They probably carried a knife in their pockets if they had any. If they didn't they probably put it somewhere safe.
Because there was no other form of transportation that was faster than a horse.
No, the Pony Express used horses.
Pony express
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.
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they used the pony express
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Telephone, Telegraph, Pony Express, etc.
Is this a chicken or the egg question? There was no pony express before horses.
Perhaps use a stronger bit or just remember to sit deep, soft hands, heels down and sit tight! Forward going ponies are really for more experienced riders, and your pony club obviously thinks you can handle that. If after you use these tips, you're still not happy, then perhaps ask them whether you could ride a different pony. Some ponies just aren't right for some people! Hope this helped!
The pony's antics made me laugh out loud.
She wrote a heartfelt letter to express her deepest emotions.