Horseback Riding at Wasaga Beach, Ontario, Photograph

Object/Artifact

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Town of Wasaga Beach

Horseback Riding at Wasaga Beach, Ontario, photograph

Horseback Riding at Wasaga Beach, Ontario, photograph

Name/Title

Horseback Riding at Wasaga Beach, Ontario, Photograph

Entry/Object ID

2020.68.1

Description

Framed photograph of horseback riding on the beach, copy of a postcard

Context

The black and white photograph is an enlarged copy of a postcard with several horses and riders on the beach. A vintage vehicle and bicycles can be seen in the background at the water's edge. Horseback riding on the beach was popular from the 1930's until the mid 1950's. There were at least 9 riding stables located in the area during the summer months. Maple Leaf Riding School and Bell's Riding School were located on the beachfront. The caption at the bottom of the photograph reads: "Horseback Riding at Wasaga Beach, Ontario

Acquisition

Accession

2020.68

Source or Donor

Unknown

Acquisition Method

Gift

Dimensions

Height

8 in

Width

10 in