ZILCO DRIVING HARNESS PRODUCT CATALOGUE - VOL 4 Zilco Harness - Leading the Field The conception of Zilco harness of regular driving harness began. It hand competitor and coach. In came about from the idea of was at this time that the first Zilco 2012, Boyd entered the record replacing leather with synthetic harness was sold in the UK. This books with his fourth consecutive strapping. This was in Australia in makes Zilco driving harness a key FEI World Cup Driving Final win. the early 1960's. Zilco International brand for over 40 years in both has long since diversified into a countries. Since then, Zilco has As we enter our 50th year, the aim of widely based equestrian company, continued to become the choice Zilco in the field of driving harness is yet it has always remained true of serious competitors worldwide, to remain at the forefront of design to its ideology and continues to and is now a highly respected and development. innovate in the area of synthetic brand at the highest levels of saddlery. The original plastic coated competition in Australia, Europe webbings have developed into and North America. more complex and sophisticated materials including mouldings Highlights of the development and synthetic leathers. Zilco takes have included the transfer of the considerable pride in being a factory to New Zealand in 1982, pioneer of modern technology the development of bespoke for the benefit of horse and rider. manufacturing facilities in Asia Design skills and workmanship are around 2002 and teaming up with applied with care and commitment the experienced harness designer to the very highest of standards. Fiona Tedman in the UK. The first Zilco driving harness dates We have also benefited greatly from from the mid 1970's and was advice from such highly respected produced in our Sydney (Australia) and successful drivers as George factory. Thus, we were one of the Bowman Sr in the UK, with whom first, if not the first company to we are still associated. We now make this type of harness. Racing receive much advice and support harness had already been made from the Australian horseman Boyd since 1963, so expertise was already Exell, who is headquartered in the well established when production UK and is a hugely successful 4-in- Table of Contents Harness Types 2 Quick Glance Specifications 2 Choosing a Size 3 IntroductionZGB Harness 4 Single 5 Pair 6-7 Australia Team 8-9 Zilco International Pty Ltd ABN: 35 003 039 825 IntroductionElite Harness 10 Sydney Office & Warehouse Single 11 7 Averill Street, RHODES NSW 2138 Pair 12-13 PO Box 126, CONCORD WEST NSW 2138 Team 14-15 T: +61 02 8765 9999 F: +61 02 8765 9977 E: [email protected] IntroductionClassic Harness 16 Sales within Australia Single - Sliding Backband 17 Toll Free: 1800 249 785 (outside Sydney) Single 18-19 T: (02) 8765 9986 Pair 20-21 F: (02) 8765 9955 Tandem 22-23 E: [email protected] Team 24-25 IntroductionSL Harness 26 New Zealand SL Shetland 27 Sportz Shetland 28 Zilco NZ Ltd SL Mini 29 Christchurch Office & Warehouse 175 Maces Road, BROMLEY, CHRISTCHURCH PO Box 19808, WOOLSTON 8241 IntroductionTedex Harness 30 T: +64 03 381 0270 Single 31 F: +64 03 381 0276 Donkey 32 E: [email protected] Sales - ZGB, Elite & Classic Free phone: 0800 73 7372 BridlesHarness & Parts Parts 34-36 Free fax: 0800 86 9452 Blinkers 37 E: [email protected] Reins & Rein Accessories 38-42 Breastplates & Parts 43-46 Breastplates - Empathy 47-49 Saddles & Parts 50-53 Europe Girths, Martingales, Belly Bands 54 Breeching & Breeching Straps 55-56 Zilco Europe Ltd Trace Carry Straps 56 Unit 1 Elizabeth House, Wornal Park Traces & Accessories 57 Menmarsh Road Cruppers & Docks 58 Worminghall, Aylesbury Pole Straps, Coupling Straps 59 BUCKS HP18 9PH ENGLAND T: +44 1844 338 623 PadsAccessories & Liners 60-61 F: +44 1844 338 921 Driver Accessories 62-63 E: [email protected] Carriage Accessories 64 Harness Accessories 65 Training Aids & Underhalters 66 Horse Boots 67 Gear Bags 68 Find us on Facebook! Harness Driving Bits 69-71 www.zilco.net Index 72-73 www.zilcoharness.com Zilco sell only to legitimate distributors in many countries. Zilco would like to thank Bennington Carriages, Mike Watts, Julie Wilson and all the drivers and horses illustrated in this brochure Cover Image: Boyd Exell - Equitana Australia 2011 for their assistance. No reproduction of photographs allowed unless Courtesy of Julie Wilson Equestrian Photography by written permission. SL Shetland - Single, Pair or Team • Based on the ZILCO CLASSIC harness with traditional breastplate and traces. • Elegantly proportioned to suit Shetlands and Small Ponies up to 12hh (120cm) • Traditionally shaped breastplate and breeching for a more elegant and traditional style in the show ring. • Bridle has special design features to suit Shetland and Pony heads. ZGB - Single, Pair or Team • Suitable for: pleasure or show driving • We acknowledge the generous help and advice received in the past from the world renowned four-in-hand driver, “George Bowman Snr”. • Made for