Well, the driver, his wife, and very young children usually did. But you are correct that many pioneers headed West walked most of the way beside the wagon. The main reason was that the wagon was stuffed to the canvas with their worldly goods, and there was no room to ride in the wagon!
Pioneers rode on a cover wagon. They also walked when going to the west
Most pioneers chose not to ride in wagons primarily due to space limitations and the need for livestock to pull the wagons. Riding in wagons could also slow down travel, making it difficult to cover long distances. Additionally, many pioneers preferred to walk to keep their animals healthy and to conserve resources, as riding in wagons could lead to overcrowding and discomfort. Ultimately, walking allowed for greater mobility and adaptability on the challenging journey westward.
Yes they did.
Best I can tell would be horseback, wagon, or Chariot. All go hand in hand involving horses. Of course boat for water travel. But 90% was by the first three.
I am guessing Yes for the people to ride or pull cart or covered wagon
Pioneers rode on a cover wagon. They also walked when going to the west
No.
Katie took Tom for a ride in the red wagon.
no
Rex's backup on "Ride, Cowboy, Ride" was done by the Reinsmen.
"Most of the drunks from the bar brawl were advised to get a ride home with friends, and let go, but several who wanted to match their boxing skills with the arresting officers got a free ride in the paddy wagon to the local police precinct."
cushion your ride without them it would ride like a lumber wagon very rough
Wagon wheel
Yes they did.
how you ever rode on the hay ride
There is no age limit. You can be a hundred. You can be a day old!
Horses. They used oxen to haul their carts.