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Electric Hanging Harnessing System
Left pic of Electric Hanging Harnessing System hanging in pole barn. Rt pic of woman harnessing horse using same system.

Designed for her by a local harness maker, this Electric Hanging Harnessing System allows Jennifer Watchous of Newton, KS, to harness her large draft horses by herself. Called the "Harness Hire," it's a remote controlled, electric-powered winch crane (made from 2-inch square tubing) that's mounted on the wall of her horse barn. It extends 15 feet out and supports a 4-foot horizontal bar with three hooks that will hold the harness' components (i.e., hame strap, back pad, spider ring). She first lowers the crane to the floor to connect the harness then raises it back up; next she manually swings the harness over the horse; and lastly, she lowers it onto the animal's back. The hooks are designed so they easily release the harness once it's in place.

Estimated Cost Cost range: See below

Limitations Limitations Addressed by Product: Upper extremity, Strength/endurance, Back


SourceAdapted from Farm Show Magazine (vol. 44, no. 5)
The Harness Hire / c/o Jennifer Watchous
8101 South Woodlawn Road
Newton, KS, 67114
Emailjennifer@ppiks.com
Phone316-259-5850
Est. Cost$1,100
Last updated: Apr 17, 2025


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