Sunday, December 25, 2011
Southwest Desert Pony Express Station
A winter tradition for the men of the Welch Clan is to go to the West Desert to shoot and explore. Last year, we went out to the North West Desert at the top of the Great Salt Lake. This year, we couldn't find a time to get out there, so when we got together down at Chris and Tanielle's house in Stansbury Park, near Tooele we planned a trip to the Southwest Desert. Before going over a mountain range out in the desert, looking back we could see Mt. Timpanogos to the east. Our first stop was Simpson Springs at the historical sight of a replica Pony Express Way Station. The old foundation was mostly crumbled. But, the ruins were protected by being fenced in by the BLM.
Next, we found a herd of wild Mustangs probably great grandchildren of the old pony express horses. I've heard there are 3500 to 4000 wild mustangs in Utah mostly in this desert and the San Raphael Swells. The Mustang Adoption Program is a real temptation after seeing these wild steads running free. The herd we found was 42 plus. We couldn't see horses that were probably over the hill next to them. The landscape was grass pasture as far as the eye could see. It truly was a horse's paradise on earth. The herd was fat and sassy with grazing watchfulness, and some studs kicking up their hoofs and heels at each other every once in a while.
P.S. Now, it's Sunday Christmas Day. We talked with Brittny (she's in Belgium serving on her mission). It was so much fun seeing and visiting with her for the holiday. She's doing well and loving her mission. It was the best present ever to get to talk with her. We love you Britt.
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