Reports from the Trail
2014
FROM: John McClain KF0IN
SENT: June 21st, 2014 | 6:14pm PDT
STATUS: I was informed by John Bouser that the Pony Express reride for 2014 arrived exactly on time at Patee House museum in St. Joseph, MO. This completes the 2014 ride. Thanks for all you do in California. On this reride I got to meet the Ride Captain Dave Sanner which was a thrill for me personally. I learned a lot about the organization and how it all works. What a noble and wonderful thing these people do. I was honored to be a small part of it and plan on providing communication support next year as well.
P/E 2014, East Canyon & Henefer, UT
FROM: Leo Morin, USAF-Retired
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P/E 2014, East Canyon & Henefer, UT My pics with a pocket camera don’t compare to the others you’ve received, but you asked if I would send you mine from this years re-ride. I don’t know any of the riders by name, as I’m just a spectator, but love to watch the riders, horses, and support folks. Maybe the Utah riders & other photographers can help identify those I’ve captured in my pics. I had planned on taking my pics near This Is The Place Heritage Park &, Continue Reading
Tornado just outside Ovid, CO !!!
FROM: Paula Bath, Member and former rider CO division
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CO rider talking the first mile is Bob Ellis, CO director. Storm followed NE and was a major factor in the evening ride. Tornado just outside Ovid, CO which CO rides thru caused concern. Wishing a safe ride for all who follow us to St Joseph, MO. Thanks to you for all the dedication and hard work to keep us updated along the trail.
Thank Lyle and Dean for their support
FROM: Patsy Lange, Former First Lady, Utah NPEA
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I want to thank Lyle and Dean for their support, and following up on the entire trail! By now, I know they are getting pretty tired (I can still remember George and I’s trip, of course) and the many memories they will always carry with them! You are doing a great job reporting along the trail, Lyle, and thanks for the pictures, also!!! I also want to thank Sherry Mattingly, my step-daughter for taking pictures of group 2 and posting them. She was scurrying the whole time through traffic,, Continue Reading
The name of the game was weather-the nasty kind!
FROM: Mary Cone, Trail Captain, Keith County, Nebraska
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The 2014 Re-Ride of the Pony Express will be a memory to long remember for the Keith County, Nebraska Re-Riders!! The name of the game was weather-the nasty kind! You’ve read previously about the Colorado Riders coming through the tornado warning, rain, lightning, hail, wind………wow, I don’t know how they did it!! And in the dark, no less. Great job, Colorado! As our group’s ride time approached, we were making phone calls, trying to figure out when to gather, waiting out the tornado warnings in a safe place., Continue Reading
Riding through rain and sleet at times
FROM: Adam Bolek, Nebraska NPEA
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Received the mail 45 min early from the Colorado riders (1245 am Mnt) due to some of our riders being held up due to area storms (tornado’s, wind, heavy rain and hail) the pony left Big Springs ahead of schedule. Riders had to ride in rain and sleet at times. While others stopped along the way clearing tree debris off the roads so we could get rigs and ponies through. Due to the heavy rain and road conditions it forced us to change our path of travel but all riders, Continue Reading
6 miles in ran into rain, lightning, hail, tornado! Took shelter!
FROM: Lisa Marie, Colorado Mail
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News from Colo. Division. 6 miles in ran into rain, lightning, hail, tornado! Took shelter! Then continued on watching the sky for a second storm cell that was moving our way. Should get to Big Springs 12:30-1:00. Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 7:42pm by Lisa Marie Chappell, NE. Colorado division picked up the mail at 8.44 mountain time.1:45 hours ahead of schedule. Big storm on our tail.
As usual our leaders did a great job of planning, keeping things moving has to be like herding cats!
FROM: Beverley Heffernan, Utah Team 2
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I am part of Utah’s Team 2 which carried the mail from Murray Park to the Wyoming border, handing off 3 hours ahead of schedule. My first ride was in Emigration Canyon where my horse Luke was swarmed by neighborhood kids, a few of whom were thrilled because they had just learned about the Pony Express in school. I got lots of cheers from bike riders and from a terrace full of diners at a little cafe. As usual our leaders did a great job of planning, keeping things moving, 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
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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
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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