Reports from the Trail: Stories
By Year
By State
2018
Hard and Fast by Peter Fillerup
FROM: Dean Atkin - National Pony Express Association President
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Hard and Fast by Peter Fillerup at Cabela’s in Sidney, NE
Photos of the Ride - June 25, 2018 Wyoming
FROM: Leo Morin
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1. I WAS ABLE TO INTERCEPT THE RIDERS, PONIES, & MOCHILA, ON 6/25/18, IN EVANSTON, WY, ON HIGHWAY 150, JUST SOUTH OF THE EVANSTON/MOUNTAIN VIEW RANGER DISTRICT OFFICE, AND FOLLOW THEM FOR ABOUT THE NEXT 4-1/2 HOURS. 2. A BIG THANX TO WY STATE PRESIDENT, LES BENNINGTON AND WY RIDE CAPTAIN, RON ATKINSON, FOR THEIR TELEPHONE ASSISTANCE AND INFO, PRIOR TO THE RE-RIDE. 3. THE BEST OF MY PIX FROM EVANSTON, HILLIARD, PIEDMONT, FT. BRIDGER, AND URIE, ARE INCLUDED. 4. HATS OFF TO THE MANY RIDERS, PONIES, AND SUPPORT STAFF,, Continue Reading
HAM Radio Operators follow the Pony in Nevada 2018
FROM: Ken & Randy Head
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Brother Randy and I had a great time doing radio support following the ponies across California and Nevada. Ron Bell my friend it was good seeing you in Woodfords, (hope you are doing OK) and also meeting your son that’s a big boy you have there. We caught the pony ar Cold Springs Station after a night’s rest. We had about 26 hours into the California leg and into Nevada then at Genoa we headed into Carson City to get a room. The next day at Cold Springs Station there, Continue Reading
Farson WY Exchange photos
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Carl Schultz and granddaughter at Farson Wyoming Exchange… Carl is Vice President of the National Association… Go Wyoming! June 25, 2018 Karlie Schultz prepping for a sunset ride on the Sweetwater County Wyoming riders section June 25, 2018
Sweetwater PX Club - Great Ride!
FROM: Janet Hartford
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We had a great ride! Did 3 legs across Highway 28. On time, mail was handed off to me at about 5:45 just east of the Green River crossing. Great weather, good footing was a very good day. Handed off to the sons of Rusty Owens who had passed away from cancer and was one of the very first members.
Utah Team 2: Simpson Springs to Murray Park
FROM: Cindy Furse
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Utah Team 2 had a beautiful day to carry the mail from Simpson Springs to Murray Park. 77 degrees, with a light breeze part of the day. Ok, it got hotter than that in some of parts of our ride across the desert, but not too bad. We started at the Simpson Springs Pony Express Station (shown in the first picture), and passed a nearby band of mustangs. Perhaps they were waiting their turn to be Pony Express ponies! (The original riders rode mustangs like these, apparently not too well, Continue Reading
Waiting for the mail...exchange...go!
FROM: Patsy Lange
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Jamie Marvidakis waiting for Beverly Hefferman to bring the mail in Beverly dismounting from her ride. 6/25/18 near Fairfield, UT Beverly & Jamie mochila exchange 6/25/18 near Fairfield, UT Jamie Marvidakis 6/25/18 near Fairfield, Utah
Enjoyable Ride in Utah, Included Wild Horse Band!
FROM: Patsy Lange
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I had a very enjoyable, pleasant ride. My first ride was about 6 Mi west of Fairfield. The first mile was on a frontage road then on to Five Mile Pass that also was a frontage road right off of the highway. I was surprised and felt honored at at least five or six cars that pulled over to watch everybody had a camera, that was exciting. The temperature was great and the high 70s a slight breeze so it was very comfortable for me and my paint mare Blaze, Continue Reading
3rd Re-ride for young Nevadan
FROM: MaryAlice Chester Raabe
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Ride Captain Ron Bell assisting Alina Raabe who rides Belle. It’s their 3rd re-ride and this exchange was in Genoa NV at the Mormon Station State Park. Ride Captain Ron Bell assisting Alina Raabe who rides Belle.