Hitchin Post Stables & Ponies

We attended a party this past weekend and had so much fun. The kids were able to pet a couple of ducks, rabbit and a pig. Everyone seems really nice and helpful. Our kids loved the colorful pony along with the train and stagecoach rides. We were able to sit and relax under the pavilion while they played some games like tug-​o-​war!.. too cute. It’s outdoors and there were some love bugs and the kids got a little dirty, but hey they had a great time. I am sure we will be back.

My children and guests were yelled at by Mike and called heathens! There was a bee in the stagecoach and my special needs child started screaming. This is what I was told. As I walked up Mike had the kids outside together yelling at them telling them they that need to listen when he says something and that he wasnt going to put up with a bunch of heathens. I thought he was joking but it was apparent he was serious. My daughter was mortified and she said there was a bee and he yelled back at her saying I told you I killed it. I asked another parent who was there and he confirmed everything. Mike walked off so I approached his wife and asked if he always yells at the kids. She told me no, that he was upset that someone broke one of the ducks wings. Later on I approached Mike and asked what happened. He raised his voice and started arguing with me and telling me he was going to cut the price down because he wasnt going to do the magic show which we had agreed to. He told me he dies this for a living and he has to have total control of the kids or it is not going to happen. He said he is not going to deal with a bunch of heathens. When I asked about calling the kids that he said I would never say that to their faces, I assured him I heard those words come out of his mouth, he said no i didnt. He also went on to say I should have told him my child had special needs and she didnt look like she was. He said he would have been softer with her. He also went on to say he doesnt like working with little boys because they are worse. I told him that we had an agreement and he most certainly was going to do the magic show, and that these kids weregoing to have a good time because we had an agreement and I am paying him. After that he calmed down and went on as planned. Never in my life have I been around a person who works with kids who clearly stated he didnt like working with kids (boys). We had agreed on 3 phone calls that there would be 2 ponies, 1 pink, 1 blue, a bounce house, and pony painting at the end, stage coach rides, train rides and games. We only had 1 pony and didnt get to paint because he had another party starting at the exact time my party ended. The staff was great, but Mike, not so much. After paying $ 550.00 and not getting what we agreed to multiple times I am not satisfied with this place and would not reccommend to anyone.

Went to a birthday party for my sons friend turning 3 on Sunday and my son is still talking about it and asking to go back! So much to do– tons of age appropriate carnival games like fishing, duck races, ring toss, bean bag toss– along with a club house and slide, sand box with toys, a train ride, stage coach ride and a ride on the pink haired pony Sugar. My son had so much fun, and I thought the amount and type of activities available were awesome for his age. He loved the pony ride– he would have enjoyed another train ride but there just wasn’t time. Parking sucked– especially since the recent rain had left the lot a muddy mess. The pavilion with picnic tables was perfect for cake and food. Would love to look into this site for future parties– we all had a great time!

Came for a birthday party and the kids seemed to have a great time. The workers seemed friendly and helpful. Some of the equipment and games seemed a little old and dirty like other reviews said. I’m not sure about the party package prices but I’m sure it’s reasonable. Seems like a nice difference from the regular party locations if your child likes ponies.

What an awesome place to have a birthday party! Cowboy Mike and Cowgirl Marian were amazing. If we had any issues, they would address it. If Cowboy Mike or Cowgirl Marian noticed any equipment dirty, they would clean it immediately. They were very sweet to our friends and family. We forgot to bring candles and they graciously volunteered to give us candles. We were very happy with the venue and would recommend this venue to friends and family members.

This place was nasty. Our three children attended a party here and the only thing I can think of to describe the place is a glorified garage sale. The «activities» were kept outside and gross, worn, broken, and just plain awful. The swing set was lopsided and leaning. The «train» was very unstable and should not be used. The bounce house was full of water from rain three days earlier. Many activities didn’t even work!
The saddest part were the animals. They seemed to be very unhappy. The bunnies lived in cages that were beyond deplorable. The cages hadn’t been cleaned in weeks. The deer appeared to be kept in a 9×9 stable and never let out. The other stables were nasty.
I will never take my children there again and will never recommend this place to anyone. They need to close up shop and re-​evaluate.

