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Can just
anyone ride along with the Wagonmaster?
Where can
I unload my horse?
Can I
drive my own wagon instead of ride?
How far
is it from Porterville to Springville?
How do
I get back to Porterville after the ride?
What happens to the mail
that goes in the wagon to Springville?
Why does the Mail Run
raise money each year?
How can I become a
sponsor?
Where
can I get Mail Run Stamps?
Yes. In fact we encourage people to come and join us on the
ride. For more information on the ride itself
Click Here.
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Where can I unload my horse?
We recommend one of three locations, depending on if you want
to ride the entire route or just part of it. The first
location is across the street from the Porterville Fair Grounds on
Olive Avenue. This is where most riders start. The
second location is at Success Market on Highway 190. We take a
short break there and wait for everyone to get in close formation so
we can cross the highway together. This is a spot we have had
people join the ride in the past and there is usually enough room to
unload there. The last location we recommend is at the lunch
stop which will be at The Antlers Saloon on Highway 190 above the
lake. We will be making an extend break here and is an ideal
spot to either start or even end if you don't want to travel the
whole route.
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Can I drive my own wagon
instead of ride?
Of course. We used to have several wagons
join us and we'd love to see more. Just about any sort of
horse drawn wagon would be welcome.
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How far is it from Porterville
to Springville?
From the Porterville Fair Grounds to the
Springville Rodeo grounds is about 15 miles, give or take.
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How do I get back to
Porterville after the ride?
You must provide your own transportation.
Please make arrangements for someone to have a trailer ready for you
at the spot you intend on ending your ride. The Antlers and
Rodeo Grounds have the most room and are the recommended locations
to stop, depending on how far you are wanting to ride. Please
do not plan on riding back down the highway.
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What happens to the mail that goes
in the wagon to Springville?
From the Rodeo Grounds, the Wagonmaster and his
posse escort the mail wagon into Springville to drop it off at the
Post Office. There are usually would-be bandits waiting for us
as we enter town and a gun fight is inevitable. Once the
bandits are dealt with, the Wagonmaster personally delivers the mail
to the Post Office where it will be sent out as regular mail.
Of course, it will have the Jackass Mail Run Stamp on it, so I'm not
sure how "regular" it will be.
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Why does the Mail Run raise money each year?
Back in the old days, all we had to do was jump on our horses
and ride up the hill. Nowadays, it requires permits, law
enforcement escorts, insurance, bathroom facilities, etc. As
you can imagine, the costs increase each year and we have had to
come up with ways to raise funds just to put this event on each
year. It is thanks to the hard-working volunteers and sponsors
who want to see this historical event continue that we are able to
make it all happen.
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How can I become a sponsor?
I'm glad you asked! We have several different ways to
support the Mail Run and you can find out how if you
Click Here.
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Where can I get Mail Run Stamps?
Stamps are sold by various volunteers throughout the communities
of Porterville and Springville as well as at selected local
business. To find out more
Click Here.
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