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Pit ponies were lowered down into coal mines to help haul the coal. By the mid 20th century, the ponies were replaced by mechanical devices.

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What were pit ponies used for in the mines?

pit ponies were used to transport coal through the mine shafts they were usually treated cruelly and spent almost all their lives underground


Why were the ponies scared in line 3 of the pit ponies?

They are unfamiliar with the world above


What is pit pony about?

pit ponies were shetlands or small hardy ponies that were used in the pits, or mines. they carried tools and coal and things for the miners.


How were pit ponies treated?

Pit ponies were horses which were used underground in coal mines to pull carts of coal. The horses spent their lives underground and were exposed to harmful mine gases frequently. These animals worked long hours, and many of them died due to exhaustion or from injuries.


When did they start to use horses in the pit?

Pit ponies were employed as early as 1750 in Durham Britain.


When was Hambach open pit mine created?

Hambach open pit mine was created in 1978.


What was the first open-pit mine in Arizona?

I think it is the Lavendar Pit (copper mine) in Bisbee, AZ.


Is a quarry like a mine?

Mine is inside the ground.Quarry is on the ground.It is a open pit mine.


How many pit ponies types are there?

A pit pony was any type of pony that was used to pull mine cars. A type means that all of the animals would be built nearly the exact same way, so there wouldn't have been more than one type. However many breeds and crossbreeds were used so long as they were under a certain height and strong enough to pull the mine cars.


The name of three kinds of mines?

Strip mine Open-pit mine Shaft mine


Are pit ponies still legal?

In some countries, the use of pit ponies in mining operations may still be legal under certain regulations and conditions. However, the practice has declined significantly in recent years due to advancements in technology and a shift towards more humane and sustainable mining practices. It is important to check local laws and regulations to determine the legality of using pit ponies in specific regions.


Largest open pit iron mine in Minnesota?

The Hull Rust Mahoning Mine is the largest open pit iron mine in Minnesota. It is located in the city of Hibbing, Minnesota. It is about 1.5 miles across and 3.5 miles deep.