The primary failure of the Pony Express had been its inability to make a profit. Its founders’ ability to assemble and operate this remarkable service under especially challenging circumstances was a tribute to their courage and ingenuity. What was the demise of the Pony Express? The company had spent its Read more…
This was so the riders wouldn’t get so lonely at night. This was as far as a horse could run without getting tired. Which was probably not a requirement to be a rider for the Pony Express? You had to be light. In what conditions would the riders for the Read more…
On the eastern end of the Pony Express route, the horses were usually selected from US Calvary units and included Morgans and Thoroughbreds. In the west, mustangs were used to navigate the harsh terrain. During the 80-100 mile route, a Pony Express rider would change horses 8 to 10 times. Read more…
The Pony Express What is this? Pony Express horses were ridden or driven at an average speed of 15-25 mph for 15 miles at a time before passing their duties onto a rested horse. This way, riders could deliver mail between the east and west coast of the United States Read more…
There was a weight limit for Pony Express riders. Rather than burly cowboys, most of the riders were small, wiry men who weighed between 100 and 125 pounds—roughly the same size as a modern horseracing jockey. What was the maximum weight for a Pony Express rider? To ensure the fastest Read more…
With the advent of the first transcontinental telegraph line in October 1861, the Pony Express ceased most of its operations. However, the legend of the lone Pony Express rider galloping across the Old West frontier to deliver the mail lives on today. What ended the Pony Express? transcontinental telegraph systemWhen Read more…
Still apprehensive about the rumble, Pony questions everyone’s motivation for the fight: “Soda fought for fun, Steve for hatred, Darry for pride, and Two-Bit for conformity.” Pony can only think of one good reason to fight — self-defense. What did Pony decide was the reason? 2. What did Pony decide Read more…
Horseback Riders Post riders, the earliest postal carriers in American history, traveled along a system of post roads that the Constitution authorized the federal government to create. The roads connected small post offices, where people would wait in long lines to collect their mail. How long did mail take before Read more…
White Pony would be the first (and definitely not the last) Deftones album to prominently feature elements of shoegaze, trip hop and post-rock in its music; not coincidentally, it was also the first Deftones album to feature Frank Delgado (turntables, keyboards) as a full-time band member, and the first to Read more…
Album title “White pony” is street slang for cocaine. However, there are other meanings for the album name, including a sexual reference, as explained by Moreno: “There’s a lot of different references for White Pony. What is a white pony called? Albino, colour type of horse, characterized by pink skin Read more…