harness horse

noun

1. a horse used for pulling vehicles.
2. a horse used in harness racing.

Word History and Origins

Origin of harness horse¹

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

The unbruised oats develop a spirit and courage in either a saddle or harness horse that no other food can.

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Load milk on express, harness horse, away to factory mile away—get whey return.

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May be either a full-sized harness horse, or a galloway, or a pony; the two last being the best fitted for juvenile driving.

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Let us suppose you want a harness horse for all-round work, one that will go single, double, or in a makeshift four.

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The recognized type of hunter is close to the thoroughbred and quite distinct from the harness horse.

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