Smucker Harness Company

Waiting to see if my mare will go sound again... she had just gotten broke to cart and I’d purchased a harness. Had to back out of the cart purchase due to her injuries... at least I got a pretty picture of her modeling the harness

Had a great time at the CAA event in Cincinnati. As well as visiting Charles Poppe barn and collection. Thank you for your hospitality.

At the CAA conference in Cincinnati this weekend. I’ll be speaking on harness tomorrow afternoon.

Dr Rosota with one of our 1st show harnesses we produced back in the mid 70’s

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A set of Trade hames and longtugs headed to Colonial Williamsburg.

Patricia Mayer with her pony outfitted with her 'Smucker Fine Harness'

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Park bench. Almost new. Kept inside. 4 ft long. Perfect condition. 95.00 obo

Villa Louis Carriage Classic, Sept. 6-8, 2019, Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin.

Save the Date !! Martin's Fall Carriage Auction

This is a group of local guys from Lancaster PA ,and most of them are friends of ours. Please join us in supporting their cause for child trafficking. Let’s go Team Zoe!!

Alison Morton driving a team with their, 'Smuckers' Super Deluxe Pair harness.

Harness Giveaway!! A customer of ours has a Smuckers Horse size Gig harness, that she is looking to give to a horse related charity or club that could use it. If you know of someone who would qualify, please reach out to us and we will connect you to this generous lady. Please feel free to share and tag.

Did you know we offer Synthetic Harnesses? We use Biothane material made in Ohio. Comfortable, Durable and Classy. Base price: 795.00

Lightning Mail Coach ca. 1892 Maker: Million-Guiet & Cie, Paris, France Selling Price $190,000.00 USD Sold by Paul Z. Martin, Jr. Martin Auctioneers, Inc.... April 26, 2019 See more

Wanted! We need fresh photos of our #215 Pleasure Harness and #316 Deluxe Harness in action for our brochures. If you have a pic of your horse with one of these harnesses, please forward it to [email protected]. Thank you very much. P.S. If we use your pic, we will give you a small reward.

Smucker Harness in use in the country of Columbia.

We made this custom halter for a customer of ours. She drew this picture of her pony with the halter. Beautiful work...

Beat the spring rush...We are running a 10% off sale on all #316 Deluxe and #520 Super Deluxe harness orders from now until February 15th. That is a savings of 200.00 and 300.00. Please mention 'Feb. Sale' when ordering.

Dean was an auctioneer for Martin Auctioneers and someone I have a great deal of respect for. Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers.

Used 'Smuckers' Oversize Leather Harness - 895.00 https://mailchi.mp/9/used-smuckers-oversize-leather-harness

A few shop photos...

Thank you Smuckers Harness Company and Daniel Smucker for keeping my beverages toasty warm on the training days leading up to the Florida show season. My go to harness for show and training! Thank you for your beautiful craftsmanship and stellar customer service!

A custom set of Harley bags we made up for a customer.

Beautiful head of a horse having fun. Glad they let us play with them and love their trust in us.

Snowing today in Lancaster PA

Looking for Synthetic Harness? We offer this Supreme Synthetic Harness for 795.00

