Flying Horses Carousel 1

The saddle on this horse is a little worn from all the love it has seen, but the mane still looks fresh.Photo by Marian StantonSize: 18x24About Marian StantonThe Flying Horses Carousel in Oak Bluffs, on Martha’s Vineyard is the oldest continuously operated carousel in the United States. No visit to Martha’s Vineyard is complete without a ride on one of these horses, whether with children or not. Each brightly painted wooden horse is hand-carved with manes and tails of real horsehair and inset glass eyes. Riders try to catch a ring with every loop, hoping to be the lucky one to capture the coveted brass ring, which awards the winner with a free ride.