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FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS
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Pony
Rides Is there an age or weight
limit for the pony rides?
Our ponies and saddles are intended for children
up to 8 years old, and/or up to 80 lbs. We intentionally use smaller ponies, fitted with small saddles, to cater to our
little clients’ needs. This creates a safer and less intimidating experience for young and/or timid riders.
How do you keep the pony rides safe?
Stirrup Fun is deeply committed to safety. Each pony is hand-led by an
experienced handler. We walk next to each child, and with small or timid children, we hold onto the back of the
saddle for their safety and comfort. We also provide each child with an ASTM/SEI certified safety helmet when
riding our ponies. Each helmet is adjusted to fit snuggly and disinfected before every event. Most importantly, our ponies are calm, even-tempered and friendly. They are confident by nature and
easily adjust to the many new environments they visit. How
much space do we need for the pony rides?
Because our ponies are hand-led, we can be creative with our
pony rides, so long as the ground is relatively level and the environment is safe. We suggest you pretend you are walking
an extra large dog and see if you can create a good walking route. We can walk around play equipment, but for safety
reasons, ask that it not be used during the rides.
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Petting Zoo How much space do I need for the petting zoo?
Deluxe Petting Corral can be 8'x16' or 16'x16' (there is no additional charge for the larger
size.) We use a very attractive custom-made white picket fence, which makes our petting zoo an impressive site at your
event. The ground needs to be relatively level, as the panels come in 8 foot sections and do not comform to slopes. Standard Petting Corral is a wire panel system that can be arranged to accommodate
the area we are provided. Although these panels are more flexible than the Deluxe Petting Corral, we still need a fairly
level surface for setup. * Prices are based on grass or dirt
footing for the animals. We can setup the petting zoo on concrete, asphalt, pavers, etc., but addtional fees
may be required. In such cases, we need to bring tarps and straw, and our setup/cleanup time is substantially increased.
What types of animals are included with the
zoo?
We typically bring a variety of goats, rabbits, chickens, a
rooster and a turkey. We can also bring a sheep, upon request (limitations apply). Do you provide hand sanitizer?
Yes;
a hand-washing station will be provided with appropriate disinfecting solutions available. As a condition of our insurance,
children must wash their hands both before and after interacting with our animals. Are you licensed?
Yes; we
are licensed by the USDA under the Animal Welfare Act. This license is required for all petting zoos. Our
property, enclosures, vet records and trailer are randomly inspected by a licensing official annually. We can provide
proof of licensing upon request. For the sake of the animals, please ask to see this license when comparing companies.
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General Questions What makes your company different from other pony ride & petting zoo companies?
First of all, we
are licensed by the USDA. Secondly, we offer a very attractive petting corral (see photo on "prices" page) that makes a great impression at your event. But most importantly, we love
our animals and it shows! We do not breed them for resale. Each animal that we adopt/purchase is here to
stay and given the highest quality food and regular vet care. We receive many compliments on how much calmer, friendlier
and interactive our animals are than other zoos our guests have been to. What is your policy if it rains?
We will gladly work with you up until the morning of your event to determine if we need to cancel due to
poor weather. Pony rides will need to be cancelled if it is raining or if the ground is saturated and slippery.
The petting zoo may still be able to come in light drizzle. . We want to have our child's party in a park. Is this okay?
In most cases, yes. We ask our clients
to verify with their Home Owner’s Association, local park administrators, or city officials to make sure they have
permission to have ponies and farm animals at their event location. We can provide proof of insurance and a copy of
our USDA license, if necessary. We can also obtain a certificate of "Additional Insured Named" if required,
but we need a one week notice to do so. Are your animals healthy and clean?
Absolutely! They are all vaccinated
& dewormed as per our vet's recommendations & guidelines. For their health and comfort, they are groomed,
trimmed & bathed regularly. Are you insured?
Yes; we have a $2 million liability
policy. We can provide proof of such, upon request. What do you do with your animals when they retire?
When our animals become unwilling or
unable to come to petting zoos, or give pony rides, they are allowed to just stay home and enjoy their retirement!
We do not sell them or give them away. As we have stated before, they are our pets and they have been promised a forever
home.
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