Various Chariots

As I said, I a fascinated by chariots, so whenever I get a chance I try to photograph them in case someone decides they want to build one for me. There appear to be "commercial" fiberglass and then the homemade. Personally I think the homemade although probably heavier are better constructed and less prone to failing. At Nationals I saw this first one break apart (above)and if it were not to the skill and fast thinking of the drive, it could have resulted in some serious injury. The young lady did a great job of stopping her mini (the mini was well trained too).

Below are two different chariots that are pulled by two minis.

Weight is an important factor, after all you have minis pulling a chariot with a person. Balance is critical because if you weigh more than the horses, and the chariot isn't perfectly balanced either the driver will lift the horses up off the ground, or put too much weigh on them.

Here's a close up of the wooden wheels. Also notice that the "tongue?" is made of laminated wood and is designed for a two up hitch.
The decrease the weight the floors are made as light as possible. The green chariot has a heavier floor grid, the second one is the red chariot's floor.

As I said, I a fascinated by chariots, so whenever I get a chance I try to photograph them in case someone decides they want to build one for me. There appear to be "commercial" fiberglass and then the homemade. Personally I think the homemade although probably heavier are better constructed and less prone to failing. At Nationals I saw this first one break apart (above)and if it were not to the skill and fast thinking of the drive, it could have resulted in some serious injury. The young lady did a great job of stopping her mini (the mini was well trained too).