Yes, the Pony Express actually used ponies. But at the time, the meaning of the word “pony” was a quick and handy riding horse of average size. Like a cow pony or a polo pony. It did not necessarily mean a small-size horse. Image: wikipedia It did... read more
Yes, the Pony Express actually used ponies. But at the time, the meaning of the word “pony” was a quick and handy riding horse of average size. Like a cow pony or a polo pony. read more
The term Pony Express is actually, a misnomer, for while the animals were generally small and compact, they were, in fact, horses. During the 1800s, America had several varieties of work horses available to them that proved useful in the mail operation. read more
Settle's account is unique as he was the first writer and historical researcher to make use of Pony Express founder William B. Waddell's papers, now in a collection at the Huntington Library in San Marino, California. Mr. Settle wrote in the mid-1950s. Mr. Bloss was a writer for the Pony Express Centennial. read more