Beside the development of modern implements, SmP is also concerned with improvements on work harness.
The focus lies on bitless working with draught horses as well as further development of Swedish work harness.
Horse’s head
The presented bitless bridle is based on the bridle „LG Zaum“ from MONIKA LEHMENKÜHLER (D), which was integrated in a bridle manufactured to dimension by TÄRNSJÖ GARVERI (S).
By the bitless communication with the horse, in combination with an open bridle without blinkers, it is prevented that his breathing is restrained by the metal bit during the work effort and that it can come to pain or lesions in the very sensitive mouth of the horse.
The cut-out of the cheek piece prevents a pression on the ears.
Technical specifications:
Total weight: 800 g
Starwheel: LEHMENKÜHLER LG-Zaum (D)
Diameter 80 mm
Noseband: LEHMENKÜHLER (D) / ATOUT CUIR (L)
Length 370 mm
Width 20 mm
Chin strap: TÄRNSJÖ (S)
Length 250 mm
Cheek piece: TÄRNSJÖ (S)
Ear cut-out 8 x 90 mm
Head circumference (starwheel to starwheel) 1050 mm
Browband: TÄRNSJÖ (S)
Length 500 mm
Throat latch: TÄRNSJÖ (S)
Length 650 mm
Horse’s shoulders
Since 2025, SmP has been working on the further development of the Swedish collars of the Värmland and Finnlokor types. 3D scanning, 3D computer-aided design and profile gauges are used here. The aim is to better adapt the shape of the collars to the anatomy of the different horses’ shoulders and thus improve the working comfort of the work horses.
The first prototypes are expected in 2027.
Future SmP projects
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Size-adjustable three-pad collar with integrated draft force sensors and variable point of draft
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Optimized lines guidance on the work harness
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Upgrading of the bitless bridle for guiding a work horse in row crops
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Single tree with adjustable spring-damper combination