Stagecoach Rides Posted on May 13, 2014 by Sharon W Ever wondered why public coaches in the early West were called “stagecoaches”? Because journeys in these coaches were made in stages to allow tired horses to be replaced with fresh ones. From More Ever Wonder Why? by Douglas B. Smith Share this:Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Like this:Like Loading...