Horses were used to grade a racetrack in April 1921

 

In 1921, horses played a significant role in Pocahontas County, particularly in the context of agriculture and infrastructure development.

Here's a summary of the ways horses were utilized, according to the sources:

• Building infrastructure: Horses were used to grade a racetrack in April 1921. Teams of horses were furnished by local people to build a half-mile track.
• Agriculture: The principal animal products of Pocahontas County included horses.
• Transportation: For many fairgoers and exhibitors, traveling to the fair involved slow-moving vehicles or on horseback.
• Pulling contests: There was a pulling contest for a two horse team.

Outside of the sources, it is worth noting that in this time period, horses were gradually being replaced by motorized vehicles for transportation and agriculture. You may want to independently verify that information.