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2018
2018 Pony Express Re-ride South of Evanston, Wyoming
FROM: Susan Gerrard
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The riders are south of Evanston, Wyoming.
RIDE FOR THE BRAND!!
FROM: Bob Heykoop
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“RIDE FOR THE BRAND!! What an honor to get to participate in a slice of American History this past week. From 1860 -1861 the US Mail was carried between St Joseph MO & Sacramento CA by the PONY EXPRESS. Each year in June over 750 riders, riding 24/7, participate in the re-ride carrying the mail 1966 miles in 10 days. The NPEA is a world class organization that has coordinated the re-ride for 40 years. A big thank you to Les Bennington, Ron & Kathy L. Atkinson, Kristine Salisbury Hayduk,, Continue Reading
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
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.
Generations Riding in Wyoming
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The 3 times Great Grandson and 5 times Great Granddaughter of Major Howard Egan carrying mail through Wyoming, carrying on a family Pony Express tradition.
Family Fun on Wyoming Section!
FROM: Eddie Halls
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We hit the halfway mark at 11: 15am MDT Ride Captain Ron Atkinson and his granddaughter Halle … Ride Captain Ron Atkinson and his granddaughter Halle
2017
Wyoming riders hand off the mail to Utah riders at 3:45am MT, Sun. June 11th
FROM: Ron Atkinson
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What a great ride. received the mail from Sweetwater County 45 minutes late. by the time we reached Fort Bridger at 9:00 pm we had made up 35 minutes. Ride proceeded without any problems but darkness came and slowed us up. When we reached Evanston at 1:00 am we were right on time. The ride through town overwhelmed a first year rider and with horse problems we fell behind but got the mail to Utah state line at 3:45 a.m. Want to thank all our riders for being such a great, Continue Reading
2016
Kudos to Re-Riders and their Ponies
FROM: Leo E. Morin, USAF/RET.
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I was able to observe and photograph the riders north of interstate I-80 on granger road/oregon national historic trail (wy county highway #233), and follow them into granger, wyoming, on monday, 6/20/16. So many of the riders spoke about the full moon the night before, that i’ve included a photo of it, taken at 5 a.M., over ft. Bridger, wy, before i caught up to the mochila. As a “city slicker”, i’ve always been amazed at the hard work, dedication, and comradery shown by those on the trail and behind, Continue Reading