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1900 BCE
The earliest record of a horse and buggy
The earliest record of the horse and buggy date all the way back to 1900 BC -
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Originated in England
Originated late in the 18th century, inn England, but then only carried one person and had two wheels. -
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When the horse horse and buggy was most commonly used
The horse and buggy became the most popular, and used around this time. This was the same time period horse back riding became popular. -
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Came to the USA
By the mid-19th century the horse and buggy had come to the United Sates and became 4 wheeled carriages for two passengers. -
Mass production
The horse and buggy became a universal American vehicle, and by the 1870s its grew a large amount in popularity. Mass production started around this time. -
The largest horse drawn carriage was built
In 1902 the largest horse drawn carriage was built, (the royal carriage) -
Automobiles finally outnumbered horses and buggies
Experts say that around the year of 1910 as the year that automobiles finally outnumbered horses and buggies. -
Two passengers where thrown form a carriage
In Dallas, Texas 2014, two passengers were hurt when they were thrown from a carriage after the horse who was pulling it got spooked by a car horn. -
5 people got hurt in a horse drawn carriage
In Chicago, Illinois 2014, at least 5 people including 4 kids were hurt when a SUV rear-ended a horse-drawn carriage. The driver was also thrown from the cart. -
People still use the horse and buggies today
People today still do tend to use the horse and buggy, mostly around New York.
