My Little Pony comes alive with Pony Paradise Rides, the place for pony adventures, based at the Woodinview Stables in Woodinville. Treat your little equestrian to a trail ride, a pony-licious birthday party ÷ complete with pony costumes and a bouncy castle! ÷ or even a week's worth of horseplay at pony summer camp. Got a budding jockey in your home? A quartet of private riding lessons starts at $180/month.

Taught by trained instructors from the United States Pony Club who specialize in getting little ones in the saddle, one-on-one meet-ups are a perfect introduction to horsemanship. Or, if you don't want to go it alone, organize a field trip for your child's classroom or playgroup: hour-long group activities ($15/child) give kids a chance to learn about pony care, offer ample time to ride on the Stables' Pony Trail, and present lesson "grads" with a badge or blue ribbon at the end of the outing. Day-rides, too, groove on the group vibe: for $20 per rider, you and your lot can trot down the Trail, crossing bridges and hopping fallen logs ÷ and treating your trusty steed to a few tasty treats!

With ponies and horses available for ages three and up, Pony Paradise Rides gives every kid the chance to have her own pony, if just for a day.

Pony Paradise Rides at Woodinview Stables
Open 10a.m. to 6 p.m., 7 days a week
8107 224th St SE Woodinville, WA, 98072
1-800-753-PONY
www.ponyparadiserides.com