RW Harness TWisted 3D harnesses and full sets boost performance and deliver a competitive edge
RW Harness gear is handcrafted in our own workshop in Kujala, Lahti, Finland. We offer harnesses and full setups tailored specifically to your trotting horse’s needs – with no compromises. You can choose the exact look you want at no additional cost. You can also customize the harness configuration to suit racing, training, or hybrid use. Explore our TWisted 3D, TWisted 3D Racelight, and RW Classic models.
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Craftsmanship with high standards
Because we handle every step of production ourselves, we guarantee top-level quality in every detail.
The patented TWisted 3D saddle steel frame comes with a unique lifetime warranty. All RW Harness products come with a one-year warranty.
Horse wellbeing is where it all begins – but we also consider the human.
At RW Harness, our gear is designed to enhance equine performance, while also ensuring comfort and safety for the person handling the harness – in the stable and in competition. Horse wellbeing is part of performance.
We continuously develop our products based on customer feedback, so that they meet real-world demands in all conditions.
Compete with the best gear. Choose your look. Adjust the features.
All TWisted 3D harnesses share the same patented Close Contact 3D™ design.
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TWisted 3D®
Makes the horse run like it’s free of harness – Freedom to run fast®
The TWisted 3D is specifically designed to follow the conformation and motion of a trotting horse. Its patented Close Contact 3D™ design offers a secure, comfortable fit with no pinching. It reduces pressure across the withers, back and shoulders, prevents nerve compression, and supports natural movement.
Every horse’s withers are unique – TWisted 3D solves the problems of traditional harnesses. Every horse has an individual wither structure, and this often leads to fit and movement issues when using traditional saddle-style harnesses.
TWisted 3D addresses these challenges with its patented design that bypasses the sensitive wither area entirely and supports the horse’s natural movement.
Unlike conventional harnesses, the TWisted 3D frame is not positioned over the withers, but just behind it—at the point of the central hook—leaving the withers completely free.
Its frame technology adapts to the horse’s unique anatomy. The special Close Contact 3D™ design “hugs” the horse’s body, creating a highly stable fit.
The spinous processes and shoulder joints are free to move, allowing for a more natural running posture.
The result is a healthier horse that moves more freely and efficiently under load.
In racing, freeing the wither area improves cornering ability. The shoulders and forelimbs have more freedom, reducing even rear-leg interference.
In training, it significantly lowers long-term stress on the withers and spine.
Read more in the Blog >>
No need for a custom fit – thanks to our unique frame technology. Thanks to its innovative frame design, the TWisted 3D saddle does not need to be custom-shaped to match your horse’s conformation.
The TWisted 3D’s features have received international recognition – including the 2023 K.G. Holgersson Innovation Award, granted by the Swedish Trotting Federation, for its contribution not only to performance but also to horse welfare.
TWisted 3D® Racelight
A purebred racing harness – with European and world records behind it
The TWisted 3D Race Light® is RW Harness’s lightest race saddle – used in setting both European and world records. It’s slimmer, lower-profile, and designed to “sink” closer to the horse. This is a true race harness with no compromises – one of the lightest in the world.
Despite its ultralight design, it sacrifices nothing in strength.
We’ve chosen the most durable and lightweight materials to meet the demands of professional competition.
TWisted 3D Race Light offers optimal support for the lightest race sulkies, and delivers outstanding performance and structural integrity even at top racing speeds.
In competitive use, the TWisted 3D RaceLight has proven its value:
freeing the withers and shoulders helps the horse move more fluidly – especially around turns on the track.
The patented Close Contact 3D™ design avoids pressure on the withers.
The unique frame technology lifts pressure off the back and shoulders and fits all horses, regardless of size or individual conformation.
No custom fitting required!
This unique structural solution adapts naturally to the horse.
RW Classic™
A timeless anatomical classic for training and racing
The RW Classic anatomical harness line, originally designed by Reijo Wahlstén in 1993, is still in production today alongside the new TWisted 3D series.
RW Classic saddles are custom-made individually to your horse’s shape, one at a time. In terms of usability and durability, RW Classic remains a top-tier choice for professionals.
RW Classic – Still top-tier in usability and durability. Our RW Classic harnesses remain at the forefront of quality in both usability and strength.
We can craft your RW Classic harness to fit your horse’s unique back shape at no extra cost. Just call us at +358 44 557 4390 or fill out the contact form here >>
Customization options are available to match your preferences. You can mix and match components from training and racing harnesses. Browse the available setups in our online store, and feel free to request a price quote for your custom configuration.
