Reports from the Trail: Stories
By Year
By State
2019
Mochilla exchange in South Torrington
FROM: Stephanie Goulart
PDT
Riders Tony Goulart, Dennis Fischer
XP rider Oak Nebraska
FROM: Carrie Grimes
PDT
My mom Carol Anderson was awarded her 30 year patch this year. I’m so proud of her. Her station is Oak NE, and mine is just a mile west of her. This was my 27 th year. Here are some pictures of us from Tuesday June 11th.
Report from Keith County, Nebraska
FROM: Mary Cone (Trail Captain)
PDT
It was a cool, clear, crisp night in the mid-50’s. Stark contrast to 2018’s 105 degree heat index for our day ride. The Keith County, Nebraska, Pony Riders gathered south of Paxton to begin our ride section. Bibles were stamped , ride pins were handed out, and the Pony Express Oath was administered to the riders. Rigs then went ahead to their assigned starting points and we waited for the mochila to arrive. The 10 PM scheduled time to depart became 11:55 PM. It’s easy to look at a map, Continue Reading
The Pony Express Re-ride The 41st year at the 96 Ranch outside of Gothenburg, NE
FROM: Ann Trullinger
PDT
Three Generations of Re-Riders in Nebraska
FROM: Debra S. Hill
PDT
These were taken between The KS-NE state line and Rock Creek Station, Southwest of Fairbury NE. Here are some pictures from the ride on Tuesday, June 11th. These were taken by my daughter-in-law Mandi Hill. They are: my son Richie Hill when he picks up the mochila from the Kansas riders. Then, my grandson Blake’s first solo ride and finally grandma rides….that’s me, Debra S. Hill.