Pony Rides in Toronto
When you rent ponies from Right Choice Children’s Entertainment, expect them to arrive at your location clean and ready for riding. We can help you identify the best location to conduct your pony ride. In most cases, we prefer a location that doesn’t have toys or game equipment and is open enough for the ponies to get around. This can be on a driveway or in your backyard. Even if you have a small backyard, you can still have a pony at your party. Our horses and ponies are well adapted to most residential environments.
We’ll help the child climb up the pony and into the saddle. Our handlers will assist the child if they are not able to saddle themselves. They’ll take the child for the pony ride in the planned route. For children who are below 3 years, we often request parents to walk beside them. Feel free to take pictures of your loved ones riding or a stationary photo on the pony before they start the ride.
Be assured that we’ll leave your yard as clean as possible. We can recommend how many ponies you’ll need for your party depending on the size of the crowd.
Interact with the ponies and have more fun
We allow kids to feed ponies carrots if available. It’s a nice way for the kids to interact with the ponies and pet them as well. For a truly unique party that your child and all the friends will remember, get a pony ride that’s interactive and entertaining. We know kids of all ages are obsessed with ponies, just remember to pick a fun theme and get creative with the party favours.
Benefits of pony riding for kids
Pony riding for kids comes with numerous advantages. First, it’s a form of exercise that strengthens their muscles, improves balance and coordination among children. Additionally, when a child learns to ride a pony on his or her own, it’s a huge confidence booster. It’s a great experience for children to develop a bond with another animal, trust it and also listen to the instructor. That simple pony riding activity can be so empowering to a child especially the younger ones. Even though most kids who’ve never ridden a horse before may have some fear when it’s their first-time pony riding, by the end of the ride the child ends up relaxing into it and even wanting to go for a second trip.
How much space would you need for the pony ride?
So long as the environment is safe and relatively level, we should be able to create a good walking route for the pony rides.
Are there age limits for pony rides?
When hiring pony rides, we recommend giving us more information on your guest list so we can recommend the right pony or horse sizes for your party. Typically, the smaller ponies would be ideal for kids who are not more than 85 lbs. Keep in mind that there are so many options when it comes to ponies and horses. From the miniature horses with small saddles to the bigger ponies, we have variations to fit our client’s needs. Whether you’re hosting a party for toddlers or you’d like the older siblings to enjoy the pony rides as well, we offer a range of ponies and horses to fit your needs.
Are pony rides safe?
One of the questions we get asked most by our clients is regarding the safety of our pony rides. At Right Choice Children’s Entertainment, we are deeply committed to safety. We have highly experienced handlers as well as safety gear such as helmets, which can be provided to the kids before the ride. Most importantly, our horses and ponies are calm, friendly and well kept. We have ponies that love being around people and adapt easily to new environments. We know that most crowds have young and timid riders so be assured that our handlers will make the whole experience enjoyable.