Because there was no other form of transportation that was faster than a horse.
No, the Pony Express used 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.
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.
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Is this a chicken or the egg question? There was no pony express before horses.
They probably carried a knife in their pockets if they had any. If they didn't they probably put it somewhere safe.
they could use math by having their horse's race time and then by math figuring out what their horse's race time would be. Also, horses are measured in hands, which are measurements of 4inches. How tall a horse is determines if it's a horse or a pony, and there are different competition divisions for horses and ponies.
they used the pony express
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