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     Vic Kusin Moderator Username: Vic Post Number: 57 Registered: 03-2007 |
Hi Paul. Looks a bit like a spindle-back gig of some sort (but I may be wrong). The date and possibly manufacturer's name should be stamped on the axle somewhere, though you may have to remove a wheel to see it. It's in need of a fair bit of restoration - I wonder if you are planning on doing this yourself ? You'll also need to determine what size of pony or horse it's intended for. A side-on picture of the whole thing would be more useful. Park it on level ground and prop up the shafts so that the floor of the gig is level and measure the height of the tug-stops from the ground. This should give an idea of the size of animal you'll need to pull it. It has no swingle tree, so it's meant to be used with a full collar harness. Often, people will modify a gig like that and add a swingle tree so that they can use it with a breast collar. Let us know how you get on. | ||
| Jane Wilson Member Username: Janewil Post Number: 73 Registered: 06-2007 |
Hi Paul, why not try putting your mystery photo on the BC facebook page? You might get a speedier respinse to your query. | ||
| Paul Anderson Member Username: African_paul Post Number: 1 Registered: 03-2016 |
Although I rode extensively when younger I haven't ridden a horse in 30 years. I was in a remote area of Wales last week looking at an agricultural implement I wanted to buy when I found this vehicle under a tarp. Immediately the implement was forgotten & I found myself compelled to purchase this beautiful thing. Errr, can somebody please tell me what I have bought? I think it is a gig but beyond that I have no clue. The wheels are 48" in diameter & the whole thing is amazingly light in weight. Thanx, Paul.    |