Join the Pony Express Re-Ride!
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Rider Requirements are listed below.
For State Membership Application, Waiver, Letter Application, etc., go to FORMS:
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Rider Requirements:
OFFICIAL RIDERS shall be members who are fourteen years of age or over, with a suitable horse, apparel and equipment. Persons 14 – 17 years of age must have parent or guardians consent.
- Each rider must be a member in one of the state divisions.
- Each rider must have on file a signed waiver/release of liability
- Each rider must provide their own mount and tack.
- Must arrange transportation and be at designated location two hours prior to ride time and complete ride in allotted time.
- Must wear appropriate WESTERN attire: Blue jeans, long sleeve red western shirt, brown vest, yellow scarf, boots and western hat or safety helmet.
Shadow / Buddy Rider
Shadow or Buddy Riders are those persons not yet 14 years of age who would like to ride along with a mochila-carrying Official Rider. This can be a parent or other responsible adult rider. The Buddy Rider must be competent in the saddle to ride along so as not to slow down the Re-Ride schedule. Usually we ask that they wear a white shirt and blue jeans.
Our Oath
In keeping with the tradition of the Original Pony Express, each pony rider is required to take the following oath, similar to the riders’ oath in 1860.
“I,___________, do hereby swear, before the great and living God, that during my engagement as a member of the National Pony Express Association Re-Ride, I will under no circumstances use profane language, that I will drink no intoxicating liquors, that I will not quarrel or fight with any other member of the Association, and that in every respect, I will conduct myself honestly, be faithful to my duties and so direct all my acts as to win the confidence of my associates. So help me God.”