National Pony Express Utah Division

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The National Pony Express Association Incorporated is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation, marking and remembrance of the National Pony Express Historical Trail and KEEPING THE HISTORY ALIVE!

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08/21/2026

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Executive Director Cindy Daffron proudly announces that the Pony Express Museum has been selected as one of True West Magazine’s Top 10 Western Museums for 2026.

"We are thrilled to be ranked No. 3 for the first time! The Museum is featured in the September/October 2026 issue, which highlights some of the finest Western destinations in the country."

The Pony Express Museum is open seven days a week, except on major holidays.

Ms. Daffron says, “Come visit us at the Museum. We have added new exhibits and enhanced others. If you haven’t visited in the past five years or so, we have made some impressive changes. We replaced the wagon located outside along the boardwalk on the Museum’s west extension. We are expanding the Pridham trunk exhibit and have designated exhibits related specifically to Westward Expansion. We have also identified exhibits with military significance as part of our participation in the Blue Star Museums program. Stay tuned for additional press releases as we reimagine and relive the story of the Pony Express.”

True West Magazine captures the spirit of the West with authenticity, personality, and humor, providing an essential link between our history and the present. The magazine is published six times a year.

Additional information is available at www.twmag.com. Or purchase a copy at https://truewestmagazine.myshopify.com/collections/true-west-2026/products/true-west-magazine-september-october-2026-the-killer-rode-a-buckskin

4th of July 2026 Grantsville parade, paying tribute to Pat Hearty.
07/11/2026

4th of July 2026 Grantsville parade, paying tribute to Pat Hearty.

I want to say the NPEA had some great reviews and responses during the 2026 Re-ride. According to the Utah page...
07/05/2026

I want to say the NPEA had some great reviews and responses during the 2026 Re-ride. According to the Utah page, before and after the Ride, Utah had 513,175 views and 32,236 reactions from people. Everybody loved the pictures, videos and stories. A big thank you to the Riders, Supporters, Ham Radio people, Fred Leslie and his team for traveling with the Pony, and the MANY others that help Keep the Spirit Alive! and KEEP THE PONY ALIVE! Patsy Lange

Pony Express mail has arrived! If you purchased a historical vignette or wrote a personal letter you should have receive...
07/03/2026

Pony Express mail has arrived! If you purchased a historical vignette or wrote a personal letter you should have received it during the last couple of days. If you received a personal letter carried by the Pony Express I'm sure it will be an exciting experience to know some of the details. Your letter has been carried by approximately 600 to 650 Pony Express Riders over the original National Pony Express Historic Trail, approximately 1,966 miles in 10 days, from St Joe to Old Sacramento. And - - - I am proud to say that I was one of the Riders in Utah! See ya up the trail, Patsy Lange, NPEA Utah State President.

07/01/2026

Part 1: The suspense is over! For those of you who guessed “The Pony Express National Historic Trail,” you are correct!

This past week, Freedom the wild horse, BLM Wild Horse and B***o Program’s 250th anniversary ambassador, rode a portion of the National Pony Express Re-Ride. This annual event commemorates the legendary Pony Express.

On the eve of the Civil War, with an ever-expanding western populace, the Pony Express answered the need for fast and reliable communication between the east and the west. Lasting just 18 months, from April 1860- October 1861, the Pony Express was established as a private mail service, bringing mail between St. Joseph, Missouri, and Sacramento, California. Forty riders on horseback formed a solid relay across the country and delivered mail in as little as 10 days.

Freedom is not the only wild horse to have ridden the Pony Express—now or in the past! The original Pony Express utilized over a hundred horses, including mustangs. Horses had to be tough and fast to be used for the mail service, and the hardiness and resilience of mustangs made them a popular choice for rugged areas.

Though the mail service ended in 18 months, it has become a vital part of the story of the American Frontier. Each year, the National Pony Express Association honors the legacy of the Pony Express through an annual re-ride—one that takes riders through BLM managed land in California, Colorado, Nevada, and Utah. Freedom’s participation is a special nod to this legacy. Mustangs helped power the original Pony Express, and today Freedom carries that history forward as part of the 250th commemoration—celebrating resilience, connection, and the public lands that shaped our nation.

We can’t wait to share more about our Pony Express Re-Ride. Stay tuned for part 2!

Learn more about Freedom and Liberty's journey across America in honor of 250 years of independence: BLM.gov/whb/freedom250

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The black and white paint is Blaze, she is my horse, she's 25 years old this year, she has the problems with her front f...
06/30/2026

The black and white paint is Blaze, she is my horse, she's 25 years old this year, she has the problems with her front feet called navicular. Be the other horse is April, she is Jamie's horse, she's about 9 or 10 years old.

06/29/2026

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