American Red Cross - Vehicles - American Red Cross in North Russia. Typicial street vehicle used by Red Cross officers as method of transportation in practically all their work about town, waiting for its Red Cross passenger outside Hotel Troitski. Carts are made very light in weight and the shafts are so attached that it is easy for horse to pull it out of swamp and mud. Harness allows horses great freedom of movement, and yet it can be easily and perfectly controlled by driver. Essential part of harness is enormous yoke. Horses are small but very tough and they are very well cared for