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Animals Of, The Riverfront Carousel, Salem, Oregon

Almost Metallic Horse
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A bluish-white carousel horse looked almost metallic. A purple saddle blanket under a deep blue saddle, with blue straps and blue flowers, created a dramatic look. The single pink flower became the perfect accent.


Animals Of The Riverfront Carousel, Salem Oregon   •  Riverfront Park external link   •  In Salem, Oregon external link   •  The Oregon State Capitol external link   •  (Date Photographed: 15:11:31 Sunday 8 November 2015)   •  (Date Published: Friday 11 December 2015)   •  © 2015 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #C15_5127
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Black Horse Beyond Supply Wagon
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A black carousel horse galloped just beyond a supply wagon in which folks could ride. The detailing on the wagon included cookware, a dinner bell, a water barrel, and a kerosene lantern.


Animals Of The Riverfront Carousel, Salem Oregon   •  Riverfront Park external link   •  In Salem, Oregon external link   •  The Oregon State Capitol external link   •  (Date Photographed: 15:11:54 Sunday 8 November 2015)   •  (Date Published: Friday 11 December 2015)   •  © 2015 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #C15_5130
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White Horse With Black Mane
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A white carousel horse in a cantering pose had mountains on its saddle blanket. Note the shading that accentuated the horse's muscles.


Animals Of The Riverfront Carousel, Salem Oregon   •  Riverfront Park external link   •  In Salem, Oregon external link   •  The Oregon State Capitol external link   •  (Date Photographed: 15:12:02 Sunday 8 November 2015)   •  (Date Published: Friday 11 December 2015)   •  © 2015 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #C15_5131
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Bucking Bronco
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A bucking bronco of a horse had clearly thrown its current rider off.


Animals Of The Riverfront Carousel, Salem Oregon   •  Riverfront Park external link   •  In Salem, Oregon external link   •  The Oregon State Capitol external link   •  (Date Photographed: 15:12:16 Sunday 8 November 2015)   •  (Date Published: Friday 11 December 2015)   •  © 2015 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #C15_5132
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Fancy Dressed Horse
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A horse in fancy dress cantered around the outside of the carousel platform. Its saddle blanket resembled a picnic blanket, and the horse was festooned with flowers.


Animals Of The Riverfront Carousel, Salem Oregon   •  Riverfront Park external link   •  In Salem, Oregon external link   •  The Oregon State Capitol external link   •  (Date Photographed: 15:12:26 Sunday 8 November 2015)   •  (Date Published: Friday 11 December 2015)   •  © 2015 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #C15_5133
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Boy On Knight's Horse
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A boy rode on a carousel horse outfitted for medieval war. The horse of a knight, with its copper chain main protection. The body of the horse was decorated with heraldry and a royal shield.


Animals Of The Riverfront Carousel, Salem Oregon   •  Riverfront Park external link   •  In Salem, Oregon external link   •  The Oregon State Capitol external link   •  (Date Photographed: 15:12:28 Sunday 8 November 2015)   •  (Date Published: Friday 11 December 2015)   •  © 2015 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #C15_5134
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Pony Express Horse
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A fast carousel horse with bags and blanket behind the saddle.


Animals Of The Riverfront Carousel, Salem Oregon   •  Riverfront Park external link   •  In Salem, Oregon external link   •  The Oregon State Capitol external link   •  (Date Photographed: 15:12:34 Sunday 8 November 2015)   •  (Date Published: Friday 11 December 2015)   •  © 2015 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #C15_5135
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Race Horse
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A race horse with a first place blue ribbon. With its jockey saddle, this horse was posed as if running a very fast race.


Animals Of The Riverfront Carousel, Salem Oregon   •  Riverfront Park external link   •  In Salem, Oregon external link   •  The Oregon State Capitol external link   •  (Date Photographed: 15:12:48 Sunday 8 November 2015)   •  (Date Published: Friday 11 December 2015)   •  © 2015 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #C15_5137
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Happy Holidays Horse
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A "Happy Holidays" horse was decorated for the winter festivals.


Animals Of The Riverfront Carousel, Salem Oregon   •  Riverfront Park external link   •  In Salem, Oregon external link   •  The Oregon State Capitol external link   •  (Date Photographed: 15:12:59 Sunday 8 November 2015)   •  (Date Published: Friday 11 December 2015)   •  © 2015 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #C15_5138
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Fish Gold Ring Dispenser
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A large fish would occasionally dispense a gold ring that riders on the outside animals could reach and pluck from its mouth to win prizes.


Animals Of The Riverfront Carousel, Salem Oregon   •  Riverfront Park external link   •  In Salem, Oregon external link   •  The Oregon State Capitol external link   •  (Date Photographed: 15:15:17 Sunday 8 November 2015)   •  (Date Published: Friday 11 December 2015)   •  © 2015 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #C15_5144
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