Stafford Carriage Driving Once Again Tops the Leaderboard with 20 Titles Earned at Record-Setting IFSHA World & Grand National Championship Horse Show Internati...onal Friesian Show Horse Association (IFSHA) welcomed a record number of horses to the 2018 World and Grand National Championship Horse Show from October 2-7, in Springfield, Ohio, where more than 175 of the most elite Friesians in the United States vied for world championship titles. After an exciting week of competition the Stafford Carriage Driving team once again topped the leaderboard, earning 20 championship titles across a multitude of divisions. "What a show - it was the largest World Show for IFSHA in recent history with over 75 more horses than prior years, plus the quality of horses was outstanding and the judging was on point," said Stafford Carriage Driving owner and World Champion driver Suzy Stafford. "The camaraderie between competitors was astonishing, and it was a delight to see old friends and meet new ones. The willingness to help one another with equipment and grounds crew while being in a competitive class together was a breath of fresh air." A Versatile Champion - Dream Gait's Baefyre After winning seven titles at last year's World Show in the part-bred Friesian division, Stafford and Dream Gait's Baefyre (Friesian Sport Horse gelding owned by Lynn Schmidt/Dream Gait Farm) had no problem returning to the winner's circle again in 2018, this time earning top honors both in harness and under saddle. With Stafford in the irons, Dream Gait's Baefyre (Bizkit x Lies Fan Bommelsteyn by Lute 304 Sport) was named World Champion in the Part-Bred Drive and Ride Open class, as well as two Reserve Champion titles in First Level dressage divisions and a Top Five finish in English Pleasure Hunt Seat. Put to the carriage, the young gelding quickly racked up four additional World Championship titles in Preliminary Driven Dressage, Country Pleasure Driving, Carriage Pleasure Driving Working, and Timed Obstacles. "Bae has been with me since the start of his performance career, and has proven to be very special," said Stafford. "His 'why not, let's give it a go' attitude makes everything fun and is what inspired me to enter a variety of classes at the World Show. He is really coming into his own now as a five-year-old, and his versatility is astonishing: he is competitive at the national level in ridden and driven dressage plus hunter divisions, and is also a proven combined driving horse. It's an exceptional combination." Like a Boss - Isobel Ypkje van Het Kasteel Also returning to Springfield in pursuit of additional World Championship titles was Stafford with Gail Aumiller's exceptional Friesian mare Isobel Ypkje van Het Kasteel (Sport) (Sipke x Ypkje D by Feitse), and the nearly-unbeatable pair did not disappoint. Despite limited showing, they added a World Championship and Reserve title in Intermediate Driven Dressage and two more World Championships in Timed Obstacles Open and Scurry to the mare's extensive resume. But a special highlight of the week was Isobel's victory in Category 3 of the Mare Show, qualifying her for the coveted final round of competition. "We brought Isobel to Ohio to enter the FHANA Mare Show to compete against the best Friesian mares in North America. This was her main goal, so we kept her competition class schedule light this year plus the fact that she is in foal," Stafford explained. "But this mare is also all athlete! She was brilliant in the Intermediate driven dressage and trotted her way thru the obstacles classes with power, style and persistence. She is a boss." From Near Death to Victory - Dark Tinne Victory In 2014, the very first registered Arabo-Friesian was born in the United States, but at only 45 lbs. the premature foal was near death. Thanks to the love, compassion, and determination of owner Deborah Kafka and her family combined with heroic efforts of veterinarians, that tiny foal not only survived but thrived to now become a World Champion. Appropriately-named Dark Tinne Victory, the talented young mare (Dark Waterspoon 015 x Sage From Ca-Lynn by Anne 340) now trained by Stafford repaid her owner's faith in spades in her World Show debut in the Part-Bred Division with Kafka's daughter Rachal at the reins: two World Championship titles in Intro Level Dressage under saddle; a third World title in Training Level Driven Dressage; Reserve World Championships in Carriage Pleasure Driving Working and Timed Obstacles; and two third-place finishes in Ride and Drive and Dressage Suitability. "Tinne came to me in May to be started in harness, and she has exceed everyone's expectations in such a short time," Stafford noted. "Her temperament is kind and willing, and due to her curiosity and interest in new adventures, I was able to get her started under saddle as well. She took to all of it like a pro! I am thrilled that Rachal was able to take the reins early in Tinne's training and build that important relationship and bond with her mare. To think of where they started and now to come out of the World Show with all ridden and driven dressage scores above 70% - wow! The opportunities are endless for this pair and I am looking forward to their growth and progress together. Such a special mare surrounded by the best family a horse can have can only have one outcome: success." A Proven Winner- Sjaantje Stafford Carriage Driving also congratulates Gail AuMiller and her Friesian Mare Sjaantje (Sport, Crown), who was previously named as the 2016 United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Horse of the Year. Coached and trained by Stafford, the pair have earned a multitude of World Championship honors during past trips to Springfield, and this year they wasted no time adding more titles to their trophy case. Moving up to the challenging Intermediate level of Driven Dressage, Aumiller and Sjaantje (Tsjerk x Wietske Janke V by Ritse) earned a World Championship and a Reserve World Championship, as well as two additional World Championship titles in Timed Obstacles Amateur and Scurry Amateur. "Gail made her debut at the Intermediate level in driven dressage with Sjaantje and rocked it out of the park, turning in a 70% in one of her tests and even beating her trainer!" said a proud Stafford. "Her inspiration to move up was the new American Driving Society (ADS) dressage medal program which Gail spearheaded to spark interest and involvement in the driven dressage arena. It has truly taken off and has inspired drivers to try it as well as train for excellence at a higher level. "The recipe for success behind all of these neck ribbons and trophies comes from many ingredients, starting in the barn with good nutrition, farriers and vets," Stafford concluded. "It's all about surrounding yourself and your horses with people that care, that have the same love and vision for the equines that you do. It takes 100% commitment and I thank everyone for their efforts!" With the 2018 show season coming to a successful close, Stafford will now turn her attention to transitioning to her winter training base in Ocala, Fla. Reservations for equine training and keuring prep are currently being accepted at Stafford's impressive new facility in Franklinville, N.J. for April 2019 By: Yellow Horse Marketing

