When properly broken to harness, they carry lashed to their backs a hundred and thirty pounds, or drag upon the snow, when harnessed to a sledge, two hundred and fifty pounds, travelling ten miles an hour, for several consecutive hours, without apparent fatigue.
"Due North or Glimpses of Scandinavia and Russia"
Maturin M. Ballou
I am just setting out for the Hendersons', and while the horses are being harnessed I have re-read your letter.
"The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II)"
Charles James Lever
As I want to reach the bluff to-night, I'll get my team harnessed.
"A Prairie Courtship"
Harold Bindloss