Horses
How many breeds of horses are there?
400
What was the purpose of the pony Express?
To deliver mail
Two dangers Pony Express riders faced:
Weather, terrain, attacks
Herd
large group of animals
What kind of horses were used for the Pony Express?
Pony
Baby Horse is a...
Foal
True or False: adult men were the riders.
False
Before the Pony Express, settlers often relied on:
Stagecoaches and steam ships
Domesticated
Kept as pet; living with humans
What was the oath riders took?
Abstain from alcohol, no profanity, no fighting
What is a yearling?
a horse that is a year old
How much were riders paid per week?
$25
What event helped begin westward expansion in the US?
The Louisiana Purchase
Endurance
prolonged physical/mental effort without exhaustion
How much did it cost to send ounce of mail?
$5
What were horses used for?
The Pony Express, battles, and in therapeutic settings
What are the qualifications to be a rider?
Young (under 18), wirey (thin/light weight), orphan
A famous Pony Express rider:
Buffalo Bill Cody
Mochilla
Bags used to carry mail
Riders typically changed horses every:
10-15 miles
Name 2 breeds of horses
Clydesdale, thoroughbred, appaloosa, arabian, Friesian, Andalusian, Shetland pony, American quarter horse.
How long did the Pony Express last?
18 months
Why did the Pony Express shut down?
Telegraph lines made it unnecessary
equestrian
horse related activities
The Pony Express began operating on:
April 3, 1860