IVC Carriage
  • Harness Fit
March 18, 2021

Placement of the Driving Saddle

The placement of a horse harness driving saddle should be well-behind the horse’s withers. A...
Gullet Clearance… What is it and Why is it Important?
Harness Saddle Gullet Clearance | IVC Carriage
  • Driving Safety
July 8, 2020

Gullet Clearance… What is it and Why is it Important?

You might hear an experienced carriage driver talk about gullet clearance on a driving saddle....
Christmas for Horse Kids
Christmas for Horse Kids
  • Horse Gifts
December 15, 2019

Christmas for Horse Kids

I’ve had horses since I was 10, and lessons since I was 6. My family...
Don't Buy This Harness!
Don't Buy This Harness!
  • Harness Fit
December 6, 2019

Don't Buy This Harness!

So take that $250-300 and put it towards a harness that fits your horse comfortably,...