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July 2023 by Morgan Wyenn
I couldn't say enough good things about Oregon Dream Ponies! My 2 year old daughter loves horses, so for her birthday I wanted to find some sort of experience for her to interact with them. I did a Google deep dive and luckily found Oregon Dream Ponies. I scheduled a one hour session, for 2 ponies (one for the birthday girl and one for her older brother, age 6). Booking was really easy through their website. The drive there takes you through beautiful bucolic country roads. When you arrive, sweet Cowgirl Kim greets you with a wam hello and the experience begins! From the first moment, Kim and her husband Cowboy Bob were so welcoming, friendly, and lovely. They are genius at whisking little kids into a world of ponies. She just took both kids by the hand and away they went, learning about the ponies, petting them, and then riding and doing a few tricks. Kim is a former teacher, and her gift for kids really shines. And Bob is amazing too - my son was really nervous, and Bob gently coached him through it, including doing deep breathing! I left feeling like we just visited a special magical little corner of the world and were better for it. I cannot believe this place isn't all over all the PDX parenting blogs and insta posts because it is truly special for any kind of kid experience. Highly recommend!!
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June 2023 by Lindsay C.
I can't thank Cowboy Kim and Cowboy Bob enough for the private pony ride experience. My 7 year-old son has autism and loves horses, so I found Oregon Dream Ponies to give him an opportunity to ride and interact with a pony. He saddled up, played "rodeo" games with Kim and Bob, and loved every minute of his ride. I was touched by how attentive and understanding they were with my shy kiddo. Would definitely go back!
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April 2023 by Stacy Beutler
My grand-daughter loved it! Cowgirl Kim was awesome with her! Highly recommended
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December 2022 by Katherine Thompson
I brought my daughters here for a birthday celebration, and they had a wonderful and meaningful experience with the ponies. Kim and Bob clearly put a lot of thought into all of the details of the visit. I appreciate how they include important lessons on safety, responsibility, and care for animals in this fun and cheerful introductory riding session, which provides beginning riders with the foundation for a lifetime of positive interactions with horses. All of the 5-star ratings are well-deserved!
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December 2022 by guy borgen
I’ve taken my grandson to Oregon Dream Ponies two times now, and we will be back. Bob and Kim are wonderful teachers, and communicators, teaching your children and grandchildren about how to care for horses, how to ride horses and how to communicate with horses. Not your typical pony ride. So much more. Grateful to Bob and Kim for sharing their ponies and their hearts with us.
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August 2022 by Guy B.
Oregon Dream Ponies it's a great place to take your children and grandchildren. Our grandson has been twice, he's eight years old, and just loves going. Kim and Bob teach kids how to care for the ponies, care for their hooves, brush them, and learn how to behave around horses. This is not your typical pony ride. It's a genuine experience where children learn about horses, saddling them, caring for them, and riding. They learn how to communicate with horses. Cowboy Bob, and Cowgirl Kim are excellent teachers, writers, and communicators. Trust me, you won't be disappointed.
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December 2021 by Mackenzie Thomas
Thank you for being so warm with my daughter, she had an amazing time!
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December 2021 by maria adams
My daughter loved this experience. We went during Covid for her 4th birthday since nothing else was open. the couple was hygienic and fallowed the guidelines with masks and such. Nonetheless my daughter talks about this awesome opportunity a year later! I look forward to coming here again for her next birthday. She got to dress the pony in her favorite colored saddle and ribbons and even a cute unicorn horn. Then she giggled as she got onto the pony She learned so much about proper pony grooming, and riding with the “whoa” and “go” commands. They even did a cute trick at the end with the horse. 10/10 the best place to take your child to start their journey with proper pony care and fun.
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October 2021 by Jennifer M.
We've worked with Kim for years as my daughter has grown. They have always met her were she was at and view each interaction as growth opportunity. It's more than just horsemanship but about being good humans. I would and have recommended them often.
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August 2021 by Carla B.
A wonderful first experience for our 4.5 year old granddaughter: the hour was so engaging and fun that we all felt like we'd had much more time with the pony! I cannot say enough about how perfect Cowgirl Kim and Cowboy Bob are with children. They are sensitive, engaging, encouraging and fun!Best $245 for an hour we ever spent! We are still smiling about it!
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July 2021 by Ashley L.
Cowgirl Kim and Cowboy Bob are the best! They are both so good with kids and made my excited, but uneasy four year old feel so comfortable. They made the whole Unicorn experience fun and exciting for both of my four and six year old. The experience was interactive for the kids and that took the excitement to another level. This is something they will be talking about for a very long time!
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July 2021 by Alexis P.
This place is just fantastic. We were looking for a place that wouldn't just provide a "pony ride" for our two sons. Both are interested in horses and horseback riding, so we wanted an experience that would help them understand safety and care as well. This is where Oregon Dream Ponies is so different and amazing - they spend lots of time grooming, even cleaning hooves, and practicing safety around horses. But, they leave plenty of time for riding and activities. Even with the age difference between our two boys (almost six and 2.5 years old) Cowboy Kim and Cowboy Bob made it all work and super fun for both kids. Highly recommend!
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December 2020 by Dawn Presler
Great!!! Fantastic experience Thank you!
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December 2020 by Christina Minor
I took my 5 year old daughter for the mini pony experience and it was such a great experience for her. From the time we parked the car until we left...the owners were so friendly. The one on one time Cowgirl Kim gives to the child is so great to see. I also enjoyed how Cowboy Bob informed the parents of what each step of the pony ride represents. I cannot wait to go back so that my daughter can continue to be around horse’s. I highly recommend this place!
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December 2020 by Terry Melzer
We took my granddaughter for her 3rd birthday! It was so fun! Cowgirl Kim and Cowboy Bob were so pleasant and fun- Ponies were adorable- they had fun little safe exercises that the ponies did- it wasn’t walking in a circle for the entire time! We will go back for sure!! Great job Oregon Dream Ponies- you fulfilled our little dream today!!!!!
