The Pony Express has fascinated folks since Fry headed west on April 3, 1860, on the first leg of a long journey from St. Joseph, Mo., to San Francisco. In honor of its 150th anniversary, the Pony ...

Vivian Tognazzini smiles as she rides a pony at Waller Park in the Santa Maria Valley. Pony rides have been provided at the park since the late 1960s, hosting generations of youngsters. Credit: Janene ...

“Have a great ride!” shouted an enthusiastic Jeremy Hollis to his son, 4-year-old Bennett, who clung to a slightly bigger pony than usual at the Griffith Park Pony Rides Wednesday morning, Dec. 21.

The historic footprint from nearly 75 years of pony rides at Griffith Park may be an obstacle as Los Angeles city officials turn to deciding what should replace the popular family attraction, shut ...