Pony Rides

Weight Limits – The weight limits for most ponies are around 80 to 100 pounds, but we a have a one that can handle up to 120 pounds. Please notify us in advance if we need to bring the larger pony. The pony cart has a weight limit of 200 pounds (not including the driver). The cart can usually take 2 small children or one adult per ride.

Liability Release Form - All participants will be required to sign a liability release form for pony rides. In the case of minors, a parent or guardian will need to sign for them. Upon request, we can email the form prior to the event, so you can have parents sign as they drop off the children.

Helmets - All pony riders will be required to wear a helmet. We will supply helmets. Our helmets are easily adjustable with a dial in the back. We disinfect the helmets between riders.

Fencing – It is safer to keep the animals and ponies in a fenced in yard away from dogs. We will bring our own fencing for the petting zoo.

Ground Surfaces – We are not responsible for any damage to the grounds as a result of our set-up or animals. The petting zoo animals prefer a grassy area. The ponies do not wear shoes, so rocky ground or gravel is hard on their feet. The pony cart is easier to pull on pavement, but can also be pulled over relatively smooth ground.

Clean-up – We will clean up large piles of poop upon request, but there is no way to clean up every little speck. You can hose the area a few times and it will decompose into the soil and fertilize your lawn. We are also happy to put the cleaned-up manure in your compost bin.

Pony Cart – The pony cart needs a relatively smooth track with a large turn around. It does not make sharp turns, so it needs at least as much room as a car to turn around. A round driveway is perfect. We can use a large yard with few obstacles or a long, straight driveway as long as it has a large enough turn around. We can use roads as long as there is little to no traffic.

Carousel - The carousel requires extra time to set up which may shorten the running time. We will also want to get the truck as close as possible to the set-up location.