suoravantaus
Suoravantaus is a Finnish term that translates to "straight sleigh" or "direct pull" and refers to a traditional method of harnessing a horse for pulling a sleigh. In this system, the horse is positioned directly in front of the sleigh, and the pulling force is applied through a single central shaft or tongue. This differs from other harnessing methods where the horse might be positioned alongside the sleigh or attached via a wider yoke.
The suoravantaus method is characterized by its simplicity and efficiency for certain types of sleighs and
This traditional method was particularly common in rural areas of Finland and other Nordic countries where