Reports from the Trail
2019
Report from Keith County, Nebraska
FROM: Mary Cone (Trail Captain)
PDT
It was a cool, clear, crisp night in the mid-50’s. Stark contrast to 2018’s 105 degree heat index for our day ride. The Keith County, Nebraska, Pony Riders gathered south of Paxton to begin our ride section. Bibles were stamped , ride pins were handed out, and the Pony Express Oath was administered to the riders. Rigs then went ahead to their assigned starting points and we waited for the mochila to arrive. The 10 PM scheduled time to depart became 11:55 PM. It’s easy to look at a map, Continue Reading
FROM: Media Team
SENT: June 13th, 2019 | 1:23pm PDT
STATUS: At 2:05 pm MDT, the Pony was reported at Mud Springs, running approximately 3.5 hours behind schedule.
FROM: Media Team
SENT: June 13th, 2019 | 11:16am PDT
STATUS: At 12:00 pm MDT, the Pony was reported at Sidney, running approximately 3 hours and 40 minutes behind schedule.
FROM: Media Team
SENT: June 13th, 2019 | 10:03am PDT
STATUS: At 9:50 am MDT, the Pony was reported at Chappell, Nebraska, running approximately 4 hours behind schedule.
The Pony Express Re-ride The 41st year at the 96 Ranch outside of Gothenburg, NE
FROM: Ann Trullinger
PDT
FROM: Media Team
SENT: June 13th, 2019 | 7:13am PDT
STATUS: At 8:12 am MDT, the Pony was reported at Ovid, Colorado, running approximately 4 hours behind schedule.
FROM: Media Team
SENT: June 13th, 2019 | 5:44am PDT
STATUS: At 6:00 am MDT the Pony was reported through Big Springs, running approximately 3.5 hrs behind schedule.
