cow pony

cow pony
a small, fast, agile horse trained for use by cowhands in herding cattle.
[1870-75, Amer.]

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  • cow pony — noun Date: 1874 a strong and agile saddle horse trained for herding cattle …   New Collegiate Dictionary

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  • cow horse — noun Date: 1853 cow pony …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • cow horse. — See cow pony. [1850 55, Amer.] * * * …   Universalium

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