I'm also crosseyed and confused :new_shocked:
(Like mother like daughter :bgrin )
The Harness I have been using is Betathane made by Fairview harness. I have been very happy with it so far. (which doesn't say much, I new to driving) And I have nothing else to compare it too.
I don't think the breeching is removable, so that would rule it out as a show harness. Correct?
And it is more of a matte finish not shiny. ( Shiny or patent is bio, and dull or matte finish is beta, Right??)
For the show ring should it be the shiny finish?
We have access to a few different harness makers that we're going to talk to but not sure what I need to know and ask. I'm sure they would make anything we wanted just not sure what we want.
I know we want something we can use for driving around the farm too so I feel a breeching (removable) is a must since the land is rolling.
We are going to take a day soon and go visit some Amish harness shops and try to see some of the differences.
So any help on - what to watch for, what questions to ask, and/or what add-ons we need to look for or ask about, will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks to all for your time and patience.
Here's a the best pic I have so far of the harness I've been using.
This was a small pony harness, It does look bulky I guess.
I must add that this harness was a good price starting at $150. - for mini and $170 - for small pony.
Thanks again!!