I am from Snohomish County, Washington, and I have lived and worked in various other western states, including Montana, Utah, and Colorado. I first came to Pony in 1983 and have resided here for extended periods since 2011, permanently since 2016. My study of western...

I became a historian because of my father. He told stories, many centered on struggles like those of his grandfather's early twentieth-century homesteading in the Sweetgrass Hills region or of his own bitter Lewistown youth in the Great Depression. His tales tied his...

We first stumbled on Pony while directing a three day relay race that comes within a few miles of town (headwatersrelay.com). Both of us have roots in the Midwest, but we escaped to Montana in 2011. Our Brady bunch collection of six children range in age from 17 to...

Steve Ore spent his formative years in the foothills of the Tobacco Root Mountains. After obtaining his Bachelor’s of Science degree from MSU he dabbled in chainsaw art, horseshoeing and logging. Now Steve is a builder, digger, outdoorsman, family man and author. He...

Brian Rumsey was born and raised in San Juan Islands in Wash state. Attended Central Washington University prior to joining the USAF. Spent one year in South East Asia during the Vietnam conflict. Graduated from Oregon Institute of Technology with a degree in...

Zachary Dyk was born and raised in the Harrison-Pony area on his family's ranch.  He strongly believes in reaching out and engaging the community. "The area is growing and it is important for the new and old residents of the area to preserve and learn about the...

Tom Elpel's roots in Pony go back through his extended family that preceded him. His Great Aunt Evie lived down on the flats, and her daughters Sandy and Lila both raised families here. Great Uncle Johnny moved in next to Evie. Tom visited the family in Pony and...

Dave Zimmerman has lived in Pony for over 35 years. And counting. He and his former wife Janet started out in the historic Kay house and lived there for thirteen years with no running water. Their daughters Amanda and Frieda were born during that time period. Dave...

“Tyson is a Utah native who spent most of his adult life in Western Washington where he met me 5 years ago” says Liana.  I was born and raised in Spokane Washington and was finishing my masters degree in Puyallup, WA when we met. We had talked about moving to Montana...

Originally from Coeur d’Alene, Idaho J Kane moved to Pony in 2013 with his friend and band mate Sam Platts to pursue a life in music. As of 2019 J is now the office manager for the Headwaters Veterinary Hospital in Three Forks but still regularly works as the bassist...

Virginia and Lance Barns purchased property outside of Pony in 1972 and have been exploring the area, far and wide, ever since. They settled on their land about ten years ago and have been living there, off the grid, year round. Former farmers and loggers, they now...

Dean Booth settled in Harrison via Billings and Whitehall about eight years ago. He’s next door neighbors with his brother Jack. He’s been the reliable Pony Homecoming Club maintenance man for years and is currently serving as a PHC board member. Instructions to view...

Connie and Brad Lecklider are native Oregonians who had to flee the state and find a small community where they could live the quiet life after rising to fame as lawn mower racing champions. They found their way to Pony following the trail of newly hatched...

Kari and Simon are interested in exploring the good, the true and the beautiful that run through the currents, explicit and hidden, in our complex, exquisite, deeply connected and heartbreaking world. They both love to plant living things and to cook and eat them....

Anne is a business manager who lives in Pony, where she works, reads, cooks, and hikes, enjoying time with family and friends near nature. August is a tradesperson who grew up in Pony and currently serves on the Pony Homecoming board. He loves to hike trails, admire...

Malcolm Sky King Fontana was in utero when his grandparents, Earl and Suzee King, purchased property in Pony that they’ve called home for the past 24 years. He grew up watching and reading old black and white tales of the wild west like Hopalong Cassidy, who he was...