National Pony Express Association Re-Ride

Overview

The Pony Rides Again: A lone rider gallops across a landscape of prairie grass and sagebrush and mountain terrain. The sound of approaching hoofbeats is heard from afar. Another rider and horse awaits in the shade of a tree. The incoming rider reins in and greetings are exchanged. Dismounting, the incoming courier lifts a leather mochila from the saddle. It is placed on the new horse and the fresh rider steps into the stirrup, swings into the saddle and begins a ride over the horizon and back into history

Each June, members of the National Pony Express Association recreate the Pony Express in a Commemorative Re-Ride over a 10 days period. Letters are carried in a mochila over the original trail. The 1,966 mile, eight state event is conducted 24 hours a day until the mail is delivered to its destination. This national event is an opportunity for all young and old to ride the Pony Trail and to receive mail via the Pony Express!

Be sure to catch the riders as they make their way through Casper per the planned schedule below!

Sinclair Casper Refinery: 12:30 PM
National Historic Trails Center, Casper: 1:10 PM
Fort Caspar: 1:45 PM
Martin’s Cove Road & West Oregon Trail: 9:00 PM