TWisted 3D
- Training Harness
+ Patented 3D Close Contact design
+ 10 cm saddle frame
Frame options:
+ 6 cm frame
+ 8 cm frame
+ Original saddle pad
+ Floating saddle pad
Material options
+ Synthetic – Biothane USA Beta
+ Harness leather – vegetable tanned by Tärnsjö
Shaft attachment options
+ QH Quick Hitch
+ STD shaft loops
Included in delivery
The harness includes:
+ RW saddle pad
+ RW girth
+ RW crupper
The harness set includes, in addition to the harness itself:
+ RW breast collar
+ RW bridle
+ RW overcheck
+ RW reins
Personalized appearance included in delivery:
+ Coordinated accent color for the full set
+ Saddle pad material and color, piping/edge trim color
+ Safety strap
+ Girth length and material, no elastic
+ Breast collar color matched with the harness
+ Standard overcheck included
+ Rein length, color, and hand loops
+ Bridle size, browband color matching the harness
Custom options (additional charge)
+ Girth with elastic inserts – wide and pressure-distributing
+ Breast collar material: racing/Y-model or training/Special-Y with padding and strap length
+ Automatic overcheck included in the set
+ Reins: custom length, color, and hand loops
+ Custom text and color on browband, breast collar, or saddle pad
TWisted 3D training saddle online store >>
TWisted 3D
- Hybrid Harness
+ Patented 3D Close Contact design
+ 8 cm harness tree
Frame options:
+ 6 cm harness tree
+ 10 cm harness tree
+ Original saddle pad
+ Floating saddle pad
Material options
+ Synthetic – Biothane USA Beta
+ Harness leather – naturally vegetable-tanned by Tärnsjö
Shaft attachment options
+ QH Quick Hitch
+ STD aisalenkit
Included in delivery
The harness includes:
+ RW saddle pad
+ RW girth
+ RW crupper
The harness set includes, in addition to the harness itself:
+ RW breast collar
+ RW bridle
+ RW overcheck
+ RW reins
Personalized appearance included in delivery:
+ Coordinated accent color for the full set
+ Saddle pad material and color, piping/edge trim color
+ Safety strap
+ Girth length and material, no elastic
+ Breast collar color matched with the harness
+ Standard overcheck included
+ Rein length, color, and hand loops
+ Bridle size, browband color matching the harness
Custom options (additional charge)
+ Girth with elastic inserts – wide and pressure-distributing
+ Breast collar material: racing/Y-model or training/Special-Y with padding and strap length
+ Automatic overcheck included in the set
+ Reins: custom length, color, and hand loops
+ Custom text and color on browband, breast collar, or saddle pad
TWisted 3D Racelight
- Race Harness
+ Patented 3D Close Contact design
+ Low-profile, lightweight 6 cm harness tree – built with the lightest and most durable materials
Material options
+ Synthetic – Biothane USA Beta
Shaft attachment options
+ QH Quick Hitch
+ STD shaft loops
Included in delivery
The harness includes:
+ RW saddle pad
+ RW girth
+ RW crupper
The harness set includes, in addition to the harness itself:
+ RW breast collar
+ RW bridle
+ RW overcheck
+ RW reins
Personalized appearance included in delivery:
+ Coordinated accent color for the full set
+ Saddle pad material and color, piping/edge trim color
+ Safety strap
+ Girth length and material, no elastic
+ Breast collar color matched with the harness
+ Standard overcheck included
+ Rein length, color, and hand loops
+ Bridle size, browband color matching the harness
Custom options (additional charge)
+ Girth with elastic inserts – wide and pressure-distributing
+ Breast collar material: racing/Y-model or training/Special-Y with padding and strap length
+ Automatic overcheck included in the set
+ Reins: custom length, color, and hand loops
+ Custom text and color on browband, breast collar, or saddle pad
RW Classic
- Custom Training/Race Harness
Tailored to fit the horse’s back shape:
+ Custom-shaped harness
+ 6, 8 or 10 cm harness tree
Material options
+ Synthetic – Biothane USA Beta
+ Harness leather from Tärnsjö, naturally vegetable-tanned
Shaft attachment options
+ QH Quick Hitch
+ STD shaft loops
Included in delivery
The harness includes:
+ RW saddle pad
+ RW girth
+ RW crupper
The harness set includes, in addition to the harness itself:
+ RW breast collar
+ RW bridle
+ RW overcheck
+ RW reins
Personalized appearance included in delivery:
+ Coordinated accent color for the full set
+ Saddle pad material and color, piping/edge trim color
+ Safety strap
+ Girth length and material, no elastic
+ Breast collar color matched with the harness
+ Standard overcheck included
+ Rein length, color, and hand loops
+ Bridle size, browband color matching the harness
Custom options (additional charge)
+ Girth with elastic inserts – wide and pressure-distributing
+ Breast collar material: racing/Y-model or training/Special-Y with padding and strap length
+ Automatic overcheck included in the set
+ Reins: custom length, color, and hand loops
+ Custom text and color on browband, breast collar, or saddle pad
RW Classic training and hybrid saddle online store >>
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