A HORSERACING SWITCHBACK.
The ordinary switchbact, wonderful enough in its time, has given place to thi horseracing switchback. This is now" one of the favorite divenabns in England, which also claims the honor of having originated it. The horseracing ewitebback.is circular just like the ordinary rccecourse, with. a "straight ''-and- all other accessories, and measures as a riile imile or slightly over. •Tltere aM hills finddales' along this course, and even " fenc^.^and " water, jumps," the idea boihg to uiake it as much like the real tiling as possible. J The horses are usually life siie, and they- run on atramline, which keeps them . ih ; position, and are drawn along by means of a continuous chain fitted in a groove which passes under their bodies.
Great is the patronage bestowed on the horse-racing switchback, and by adults as well as children, the sexes rivalling one -another in their enthusiasm for the latest fad in recreation. A feading feature in connection with the affair is found in a skilful contrivance in the construction of the horses, whereby riders going down hill may if thoy desire and are skilful enough, increase the speed. As some "can do this much better than others the result is something like a race meeting for those participating in it, with all the excitement inseparable from a competition. •'
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Southland Times, Issue 18059, 31 January 1903, Page 2 (Supplement)
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220A HORSERACING SWITCHBACK. Southland Times, Issue 18059, 31 January 1903, Page 2 (Supplement)
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