Each year, the Posse rides more than 200 miles on horseback from Holbrook to Scottsdale, carrying on the historic Pony Express tradition while raising funds for critical Search and Rescue operations across Navajo County. Every mile ridden helps protect and serve our community.
More than 200 miles on horseback from Holbrook to Scottsdale, preserving Arizona’s Pony Express tradition while raising funds for Search and Rescue.
Made up of dedicated local volunteers, the Posse serves alongside the Sheriff’s Office to strengthen safety and community across Navajo County.
Funds from the Pony Express Ride help equip and support our volunteer Search and Rescue team that provides assistance to the Navajo County Sheriff's Office.
Want your mail carried across the trail and marked with our commemorative Pony Express stamp? Here is how to take part.
Collect the letters or cards you would like carried and stamped on the ride.
Seal everything you are sending inside one large manila envelope.
Mail the envelope to us through the postal service, or leave it at a local drop-off spot.
We open your envelope and carry your mail on the Pony Express Ride, where it earns our commemorative stamp.
Navajo County Sheriff's Posse
4487 McLaws Road
Holbrook, AZ 86025
Please be sure we receive your envelope before the annual ride at the end of January. Contact us for this year's cut-off date.
Additional drop-off spots are located around town. Contact us for the most current list.
The Navajo County Sheriff’s Posse is made up of dedicated volunteers who give their time and skills to support public safety throughout the county. With deep roots in Western heritage, the Posse stands ready to assist the Sheriff’s Office and serve the community whenever needed.
Service is not limited to a single ride or event. It is an ongoing responsibility carried by volunteers who believe in protecting their neighbors and preserving the values that define our region.
How You Can Help
You can send mail on our annual Pony Express Ride, become a member, or donate to keep our operations riding strong.
Participate by sending mail to be officially stamped and delivered via our annual historic Pony Express Ride.
Join our volunteer team to provide mounted support, assist in searches, and community events in Navajo County.
Your tax-deductible donation funds training, equipment, and operations to keep us serving our Sheriff's Office.
The Posse is built on grit, trust, and a shared commitment to serve. From the saddle to the community, our members stand ready to support Navajo County with professionalism and pride.
These images showcase the tradition, service, and community spirit behind the Navajo County Sheriff’s Posse. From the trail to local events, every moment represents dedication to serving Navajo County.