Spirit of the Pony Express

Celebrate the 150th anniversary of the short-lived but far-reaching American Institution The Pony Express by following a historical re-enactment along the original trail from Sacramento California to Saint Joseph Missouri.

Cast

Peter Sherayko

as Himself

Gary Chilcote

as Himself

Dick DeShon

as Himself

Harrison Hartley

as Himself

Reviews

ponyrider1861

This documentary took me on a sweet ride, back to a time when messages were carried across the country on horseback. The film does a good job telling the story of the brave young riders of the Pony Express. It's filled with fascinating tidbits and stories. The folks who made this movie really did...

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