Harness Racing in Hillsboro - c. 1918
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This early action photo shows a trainer driving his sulky somewhere near Hillsboro, Oregon. The photographer has moved his slow-exposure camera to capture a sharp image of the sulky, resulting in abstract blurring of the background.
This early action photo shows a trainer driving his sulky somewhere near Hillsboro, Oregon. The photographer has moved his slow-exposure camera to capture a sharp image of the sulky, resulting in abstract blurring of the background.
The sulky is outfitted with bicycle wheels, which don't appear a whole lot different than what we see today. The driver carries a long, light whip which is chiefly used to signal the horse by tapping and to make noise by striking the sulky shaft. There are strict rules as to how the whip may be used.
As with most harness racing, this horse is a "pacer", meaning that the right front and right hind legs move together.
-- This photo is restored and printed by Old Oregon.
Photographer | Unknown |
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Location | Hillsboro, Washington County |
Subject | Horses, Mules and Oxen, Racing |
Decade | 1910s |
Print Maker | Old Oregon |
Original Type | Glass Negative |
Size of Original | 4.4 x 6.0 inches |
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