A harness is a piece of equipment used to control and direct an animal, such as a horse or oxen. It consists of several parts, including hames (5 letters), BRIDLES (7 letters), REINS (5 letters), straps (6 letters), SNAPS (5 letters), traces (6 letters), and checkreins (10 letters). The hames are the curved pieces that fit around the animal's neck, while the BRIDLES are the straps that go around the head and attach to the hames. The REINS are the straps that connect the BRIDLES to the driver, allowing them to control the animal. Straps are used to attach the hames to the animal's body, while SNAPS are used to secure the straps in place. Traces are the straps that attach the harness to the vehicle or load being pulled. Finally, checkreins are straps that attach the REINS to the BRIDLES, allowing the driver to have more control over the animal.