Lincoln County Pony Express Trail Ride

Since 1994 The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Posse has hosted a trail ride over a Pony Express route between White Oaks and Lincoln, New Mexico.  During the first weekend in August we offer an exciting ride through the mountains and range lands  of Lincoln  County.  The ride is an unique way for riders  to experience three days of riding and three nights camping out in the open beauty of New Mexico.  The evenings are spent around a campfire after a fine chuck wagon meal.  Each rider carries the mail for part of the ride.  The ride concludes in Lincoln with the optional participation in the annual Lincoln Days Parade down the main street.  You will be there in time to watch the re-enactment of Billy the Kid’s Last Escape.

 

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Please read the information below. This years 2009 ride will be opened to the public Contact Darien Ross (575)973-0117 for answers to any questions and to request registration.
Registration closes  June 19th or the first 50 riders!

Pony Express Trail Ride
Tentative 2009 Schedule (July 31-Aug2)
Hosted by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Posse

 Thursday (July 30)

Riders check in after 1:00 PM in White Oaks campsite on the main drag, look for the signs, can't miss it.               Transportation note: all rigs must be fueled before heading to White Oaks. A get-acquainted BBQ dinner is planned about 6:00 PM cost is $10.00 at the No Scum Allowed Saloon, you'll receive a token for 1st free beer.  Camping out begins tonight.  You'll  meet the Trail Boss and his Wranglers.  He will review the trail ride rules and answer any questions.  Please note:  Cell phone service is very weak in White Oaks, let your family know you may not be able to make a call.                                  This is the time to pick up Pony Express commemorative envelops to send letters that will be carried on this historic reenactment to be delivered and sent of from Lincoln.

                                   All scheduled times are approximate, weather and number of riders may change times.

Friday July 31

5:30 AM
Breakfast, feed your horse before you come to breakfast.  Your sack lunch is handed out after breakfast, be sure to get yours.

6:45 -7:00 AM
Form up with Trail Boss and after a short invocation and swearing in by the sheriff we move out promptly at 7 so please be ready early.

12:00
We take a short break and have a sack lunch on the trail.

5:00 PM
We arrive in camp north of Capitan feed and water the horses, get them ready for the night.

7:00 PM
Grilled dinner around a campfire is planned. 

Saturday, (August 1st) 

5:30 AM
Breakfast, feed your horse before you come to breakfast.  Your sack lunch is handed out after breakfast, be sure to get yours.

7:00 AM In the saddle headed for historic old Lincoln.

12:00 PM
We take a short break and have a sack lunch on the trail.

5:00-6:00                                    Arrive Lincoln camp , feed and water the horses, get them ready for the night.

7:00 PM                                            Steak dinner w/all the fixins!

8:00 PM                                      Music & dance

Sunday, (August 2nd)

8:30-9:00 AM       
Leisurely breakfast, feed your horse first

10:00 AM
Parade Line-up. The Lincoln County Days Parade forms up and many folks like to ride in the parade. Period dress for the parade is welcomed! You can decide after you get to Lincoln.

11:00  AM                                     Mail carried from White Oaks delivered to Postmaster for hand canceling with commemorative stamp. Additional trail ride envelopes available at $5.00 each.

 

12:00 Parade and Ride Ends

Via con Dios!
 

Have a safe trip home, hope to see you again next year. 
ADIOS!!!!!

 Please carefully read the following information about our ride:

  You arrive and camp out in White Oaks, NM on Thursday afternoon, check in meet crew, write letters, hang out at the Saloon.  Friday we ride to a new camp north of Capitan, and Saturday  on into Lincoln. Sunday we finish in the Parade in Lincoln where we deliver the mail.  The distance is about 45 miles but changes from year to year due to route changes.  It is not always the same ride.  Ride and relax, we'll move your equipment from camp to camp. Meals, water, showers and port-a- potties are provided by us.  You bring a horse, feed for the horse, and camping gear for yourself.

You and your horse must be in shape to tolerate a 6-9 hour ride each day.  The trail covers various terrain and we recommend new shoes the week prior to the ride. We'll provide a sack lunch for you and water for the horses on the trail.

Because there are no pens on the trail, your horse will need to be tied out overnight (no tree tying).  Some folks bring portable pens, others use picket lines.  We strongly recommend you practice this at home.  Both you and your horse will have a better trip if you both are ready to camp.

NO dogs are ever allowed even though yours is really cute and nicely behaved.  The same goes for stallions.  Horses that kick must be tagged with a red ribbon on their tail..  (We have some extra ribbons.)  No horses are allowed within smelling distance of the cooking area.  National Forest Service Regulations prohibit smoking.  Do not sass the Trail Boss.

A complete check of  equipment and last minute changes are included in the riders packets.  The trail ride fees for 2009 is $190. and Saturday night shindig guests will be $25. June 19 is registration cut off or the first 50 riders.

We hope you will come join us for fun, food & fellowship as we carry on the traditions of the old west in historic Lincoln County, New Mexico.

 

 
 

 

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