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‘Ghosts’ of the Coal Mines
These horses or “pit ponies” had been disadvantaged of experiencing the daylight and contemporary air. As an alternative, they lived in darkness underground, counting on their instincts and the steering of their human companions, often known as conogons. These horses had been born, labored, and perished at the hours of darkness, enduring strenuous labor. It was not unusual for a single horse to drag as much as eight heavy coal wagons alone. Regardless of their difficult circumstances, these animals maintained their dignity and had been conscious of their rights, reminiscent of refusing to maneuver in the event that they felt burdened with extreme wagons. Additionally they possessed a exceptional sense of time, understanding when their working day ought to finish and discovering their approach again to the stables even in darkness. This demanding work of horses within the mines continued till 1972 when expertise took over, marking the top of an period. On December 3, 1972, Ruby, the final miner’s horse, emerged from the mines in a grand trend. Accompanied by an orchestra, Ruby, adorned with a flower wreath, was introduced out of the darkness, symbolizing the conclusion of the period of mining horses and their connogon companions. To commemorate their shared labor underground, a sculptural composition named “Conogon” was erected throughout the Museum-Reserve “Purple Hill”.