Making Our Homemade Horsedrawn Hearse. Part Three: Finished!

This is part three of the build. I did film quite a lot of the painting, but when it came to putting in the coachlines/pinstripes I found it hard enough without a camera looking over my shoulder too.
So here it is, ready to go. We hope you don't need our services too soon, but if you're in our County Cork, and you're interested then do get in touch. We didn't make it just to leave it under a dust cover in the barn.
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[@bluemtnsman]

That, sir, is an elegant bit of craftsmanship. Quite nice really.

[@64dexta]

Another fine example of your never ending talents,well done! It must give you both a great sense of achievement seeing the fruits of your labour bring solace and comfort to members of your locality in their lowest moments.My grandfather was the last person around here to be taken up to the grave yard on a horse drawn hearse. Traditionally the family and friends take it in turns to shoulder the coffin out to the road, about 1/2 a mile. Then the hearse takes over with everyone following on foot.It's a far more dignified last journey than been hauled in the back of a glorified van!
Thanks again for all these excellent films.

[@WayOutWestx2]

64dexta Thank you. That's more or less exactly what we thought too - that walking slowly along with a horse is much more in keeping with the occasion than using a car. We've had only two funerals though - so not everyone feels the same way obviously..

[@edwardcharles9764]

Bear in mind though some cemeteries are miles away, (ours is about 10) so it's not that cut and dry. Horses, as some people don't realise and I only found out through wedding carriages, can't pull that far and then return in one journey. On weddings for example, the carriage is taken on a trailer and the bride can only have the service if the church and reception from the church, is not too far for the horse. So for some, no car hearse no funeral! It's well and good for the small country village but not so for the large town/city. The downside of the small village is a lack of customers compared to the more populated towns.

[@johncourtneidge]

I can hear Sandra saying, "Very grand!"
True!

[@londonparkponies4]

Your videos are great & so inspiring. Youre a true artist & craftsman. Any family would be proud to have their loved ones carried to their final resting place by such a beautiful horse drawn hearse. Thank you for sharing. Youre amazing.

[@WayOutWestx2]

londonparkponies4 Thank you - but in a strange way the privilege is ours. To be allowed to be present and help at a funeral is a great honour.

[@nathanlucas6465]

That is stunning

[@HHeirloomIA]

Absolutely beautiful and honorable work you have done on that hearse.

[@WayOutWestx2]

Thank you - we knew it would be a way to connect better with the local community, and it's already happening: today is our first booking. A little nervous - it could be disastrous if something goes wrong - but we're looking forward to it too.

[@HHeirloomIA]

Nervous is ok as it's the first booking. Cheers on your new adventure!

[@poco1990]

Awesome job, turned out great!

[@WayOutWestx2]

Thanks Dan!

[@tropifiori]

It must help cheer the hearts of the grieving.

[@Sofiarivassculptor]

Beautiful, is that Henry, so good horse

[@garden2art262]

Wow, beautiful! I'm definitely on the list...though my box will be a bit small. Look out rhubarb here I come!...eventually. Really fine work!!

[@WayOutWestx2]

Thanks Chris - it was a long project but I'm happy with it now. Should free up a little time to start something else now..

[@garden2art262]

Have you done a video on how to properly strap on a harness?

[@RoseThistleArtworks]

Yes, they made a new channel called Work Horse Trainer with a couple of videos about how to hitch up the horses in a couple of different ways - Here is the channel ruclips.net/channel/UCZ_3gfpgmJhuwQqxr6Zqg9A

[@sjscreations2608]

Beautiful job, well done. I'm extremely jealous of the way your living and the lifestyle as a whole. Please keep the videos going regularly. Cheers

[@WayOutWestx2]

Thanks, Sean!

[@heru-deshet359]

You are a gifted craftsman sir.

[@sharonlong8969]

It is a very beautiful, professional job. Anyone would be proud to know their last ride was going to be on this. It is how I would want to go.

[@poco1990]

Turned out looking great. Love seeing the horses and your projects for them.

[@geraldinewillis5926]

All looking Dapper

[@trevorcox3020]

Love your videos ... total respect to both of you

[@perkypeanut09]

That is beautiful!

[@MsIMLion]

Very Lovely Job

[@WayOutWestx2]

Thank you, Roary.

[@thundercloud47]

Your hearse is understated elegant. Mrs. Tc

[@hasdrubal121]

Very well done. I'm really enjoying your catalogue of vids.

[@lastflightofosiris]

Loved the dorky horse =)

[@duett445]

Your great both of you.

[@64dexta]

Ah well that's good in one respect but I'm sure word will get around, these things take time. All the best

[@MrFakit]

I personally would have stained that beautiful wood rather than cover it with paint, excellent craftsmanship nonetheless.

[@hugopoggio]

hola !!!! con que limpia los arreos ????? gracias !!!!

[@grahamparr3933]

Are you taking bookings🤔

[@festiefairy]

:)

[@elil5678]

What kind of horses do u have.

[@WayOutWestx2]

Irish cobs

[@elil5678]

thanks I was just wondering because there markings look like Clydesdale. But they are to small to be Clydesdale

[@murrry-hq7ih]

Weirdos

[@randomthings4815]

How?

[@QuadMochaMatti]

Says the tactless and tasteless troll.