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No, the Pony Express used horses.
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they used the pony express
Telephone, Telegraph, Pony Express, etc.
Is this a chicken or the egg question? There was no pony express before horses.
Many of the Pony Express horses may have been the precursor to the Quarter Horse but at the time Quarter Horses as a breed did not exist. But many of the horses were of a stock type that was popular for cattle work with cow hands. They were sturdy, athletic and surefooted for travel over rough terrain.
Pony express
Because there was no other form of transportation that was faster than a horse.
They probably carried a knife in their pockets if they had any. If they didn't they probably put it somewhere safe.
Any horse may need wormed every 6 to 8 weeks. Depending on where you are housing your pony, what your pony is eating, and his exposure to parasites. Talk to your local vet for the best advice for you, and your pony. A tip: Use different kinds of dewormers, of various strengths, to keep your pony from building a tolerance to it.
In the auto transport industry, we use an express bill of lading to expedite the inspection process. There are many ways an express bill of lading can be of benefit.
Probably,in modern use, many places say a pony as a adult horse that measures less than 14.2 hands(58 inches, 147 cm) at the withers, but there are a number of exceptions.from: lysblinghcing :) :) :)