Why do carousels go counter clockwise?

I don't know but I will hazard a guess here. The direction of rotation may have been selected to help tighten nuts located under the carousell floor, rather than loosen them. read more

I don't know but I will hazard a guess here. The direction of rotation may have been selected to help tighten nuts located under the carousell floor, rather than loosen them. read more

Likewise for a carousel that turns anti-clockwise: one stands on the near side of the horse to mount (toward the center of the carousel, not on its outer edge). One possible reason for carousels in the US turning anti-clockwise may be so that the rider can use their right hand to catch a brass ring. read more