Swingle tree with 'kick off dog' (quick release hook) open. Complete with integral draft spring, it is suitable for choker chains and skidding grapple.

NEW: Swingle tree as above but with Aaron Martin logging hook

Small skidding grapple

Scandinavian Adaptor Kit on Canadian Harness

Swed'ish' Horse logging equipment chokers, grapples, swingle trees and adaptor kits.

Choker chains and skidding grapples are for attaching to logs when using long gears or trace gears.

Choker chains are simple and versatile, for most timber they are all that you will need.

Skidding grapples hold the log in a different way -spikes secure the timber and bite more firmly as the load is pulled - and, more importantly, cradle the end so that it will ride over stumps. The horse can even be used to stack timber as the grapple will allow it to ride up onto the stack. Essential for ground skidding large logs that would otherwise plough the ground and shock on stumps, risking harm to the horse's shoulders.

Jacob in traces with swingle tree and choker chain

Rear view with Charlie Pinney draught springs in traces

How to choker two logs with one choker chain

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