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[Rocket Miner] 24th annual Christmas Card Ride continues holiday Pony Express tradition
ROCK SPRINGS — Several residents gathered for the 24th Annual Christmas Card Ride on Saturday, Dec. 13. As part of the long-standing holiday tradition, Christmas cards were carried on horseback from the Green River Post Office to the Rock Springs Post Office. Each card received the group’s special Pony Express Stamp before being placed into … Continued
[Gothenburg Leader] Pony Express Hauls the Mail for Christmas!
Last Saturday, Dec. 6, a local tradition rode once again. The Gothenburg Pony Express Re-ride held their annual Christmas Card Ride, offering citizens a chance to send their greetings by horse. The group collected cards and letters until Dec. 5, and then packed the mail into their leather mochila to make the ride Saturday morning. … Continued
[Torrington Telegraph] Pony Express delivers holiday cheer across the globe
Click here for photos The 2025 Pony Express Christmas Card Ride delivered holiday cheer across the country and beyond. Riders carried stamped cards and letters from Fort Laramie to Guernsey, with collection boxes placed in Torrington, Lingle, Fort Laramie, Hartville, Guernsey and Wheatland. This year, 1,003 cards and letters – bound for 42 U.S. … Continued
[Torrington Telegraph] Pony Express returns to deliver holiday mail in Wyoming communities
FORT LARAMIE – A historic postal tradition will make its annual return Dec. 6 when the Pony Express carries Christmas cards and letters across southeastern Wyoming. The service will transport mail from the Fort Laramie Post Office to the Guernsey Post Office, with collection boxes available at post offices in Torrington, Lingle, Fort Laramie, Hartville, … Continued
[Green River Star] Christmas Pony Express ride returns
The Sweetwater County Pony Express is pleased to announce its 24th Annual Christmas Card Ride, taking place on Saturday, December 13. As part of this long-standing holiday tradition, Christmas cards will be carried on horseback from the Green River Post Office to the Rock Springs Post Office. A drop box is available at the Green River Post Office for anyone wishing … Continued
[Sweetwater Now] The Pony Express Christmas Card Ride
SWEETWATER COUNTY — The 24th annual Christmas card ride is being held by the Sweetwater County Pony Express on Dec. 13. The cards will be carried on horseback from the Green River Post Office to the Rock Springs Post Office at 11 a.m. The cards will be placed in a “mochila”, a special saddle covering … Continued
Sweetwater County Pony Express announces 24th annual Christmas Card Ride
GREEN RIVER — The Sweetwater County Pony Express is pleased to announce its 24th Annual Christmas Card Ride taking place on Saturday, Dec. 13. As part of this long-standing holiday tradition, Christmas cards will be carried on horseback from the Green River Post Office to the Rock Springs Post Office. A drop box is available … Continued
The Pony Express is coming through Elko 2:00-4:30pm at the California Trail Center
Pony Express Meet and Greet September 5 The Pony Express is coming through Elko 2:00-4:30pm at the California Trail Center. Bring the family to meet the riders of Pony Express, learn about their annual re-ride, watch a real mail exchange on horse back and buiild a cabin with the NENV Museum. 738-1849. Read More … Continued
Pony Express riders gallop into Elko for National Convention
ELKO — The National Pony Express Association Convention returns this year to the historic American West, taking place Sept. 5-6, in Elko. Hosted by the National Pony Express Association, this annual gathering brings together history buffs, equestrian enthusiasts, and Re-Ride riders from across the nation to celebrate and preserve the legacy of the legendary Pony … Continued
[Record Courier] Dangberg hosts Pony Express on Tuesday
In partnership with the Nevada Division of the nonprofit National Pony Express Association, youth and their families will experience the history of the Pony Express 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Dangberg Historic Park. Participants will witness mochila mail exchanges by horseback, hear a Chautauqua by rider Warren Upson, work with ham radio operators to learn … Continued