Plush Ponies

Throughout our history, Wells Fargo has depended on horses to deliver for customers. Today our plush ponies commemorate the contributions of the finest horses…
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Bridget started pulling the Wells Fargo wagon in 1894 in Phoenix, the new capital of the Arizona Territory. With a word of “stop” or “go” from her driver, Bridget carried out her daily routine of dropping off and picking up packages. Her intelligence and willingness to work made her a favorite at the Wells Fargo stables, and earned her extra treats. Wells, Equestrian, Bakersfield, Bakersfield California, Wells Fargo, American Country, Wagon, Fargo, Pony Express
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Bridget started pulling the Wells Fargo wagon in 1894 in Phoenix, the new capital of the Arizona Territory. With a word of “stop” or “go” from her driver, Bridget carried out her daily routine of dropping off and picking up packages. Her intelligence and willingness to work made her a favorite at the Wells Fargo stables, and earned her extra treats.
Mike dutifully pulled his Wells Fargo wagon to the train depot and out into the growing city of Des Moines each day despite a strong dislike for the loud, puffing train engines at the railroad.  With his driver Mr. Miller, Mike delivered packages and food in his express wagon to Iowa customers more than 100 years ago. Train Depot, Depot, Railroad, Train Engines
Mike Plush Pony - Wells Fargo History
Mike dutifully pulled his Wells Fargo wagon to the train depot and out into the growing city of Des Moines each day despite a strong dislike for the loud, puffing train engines at the railroad. With his driver Mr. Miller, Mike delivered packages and food in his express wagon to Iowa customers more than 100 years ago.
In 1897, Rush Blodget started working for Wells Fargo as a wagon driver in Bakersfield, California. He worked with Nellie up until he left for college, carrying as much as $20,000 in coins in the back of their wagon. Nellie was famous around town for her calm, slow pace, but on one occasion in 1989, she understood the urgency to pick up her trot to a lively pace to help a sick soldier who happened to be Rush’s brother to his home to seek medical attention.
Wells Fargo Nellie Plush Pony
In 1897, Rush Blodget started working for Wells Fargo as a wagon driver in Bakersfield, California. He worked with Nellie up until he left for college, carrying as much as $20,000 in coins in the back of their wagon. Nellie was famous around town for her calm, slow pace, but on one occasion in 1989, she understood the urgency to pick up her trot to a lively pace to help a sick soldier who happened to be Rush’s brother to his home to seek medical attention.
Plush Pony El Toro: In Spanish, El Toro means “the bull,” but this legendary Wells Fargo pony was a favorite horse of Wells Fargo agents in Mexico. In 1913, El Toro was over 27 years of age and the oldest express horse working in Mexico City, one of 750 locations served by Wells Fargo south of the border. El Toro kept limber by delivering customer packages just a few hours a week. Horses, Mexico City, Equines, Wagons, Bull
El Toro Plush Pony - Wells Fargo History
Plush Pony El Toro: In Spanish, El Toro means “the bull,” but this legendary Wells Fargo pony was a favorite horse of Wells Fargo agents in Mexico. In 1913, El Toro was over 27 years of age and the oldest express horse working in Mexico City, one of 750 locations served by Wells Fargo south of the border. El Toro kept limber by delivering customer packages just a few hours a week.
Enjoy stories of some of the actual ponies and horses who have worked for Wells Fargo, since 1852! Dogs, Ponies, Plush, Pony, Quick
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Enjoy stories of some of the actual ponies and horses who have worked for Wells Fargo, since 1852!