Carriage driving is what was used before cars were around. Horses in harness provided a good, reliable means of transport. In London in particular they were used to pull buses, food, supplies, anything you can think of! Nowadays, we don't really use horses for carriages, however there are often lots of classes at shows which are for carriage driving, and there is also extreme driving! Perfect for a set up.
Here are some reference pictures to get you started:
As you can see, the tack is quite complicated, so would be extremely difficult to make. I have a link which has a clear picture of a harness on a horse.
http://etc.usf.edu/clipart/44600/44668/44668_harness.htm
Anyway, let's get back to the horses! Here are some model horses which would look great in harness:
Breyer SBH Pheonix: A lovely cobby sort of horse, perfect for driving!
Breyer Trooper: A lovely horse with a swinging trot.
Breyer Totilas: Although this horse looks best in a dressage set up, he looks great in harness too!
Breyer Valentine: A horse which looks calm and relaxed.
Brookside Pink Magnum: A lovely little pony who would look great in harness!
These are the main ones which I think would look good in a harness. There are plenty of vintage and rarer models which you can find. If you have any more suggestions, drop me a comment and I will immediately respond.
To finish off, here are some reference pictures.
I hope you benefitted from this post - drop me a comment! Good luck with your set ups, I wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! See you tomorrow!
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