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What is an adult male horse called?
Stallion
In 1845, if you sent a message from Washington DC to California, how many months did it take?
Six
Central Overland California & Pikes Peak Express Co is the official name for _________.
The Pony Express
How many directions did the Pony Express run in?
Two
About how often--in miles-- did the riders change horses?
10 to 15 miles
How many horses were used in a one way trip from the beginning to the end of the Pony Express?
75 horses
What was the starting point for the Pony Express in the East?
St. Joseph, Missouri
How many states did the Pony Express go through?
Eight
A Pony Express rider had to weight less than ____ pounds.
125
How much were to Pony Express riders paid per month?
$50
How old was the youngest Pony Express rider?
Thirteen
Who made the longest ride on the Pony Express?
How much did Pony Express horses cost?
$200
How much did it originally cost to mail one half ounce on the Pony Express?
$5.00
What was to special bag called that the Pony Express used?
Mochila
What did the Pony Express try to use for stations whenever possible?
Ranches