the toughest marathon conditions with built-in versatility between SL Sportz - Single Only single, pair and team. • Based on the ZILCO CLASSIC harness with empathy contour style • Easy conversion from single to pair with the addition of few extra parts. breastplate. • Choice of detachable colour trim for breastplate and coloured browband to suit • Sporty Empathy contour breastplate and integral traces with generous marathon colours. adjustment at the vehicle end. • Suitable for: competition, commercial and pleasure. Also trainers, particularly • Breeching has a single hip strap and an adjustable breeching seat to make those working from single to pair frequently. the harness more versatile across a range of different ponies whether fine or stocky. • Suitable for: marathon or scurry driving Elite- Single, Pair or Team • Same construction as ZGB but with detachable traces that buckle into the breastplate in the traditional style. SL Mini - Single Only • Based on the ZILCO CLASSIC harness with traditionally styled breastplate • Choice of detachable colour trim for breastplate and coloured browband to suit and traces. marathon colours. • Elegantly proportioned to suit Miniature ponies up to 10hh. • Suitable for: the toughest marathon conditions or any type of driving where a • Breeching has a single hip strap and an adjustable breeching seat to make traditionally styled breastplate is preferred. the harness more versatile across a range of different ponies whether fine or stocky. Classic - Single, Pair, Tandem or Team • Suitable for: pleasure or show driving • The original ZILCO driving harness popular for all types of driving. Equally at home in the dressage arena, or the toughest of marathons. Tedex - Single Only • Choice of detachable colour trim for breastplate and coloured browband to suit • Highly popular as a beginner’s harness. marathon colours. • Five sizes from Shetland to Extra Full Size. Donkey size also available. • Choice of different trace ends and lengths to suit various vehicles. • Inexpensive but well designed as made from soft and flexible materials which • Suitable for: pleasure, dressage, leisure or marathon driving. are light, supple and offer easy adjustment. • Suitable for: club level competition, pleasure and leisure driving. Quick Glance Specifications for all Driving Harness Types ZGB Elite Classic SL SL Mini SL Sportz Tedex Trace endings (standard in sets) Dees Dees Slot & Dee Slot & Dee Slot & Dee Dees Dees Trace carriers (single harness) 4 4 4 4 4 4 Trace carriers (pairs harness) 4 4 4 4 Sliding backband (for 2 wheelers) Optional 4 Flexible saddle tree 4 4 4 Optional Optional Treeless Saddle 4 4 4 Fixed saddle tree 4 Tugs (shaft loop) options Quick Release Quick Release Quick Release Standard Standard Standard Standard Tilbury tugs (optional extra) 4 4 4 Single to pair adaption 4 4 4 Pair to single adaption 4 4 4 Adjustable saddle pads 4 4 4 4 Flash noseband included 4 4 4 Tandem harness 4 Team harness 4 4 4 4 Stainless steel fittings 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Colour Trim option 4 4 4 Spare parts available 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Pairs Breastplate suitable for both sides of pole 4 4 4 4 SIZES AVAILABLE Miniature 4 4 Donkey 4 Shetland 4 4 4 Pony 4 4 Cob 4 4 4 4 Full Size 4 4 4 4 Extra Full Size 4 4 4 2 LEADING THE FIELD Zilco Driving Harness has continued to be the choice of serious competitors worldwide. Zilco is a highly respected brand at the highest level of competition in Europe, North America, Australia and New Zealand. We remain at the forefront of design and development and continue to offer innovative technology and extensive options. View our full range online or download the full harness catalogue at our dedicated harness website: www.zilcoharness.com Choosing a Size: all sizes have generous adjustment Choosing which size harness need not be complicated. Compare the height guide with the girth circumference guide to see which size offers you the best range of adjustment. Please note that girth circumference is a more accurate gauge than height, as body size is always in proportion to this measurement. Sizes By Girth Circumference ZGB & ELITE CLASSIC SL TEDEX Miniature 45-60" / 114-150cm Donkey 58-65" / 147-167cm Shetland 43-67" / 110-170cm 50-58" / 127-147cm Pony 55-71" / 140-180cm 58-65" / 147-167cm Cob 61-77" / 156-196cm 61-77" / 156-196cm 65-70" / 167-177cm Full Size 69-85" / 176-216cm 69-85" / 176-216cm 71-78" / 180-198cm Extra Full Size 77-93" / 196-236cm 78-90" / 198-228cm Sizes By Height ZGB & ELITE CLASSIC SL TEDEX Miniature Up to 10hh / 101cm Donkey Up to 13hh / 132cm Shetland Up to 12hh / 120cm Up to 11hh / 112cm Pony Up to 13.2hh / 137cm Up to 13hh / 132cm Cob Up to 15hh / 152cm Up to 15hh / 152cm Up to 14.2hh / 147cm Full Size Up to 16.2hh / 167cm Up to 16.2hh / 167cm Up to 16hh / 162cm Extra Full Size Over 16.2hh / 167cm Over 16hh / 162cm Measuring for the Best Harness Saddle Size Firstly you should measure the girth circumference of your horse.