He’s a little old for the Pony Express. They generally hired young men – I think 18 was the top age – and preferred orphans. It was common to ride 250 miles a day, changing ponies every 10 to 15 miles. Hazardous pay, at least!
David Waisglass and Gordon Coulthart
He’s a little old for the Pony Express. They generally hired young men – I think 18 was the top age – and preferred orphans. It was common to ride 250 miles a day, changing ponies every 10 to 15 miles. Hazardous pay, at least!