Reports from the Trail: Stories
By Year
By State
2019
Fort Kearny to Cozad
FROM: Cathy Stevens
PDT
I hear the biscuits & gravy breakfast was good! We had a good ride this year, even though some horses decided against loading. The weather was great, cool temps, and breezy! There was wildlife in the ditch now & then, but it was a blur as the horses and riders ran past. We had lunch at Veteran’s park in Cozad, thanks for the hamburger meal ladies! I was able to get pictures of some of our group, which I like to do! See you all next year!
Schellbourne Riders' Report
FROM: Wendy Anderson
PDT
Well, another year has already come and gone for us and the 2019 re-ride will soon be complete. We started Sunday afternoon camping at Hicks Ranch with a whole lot of sheep for company. Before dinner, we had the ceremony for new members, the swearing in and taking of the Pony Express oath. New members included Travis and Suzette Bradshaw, Loyde Cobb, Kent Lynskey, Jennifer, and Siddy McWilliams, and Jennifer Trice. After dinner, we had time to sit around the fire and visit, then a few hours of sleep, before, Continue Reading
Sunset at Simpson Springs
FROM: Patsy Lange - Utah Trail Captain team 2
PDT
little did I know last winter when I expressed to Mark Jenkins one of my trail Captains that I would like to assist him as a trail captain if he needed me. About two weeks before the re- ride, Mark’s horse stumbles and he ended up breaking his pelvic bone. the other trail captain at the last minute could not get off work this year so he could not assist. Since I had volunteered, guess what, tag – I’m it – the trail Captain this year! I gladly took the, Continue Reading
Thanks to HAM in Utah - 2019!
FROM: Cindy Furse
PDT
A Pony Express trail report would not be complete without a picture of our awesome Ham radio support squad. All night, patiently driving a little ways behind the pony, their lights helped us miss the big potholes, and see the running jack rabbits! They let everyone know where the pony and mail are, AND just in case, they are our lifeline to quick help from outside. There is NO cell phone service in the desert, but there is Ham! Thank you to all of the Ham operators who support this, Continue Reading
Moonlight and Mustangs (Utah Team 2 -- Simpson Springs to Ibapah)
FROM: Cindy Furse
PDT
Words fail me. This (the big black) is Tesla, and he LOVES to run. Tesla, his buddy, Hawk (the tall appy), and I ran, yes ran, 12 miles, 6 legs last night. How can I explain the sheer time traveling magic of galloping galloping galloping through the Utah desert, on a fast horse drinking the wind, tears streaming down your cheeks, because yes it is fast, and the cool moon air burns a little…hooves and breath and heart pumping and mochila slapping in rhythm, effortlessly, effortlessly, effortlessly…. starting with, Continue Reading