![]() Many riders could count on a fresh horse, saddle and bridle ready to keep the mail moving. History tells of an older seasoned group of riders ready in case of emergency. Noteworthy here is that the success of these riders depended on "Station Keepers and Stock Tenders" for fresh mounts and a place to eat and rest. Joseph to Sacramento, explained Kim Copél, a Genoa historian who played out some of the history at the April 3 launch of the Active Station. The PXP originally had 5 divisions from St. ![]() ![]() They were known as Home, Relay, Swing and Remount stations. They were used and or substituted in the 18 months that the Pony Express was in use. Originally there were 34 stops in Nevada. Again!" The store is located at: 108 W Telegraph Street in Carson City. The Nevada Day Trading Post station launched its program on the same historic day and adopted a new slogan, "Where the West is Alive and the Pony Express Rides. The PXP originally started on Apand ended in October of 1861. The national, 10-day, 24 hour-a-day event includes more than 600 riders stationed at intervals to relay a mochila (mailbag) filled with Pony Express Mail for the 1,966 mile ride. They deliver mail to our lieutenant governor every year on the steps of the Capital. The National Pony Express Riders Association does a historic re-ride annually from St. On April 3, The Nevada Day Store and Trading Post became the nation’s first “active” Pony Express Station, launching a historical venue in that capital city that retraces the history of the mail service operation. And ultimately, whatever happens in life, what's more important than earning trust and respect from a horse?"Ĭloser to home, the legendary 1860s mail carrier trail that used horses and riders to deliver letters and parcels from Sacramento to east of the Rockies, remains a big part of Nevada's Wild West history because the trail went through the Silver State. Collect letters, avoid obstacles and aim for the ultimate 100 letter delivery! We know everyone is busy these days but the Pony Express needs YOU. We've made time-based games in the past so our new idea was simple. "The Pony Express felt like a great game concept to us at Google.
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