Marathon carriage
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Marathon carriage is a type of modern day carriage
that is designed and used for driving competitions. The carriage is designed to carry a driver and a groom (navigator). The driver drives the horse(s) through the course while the groom counterbalance
s the carriage on tight turns and helps the driver with direction and upcoming hazards. The carriage consists of four wheels, two to four wheel disk brakes, suspension (either air or spring), a fifth wheel for turning tight corners and either a pole or shaft depending on the number of horses used for the event.
Carriage
A carriage is a wheeled vehicle for people, usually horse-drawn; litters and sedan chairs are excluded, since they are wheelless vehicles. The carriage is especially designed for private passenger use and for comfort or elegance, though some are also used to transport goods. It may be light,...
that is designed and used for driving competitions. The carriage is designed to carry a driver and a groom (navigator). The driver drives the horse(s) through the course while the groom counterbalance
Counterweight
A counterweight is an equivalent counterbalancing weight that balances a load.-Uses:A counterweight is often used in traction lifts , cranes and funfair rides...
s the carriage on tight turns and helps the driver with direction and upcoming hazards. The carriage consists of four wheels, two to four wheel disk brakes, suspension (either air or spring), a fifth wheel for turning tight corners and either a pole or shaft depending on the number of horses used for the event.