Reports from the Trail: Stories
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2015
Anticipation, and then boom, it's over
FROM: Mary Cone, Keith County, Nebraska, Trail Captain.
PDT
Anticipation, and then boom, it’s over. The Pony Re-ride through Keith County, Nebraska, was one of the best. We received the mail south of Paxton from the North Platte Riders about 10 minutes early. This got us off to a great start in the mid-afternoon sunshine!! Bill rode Ginger, Donna was on Comet, Carl had Elvis, Kristy rode Jet and Spencer, Rick rode Phoenix and Cash, Don was on Little Brother, Angie rode Yeller, Mary Dale had Casper (who has been a mount for someone every year since 2002), Karla, Continue Reading
Kennekuk
FROM: Trudy Wischropp
PDT
Here is a Twitter post I made about the NPEA coming through the Kennekuk area today. Pony Express & Twitter I tweeted about the Pony Express going through the area today. Kind of an oxymoron, isn’t it? Or maybe not? Was the Pony Express the Twitter of our day? Anywho….I loved seeing the riders change out horses. Probably not as fast as they used to, but the riders are a little different than they used to be too. The guy taking off and riding through Kennekuk today was almost 70, as, Continue Reading
The Tradition of the Re-Ride
FROM: Larry Carpenter, Sacramento, Member, California State Division.
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The NPEA is active all year promoting and preserving the History of the Pony Express and the Pony Express National Historic Trail. All 8 State Divisions have a number of events, parades, and local community activities they participate in. Each September the NPEA holds their annual Convention to conduct business, review the Re-ride, get updates on the Trail, and plan for the next Re-ride. Everything starts to come together and get focused in the Spring as the Ride approaches. Many State Divisions have Swearing-In Dinners where updates on the Ride, Continue Reading
2014
Movie - featuring the Eagle Rock portion of the Pony Express National Trail.
FROM: Gary Plank, California NPEA
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Here is a link to a movie I made featuring the Eagle Rock portion of the Pony Express National Trail. The mail passed by on the afternoon of June 26th.
The Re-Ride is a Trek of Extremes
FROM: Lyle Ladner, President NPEA
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The 2014 Pony Express reride was a trek of extremes from Historic Old Sac CA to St. Joe MO. From mountain forest and rough water crossings to dry dusty desert ranges. High population areas to the solitude of vast range areas. The dry range in Nevada and Utah to vast grass range in Wyoming and western Nebraska to the irrigated areas of east central Nebraska with vast alfalfa and corn fields. Transitioning into the green grass and fields in eastern Nebraska and northeast Kansas after the spring rain. The weather, Continue Reading
Thank You!
FROM: The Officers of the National Pony Express
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We would like to thank riders, members, family, friends and support staff that helped make the 35th Re-Ride a success. We would like to thank all the folks that offered us food, drinks or housing during our travels. It was great meeting and visiting with as many riders and members as we could. Words cannot express the gratitude we feel.
Thank You Sweetwater County Re-Riders!
FROM: Carl Schultz, Sweetwater County, Wyoming
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I know that this may be a little late,but I feel that we need to recognize the riders that took the time to carry the mail across Sweetwater County. We received the mail at 9:15 am on Monday June 16th from the Uinta group. The first rider received the Mochilla and we were off and running. The second rider was not able to make the ride so we did the usual, we adapted and improvised. We headed for Farson in hopes of making up some time. With the help of, Continue Reading
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