CUSTOM VEHICLES
At Lignite we pride ourselves on being able to design and build vehicles to fit our customers specific needs. If you have special requirements due to physical limitations, or just want to create a unique vehicle, we can design a one of a kind custom vehicle to fulfill your every requirement.
Following is a small example of the many unique one of a kind vehicles that we have designed and built.NOTE: We are not currently accepting orders for any vehicles. This web page has been left up for informative purposes only.
WANDA PHEATON
Above is a reproduction of a Henry Hooker Wanda Pheton made by Lignite Carriage Co.
Grand National Champion in the American Herritage Division
at the American Morgan Horse Association Grand National Show.
Whip and owner Suzy Weiss, of Domino Stables and Cosmos Morgans, showing her gelding Cosmos Rockytoc.
VILLAGE CART
 Village Cart |
 16.0hh Draft Cross horse hitched to Village Cart
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Above is a Village Cart built from the plans presented in Thompsons Book. This vehicle was built for a
draft cross mare who is 16.2hh high. It features quarter sawn white oak body and staggered spoke Oak
Hub wheels. Suspension is provided by 3 way platform springs and spring mounted Flexible Shafts. This big
cart just floats over the roughest ground.
DOG CART
Shown above is a custom built Dog Cart
At the other end of the spectrum is the pony Dog Cart shown above. This vehicle was built for a 12.2hh
Welsh Section A Mountain Pony. This is a very lightweight wood wheel cart with natural finished panels
and frame painted a midnight blue. I features real leather upholstery, and flexishaft suspension and single eliptic springs.
It is a very smooth riding comfortable cart.
Going Cross Country In the show ring
COUNTRY GIG
Shown above is a Country Gig
with steel show shafts and steel wheels
The Country Gig is a competition proven cart built specifically for the exacting requirements
of the Combined Driving Enthusiast. While pretty enough for the Presentation Phase its unique
design really shines in the Marathon and Cones. With its strong rectangular steel frame and
automotive type leaf suspension this cart is rugged enough to withstand the tortures of high
level competition or everyday use.
This cart has also proven to be a excellent choice for the competitive distance driver.
With its excellent ballance and pulling characteristics it is a very comfortable vehicle for
both the driver and the horse over long distances. The pleasure driver will find this cart well
suited to their needs also.
Shown above is the PONY size Country Gig |
 Shown above is a Country Gig |
Hitched to a 14.2hh WelshXTB |
 And equally at home in the show ring.
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EAST WILLISTON CART
Shown above is a Reproduction East Williston Cart
This vehicle is a reproduction of an original East Williston Cart dating from the mid 1800's
that I have in my collection. This copy has been "modernized" with a slightly wider seat and
flush hub wheels with roller bearings wheels. All the woodwork is Tiger Red Oak and is all custom
milled to keep the weight of the vehicle at a minimum. Ironwork is all hand forged to replicate the
original whenever possible. It has full eliptical springs and flexishaft suspension.
At the customers request it was stained a Mahogany Red with dark Blue Wallendorf leather upholstery.
It is a very smooth riding comfortable cart.
Rear View showing antique Detail of Tiger Stripe Oak Fender
basket
provided by customer
Shown with seat down |
Shown with Passenger side seat |
RICKSHAW
Shown above is a custom built Rickshaw
This Rickshaw style cart was built for use in a resort out west. This cart was built on a very light frame with no suspention in order to keep the weight at a minimum. It features a full cut under frame for ease of entry and a adjustable seat as well as an adjustable axle for fine tuning the balance point. The full body loop was set up with attachment points to accept a shoulder harness to make it easier for the driver to cary the weight on their shoulders rather than having to hold up the cart only with their hands like a conventional Rickshaw.
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920-994-8165
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We reserve the right to change, improve or modify materials and/or designs based on customer input and ongoing research at any time. We regularly use our carts and work with our customers to give you the best vehicles possible.
Notice: Lignite Carriage Co. does not and will not at any time assume or accept any liabililty for any injury or accident involving any equipment sold or manufactured by Lignite Carriage Co. The purchaser(s) and/or user(s) of such equipment is presumed to be aware of the inherit risk involved in any Equine activities and as such assumes all risk in such activities as defined in section 895.481 (1)(e) of the Wisconsin Statutes.
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