Amish Buggies, One-Horse Hitch

The Amish in Holmes County, Ohio only have black buggies in contrast to the Amish in Pennsylvania and Indiana where gray buggies and black buggies may be seen. Most (99%) of these buggies are pulled by a single horse as shown in this picture. During the day women with their children (this lady has her baby in her arms) are frequently seen on the roads going visiting their neighbors or going to a local bulk food store. The horses are Standard Bred, mostly trotters, but some pacers. Some of the Amish purchase their horses from race tracks when the horses are judged to be too slow for a racing career while those with multiple buggies and horses are more likely to raise their own horses. Note the solar panel on the roof. The more conservative Amish do not have electricity in their homes, but solar power or battery power is acceptable.