How to Hook a Horse to a Cart

Despite having been made obsolete by cars around a century ago, horse-drawn carts are making a comeback among those in farming communities as well as among wealthy horse hobbyists. In fact, horse-drawn carriages have never left. Poorer regions of the world, especially agricultural communities, have continued to rely on the horse as a major means of transportation. If you are trying cart riding for the first time, it is important that you know how to hook up your horse to the cart correctly.

Things You'll Need

  • Bridle and lines
  • Breast collar
  • Saddle
  • Breeching
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Instructions

    • 1

      Fasten the saddle to your horse. Make sure that the saddle isn't loose but that it is still comfortable for the horse.

    • 2

      Secure the bridle over the horse's head. Place the breast collar over the horse's head and neck and secure it so that it is adjusted to the size of the horse.

    • 3

      Back the horse up until it is right in front of the cart. Pull your cart's shafts through the shaft loops hanging below your saddle.

    • 4

      Wrap the saddle's safety straps around the cart's shafts and tie them securely. This will prevent the cart from bouncing around a lot.

    • 5

      Run your bridle lines through the line holders on the breast collar and the saddle. Hold the bridle lines in your hands and get on the cart.