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Report from the Stablemaster at conclusion of 2024 Re-Ride
FROM: NPEA Stablemaster
PDT
The Pony made it safely to Sacramento, on time. National President Pam Simmons rode the mochila for the last leg of its journey into Old Sac. After Wyoming came into Utah ahead of schedule, the Utah Riders held up a bit at the zoo across from “This is the Place” in Salt Lake City, so as to be more on schedule with the prepared escorts, onlookers, media, etc. This day, Sunday of the Re-Ride, is always the trek through Salt Lake City and was the highest “hit” day for the, Continue Reading
Rider Report - Nebraska
FROM: Petra Keller
PDT
XP NE – Riccio’s first Pony leg in Nebraska Our ride Nebraska Captain, Doug Cape, met us at Cabela’s in Sidney, NE in the morning to take us to our starting point for our ride. Here, we organized some of the logistics for the Re-Ride, including our swearing-in. Our ride section was mainly along HWY 385, and it is a series of leapfrogging for 2-mile legs. After a series of legs along HWY 385, we turned down a dirt road. This is where Riccio got to do his first Pony, Continue Reading
Rider Report - Colorado
FROM: Petra Keller
PDT
Great fun to join the Colorado Division for the festivities the evening before the Re-Ride. I met the Colorado group and we rode to downtown Julesburg. Riccio, Siena and I participated in the parade and then joined in the events at the Stretesky Pavilion in Downtown Julesburg, CO, for dinner and swearing-in.
Report from the Stablemaster at Midway Point of 2024 XP Re-Ride
FROM: NPEA Stablemaster
PDT
Hello All Pony Folks! The Stable hasn’t received any written reports yet from the Trail, but Facebook is abounding with outstanding pictures and videos www.facebook.com/expressrider/ Those pictures and videos are telling a GREAT story on their own! THANK YOU to all who have sent photos and videos along the Trail. They are bringing so many of us along with you to enjoy the scenery and historical significance of the Pony Express Re-Ride! This year’s Re-Ride has progressed very nicely so far. The glitch was in the Nebraska Panhandle with, Continue Reading
2023
"Pony Express with Patrick Hearty"
FROM: Pat Hearty
PDT
NPEA Historian Pat Hearty on Thomas Carroll’s podcast “History from the Homestead” (as seen on You Tube) Click here to watch podcast.
Witnessing the Pony Express Re-ride, June 2023
FROM: Gwyneth Bowen
PDT
On June 13th myself and 3 others visited the Pony Express Barn and Museum in Marysville, Kansas. We had a great time and thanks to that visit, my best friend John (from Glasgow, Scotland) and I were inspired to check out the re-ride. I called the Museum a few weeks later to get some information and mentioned I was writing an article about the experience and did. It may be of interest to you as well. So thankful we were inspired to check the Re-ride out! Pony Express 6.23 Story–Read, Continue Reading