How to attach traces to a single tree EZ Entry horse cart?

[*MissEquestrian*]

Hey all!

So, I have driven a fair bit in my past with my hackney mare, but am just now getting back into it again about 4 years later. Funny how little things can escape ones memory in such a short time! Anyway... I bought a cart for my horse, and am unsure how to use the single tree with the leather thongs? I have attached a photo below so you can see what it looks like. The cart I used in the past had the metal attachments that you would just slide the traces over, so this is a new concept to me. Also, is it possible to attach something like this showed in the below link to my single tree? It looks interesting, but just wondering if I could get opinions on what works best. Any help would be appreciated! Thank you!!

http://griffinbrook.com/opencart/trace-holder-cart

 

[jsprince]

I have never seen trace ends like that but a bit of Googling found something like the metal thingamajig on a cart like yours. if you zoom the pic on the link you will see.

My horses all have chain ends or slots so big hefty attachments.

https://www.ivccarriage.com/products/sword-end-singletree