Matthew Caulfield said, "But I wouldn't want to own anything that
sits in such an ugly fashion under a beautiful carousel horse and which
must be a real hazard to riders, presenting a danger that no insurance
company would want to insure against."

Come on, Matt, carousels were thrill rides back before you were born.  
Just think of this as an early relative of the steel coaster.  There
was a chance it would throw you off, particularly if you were drinking
champagne while riding!

Insurance?  Humpf!

Wallace Venable