How fast did the pony express riders go?

Question

Did the injuns kill many pony express riders or were they too fast for them?

Answer 1

A pony express rider could travel at about 30mph but it was for a very short trip and changed horses on the run at way stations  , he had nothing that contributed to the weight on the horse (and always rode the very finest animals). IE no weapons no food no water , all that was on the horse was a man a saddle and the mail bags , many even rode without boots , and yes they were to fast for the indians and there was only one known that didnt survive.

Answer 2

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWzPZAB1f...

Pony Express Mail Service c1862

http://www.truveo.com/04031860-Pony-Expr...

Answer 3

The Pony Express consisted of relays of men riding horses carrying saddlebags of mail across a 2000-mile trail. The service opened officially on April 3, 1860, when riders left simultaneously from St. Joseph, Missouri, and Sacramento, California. The first westbound trip was made in 9 days and 23 hours and the eastbound journey in 11 days and 12 hours. The pony riders covered 250 miles in a 24-hour day.

The express route was extremely hazardous, but only one mail delivery was ever lost. The service lasted only 19 months until October 24, 1861, when the completion of the Pacific Telegraph line ended the need for its existence.

Answer 4

Chingachgook, him say   >>   >>   >>

speed of arrow faster than pony

But pony taste better

Yummy

LOL