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Horse-CANADA — The Pony Express (Re)Rides Again!

This annual event follows the famous trail between Missouri and California on the same 10-day schedule as navigated by the original riders.   Read more…

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EQUUS Magazine — National Pony Express Re-Ride Underway

During this year’s reenactment, mail is being carried by horseback by more than 700 riders across eight states 24 hours a day June 24, 2024 ⎯ Edited Press Release Read More……

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Postal Service Announces New Horses Stamps Burst Out of the Gate At 164th Pony Express Re-Ride

June 18, 2024 – ST JOSEPH, MO — The U.S. Postal Service on Monday dedicated its new Horses stamps at today’s kickoff for the 164th Pony Express Re-Ride, a 10-day annual event in which riders retrace the historic route from St. Joseph, MO, to Sacramento, CA. The ceremony was held at the Patee House Museum … Continued

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PONY EXPRESS RE-RIDE UNDERWAY

The Pony Express rides again! Three riders on horseback set off from northwest Missouri’s St. Joseph on Monday and will be replaced by other riders and horses over the next nine days, all the way to Sacramento, California,  Read More..

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New USPS Stamps Honor Horses at Pony Express Re-Ride

The U.S. Postal Service unveiled its new Horses stamps today at the kickoff for the 164th annual Pony Express Re-Ride. The event, held at the Patee House Museum, celebrates the historic mail route from St. Joseph, Missouri, to Sacramento, California.   Read More….

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U.S. Postal Service trots out new ‘Horses’ stamps at Pony Express re-enactment

June 17 (UPI) — The U.S. Postal Service trotted out its new “Horses” stamps Monday as the 164th annual Pony Express re-enactment got underway in Missouri. A ceremony to dedicate the new stamps, which are available now at Post Offices and on usps.com, was held at the Patee House Museum in St. Joseph.   Read More…

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New Horses Stamps Burst Out of the Gate At 164th Pony Express Re-Ride

ST JOSEPH, MO — The U.S. Postal Service today dedicated its new Horses stamps at today’s kickoff for the 164th Pony Express Re-Ride, a 10-day annual event in which riders retrace the historic route from St. Joseph, MO, to Sacramento, CA. The ceremony was held at the Patee House Museum in St. Joseph. “Beyond their … Continued

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Artnet Pony Express Plaque Auction

Pony Express Patinated Bronze Plaque by Artist Alexander Phimister Proctor Sold at Auction.    Read More….  

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Horses Gallop Into Limelight With New Postage Stamps To Debut at Pony Express Re-Ride

The U.S. Postal Service will release Horses, a set of five new stamps that pay tribute to the unwavering loyalty, tireless dedication and wild beauty of America’s equines. The first-day-of issue ceremony will be held before the start of the 164th Pony Express Re-Ride.   Read More….

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1861 Pony Express cover sells for $885,000 in April 30 H.R. Harmer Erivan sale

A fabulous 1861 Pony Express cover in H.R. Harmer’s April 30 auction of the 10th and final part of the massive Erivan collection of United States and Confederate States postal history realized $885,000. That impressive sum includes the 18 percent buyer’s premium that H.R. Harmer adds to all sold lots. The Wells, Fargo & Co. … Continued