Each pony is strictly assigned to a single child or family for their entire stay, fostering a sense of individual responsibility.
The park's architecture and layout are modeled after a 19th-century American Wild West town.
Guests are provided with grooming kits and receive basic safety and handling instructions upon arrival.
The resort spans a significant area of the Vechtdal region, providing ample riding paths for children.
The facility maintains a dedicated team of professional equestrian instructors to supervise all pony-related activities.
PonyparkCity is a themed holiday resort in the Netherlands where children are assigned their own Shetland pony for the duration of their stay. The park is designed as a miniature Wild West town, complete with authentic-style Western lodges. Guests reside in Western-style cottages located directly adjacent to the pony stables. The park emphasizes hands-on interaction, requiring children to care for and groom their assigned pony daily. Beyond equestrian activities, the resort features a Western-themed swimming pool and various play areas. The site is located in the rural Collendoorn area near the German border. It functions as a self-contained vacation destination rather than a traditional day-trip amusement park.
In front of the main saloon building at the center of the Western-themed village square.
Pack sturdy, closed-toe footwear suitable for barn environments and muddy paths.
Bring a helmet if you prefer to use your own, though basic safety equipment is available on-site.
Book accommodations well in advance as the park is highly popular with families during Dutch school holidays.
Do not treat the ponies like inanimate playthings; the park requires active, respectful participation in animal care.
Operates primarily as a seasonal holiday resort; check the website for specific off-season closures during winter months.
Strict barn safety protocols apply; do not approach ponies without adult supervision or following the park's specific handling guidelines.
