<P> A troika ( Russian : тройка , `` triplet '' or `` trio '' ) is a traditional Russian harness driving combination , using three horses abreast , usually pulling a sleigh . It differs from most other three - horse combinations in that the horses are harnessed abreast . The middle horse is usually harnessed in a horse collar and shaft bow ; the side horses are usually in breastcollar harness . The troika is traditionally driven so that the middle horse trots and the side horses canter ; the right - hand horse will be on the right lead and the left - hand horse on the left lead . The troika is often claimed to be the world 's only harness combination with different gaits of the horses . </P>
<P> A troika ( Russian : тройка , `` triplet '' or `` trio '' ) is a traditional Russian harness driving combination , using three horses abreast , usually pulling a sleigh . It differs from most other three - horse combinations in that the horses are harnessed abreast . The middle horse is usually harnessed in a horse collar and shaft bow ; the side horses are usually in breastcollar harness . The troika is traditionally driven so that the middle horse trots and the side horses canter ; the right - hand horse will be on the right lead and the left - hand horse on the left lead . The troika is often claimed to be the world 's only harness combination with different gaits of the horses . </P>
name of a russian sled pulled by three horses
name of a russian sled pulled by three horses
troika
troika