Business Details
30 Years
experience
Pony Rides & Petting Zoo for Birthday Parties in Hillsborough, NJ
Established in 1996, CountryTime Pony Rides is a family-owned business rooted in a lifelong passion for horses. Our journey began with a simple church picnic featuring ponies, evolving into a trusted provider of memorable children's party experiences. We specialize in pony rides, complemented by miniature petting goats and a Bounce Pony to engage young guests. With over 25 years of experience serving Central New Jersey, we prioritize creating joyful moments while maintaining professionalism through practices like thorough cleanup.Our team, including Christopher, Alicia, Nicholas, Anthony, and Jeannie, remains dedicated to delivering quality service, ensuring every event leaves lasting impressions. Customer testimonials highlight our reliability and the delight our animals bring to backyard celebrations. By combining tradition with innovation, we continue to grow while preserving the personal touch that defines our family-operated business.
Services
Pony Rides
Petting Zoo
Bounce Pony
Tent Rentals
Party Rentals
Riding Lessons
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- Family-owned since 1996 with 25+ years of equine experience
- Includes petting goats and Bounce Pony for diverse entertainment
- Guarantees thorough cleanup including manure removal
- Serves Central New Jersey with personalized party planning
- Offers early riding lessons for children ages 6-10
What people say
Memorable parties
Smiling faces
Poop pickup
Great experience
Perfect addition
Services
Pony Rides
Professional pony rides bring joy to children's parties with safe, supervised equine interactions. Our experienced handlers ensure proper safety measures while creating magical moments. Ideal for birthdays and special events in backyard or outdoor settings.
Petting Zoo
Miniature goats provide interactive fun through petting and feeding experiences. This educational activity teaches children about animal care while offering memorable photo opportunities. Perfect for complementing pony rides at events.
Bounce Pony
Motorized inflatable pony offers safe bouncing entertainment for younger children. This alternative to live animals ensures continuous fun during party events. Particularly popular for indoor or inclement weather occasions.
Tent Rentals
Weather protection solutions keep guests comfortable with shade and rain coverage. Our tents ensure event continuity regardless of outdoor conditions. Available for rent to enhance party experiences.
Riding Lessons
Early riding instruction introduces children to basic horsemanship skills. Structured lessons teach safety, care, and riding fundamentals for ages 6-10. Designed to build confidence and prepare for advanced training.
People
Christopher
Family member involved in daily operations and animal care since business inception in 1996.
Alicia
Active participant in party coordination and customer service for over 25 years of business operations.
Nicholas
Assists with event management and maintains safety standards during pony ride demonstrations.
Anthony
Supports logistics and equipment maintenance for all party entertainment offerings.
Jeannie
Contributes to animal care and guest interaction during special events and scheduled parties.
Questions
What services do you offer for children's parties?
We provide pony rides, petting goats, Bounce Pony rentals, and tent rentals for birthday parties and special events.
Do you clean up after the animals?
Yes, we thoroughly clean the area including all manure removal after each event.
What areas do you serve?
We operate throughout Central New Jersey and surrounding communities.
How far in advance should I book?
We recommend 4-6 weeks for busy seasons (May-June, September-October) and 2-4 weeks otherwise.
Do you offer riding lessons?
Yes, we provide early riding lessons for children ages 6-10 to learn horsemanship basics.
Can I get a discount?
Like us on Facebook to receive a $10 discount on pony party bookings.
Reviews (4)
Veronica Hanna
Apr 27, 2022
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Country Time Pony Rides was the highlight of my daughter's 3rd birthday! Toby the pony made her dreams of riding and feeding a "real life unicorn" come true. Great service run by great people. We had a perfect experience from start to finish. Thank you for making Hannah's dream come true!
Michele Mickey
Jun 05, 2021
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They were quick with responding back to my inquiry regarding my granddaughters 1st birthday celebration! The ponies were clean and nicely maintained. They were on time, clean and very engaging to the children. I would definitely use Country Time Pony Rides again.
Courtney Pw
Dec 30, 2020
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Excellent service by Tony and his unicorn pony Toby. Tony makes the process so easy, simple and carefree. At booking, I felt so good about my choice after hanging up with Tony. The kids and parents loved Toby the unicorn pony and even kids hesitant to ride were taking laps multiple times. I highly recommend this company!
Pete Perry
Dec 14, 2020
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These guys were great. We picked a date and when the weather turned out to be less than ideal, they were very flexible with rescheduling. On the day of the party, all the kids fell in love with the horse (Toby) and enjoyed riding. Some kids were a bit anxious but all warmed up either to riding or to take a turn brushing the horse. Beautiful animal and very friendly service! Thank you!
