before they used horses to get messages from here to there across ong distances. I wonder how long it took for a message to get from A to B which is say 500 km away
2007-02-17 10:25:08 · 2 answers · asked by kherse_sefid 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
Post horses were generally used for about 25 miles before being swapped, but Dick turpin got from London to York (about 200 miles).
That story is ACTUALLY based on fact, though it wasn't Dick, but another highwayman.
2007-02-17 10:32:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Canada what is a congressional district in the U.S. is called a Riding. This dates back to the early days and covers the distance a man could ride his horse to consult with the voters. If you look up the average size of a riding in Canada you will get your answer
2007-02-17 10:31:48 · answer #2 · answered by Mort Karman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