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Kids Birthday Party in San Diego

Pony rides, open space to play, and a celebration worthy of forever memories — hosted at our event center on weekends.

Planning your kid's birthday can be overwhelming, but with a bit of preparation you can ease the process and make the celebration worthy of forever memories.

If your child just loves horses, we have the perfect kids birthday party place. We can tailor your special occasion to what you need and provide the ultimate experience.

Where to have a kid's birthday party?

We host birthday ride parties at the event center at the base of our property on Saturdays and Sundays, mornings or afternoons — with plenty of shade and available parking. You can bring your own activities, entertainment, music, decorations, food, and beverages. We only ask that you skip balloons, as they can be distracting to the horses.

  • Adventure pony rides in our designed arena and around the ranch
  • Free opportunities to decorate as you wish
  • The option to ride ponies with experienced wranglers
  • A large area for children to explore and play
  • 30 minutes set aside for cake and presents

How far in advance to send invitations?

It's best to send invitations 3 to 4 weeks in advance so parents can clear their schedules and RSVP. For busy times like school holidays, send them 4 to 6 weeks ahead. Many parents choose digital invitations to easily track RSVPs and send reminders.

How to plan the party

Break the process into simple steps to keep it manageable: set a budget, choose a theme, plan fun age-appropriate activities, and keep the menu simple with kid-friendly finger foods.

For outdoor fun and pony rides, comfort matters most — jeans, t-shirts, and sturdy shoes like boots or sneakers, with layers in case the weather changes.

Testimonials

Our Customer Reviews

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Jeffrey Simon

October 2024

Had a wonderful morning riding the trails accessed from the ranch. Beautiful part of the county and a true delight to ride through the SDTC facility. Next time… longer ride, today was a shorter ride, by our choice, due to the heat wave in the San Diego's east county. Still, was perfect and highly recommend.

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Shaakirah Ransom

August 2024

We had an amazing experience celebrating my daughter's birthday with a horseback riding adventure! Our guide was incredibly nice, patient, and informative. She took the time to explain everything and was so gentle with my daughters, making them feel comfortable and confident. I really appreciated how she made their first horseback riding experience so cool and memorable. We will definitely be back again! Thank you for creating such a wonderful memory for our family!

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Dan Binder

August 2024

My kids had a great time. Their guide was much fun!

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Erika Porter

April 2024

We had so much fun on our ride! Ernesto made sure everyone was safe and had a great time. It was a perfect day with perfect weather and SO beautiful! The hills are amazing. I can't wait to go back. Thank you Ernesto! Thank you SDTC!

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Questions? Call us at (858) 748-6441 or book online.