Ponyhenge | Rocking Horse Graveyard | New England

This is Ponyhenge, sometimes called the Rocking Horse Graveyard, a mysterious collection of vintage rocking horses abandoned on a field in Massachusetts.

Filmed/Edited by Jason Allard

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Alexandra Charitan | Ponyhenge | https://rb.gy/pvravq

Tamar Strauss-Benjamin | Ponyhenge | https://rb.gy/uiu687

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Pa Geoghegan | Massachusetts Monolith | https://rb.gy/ypmsgl
Kaylee Lindenmouth | Graffiti Highway | https://rb.gy/2f1oco
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What’s so special about a bunch of old rocking horses in a field? This is more than just leftover toys… it’s an art installation and tribute to loved ones at the same time. The owners of the land live nearby, and love the ponies. About the mysterious appearances, they said “Other people started leaving them, and we just didn’t want to know. There was something lovely about it being anonymous, and now every time we go away, another one appears,”.

This phenomenon isn’t new. Spontaneous art installations like Ponyhenge can be found in other remote locations across the United States.

For example, the monolith in Utah. This is a 3 sided stainless steel obelisk standing at 9 feet 7 inches tall. It was located in an obscure canyon, away from roads and any vantage points. It was here for 4 years before anyone even knew about it.

Since then, more monoliths have popped up around the world, taking on a life of their own… and still, no one knows who is doing it or why. There was even a monolith that appeared in Massachusetts at the abandoned Quincy quarries…but that one disappeared within 48 hours.

The point I’m getting at is that this form of art starts with just one thing…then the idea takes hold, it spreads, and takes on its own meaning.

You’ve probably heard the story of the abandoned town of Centralia, but if you haven’t, I’ll give you a quick overview. Centralia was a small coal mining town in Pennsylvania with peak production occurring between the late 1890s and early 1930s. Once mining operations dwindled the abandoned coal mines were left under the town. What happened next is up for debate, but in 1962 a fire began in the mines…most likely a trash fire in the town landfill, and spread throughout the abandoned labyrinth.

The problem didn’t become obvious until about 20 years later, when around 1980 sinkholes started appearing throughout the town, along with foul odors and elevated heat levels.
The threat of carbon monoxide poisoning and collapse was too great, and the town was evacuated in 1983, becoming a modern ghost town. One of the things abandoned was a section of Pennsylvania Route 61, which has since been rerouted. But the original section remained in Centralia, and became its own art installation - The Graffiti Highway, a bright stretch of color in a deserted area.

Ok but why are the rocking horses so special? Alright you need convincing? I’ll give you 3 reasons.

First, because this happened organically…no one made this then advertised it as an attraction. It just exists on its own.

Second, If you love abandoned places like I do, you can see this represents the best of both worlds. These rocking horses have served their purpose, except these aren’t being forgotten. They’ve been repurposed to bring happiness in a new way…while still technically being abandoned.

Finally, they have a deeper meaning, especially to some of people who brought them here. A few of these have notes, dedicated the rocking horse to lost loved ones. This goes beyond the art of the formations…it makes Ponyhenge a place of peace and remembrance.

I’m sure there are even more places like this throughout the US, but I’m grateful that we have one here in New England. So if you happen to drive by or stumble upon Ponyhenge, remember that this is more than just a bunch of horses in the snow

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