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Escapee
Member
06-15-2004
| Monday, July 26, 2010 - 12:07 pm
Yes, the next closest business is at least 50 miles and there is none north of here. I like the 'within' 30 miles. Karuuna, I've checked into it a little, and tenatively, along with hold-harmless agreements for each kid signed by the parents, a business policy that is about $75-100 a month for a million dollar policy. If we were doing it at a facility that we owned it would be a lot more, a lot more. Our vehicles are already covered.
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Monday, July 26, 2010 - 6:56 pm
Got ponies?
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Monday, July 26, 2010 - 7:52 pm
Horse Feathers Perfect Party Pony Perfect Pony Party Pony Playtime. Horsie Rides Saddle Up. Pony Up. Tail Feathers
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Monday, July 26, 2010 - 9:20 pm
Ponies of Happiness My Birthday Pony I Love Ponies Pony4UrBaby Happy Pony Happiness is a Sweet Pony My Baby's Pony Pony Fun Pony Funtime
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Biscottiii
Member
05-29-2004
| Tuesday, July 27, 2010 - 12:30 am
Here, I'm scratching my head, THEN reading the great ideas. How about a take on Juju's: Pony4UrParty
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Escapee
Member
06-15-2004
| Tuesday, July 27, 2010 - 8:38 am
Pizzazz Ponies? pony pizzazz Streamers and stirrups Saddles and streamers? Bits and Balloons (no, she's not afraid of balloons)
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Tuesday, July 27, 2010 - 9:41 am
Bridles, Bits & Balloons
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Tuesday, July 27, 2010 - 9:59 am
Bridles & Balloons
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Escapee
Member
06-15-2004
| Tuesday, July 27, 2010 - 10:08 am
What about The Pony People
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Maplsyrp
Member
02-10-2009
| Tuesday, July 27, 2010 - 10:21 am
Pony Tales.
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Escapee
Member
06-15-2004
| Tuesday, July 27, 2010 - 10:25 am
Oh I like that.
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Couchtomato
Member
09-09-2008
| Tuesday, July 27, 2010 - 11:06 am
Escapee, I don't have a clue as to how much weight a pony can bear so my question is: Will you have a weight limit?
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Escapee
Member
06-15-2004
| Tuesday, July 27, 2010 - 12:33 pm
Yes, of course. No more than 75 total pounds, including my 18 pound saddle. So, no kids over 60 pounds. This will limit it down to kids roughly 7-8 and under.
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Tuesday, July 27, 2010 - 1:00 pm
Here's my 2 cents. Out by where we live, many pony rides do not look fun for the ponies, as they are hooked up to a circular thing and they go round and round (similar to a merry go round). I personally know little about this, but always feel bad for the ponies, so we pass on them. (Same with circuses, etc...) But if I knew that the ponies were leading a good life, I would not hesitate to let my kids ride them. So, finally getting to my point here, maybe you could advertise a bit about how the ponies are your pets and the pony rides are just a side job for them. Maybe even have a thing where you donate a small % to a pony rescue place??? Just an angle you might want to incorporate. Also, can you combine your baking skills with the ponies and have some kind of combo package? Like a pony cake and a pony ride for a certain amount?? If it seems like a hit, you could, down the line, even offer more items, like plates and napkins or whatever else you think you could add in at a profit. If you did the rides and cakes together, maybe a name like Pony Cakes? Pony Rides & Sweets???
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Escapee
Member
06-15-2004
| Tuesday, July 27, 2010 - 1:06 pm
At the moment, we have one pony. This would NOT be a pony ring. However, being horse people, we do know people who have pony rings at big events, like rodeos and fairs. Often we see ponies who are lame, foundered, and really sick. It's sad, and often they are given 'downers' so they can keep on going. However, we know a lady who rotates her ponies every hour, they are well taken care of, bright eyed and happy. My mom would be doing this with me and she said we should do a little learning session for the kids: tell them the parts of the tack, about ponies, about the pony herself, what she eats, where she lives, etc.
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Tuesday, July 27, 2010 - 3:31 pm
There ya go! Have it more than just a pony ride. A little learning session, ride, photo and a cake!! (Maybe if they by a cake they get a certain % taken off??? Or a discount on the rides if they buy the cake or vise versa?? Or some kind of package deal. Like pony rides alone are $X, ride plus cake $Y, Cake alone $Z, all three $A....)
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Tuesday, July 27, 2010 - 3:53 pm
Escapee.. you probably thought of this but you could let the party person select colors, like ribbons you might use in the mane and tail and bridle and cake.. Match their theme.. for a price, of course. Pony Power!!
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Hukdonreality
Member
09-29-2003
| Tuesday, July 27, 2010 - 4:17 pm
My sister has made some strange desserts in her time. One was called "horse balls" which were meatball cookies placed in a box with chinese noodle "hay". You could take off on the theme all the way if you wanted. I have seen "haystack" cookies, too. Made with chinese noodles and I think butterscotch chips. Go all the way if you're going to jump into this. Look around at a place like Oriental Trading for cowboy type party goods and have those available for a whole western themed party for the kidlets. O.k., maybe "horse balls" aren't appropriate, but everything else is!
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Escapee
Member
06-15-2004
| Wednesday, July 28, 2010 - 6:48 am
I will not be incorporating cakes any time soon. Zoning laws in California for food service are a PITA. Not very many home catering businesses around here. I'll keep doing that on the side. Heck, I did 3 cakes just last weekend and pony rides on Saturday. Mom likes Happy Trails Pony Rides.
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Wednesday, July 28, 2010 - 7:06 am
I agree with your mom, it's straighforward yet cute. Although I like Maplsyrp's suggestion of 'Pony Tales' a lot, too.
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Maplsyrp
Member
02-10-2009
| Wednesday, July 28, 2010 - 10:42 am
Thanks yall. But I really do like Happy Trails. It makes me hum the song. I think it is awesome that you will also give a little lesson on ponies.
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Biscottiii
Member
05-29-2004
| Thursday, July 29, 2010 - 12:13 am
Happy Trails Pony Rides I like that too. Bearing in mind that many baby boomers (like indulgent Grandparents or Parents who are splurging on the shindig) grew up with that song. Good times & happy memories. I think that name conveys old times fun. Really like the idea of giving a lesson. Stress reduction. Keeps the kids occupied while their folks are running around putting the cake & icecream together.
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Escapee
Member
06-15-2004
| Thursday, July 29, 2010 - 7:48 am
Yes, it does. Still haven't called about insurance, will do that today and then go find out about business licensing. Anyone have any tips on the licensing info here in CA?
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Merrysea
Moderator
08-13-2004
| Thursday, July 29, 2010 - 8:51 am
Escapee, you have to register for your fictitious business name with the county (it's around $30 for five years in my area), and then get a business license through the city (fees vary by city, but are usually based on gross profits).
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Escapee
Member
06-15-2004
| Thursday, July 29, 2010 - 8:59 am
Do i have to do a fictitious business name if I call it "Ekberg's Happy Trails" Or something like that.
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