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What a finish to Tryon2018!!! The #USADriving Team secures GOLD and Chester Weber takes the individual SILVER This marks he 12th medal won by the U.S. at... WEG - a World Championship record!! Check out some of our favorite moments from today via Shannon Brinkman Photography and US Equestrian. See more

Working on getting some youngsters ready for the Keuring. I like them to be confident and fit at the inspection. The ones not yet old enough to ride or drive ca...n be a challenge at times getting them looking thier best. I don't believe in lunging (on circles) the youngsters so I teach them to pony off the carriage. Long walks and short trots helps them develop without overtaxing their young joints. See more

Here is a video of our shop in action..https://youtu.be/26FVnzMZPfs

A custom Mini -Draft Show Style- harness we just finished up for a customer

The Philadelphia 4 in Hand club was in our neighborhood over the weekend. It was great seeing everybody.

It was great seeing the Philadelphia 4 in hand club in our neighborhood over the weekend. #Pooleforgepark.

We now offer custom laser engraving.

Check out the new backpack our sister company is launching..

Happy Fathers day to my Dad..Thanks for passing on your leatherwork skills to the 3rd generation.. (Moses Smucker in his shop in the early 1970's)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SaL7_earGRY&t=21s We have used Wicket and Craig Leather for decades. One of a few Veg tanned tanneries in the USA.

4 in Hand Coaching harnesses we manufactured earlier this year.

We have a used Horse size Super Deluxe harness in stock. New price is 2,985.00. This harness has been reduced to 1,200.00

Working on some custom halters.

Check out this article featuring us in Shop Talk magazine.. https://shoptalk-magazine.com/issue/features/

A big congratulations to HVF Black Diamond and Sue Salster On their success at the Citrus Cup Morgan Regional Championship. My favorite blue was for Double Jepordy....Sue rocked the first course putting the pressure on me to seal the deal. Great teamwork!

Now offering the Rolled Leather Spares Kit. Empty 89.50. With tools 195.00.

