This past Thursday, my parents and I ventured out to Fort Churchill, Nevada, to see the Pony Express Association’s annual re-ride event, in which riders travel the same route, in the same amount of time, as was done 152 years ago.
We decided to go in costume – and were the only ones – to lend some 1860s flavor to the gathering. Here are some photos from the evening:
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| This was my dad’s first-ever event. |
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| I opted for no-hoop, although it was hot |
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| One of the riders being sworn in just before taking off on her leg of the journey |
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| My mom telling jokes behind her fan |
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| Did I mention it was hot? |
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| This was the rider coming in, from Carson – she was pretty beat, and had ridden two legs that day instead of just one. Riders had and have to travel an average of 10-15 mph on horseback. |
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| Two minutes are allotted for changing horses and riders. During that time, the 30 lb. mochila has to be taken from one horse and loaded on to the other, then off they go. |
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| The fans were furiously flying in the Nevada heat |
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| Mom, Dad, and me – now just have to coerce my brother and sister-in-law to join in :-). |
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17 Comments
Jennifer Bristow
June 17, 2012 at 10:58 PMThat does look like fun!
Lucy
June 17, 2012 at 11:30 PMLooks like you had a great time (:
I love the picture of you lying on the ground feeling to hot to walk around 😀 So funny!
And i really like that your parents dress up (:
Lauren R
June 18, 2012 at 6:59 PMThank you 🙂 Dressing up is new to my dad, but he's getting in to it little by little 🙂
Tricia
June 17, 2012 at 11:44 PMI love the family portrait; it would look great sepia toned. In fact all of them would. Did they have a camera similar to the one at the following link at the event?
http://www.luminous-lint.com/imagevault/html_6001_6500/6247_std.jpg
This was the first camera I learned to use for my training as a Still Photographer in the USAF. They weigh a ton to carry around, but are really fun to work with.
Lauren R
June 18, 2012 at 7:00 PMTricia, I would have been thrilled by an old plate camera, but as yet I've not been to an event where one was in attendance. Chris and I are both fascinated by them, and fancy finding one to go to events with. 🙂
Tricia
June 18, 2012 at 9:41 PMHere is a link to a place that sells Antique and 19th Century Cameras, Enjoy Shopping!
http://www.photographica.nu/cameracollection.htm
Stephanie Lynn
June 18, 2012 at 12:55 AMYou all look lovely!
Carrie at In the Hammock Blog
June 18, 2012 at 1:03 AMyour costumes are amazing!
Robin's Egg Bleu
June 18, 2012 at 1:26 AMI bet next year more people show up in period clothing because of you!
Lauren R
June 18, 2012 at 7:00 PMMaybe so!
Anonymous
June 18, 2012 at 11:44 AMamazing pictures and costumes!!!
niddetissus
June 18, 2012 at 1:04 PMCool! I'm glad there was someone there to represent in period costume!
Anonymous
June 18, 2012 at 3:55 PMYour parents are so cool to do that with you! Dad looked very dashing and mom was a doll!
Lauren R
June 18, 2012 at 7:00 PMI shall pass on the compliments to them both 🙂
Laura
June 23, 2012 at 6:38 AMLooks like you had fun despite the heat! I know this is a little off topic, but your shoes are lovely! Where did you get them? I didn't see them in your store.
Anonymous
July 18, 2012 at 2:06 PMI love the brown boots you are wearing with your beautiful dress. Where did you get them?
Sara
Kristi
June 20, 2019 at 5:49 AMHello! My name is Kristi! I know this sounds very strange, but I am the rider in your picture of the pony express re ride getting sworn in and the picture of the horse bum getting the bags put on him! One of my friends just found this photo in a google search for pony express outfit ideas! I wondered if you might be able to send me the images? I still have this horse (Riley) and its a wonderful picture you took! Thank you! If you want to verify its me, I can send you a pic! Here is my email: [email protected].