Sarah's Pony Rides, Inc. – Pony Camp & Pony Parties

Sarah's Pony Rides, Inc. – Pony Camp & Pony Parties offers pony rides, pony parties, pony rentals, a petting zoo, trail rides, a pony carrousel ring, wagon and cart rides, and pony cart rides. Pony Camp includes fun games, crafts, learn to ride lessons, mini shows, and chances to dress your pony up, along with many more fun activities beyond those listed. Ponies are hand-led by professional and friendly staff, who assist the children and supervise the pony party from start to finish, and the pony area for the carrousel ring is fully enclosed with an entrance and exit gate.

• Ages: 4–12 years old
• Schedule: Office hours Wednesday–Sunday, 10:00am–6:00pm; Pony Camp is offered in June, July, and August.

Owner Sarah Halladay has a lifetime of equestrian experience and has been in business for more than 20 years. Sarah has over 30 ponies to choose from, and clients are welcome to pick out which pony or ponies they would like for their party if they are the right size for the children. The ponies are described as extremely well taken care of, well-groomed, well-behaved, and familiar with their jobs, and the program is available by appointment only. Sarah's Pony Rides, Inc. provides pony rides, pony parties, and pony rentals to the entire Chicagoland area, traveling up to a 40–50 mile radius of Willow Springs, Illinois. This hands-on, one-on-one approach has made the business the recipient of several awards for safety. The stated mission at Sarah’s Pony Rides is to go the extra mile to make certain a child has a day they will never forget, and the program notes that it tries to keep costs down as much as possible so many people can enjoy ponies at their party.

Last updated January 8, 2026.