Kids half term pony holiday activities

Looking for something different to do in Cheshire with the kids over half term?
We've got some fun kids pony activities to suit ages 2 up and including adults!
Take a peek at our 90 minute activities, some for the 4-10 age group and some for the over 8's including adults.
Our popular hour long pony experiences are also running during the half term which cater for the 2-10 age group.
Either book in to one of the dates on our events diary or contact me to arrange your own exclusive group visit.
Happy holidaying!

Amanda's tales-My missing horse

Listening to Richard Madeley yesterday morning on BBC2 I was tempted to ring in-they were talking about things returning after going missing and their sports reporter talked about losing his dog-well I can top that with knobs on several time!
MANY years ago, when I was about 13, I used to bring my pony home for the week-end so I could play with her and watch her as kids do! My dad kindly created an area in the garage which was safe for her to stay overnight!
My younger sisters used to ride her on the garden without any bridle or saddle, which does seem a bit silly now! We didn't have a gate on the drive so my mum used to block it with her car.
Now one of my sisters, Jo is extremely horsey and one isn't. The one that isn't horsey was having a go on my pony, a VERY spirited 13.2h dun, arab, welsh mountain cross 5 year old mare, called Caprice. Caprice obviously decided she'd had enough and took to the air over the boot of my mums yellow Austin 1300 and off home with my sister still ontop. Fortunately she had the sense to bail out (technical term for falling off!).
She came running in and I immediately ran out of the other gate to see if I could see Caprice-in my stocking feet-no time for shoes.
Off I went following the trail by asking various neighbours and car drivers who had been stopped by the apparition 'Have you seen a horse?".
I'm no runner so she had gained some headway! I ran about half a mile towards the main road at which point I stopped a bus, explained what had happened and he took me to nearer Caprices' field.
At this point (still no shoes) someone told me that some guy had tried to lassoo her (no chance!) and I just thought 'that's going to make her even more determined not to be caught!".
D'you know I can't actually remember the details of what then happened, apart from she made it back to her field safely and my parents didn't receive any insurance claims!
Which reminds me about the Christmas Day 'gone out for the day' saga!
Anyway I think that tops a dog going missing!
What do you think!
PS if anyone has any info about Caprice (guess she's long gone by now) please get in touch. She lived with us for about 17 years and then went to a pony club home near Lambourne I think? I hope she went out in style.
What fun we had Caprice.You taught me so much. Fond memories

One Chester mum's stress free kids party

'It was the most relaxing kids party I've done'
was one comment that we received following one of our pony parties. Why? Because we recognise that kids parties can be stressful for parents so we offer a complete and flexible party package.
We can provide you with pony invites for all your guests.
No need to think about party tea-we have a local lady who provides a home-made party tea with all the things you'd expect in a kids party tea-selection of sandwiches, drink, crisps, sausages, fruit and veg and a fairy cake. It always receives good reviews.
We can provide quality, filled pony party bags so you don't have to spend hours searching for suitable party bag gifts.
Alternatively we can supply you with party bag contents for you to include in your own party bags.
We can even supply a fantastic, personalised pony cake in either plain or chocolate!
And whilst the children (and often the parents) are busy pampering and riding, we provide complimentary hot drinks for the parents, plenty of seating and some magazines.
So you can simply relax and enjoy your child's party.
To book your relaxing child's party simply ring or email us and we can handle (almost!) everything for you.

Nigel Botterill's Entrepreneur of the Month

Monday was a great day as I received my Entrepreneur of the month award from Mr Nigel Botterill himself, infront of well over 50 other entrepreneurs.
It was lovely that so many people recognised either me or Cheshire Pony Parties from having read about it in Nigel Botterill's Entrepreneurs Circle monthly newsletter. I felt really important.
As well as receiving a certificate, I received a bottle of Botty's Bubbly and had some professional photos taken for me to use in the business. They'll be on the website as soon as I have them-they have a fresh feel to them-I was really pleased with them.
Once I have the photos I'll use them in some PR too-got to take advantage-not every day I win anything!

New warmblood brood mare purchased

Whilst searching for another tiny pony to join the party herd here, I fell upon a beautiful 6 year old mare who wasn't too far away.
She is very well bred, was imported as a 4 year old from Germany and appears to be very sweet natured.
She's not been in work for some months as her previous owner was working away, so I'm hoping to bring her back into work-I'm really hoping that she'll ride and move nicely and that I can do a couple of dressage competitions with her-we'll see! Her real job will be to produce gorgeous foals as at 25, my 'old' mare is a bit too old to produce another foal, which is a real shame as her 4 year old son moves beautifully and can jump too.
I'm off on Sunday to collect Kandi and I'll do some lungeing with her first before getting someone far braver than me to have the first ride!
I'm really quite excited-it's been 19 years since I last bought a horse for me.
Watch this space for our progress.

Back off holiday now

Well the phone didn't stop ringing whilst I was away and I've managed to squeeze a few more people in for pony experiences.
The campsite we stayed at in Dorset had rather intermittent wi-fi, making it pretty difficult to stay in contact with the world. Whilst I couldn't send emails at least I could read them, sometimes. Very frustrating!
Since we've been back I've managed to shoot a (rather amateur) video of the ponies which is on you-tube and on the Cheshire Pony Parties website. I'm amazed at how quickly I was able to do this-it was so easy.
Off to plan my next video!

Wonderful week-end of perfect pony parties

Just completed a marathon of 4 pony parties in one week-end. Phew. All went really well with wonderful feedback.
The childrens parties are enjoyed not only by the children but by the parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and others who are amazed at the fantastic outdoor space-I think everyone is smitten once they see our tiny party ponies grazing in our Orchard at the bottom of the garden-what an idyllic childrens party venue!
I've just been to look at some unusual gazebo's to provide cover for when it rains (as I'm sitting watching the rain outside!). That's just one of the things I'm trying to enhance, as well as providing a pleasant, landscaped seating area for the adults to enjoy their complimentary drinks.
Got to look at the diary and sort out some dates for childrens holiday activities with the ponies. These were a big success at Easter-I just need to find some space to squeeze some in!
Find out more at http://www.cheshireponyparties.co.uk/