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2018
2017
Wyoming riders hand off the mail to Utah riders at 3:45am MT, Sun. June 11th
FROM: Ron Atkinson
PDT
What a great ride. received the mail from Sweetwater County 45 minutes late. by the time we reached Fort Bridger at 9:00 pm we had made up 35 minutes. Ride proceeded without any problems but darkness came and slowed us up. When we reached Evanston at 1:00 am we were right on time. The ride through town overwhelmed a first year rider and with horse problems we fell behind but got the mail to Utah state line at 3:45 a.m. Want to thank all our riders for being such a great, Continue Reading
2016
Kudos to Re-Riders and their Ponies
FROM: Leo E. Morin, USAF/RET.
PDT
I was able to observe and photograph the riders north of interstate I-80 on granger road/oregon national historic trail (wy county highway #233), and follow them into granger, wyoming, on monday, 6/20/16. So many of the riders spoke about the full moon the night before, that i’ve included a photo of it, taken at 5 a.M., over ft. Bridger, wy, before i caught up to the mochila. As a “city slicker”, i’ve always been amazed at the hard work, dedication, and comradery shown by those on the trail and behind, Continue Reading
2015
Reriding with the Pony Express
FROM: Marjorie Daley
PDT
Reriding with the Pony Express Marjorie Daley The Pony Express, for all its short lifespan, holds a mythical place in western history. For eighteen months, riders for the Pony Express carried mail from St. Joseph, Missouri to Sacramento, California and back, in ten days, galloping their way across the Great American Desert, evading Indians, robbers, snow, and all the other hardships the west could dish out. It was eventually replaced by the telegraph and railroad and the stations faded into memory and the riders into obscurity. Every June since 1977,, Continue Reading
Mail Arrives in Jeffry City
FROM: Les Bennington, Wyoming NPEA
PDT
Last night we were about 3 hours late getting into Jeffry City, but made up good time and left Farson 1 hour late. Had to change the GPS batteries. Seem they only last about 24 hours. We had two Wyoming riders hurt last night. One was taken to the Riverton Hospital and the other to the Casper Hospital with a concussion. Both are better this morning. One was bucked off his horse when attempting to load the mochilla. His horse was calmed down, the mochilla was placed on his wife’s, Continue Reading
2014
Thank You Sweetwater County Re-Riders!
FROM: Carl Schultz, Sweetwater County, Wyoming
PDT
I know that this may be a little late,but I feel that we need to recognize the riders that took the time to carry the mail across Sweetwater County. We received the mail at 9:15 am on Monday June 16th from the Uinta group. The first rider received the Mochilla and we were off and running. The second rider was not able to make the ride so we did the usual, we adapted and improvised. We headed for Farson in hopes of making up some time. With the help of, Continue Reading
We all consider it an honor to be a part of this event commemorating our past and advancing the legacy
FROM: Vicki Hood of Guernsey, WY
PDT
The group from Southeast Wyoming picked up the mail from the Douglas riders at Glendo and headed out about 9:20 p.m. Tuesday. Elana Herr made her first official Pony Express ride as she covered the first leg out of Glendo. The moon was about 3/4 full, some wind, lightning in the distance and partly cloudy skies made for cool riding but we all stayed dry! The mail was exchanged at Register Cliff (Nine Mile House) around 2:40 a.m. Wednesday and the riders headed toward Fort Laramie. The riders made, Continue Reading
One of best re-rides our group has had
FROM: Ron Atkinson, Uinta County Wyoming Ride Captain
PDT
Had one of best re-rides our group has had. Received the mail from Utah approx. 3 hours ahead of schedule. This really starts the wheels in motion. I had scheduled riders to be at state line 1 1/2 hours early. This caught us off guard and the scramble was on. Started getting riders at state line and we headed out at 12;55. Sky was over cast part time so no moon.All riders were at their assigned rides so ride went effortlessly. Near perfect riding conditions, what a fun day it, Continue Reading
2013
Casper, Wyoming
FROM: John Chaney
PDT
Photos from Casper, Wyoming Susan Apel leaving Fort Caspar Wyoming. Les Bennington coming into the Casper Wyoming Interpretive Center. Liddy and John Chaney west of Casper Wyoming.
Run Pony Run
FROM: John and Missy Harris,Sweetwater County, Wyoming
PDT
This was our twelth year riding with the Pony Express. In the weeks before the ride our mule broke my hand and I was going to be unable to ride. Disappointment was mingled with fear for my husband. His horse can be unpredictable, at best, if ridden alone. I attempted to find someone to ride my fairly head-strong mustang but that also didn’t end well. In the end it would be John and Dark Moon Rising, aka Giraffe, 15 year old breeding stock paint, with our daughter, Emily who is, Continue Reading