The Zilco SL was designed by Zilco due to the growing demand for a driving harness which was suitable for these perfect little ponies. It has been designed specifically for minis, Shetlands and small ponies
It is made from the World renowned Zilco material which is incredibly strong and durable no matter the conditions. Maintenance couldn’t be simpler as a wipe down with warm soapy water is perfectly sufficient to keep your harness in tip top condition.
Zilco harness is also well known for it’s safety and design and it can be trusted not to break or stretch when you need to rely on it the most. It is also possible to buy any of the parts separately which is a unique option not offered by other harness manufacturers. You can visit or SL Build Your Own page to order exactly what you need or alternatively contact us to discuss your requirements .This enables you not only to replace a lost part but also to custom build your harness if your pony is not entirely one size or the other. The SL Mini and SL are compatible in most parts so they can be mixed together for the perfect fit. Simply visit our SL Parts section to view the range.
We are more than happy to custom build a set of SL harness for you if your pony is not an off the peg size. We are here to help with any advise you might need and will guarantee an experienced unbiased opinion. We love driving and we want as many people as possible to access this terrific sport
To ensure the SL harness will be a correct fit for your pony, we have included the measurements of key harness parts below
Zilco SL Size Guide
| Mini | Shetland | Small Pony | |
| Girth Circumference | 109-140cm | 117-166cm | 125-168cm |
| Pony Height | Up to 38″ | Up to 11.2hh | Up to 12.2hh |
| Headpiece | 50cm | 50cm | 50cm |
| Deluxe Headpiece | 52cm | 54cm | 58cm |
| Browband | 35cm | 41cm | 41cm |
| Deluxe Browband | 35cm | 37cm | 39cm |
| Throat (continuous around neck) | 84cm | 94cm | 94cm |
| Deluxe Throatlash | 38cm | 43cm | 44cm |
| Noseband | 40-52cm | 41-60cm | 41-60cm |
| Deluxe Noseband | 41-54cm | 48-63cm | 48-63cm |
| Cheeks | 26-39cm | 30-46cm | 30-46cm |
| Deluxe Cheeks | 19-21cm | 20-24cm | 24-31cm |
| Reins | 310cm | 340cm | 340cm |
| Breastplate | 68cm | 82cm | 82cm |
| False Martingale | 53-64cm | 57-68cm | 57-68cm |
| Bellyband | 30cm | 35cm | 40cm |
| Breeching | 76cm | 90cm | 101cm |
| Breeching Straps | 88cm | 108cm | 108cm |
| Traces | 130cm | 145cm | 160cm |
|
Treeless Saddle (measured on underside between shortest& longest hole) |
75-114cm | 75-135cm | 85-135cm |
|
Deluxe Saddle (measured on underside between shortest& longest hole) |
77-114cm |
85-125cm |
84-133cm |
|
Girth |
30cm |
35cm |
35cm |
|
Crupper |
65-79cm |
79-92cm |
79-92cm |
Additional extras are available as an option. Quick Release Tugs, Quick Release Shackles and Quick Release Shackles for Curl Hooks.
If you are new to drivng please visit our Blog Section “Information for new Drivers” for some helpful articles
Harness Measuring Form
Harness Size Guide








