harness horse

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noun

a horse used for pulling vehicles.

a horse used in harness racing.

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Origin of harness horse

First recorded in 1885–90

Words nearby harness horse

Harnack, harness, harnessed antelope, harness eye, harness hitch, harness horse, harness race, Harnett, Harney Peak, Harnoncourt, Harold

How to use harness horse in a sentence

The unbruised oats develop a spirit and courage in either a saddle or harness horse that no other food can.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 6|Various
Load milk on express, harness horse, away to factory mile away—get whey return.
Report of the Committee of Inquiry into the Various Aspects of the Problem of Abortion in New Zealand|David G. McMillan
May be either a full-sized harness horse, or a galloway, or a pony; the two last being the best fitted for juvenile driving.
Every Boy's Book: A Complete Encyclopdia of Sports and Amusements|Various
Let us suppose you want a harness horse for all-round work, one that will go single, double, or in a makeshift four.
Riding and Driving|Edward L. Anderson

The recognized type of hunter is close to the thoroughbred and quite distinct from the harness horse.
Riding and Driving for Women|Belle Beach