PRODUCE PATH · ONTARIO TRADE 219D
Horse Harness Maker
A Horse Harness Maker:
NON-COMPULSORY IN ONTARIOAGRICULTURE / OUTDOORAPPRENTICESHIP INACTIVE
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WHY THE WORK MATTERS
Well-made harness protects the animal, the driver and the work they do together.
Horse harness makers cut, stitch, assemble, fit, repair and finish heavy leather equipment for safe equine use.
8,000 hoursgeneral apprenticeship duration
$46,000estimated median at 2,000 paid hours
Ontario tradenon-compulsory classification
EXPLORE IN ORDER
Four questions. One clearer next step.
WHERE THE WORK LIVES
Real settings for real work
saddlery and harness shopsequine equipment companiescarriage-driving operationsheritage and museum workshopsindependent leather studios
EVIDENCE BASE
Sources & verification
Regulated, numerical and time-sensitive claims link to the authority used. Accessed and reviewed August 25, 2026.
Skilled Trades Ontario — Horse Harness Maker ↗Official scope, duties, training and certificationGovernment of Canada Job Bank — Ontario wages ↗Ontario low, median and high employee wage benchmarkSkilled Trades Ontario — Start an apprenticeship ↗Eligibility, sponsors and registrationOntario — OYAP ↗High-school apprenticeship pathway