post horse
/ˈpoʊstˌhɔrs/
noun
- A horse kept at a post station or inn for use by mail carriers or travelers, especially in historical contexts.
- The weary traveler changed his post-horse at the next station.
- Post-horses were essential for the postal system before trains and cars.
- In the 18th century, a post-horse could be hired to carry mail quickly between towns.