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No, the Pony Express used horses.
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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
The Pony Express was established in April 1860, while the telegraph had already been invented and was in use by the 1840s. The first successful long-distance telegraph line was completed in 1844, which allowed for rapid communication across distances. Therefore, the telegraph was invented before the Pony Express began its operations.
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.
Yes, the Pony Express did use mares in its operations. While the majority of the horses used were stallions, mares were also utilized for their endurance and temperament. The riders needed reliable and agile horses to cover the challenging terrain quickly, and mares could be well-suited for this demanding role. Overall, the choice of horses depended on their individual capabilities rather than strict adherence to gender.