Reports from the Trail
2021
We got to meet a pony and rider today at Green River.
FROM: Kristel Heskett
PDT
We got to meet a pony and rider today at Green River. My daughter Anibel is a horse lover and was so exited to see this event happen while we were on our trip west today. Thank you so much for letting her be a part of this momentous occasion by petting the horse (sorry but we forgot the name she called him Spirit). If you could send us back that information that would be great. I have included a picture and you guys are welcome to post our story and, Continue Reading
FROM: HAM Gary Bushman N7BSH
SENT: June 21st, 2021 | 4:23pm PDT
STATUS: The Pony is at Green River Crossing at 5:00 pm MDT, right on time.
FROM: SPOT Map
SENT: June 21st, 2021 | 2:04pm PDT
STATUS: At 2:55 pm MDT the Pony was at Granger, running 5 minutes ahead.
From Utah Team 2 -- Murray Park to Wyoming
FROM: Cindy Furse
PDT
Hello from Team 2! We had a great night-time ride from Murray Park (about 4500 S State Street, Salt Lake City) to the Wyoming border. The mail came in an hour and a half late (1030 pm) but was passed off to Wyoming on time (630 am). It was one of the smoothest rides I’ve seen, with everyone working together. Because it was dark, and a road, the convoy of trailers with flashing lights helped protect the pony and rider from nearby traffic, though once we got out of town,, Continue Reading
FROM: SPOT Map
SENT: June 21st, 2021 | 1:31pm PDT
STATUS: At 2:20pm MDT, the Pony is west of Granger at the Uinta County line, running about 10 minutes ahead of schedule.
Nevada Pony Express Video Montage
FROM: John Peltier
PDT
Hi there, I was capturing some video for a separately commissioned project while the Pony was going through Nevada. I put together a little edit of some of the clips and the director allowed me to share it with the NPEA if you want to put it on your Facebook page, website, or wherever else! Watch and Enjoy Video!
FROM: SPOT Map
SENT: June 21st, 2021 | 10:53am PDT
STATUS: The Pony passed through Fort Bridger at 11:30 am MDT, on time.
FROM: SPOT Map
SENT: June 21st, 2021 | 9:08am PDT
STATUS: At 10:00am MDT, the Pony was reported 19.5 miles West of Fort Bridger.
FROM: SPOT Map
SENT: June 21st, 2021 | 5:39am PDT
STATUS: At 6:25am MDT, the Pony was reported at the Utah/Wyoming state line, right on schedule. Great job Utah riders, go Wyoming and go Pony!
FROM: SPOT Map
SENT: June 21st, 2021 | 5:02am PDT
STATUS: At 6:00am MDT, the Pony was reported at the Wahsatch exchange, 3.8 miles from the Utah/Wyoming state line and running on schedule.