Reports from the Trail: Stories
By Year
By State
2019
Murray Park to Simpson
FROM: Patrick Hearty
PDT
Utah team 3 was a little short handed, but everyone stepped up and we held our own, delivering the mochila at Simpson Springs right close to 9:30 P.M., just about an hour late. Can’t say enough thanks to Western Wyoming and Utah Team 1 for making up the hours. We had great weather, and a sunset as beautiful as anything the earth has to offer. Gregg Hearty carried the mochila for about 3/4 mile bareback, and Trever Carpenter was clocked as high as 35 mph. Otherwise, pretty smooth sailing. We, Continue Reading
Howdy!! Party Next Year
FROM: Myrna Mungo
PDT
Not great pics….. But you guys are awesome! I did not know this was a thing. Saw your rider as I left work in Draper and then again walking my dog near the Saratoga Springs crossroads. I will be watching next year. It will be a party to cheer the rider on!
CENTRAL WYOMING GROUP
FROM: RANDY THOROUGHMAN
PDT
The central area of Wyoming got the mail through to Jeffery City. I loved being with all of the riders. We had some good riders this year. The girls this year were exceptional. Having Rick Alt did not hurt us either. It was fun for all of us. We reached Jeffery City by 6:00 A.M. Took a day to recoup but now I’m back to normal. Abbigail was Abbigail. I saved her for the highway and Martins Cove all in the dark. She gave me everything I asked for. “SPEED, Continue Reading
Eagle Mountain, Utah
FROM: Kelli Stevenson
PDT
Just got done with Eagle Mountain, Utah at 5:10. Where Pony Express is part of our every day life.
First express ride express ride a success
FROM: Brady and Colleen Homer
PDT
Today’s team #1 successful ride from the Wyoming/Utah border to Murray Park, UT. There was a lot more traffic out then expected but all horses did great and all riders gave their all. Here’s to next year!
Rain, Shine, Daylight, Darkness!
FROM: Mark and Jacquie Hartman
PDT
Our Group of 9 horses/riders picked up the mochila at about 3:45 pm Thursday 6/13/2019 in Bridgeport, Nebraska. We slugged it out thru rain/shine/wind/daylight/Darkness down Highway 92 hitting the Nebraska/Wyoming State line, at approximately 10:00 pm. My Wife Jacquie, and myself love participating in this annual historic re-enactment!! Good Luck to all the riders and their horses this year!!
Ride by Farson, Wyoming
FROM: Janet Hartford
PDT
Had great weather and awesome rides just west of Farson, MM 114 to 112. The cut-across road between the La Barge Hwy and Granger that was the best! Dirt, no bottles to dodge, just one badger hole… in the road! Is amazing that we ride the same trail as the Pony Express, Oregon Trail, Mormon Trail, and California Trail!
Re-ride 2019, Part 1
FROM: Petra Keller
PDT
Where do I start! What an experience to get to see the start of the Re-Ride in St. Joseph and help document and live report along the way! I flew out on Sunday to Kansas City and made my way to Arleta’s to stay in Marysville! Flying into Kansas City I saw how much water was overflowing the Missouri. How awful for all those affected by the floods. We (Arleta, Alicia and I) leave early Monday morning to head to St. Joseph. The departure ceremonies do not start until 2:30, Continue Reading