Why is it called a horse and trap?

The term "horse and trap" is used to refer to a specific type of horse-drawn vehicle that was popular in the 18th and 19th centuries. It consists of a horse pulling a two-wheeled cart, called a trap, which is used to transport people or goods. The term "horse and trap" emphasizes the combination of the horse as the means of pulling the vehicle and the trap as the object being pulled.