Table 1.

The harness condition scores.

Grade	Description
1 = very bad	Poor contact surfaces due to excessive wear, broken parts, or bad construction (despite being new), and the use of non-equine-friendly materials, such as wire, plastics, and nylon, in areas that are in physical contact with the donkey
2 = bad	Well used, but developing problems with contact surfaces
3 = fair	Well used, but in a good condition and with good contact surfaces for the donkey
4 = good	A harness level that falls between 3 and 5
5 = very good	Well made, not well used, with good contact surfaces for the donkey