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American competition with high-stepping driving horses From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Fine harness is a type of driving competition seen at horse shows, that features showy horses with high action.[1] It is the driving equivalent to the ridden park horse style and is sometimes called park harness.[2] Breeds that compete in this style include American Saddlebred, Morgan, Arabian, Dutch Harness Horse, Hackney horse, Hackney pony, Welsh, and American Shetland.[3]
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The harness used is a light, breastplate type without a horse collar. In this type of design, the horse rides forward against the breastplate, while still retaining a crupper.[4] The cart used is generally a light, four-wheeled design. Drivers wear formal attire.

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