camarko Report post Posted September 15 Has anyone come across, or made themselves, a three pad oxen harness (aka Swiss harness)? Interested in trying my hand at one, but am struggling to find much information. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomE Report post Posted September 16 Peaked my interest. I found reference to an article entitled "Make a 3-Pad Ox Collar" in Rural Heritage Magazine, Winter 2004. https://www.mischka.com/shop/product.php?productid=17252 This issue is out of stock at the publisher, but you might find it at a used book seller or private seller. I would be interested if you turn up this information. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mulesaw Report post Posted September 16 Interesting subject. In Germany, traction harnesses for oxen are called: "Ochsen zuggeschirr". If you Google that and chose "pictures", then a bunch of different ones surface. I know it isn't a detailed how to make instructions, but normally there are plenty of pictures in those classifieds ads that it will help in giving an idea. https://www.kleinanzeigen.de/s-anzeige/zuggeschirr-fuer-ochsen/2403421497-240-1220 Here's the link to a classified ad for one in Germany. I don't own the right to the pictures, that's why I just put in the link. I know it will expires at some point. but I don't want to mess up some copyright stuff. @Northmount Do you have an idea if we can copy the pictures from that classified ad without getting into trouble and posting them here? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Northmount Report post Posted September 16 9 hours ago, Mulesaw said: Do you have an idea if we can copy the pictures from that classified ad without getting into trouble and posting them here? Most countries allow limited use for reviews. I would guess this fits that allowance. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mulesaw Report post Posted September 16 Here are the pictures from the ad. Please note that the pictures are not mine, They just give an idea of how the oxen harness is built. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
camarko Report post Posted September 20 Thanks all! useful information to get started with. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toxo Report post Posted September 20 Loving the forked stick to hold the harness. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mulesaw Report post Posted September 20 30 minutes ago, toxo said: Loving the forked stick to hold the harness. Yes, I noticed that one too. It looks very authentic :-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
