Our most popular pony party

Our most popular pony party is for 6-10 children aged between  4-8 (I can  create memorable parties  for 2-22 children and for ages 2-10)

 This is how one lovely lady described her visit in August 2013 which I think ‘says it all’!!

 'Landed safely back from pony land! Seriously it was like an enchanted dreamy wood today amongst a canopy of beautiful big trees pretty little ponies and beautiful princesses play. Thankyou for letting us to be part of a little piece of your wonderful world x x'

‘Amanda, the lovely lady who makes little people’s dreams come true!’

Emma, 20^th Aug 2013

 

 There are often squeals of delight as the children round the corner of the path and see the ponies for the first time!!!!

After  introductions (children and ponies!) short safety chat , quick overview for the parent and directions to the tea, coffee and biscuits (for the parents!) I bring one of the ponies out for the children to touch and feel.  The first part of the party is structured to ensure that all the children feel safe around the pony before they ride-especially important for my younger visitors.

They then go and choose a brush to groom the pony. I have a selection of brushes – different colours, types, sizes and shapes including butterfly and heart shaped brushes with handles specifically designed to be easy to use by younger children.

Then it’s ribbons time – I explain in language that the children can understand how to put the ribbons in the pony’s mane. For older children I show them how to plait the hair.
 
We have LOTS of different coloured ribbons, clips and sparkly bobbles for them to choose from! The children also place stickers all over the pony – something which is particularly popular with younger children!

 Once we’ve exhausted all the ribbons and stickers, usually after about half an hour,  it’s time for riding. The birthday child always goes first AND has an extra go at the end as it’s their special day!

 Usually whilst one child is riding another is helping us to lead the pony around the orchard.

 The remaining children have the option to do a variety of other activities whilst their waiting their turn. Older children enjoy decorating horse shoes with ribbons, paint pens and gems, or making pompom ponies, pre-schoolers have the option of pony colouring pictures or our pre-school outdoor ride on toys (choice is yours!)

We also have a hand painted pin the tail on the pony which is popular!!

 If your budget allows we can provide alternative craft activities and/or addional entertainment, eg age suitable fairground rides!!!

 If the party is with 6 children we usually have just enough time to either paint the pony (ages 6 up) or go into the paddock and stroke all the ponies.

The pony then returns to her friends in the paddock , the children wash their hands and have half an hour either in the orchard  in view of the ponies, or in our decorated party stable for party tea.

Total party time 2 hours.

 Our chit chat is relevant to the ages of the children – what works for 3 and 4 year olds is quite different to the things we talk about with 8 and 9 year olds!

 Your party can sometimes be themed – currently the children can dress the pony as a unicorn or a princess with the children coming dressed as princesses and kings and cowboys and Pocahontas. So far we humans have cowboy outfits and I’m sure we could stretch to princess outfits too!!!! You can always try me with your idea!!!!

 Your child receives a lovely birthday rosette on arrival and one of our luxury party bags at the end of the party.

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