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I was always told the Missouri Foxtrotter was the primary horse used for the Pony Express?

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Ken Fowler

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The breeds of horse used on the Pony Express were varied. Breed did not matter so much as the ability of the horse to cross long distances at speed without needing excess water, feed, or care. They had to have strong hooves and be surefooted.That said many of the horses used we actually mustangs, with a few Thoroughbreds and Morgans thrown in.


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