Las Sabinas, Volume 4, Number 1, July 1978 Page: 12
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with a chisel after it was red hot in order for it to fit properly.
The buggy horse was usually selected for its fine appearance,
ruggedness, and its willingness to be obedient to the driver's
whims. The prettiest buggy horses probably were the bays with white
feet and a white spot on their forehead, but some preferred the
sorrels or the grays.
And there was the iron gray that came near being mottled or
brindled. All were leggy and able to walk fast or trot for long
periods of time without tiring. They held their heads high and in
too many instances were shy or afraid of things along the road.
Horses that paid no attention to things in the pasture be-
came very observant when hitched to the buggy and traveled along
strange roads. Movement of shrubs caused by sudden gusts of winds,
a flying piece of paper, the rustle of leaves, all might startle
the buggy horse.
The buggy was a comfortable vehicle, well suspended on springs.
The hair cushion seat and upholstery made it a delightful place to
ride. The top, usually down, except in hot sun or rain was an
important part of the equipment of the buggy. The storm curtains
were important too. They were folded underneath the cushion and
could be installed in a jiffy if the occasion arose. A large cur-
tain was attached in front of the driver in heavy rains. This ex-
tended from the dash, over the feet and up to the top on the inside
with a hole provided for the lines and a peephole for vision.
This also could be used in cold weather and a lantern might
be lighted and placed underneath the curtain for heat. The floor
was carpeted sometimes and a step was on each side to make easy12.
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Orange County Historical Society (Tex.). Las Sabinas, Volume 4, Number 1, July 1978, periodical, January 1978; Orange, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth255383/m1/20/?q=%22%22~1: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Orange County Historical Society.