Mobile pony rides — we come to you

Pony rides that come to your party.

Ruiz Pony Express brings a 20 ft × 20 ft pony carousel with 5 ponies right to your backyard, school, or event space. Based in Visalia and traveling up and down the Central Valley — so the hardest part of the party is already handled.

📞 Call 559-303-1640 to Book Build a Booking Request See pricing — from $700

🐴 5 ponies included ⭕ 20′ × 20′ carousel ⏱ 2-hour minimum

Perfect for birthdays, school carnivals, church events, company picnics & fairs. Dates fill on weekends — check yours early.

The Ruiz Pony Express pony carousel set up at an event — colorful pink, white and blue canopy tent with safety fencing, yellow loading steps, and ponies saddled inside

Close-up of a white Ruiz Pony Express pony wearing a purple halter and saddle under the carousel canopy

Starting at $700 / 2 hours

Carousel + 5 ponies included

📍 Based in Visalia, CA 🚚 We travel the Central Valley 🎠 20′ × 20′ Carousel Setup 🐴 5 Ponies Per Event

The Experience

One setup. Five ponies. Non-stop rides.

Instead of one pony walking in a line, our carousel keeps rides moving — kids hop on, ride in the round, and go again. It's the centerpiece of the party, not a side activity.

Ruiz Pony Express ponies saddled and ready on the carousel under the red and yellow canopy at an outdoor event — Our actual ponies, saddled up on the carousel at a real event. Several riders go at once, so the line keeps moving.

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Full carousel setup at your locationWe bring the 20′ × 20′ carousel to you, set it up, and take it down. You just show us a flat spot.
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5 gentle poniesFive ponies on the carousel so several riders can go at the same time — ideal for larger parties and school groups.
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Handlers on site for your whole bookingOur crew runs the rides start to finish, helps kids on and off, and keeps the line moving safely.
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2 full hours of ridesEvery booking is a 2-hour minimum, starting at $700. Need more time? Add it when you request your date below.
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Backyard-friendlyAll you need is a flat 20′ × 20′ area — grass, dirt, or a large paved area — with room for guests to watch and take photos.

Where We Shine

Made for Central Valley get-togethers

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Birthday Parties

The main event kids talk about for weeks. Great for backyards and parks across Visalia and beyond.

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Schools & Carnivals

High capacity for field days, fall festivals, and reward days — five ponies keep the line short.

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Church & Community

Family-friendly entertainment for picnics, VBS celebrations, and neighborhood events.

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Fairs & Company Picnics

A real crowd-draw for larger events. Ask about longer bookings when you send your request.

Simple Pricing

Starting at $700 for 2 hours

No per-rider tickets, no surprise add-ons at the party. One booking covers the carousel and all five ponies for your event time.

How long is your event?

Tap a length to see your starting estimate. Extra time beyond 2 hours is confirmed in your final quote based on your location and date.

$700 starting price — 2 hours

Includes the 20′ × 20′ carousel, 5 ponies, setup, teardown, and handlers for the full 2 hours.

Final price can vary with travel distance within the Central Valley and event details. Your booking request below locks in the details we need to confirm an exact quote — no payment is taken on this page.

What's included: carousel, 5 ponies, crew & handlers, setup & teardown
What you provide: a flat 20′ × 20′ space and access for setup
Weekends book fastest — especially spring & fall

How it works

Call or send your date & city

Call 559-303-1640, or use the form below — it builds a complete request with your date, location, and hours so nothing gets missed.

We confirm & quote

We check pony and crew availability for that day and confirm your exact price, including any extra time.

We roll in & ride

We arrive, set up the 20′ × 20′ carousel, and run rides for your full booking. You enjoy the party.

Gallery

Meet the ponies & the carousel

These are our real ponies and our real setup — the same carousel that will show up at your event. Tap any photo to enlarge.

Full Ruiz Pony Express carousel setup with colorful canopy tent, safety fencing and ponies inside — The full setup

White pony with a purple halter under the carousel canopy — One of our five ponies

Black pony saddled on the carousel at an outdoor market event — Saddled up at an event

Ruiz Pony Express ponies lined up at the barn in Visalia — Lined up at the barn

Ruiz Pony Express carousel set up on a closed street for a street fair — Street fair setup

Black and white pinto pony eating hay in its pen — Hay break at home

Service Area

Based in Visalia, traveling the Central Valley

We're home-based in Visalia and travel up and down the Central Valley for parties and events. If you're in the valley and have a flat 20′ × 20′ spot, we can likely bring the ponies to you — just include your city in your request and we'll confirm travel with your quote.

★ Visalia — Home Base TulareHanfordFresnoClovis PortervilleDinubaReedleySelma ExeterFarmersvilleLemooreKingsburg MercedModestoBakersfield+ more Valley towns

What we need at your venue

Flat space: at least 20 ft × 20 ft, level ground
Surface: grass, dirt, or pavement
Access: room to bring the carousel and ponies in before the party starts
Shade & water for ponies: appreciated on hot Valley days — we'll talk through it when we confirm

Not sure if your yard or park spot works? Describe it in the booking form and we'll help you figure it out.

Good to know

Questions, answered

Bookings start at $700 for a 2-hour minimum. That includes the 20′ × 20′ carousel and 5 ponies, plus setup, teardown, and handlers. Longer events and travel distance can affect the final quote — send your date and city below and we'll confirm your exact price.

The full mobile setup: our 20 ft × 20 ft pony carousel, 5 ponies riding in the round, and our crew to run rides for your entire 2 hours. There's no per-child or per-ride charge during your booked time.

A flat, level area at least 20 feet by 20 feet for the carousel, plus a little extra room for the line and for families to watch and take photos. Backyards, schoolyards, parks, and fairgrounds all work.

We're based in Visalia, CA and travel up and down the Central Valley. Include your event city in your request — we'll confirm travel as part of your quote.

Yes — 2 hours is the minimum, not the maximum. Choose 3, 4, or 5+ hours in the form below and we'll price the extra time in your confirmed quote. Longer bookings are popular for schools, fairs, and large picnics.

Fastest way: call 559-303-1640 to check your date and book. You can also fill out the booking request below — it creates a ready-to-send summary with your date, city, event type, and hours that you can copy and text or message to us. Weekends, especially in spring and fall, go first.

Fastest way to book

Call 559-303-1640

Call to check your date and lock in your quote — or build the request below and send it over.

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Check Your Date

Build your booking request

Fill this in and we'll turn it into a clean request you can copy and send. It includes everything we need to check availability and give you an exact quote — date, city, hours, and event type.

This page doesn't send anything on its own — you copy the request on the right and send it however you normally reach us, or skip the form and call 559-303-1640.

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Quick recap Ruiz Pony Express • Visalia, CA • Call 559-303-1640 • 20′ × 20′ carousel with 5 ponies • 2-hour minimum from $700 • Serving the Central Valley