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…
You have a chance to ride your way into the history books during the 2026 National Pony Express Re-Ride in June. If you’d like to participate, now is the time to reach out and become a member of the National Pony Express Association. If you’re currently not a member of the NPEA, membership is required to…
Henry and Harper Andrews ride on horses used for the Annual Pony Express Christmas Card ride, led by Pony Express Riders Abigail Hughes and Andy Misner. The ride took place last Saturday morning, carrying 133 pounds of mail to Rock Springs. Read More …
ROCK SPRINGS — Several residents gathered for the 24th Annual Christmas Card Ride on Saturday, Dec. 13. As part of the long-standing holiday tradition, Christmas cards were carried on horseback from the Green River Post Office to the Rock Springs Post Office. Each card received the group’s special Pony Express Stamp before being placed into…
Click here for photos The 2025 Pony Express Christmas Card Ride delivered holiday cheer across the country and beyond. Riders carried stamped cards and letters from Fort Laramie to Guernsey, with collection boxes placed in Torrington, Lingle, Fort Laramie, Hartville, Guernsey and Wheatland. This year, 1,003 cards and letters – bound for 42 U.S.…
FORT LARAMIE – A historic postal tradition will make its annual return Dec. 6 when the Pony Express carries Christmas cards and letters across southeastern Wyoming. The service will transport mail from the Fort Laramie Post Office to the Guernsey Post Office, with collection boxes available at post offices in Torrington, Lingle, Fort Laramie, Hartville,…
The Sweetwater County Pony Express is pleased to announce its 24th Annual Christmas Card Ride, taking place on Saturday, December 13. As part of this long-standing holiday tradition, Christmas cards will be carried on horseback from the Green River Post Office to the Rock Springs Post Office. A drop box is available at the Green River Post Office for anyone wishing…
SWEETWATER COUNTY — The 24th annual Christmas card ride is being held by the Sweetwater County Pony Express on Dec. 13. The cards will be carried on horseback from the Green River Post Office to the Rock Springs Post Office at 11 a.m. The cards will be placed in a “mochila”, a special saddle covering…
GREEN RIVER — The Sweetwater County Pony Express is pleased to announce its 24th Annual Christmas Card Ride taking place on Saturday, Dec. 13. As part of this long-standing holiday tradition, Christmas cards will be carried on horseback from the Green River Post Office to the Rock Springs Post Office. A drop box is available…
Casper, Wyo. – The National Pony Express Association successfully arrived at the Patee House in Missouri completing the 2025 annual re-ride on June 21st The National Pony Express Association (NPEA) was created in 1978 and since then have been committed to preserving the pony express national historic trail. Every year since then they have hosted…
