cow pony
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noun
a small, fast, agile horse trained for use by cowhands in herding cattle.
Origin of cow pony
An Americanism dating back to 1870–75
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Examples from the Web for cow pony
Historical Examples of cow pony
Wadley's quirt burned the flank of the cow-pony and it leaped for the road.
Oh, You Tex!William Macleod Raine
He was no cow-pony and he objected to the dragging of the waif.
The Trail Boys on the PlainsJay Winthrop Allen
The cow-pony began to slide, haunches down and forelegs stiffened.
Frances of the RangesAmy Bell Marlowe
It was rough going, but nothing in reason can stop a cow-pony.
Wyoming, a Story of the Outdoor WestWilliam MacLeod Raine
But Simon was more alert, and came about like a cow-pony, emitting terrible bellows.
The Plow-WomanEleanor Gates
cow pony
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