The woman addressed the class. "Today, we are going to learn about the Pony Express. It was a means of sending messages from coast to coast. It consisted of a series of riders who would race from one station to the next, where they would hand of their mail to the next rider, forming a relay. Several famous names of the Old West were brave riders, facing harsh weather, difficult terrain, boredom, and hostile Indians. Such men as William 'Buffalo Bill' Cody, Robert Haslam, and Billy Tate. Now, please turn to page one hundred thirty in your history textbooks." The boys and girls dutifully reached for their books.

Meanwhile, in the back of the class Apple Bloom leaned over to Sweetie Belle and held up a hoof as she whispered, "How come nobody ever talks about the bravery of the ponies?"

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