We have a used #520 Super Deluxe harness in stock..Horse size. New Reins included. Inspected-Cleaned and Oiled by the team at Smuckers..Its in great shape..The patent has no scratches. New price: 2,985.00 This harness is priced at 1,450.00

PVF Peace Of Mind did me proud today winning dressage in a field of 14. Photos: pics of you

Custom Mule harness we crafted for Garon Stutzman

We have a used #316 Deluxe Harness in stock. Large Pony size. Reconditioned with some new parts by Smuckers. Great shape. A few small cracks on the patent at the saddle skirts. New price 1,995.00. This Harness is 850.00.

Suzy Stafford & PVF Peace of Mind Claim Top Honors at FEI 2* Palm Tree CDE at Little Everglades Gold Medalist wins first qualifier of the year for this summer's... World Championships DADE CITY, FL - Nearly two years ago, Suzy Stafford's trip to the 2016 FEI World Single Horse Championships in Austria didn't have the fairy tale ending she'd hoped for. But now the former World Champion has her sights set on a chance at redemption. She and her 11-year-old Morgan mare and 2015 USEF International Horse of the Year PVF Peace of Mind earned their first 2018 World Championship qualifying score at last fall's Katydid CDE 2*, where a single ball down on the final day's cones course resulted in a second-place finish. But at the inaugural USEF Selection Trial of the year, held January 25 - 28 at the Palm Tree CDE at Little Everglades in Dade City, Fla., Stafford and "Hunny" turned the tables to top the hotly-contested field in the 2* Single Horse division and take one step closer to stamping their passports for a return trip to the World Championships in The Netherlands in September. The pair got off to a solid start in the first day's dressage phase, where an unlucky break in the extended trot was all that left them just one point away from topping the leaderboard from the get-go. This left Stafford and Hunny with work to do on Saturday's challenging marathon course. "We've been focusing on our marathon performance after a disappointing show at the 2016 Worlds," Stafford explained. "The field in Europe in fast and I need to be able to keep up. This show helped to further my preparation and the homework needed to hopefully peak at this year's Championship in September. I also have a new navigator this season, Barbara P Murphey, and we got right into a winning groove together. We both have a 'get it done' attitude." And get it done they did. Recording the fastest time of all in four of the seven hazards and second-best in the remaining three, Stafford, Murphy and Hunny not only won the marathon phase and claimed the overall Marathon Championship for the FEI division, but also stormed into the lead going into the final phase: cones. "Cones day was challenging, with a very thoughtful course laid out by Barry Hunter," Stafford said. "Hunny certainly knows her job, sometimes better than me (in her opinion) and she gets a bit like a hot jumper going in for the jump-off. That's my girl, and I embrace her enthusiasm." With balls falling left and right as the rest of the class faced the intricate track, Stafford was last to go and was able to hang on to the win despite two unlucky balls and just a handful of time faults. "This is going to an exciting show season since we have the strongest field of single horse drivers I have seen in a long time, including seasoned veterans along with a few new and talented horse and driver combinations. This will make for a strong team no matter what the outcome of the selection process is," Stafford noted. "Now, Hunny and I are looking forward to Live Oak as our next outing while taking advantage of several training sessions from now through March to prepare even further for a top performance. Meanwhile, my team of support is amazing as always - the gratitude I have for all of them is huge, and I take pride in representing the Morgan breed at the international level of competition." By: Yellow Horse Marketing Photos: Pics of you

Our #520B Super Deluxe Harness

Great photo of our #316 Deluxe Harness.

Looking good with our #520B Super Deluxe Harness.

Congratulations to Rebecca Watters for receiving Reserve Champion at the Morgan Horse World Championship in the 'Carriage Driving Turnout'. 'All Hail to the Chief' is wearing our #317B Deluxe harness.

Suzy Stafford and Hunny with our #520B Super Deluxe Harness...

Harnesses we made for Garon Stutzman. Beautiful view...

The Kickstarter is live for our sister company! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/512169574/welsh-mtn-co

Our sister company 'Welsh Mtn Co.' is giving away a free leather tote!

Check out this video from our sister company..

Colonial Williamsburg in Virginia. A set of Russet Pair harness we custom made for them.