Pony Rides For Kids

Recommended by 96% of travelers

Oahu, USA

30 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Give your keiki (kids) a Hawaiian experience to remember with a pont ride on a North Shore, Oahu ranch. Parents can also ride or just walk alongside and get a few great photos while taking in the scenery, filled with native Hawaiian plants and birds. Afterward, children will have a chance to feed and pet the horses.

Pony riding experience tailored to kids aged two to seven years
Private and personalized experience exclusively for your group
Parents can also book a ride, or just walk alongside at no cost
Kids can feed and pet the friendly, gentle ponies afterward

What's Included

Use of helmets
Tour wrangler/ guide
Free Parking

Souvenir photos
Gratuities
Bottled Water (available to purchase)

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Gunstock Ranch
56-250 Kamehameha Hwy, Kahuku, HI 96731, USA
Departure Point: Gunstock Ranch Trails Office Address: 56-250 Kamehameha Hwy, Laie, HI 96762 Directions: Gunstock Ranch is located 2 miles North of the Polynesian Cultural Center, between the towns of Laie and Kahuku, Oahu. We are a 10-minute drive from Turtle Bay Resort.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Gunstock Ranch

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate

CHECK-IN TIME: Check-in time is 30 minutes prior to the start time of tour
Minimum age is 2 years
All passenger weights MUST be advised at time of booking. 235lb/109kg weight limit
Long pants and covered shoes are recommended; bring a light jacket if the weather is cold
We ride rain or shine. If canceled due to unsafe weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
Phones or small cameras are allowed.
No pregnant or intoxicated riders are allowed.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Melody_P

We couldn’t have asked for a better guide than Shaylee for our little one’s pony adventure! She loved riding the trail, and we (the adults) walked along for fun. Libby was kind and gentle and perfect. Next time we’ll have to consider a family ride along. 😀 And the petting zoo was fun. You could get up close and personal with some very friendly farm animals.

Reviews

4.9

based on 48 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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Perfect pony adventure

Melody_P, Aug 2024

Response from Host, Dec 2024

Aloha, we are so pleased that you had a fun time with Libby and Shaylee. Don’t be afraid come back and ride with the rest of your family. You can even request Libby and Shaylee. You can call us if you have any questions. Mahalo nui

An equestrian-in-training

Kelly_L, Feb 2024

Although she was nervous at first, my 2yo ended up having such a wonderful time riding a pony for the first time and said she can’t wait to ride again! Our guide, Ocean, was so knowledgeable and patient when my toddler had questions. The petting zoo was free and amazing as well!

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Mahalo for the great review! We are so glad that your toddler had such an amazing experience and has begun to cultivate a love for riding. Ocean is incredible and loves her job and the ranch so much, as do we all. We hope to see you back again soon!

it was great....

satoshi_w, Jan 2024

it was great. my son is 7years,but he could ride by own. very good experience. appreciate kind staff,too.

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Mahalo for taking the time to leave a review. We are so happy to hear your son enjoyed our Keiki ride! We hope you will come back again soon.

Fun and friendly

Herb_D, Jun 2023

My kids liked brushing the pony’s and feeding them treats. The view was spectacular, and the ponies were very gentle. Our guide was very friendly, and my son keeps taking about taking his pony Buckles home to California lol.

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Mahalo for the kind review! We are so glad to hear that your little ones loved their time here with Buckles! We would love for you to join us next time you are in Hawaii!

Gunstock Ranch Fun

Joan_V, Jan 2023

My grandkids loved this experience. Highly recommend. Beautiful setting. Great staff. Tanner was awesome!

Response from Host, Jan 2023

Mahalo for the review! We are so glad that your grandkids enjoyed their time at the ranch. We hope to see you guys back again soon!

The First Ride

Chondra_T, Jul 2022

For a 1st upclose interaction with a real horse was so cool! Koa was gentle and perfect for a first time encounter. The 6 year old loved the ride. Looking forward to another ride soon!

Response from Host, Aug 2022

Mahalo for the kind review! We are so glad that your little ones' first experience with horses was so good! We are looking forward to seeing you again!

Kids ride a horse for the...

Perla_L, Jul 2022

Kids ride a horse for the first time and they loved it. Great staff. The horse was very gentle and made my first. Horse ride memorable

Response from Host, Jul 2022

Thank you for a kind review! We are so glad to hear it was such a memorable experience. We would love to have you all join us again!

Cole was amazing with our...

Melelani_Y, Feb 2022

Cole was amazing with our Twins along with Molokini and Tobi (horses names). All the Wranglers were amazing with our girls and very helpful and reassuring they’ll be safe. We’re actually planning on going taking our girls again really soon. Thank you all for making our girls 4th Birthday an amazing experience. Mahalo CY

Response from Host, Feb 2022

Mahalo for the review! We love Cole, Molokini and Toby and are so glad that you and your ohana do as well! We would love to have you back next year for a 5th birthday celebration!

Great family fun.

Ella_W, Aug 2021

We had a very good time. Staff was friendly and helpful. Would recommend for the whole family. They also do unicorn rides if you call and ask.

Response from Host, Aug 2021

Thank you for the review! We are so glad to hear that you loved your time here! We'd love to have you again, maybe you can ride a unicorn next time!

My daughter loved the experience

Corbett_C, Aug 2021

We booked the 6 year old horseback guide ride. The staff is very knowledgeable on horses. After our ride my daughter was able to feed and brush her horse then she hugged it goodbye. Friendly and gentle horses

Response from Host, Aug 2021

Mahalo for the review! We are so glad that your 6 year old loved their time here! We would love to have you all again!

Kids love it

Alison_L, Jun 2021

Kids have a great time. They loved the goats petting. Kate, our guide, was really nice and friendly.

Response from Host, Jun 2021

Mahalo for the review! We are so glad that the kiddos had a fun time with the animals and Kate! We would love to have you join us again!

Memory of a lifetime for toddlers

Kaili_W, May 2021

Toddlers loved the experience. Trinity was a great wrangler, very personable, encouraging and attentive to ensure they have a wonderful time!

Response from Host, May 2021

Thank you for the review! We are so happy to hear that your little ones loved their time with Trinity! We would love to have you join us again!

"ALOHA" PONY RIDE

RL-OHANA, May 2021

My grandson's loved the whole experience of getting up close to the horses. They enjoyed riding them and after the ride, being able to feed the horse they rode on a snack and brushing their coat. What made it more enjoyable was our tour guide "Kira", she was very friendly and her interactions with the my grandson's as far as making them feel comfortable with the questions she asked on the short ride or stories she shared were quite impressive, great speaking/ tone in her voice for having conversations with kids, and she wore a smile and showed her aloha and displayed the spirit of Aloha.

Response from Host, May 2021

Mahalo for the review! We are so glad that you loved your time with Kira! We would love to have you join us again!

Great little adventure

Dean_F, Apr 2021

It was my boys first time horse back riding and they loved it! Had lots of good conversation with the guid. Only wish we did the ride along next to them! But the walk with them was easy and pretty too! They loved the baby goats and feeding/ brushing the horses after too! Also bonus that the location is North Shore Oahu, with a beautiful landscape and drive to get there and stop and look around after!!

Response from Host, Apr 2021

Mahalo for the review! We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your time with us! We'd love to have you all join us again and maybe you can ride this time!