Pony and Horse Parties in Memphis
Host a Unique Birthday Event with Farm Animals for Children & Adults
Be the most creative parent on the block by hosting a little farm life in your own back yard. Consider these suggestions for your birthday pony rental experience.
If your son or daughter is crazy about horses and dreams of having their own pony, but living in the city makes this impossible, give them the next best thing. There are several opportunities in Memphis to experience farm life without having to pack up and move. For your next birthday party or celebratory occasion, consider planning a western theme party.
Bring the Animals to Your Home
Investigate local farms and see what opportunities there are for renting a petting zoo or birthday pony for the afternoon. Many operations, like Sanga Farm in Cordova TN, have party packages available. With Sanga Farm, you pay a flat fee beginning around $150 and they deliver a beautiful horse or pony to your back yard and provide safe handlers for the entire event. Extras can be purchased, and for a small fee you can add a mobile petting zoo to provide extra entertainment. This is a huge hit with classrooms and neighborhoods.
Announce Your Unique Party Concept
Once you've made all the arrangements, it's time to send out invitations. If you want the animals to be a surprise, you don't necessarily have to mention it beforehand. However, keep in mind that some children have allergies so include a note in the invitation that there will be a special surprise and request all parents call you in advance for information.
Suggest that each child wears long pants, and closed toe shoes. You may also suggest a change of clothes, or at the very least make it clear that this is not the sort of party for dresses and skirts. Provide hand sanitizer and wet wipes so the children can clean up before enjoying cake and ice cream. It is important to get a good count of how many children will attend your party so you know how long to book the animals for. Plan on each child spending five minutes or so on pony rides.
Educational Party Opportunities
Speak with the farm prior to your event and see if a small class on animal care, history or behavior can be included in your celebration. An educational spin provides children a chance to learn while having fun. Request a class on the grooming and safe handling of a horse or other small farm animals and inquire as to whether or not the farm has any educational materials they may be willing to provide.
Help Your Child Overcome Intimidation
While your child may be infatuated with horses, if he has no previous experience you may find he is shy or scared when confronted with such a large animal. Speak to the farm in advance about arriving a half hour prior to party time to give your child one on one time with the animals. This will prevent embarrassment once the guests arrive, and give him or her a chance to interact with the animals before having to share them with everyone else.
All Inclusive Parties
Quite often, entertainment venues can provide an array of services to alleviate your stress and responsibility in the party planning process. If you have a special gift you'd like presented with the pony, arrange it with the farm in advance. Inquire about packages that include goodie bags and theme decorations. Make sure the farm you choose is serious about safety and is professional. Ask about provisions for clean up after the party is over, and make sure the farm is prepared to leave everything clean and orderly. Make sure to book your event as early as possible, and ask whether or not the farm offers a rain date in the event of bad weather.
For an extra special treat, take a Polaroid picture of each child with the horse or pony to send home to the parents. This will make your child's birthday an event not soon forgotten!
