# Industrialized Antiquated Transportation The Hx2 Horse-Drawn Hitch Wagon is More Up to Speed By Amelia Roblin | Published 2012-07-24 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hx2-horse-drawn-hitch-wagon References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/modern-and-stylish-hx2-horse-drawn-hitch-wagon-by-guillaume-diolez/) & [hall-design.fr](http://www.hall-design.fr/project-hx2.html) The unusual thing about the Hx2 Horse-Drawn Hitch Wagon is that it recognizes recreational travel by horse and carriage as a popular form of transportation in the modern world. Many of the towed contraptions you come across around city parks have been done up to resemble the old-fashioned style with wood-spoked wheels, elegant carvings, painted details and garlands. Guillaume Diolez of Hall Design has come up with a cool contemporary-looking and [lightweight alternative](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outisan-ewagon-air) that's more maneuverable for the mare, more comfortable for the passengers and optimized for functionality rather than classic aesthetics. The buggy's [tires are better suited](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velotric-nomad-2) for [more varied terrains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stockman-products-trekka), resembling the sorts you'd find on mountain bikes. They have mudguards and so do the seats, which are cushioned and supported by ergonomic contours and bars in the Hx2 Horse-Drawn Hitch Wagon. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Recreational Equestrian Travel:** The Hx2 Horse-Drawn Hitch Wagon recognizes a growing trend in recreational travel by horse-pulled wagon and offers a lightweight and functional alternative. - **Modernized Horse and Carriage:** The Hx2 Horse-Drawn Hitch Wagon provides a contemporary and ergonomic take on the traditional horse and carriage, catering to a desire for modernized versions of nostalgic transportation options. - **Innovative Wagon Design:** The Hx2 Horse-Drawn Hitch Wagon showcases a new approach to designing and engineering horse-drawn wagons, providing opportunities for disruptive innovation in this niche industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Recreation and Tourism:** The growing trend of recreational equestrian travel and interest in modernized versions of nostalgic transportation options provides opportunities for innovation in the recreation and tourism industry. - **Agriculture and Farming:** Innovative wagon design can lead to improvements in agriculture and farming practices by providing more efficient and functional solutions for horse-drawn equipment. - **Design and Manufacturing:** The unique requirements of designing and manufacturing horse-drawn wagons present opportunities for disruption and innovation in the design and manufacturing industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rugged All-Terrain Cargo Trailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-allterrain-wagon.md) - [Effortless Hauling Wagons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/500-w-electric-wagon.md) - [Electric Cargo Trailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-cargo-trailer.md) - [Royal Carriage Replicas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horse-drawn-carriage-rides.md) - [Off-Road Cargo Wagons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earthkin-mule.md) - [Self-Driving Cargo Wagons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ewagon.md) - [Compact Electirc Wagons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-wagon.md) - [Accurately Maneuverable Motorcycle Trailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motorcycle-trailers.md) - [Capacious Collapsible Carts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collapsible-cart.md)