We held a double birthday party for our 2 year old daughters in March 2014. Overall we were happy with the venue in that there were lots of things for the kids to do, you could bring all your food and decorations and Mike was generally good about keeping in touch. It didn’t hurt that we had gorgeous weather that day!
I do agree with other reviews about the equipment. In fact, when we made our first trip out there to view it, my friend’s husband said NO WAY because the toys looked so disheveled and dirty strewn all over the grass but I looked at the potential in it.
During our actual party, a couple of parents did ask me why the owners didn’t keep up with the grounds. There were cobwebs in corners, toys were weathered, and the animal cages could have been cleaner too. I will also agree that Cowboy Mike isn’t the best with kids. I expected him to interact a little more with them and know how to entertain them but he didn’t.
However, with all of that said we had a GREAT party and all of the kids had so much fun riding the ponies, train and the stage coach! We really liked that we could invite as many people as possible for the same price and had the place all to ourselves. Parents could lounge at the tables chatting and just watch their kids from there. Lots of parking on the grounds too.

I would not use these folks based on the call I just made to Mike. First off he generically answers the business phone number listed on his website «Hello». Ok, not sure if I have the right place or not so I ask «Is this Hitching Post Stables»? He replies «yeah». I begin to ask a question and he cuts me off mid sentence and says «Ma’am, I’ve gotta run. Call ya back» and hangs up in my face.
So based on that 10 second conversation I have no idea what level of service they are capable of providing and Im not in the mood to put my money up to find out. Especially when there are multiple companies who provide the same service with a much more pleasant attitude.

Fantastic fun! We held our 3^rd birthday party for our little girl here just yesterday. What a fabulous party venue. We had 21 kids from 8 months to 6 years old and they all had a great time, as did the parents. Ellie was delighted to be able to ride Sugar and loved the train, stage coach and bounce house. So much for the kids to do. Cowboy Mike, Cowgirl Marian and their helpers could not have been nicer or more welcoming. The two hours flew by and we have one very happy birthday girl. Today four parents of guests have contacted me to say how much their kids enjoyed the party. Really pleased we picked Hitchin Post!

We have been to 2 parties at this place in the past two years. I have two main problems with the place. 1. It is clear that everything is stored outside in the elements so everything is weathered, broken and dirty. Imagine a horrible school carnival on steroids… 2. The biggest problem is that Cowboy Mike and Cowgirl Marian really do not seem to like children. They run around the place yelling at kids not to break things (hello — it’s all broken already). The worst problem is that they do not speak kindly to the children. They yell at them. NOT IMPRESSED. Will not be back.

Sorry to say… I would not recommend this party venue for children to anyone I know. Attended a party recently and at first arrival our family was excited & impressed. Lots to do for the kiddos. BUT on closer inspection, we found things that concerned us.
Dirty riding toys, green slimy water in a rowboat that children were pretending to fish in. One set of the trackless train cars consisted of plastic barrel cars for the children to ride in that were rickety and looked like they were well past safe usage. To be fair there was a nice wooden set of cars that looked solid & safe. BUT both sets of cars were pulled by two riding mowers over the property filled with children that appeared to be 2 years old & up. No seat belts! Also a nice wooden stage coach was pulled by one of the mowers was over-​filled with children & had children in the front top of the coach & on a seat on the back with no seat belts or harnesses. Safety was a serious concern.
Air bounce was FILTHY & filled with sand and dirt. No idea when it might have been cleaned last from it’s appearance.
Absolute WORST issue was that Cowboy Mike, who was driving one of the riding mowers pulling the train cars was seen repeatedly drinking from multiple beer cans throughout the 3 hour children’s party.
The young children had a great time, they were blissfully unaware of the issues that several of us parents saw. We were all alert and watchful of the children the entire time.
Our family had considered planning a party there in the spring. After seeing it up close — we will not. Advise families to go take a tour in advance before making a commitment.

I went to a birthday party for a precious 5 year old friend and Cowboy Mike and Cowgirl Marian were AMAZING! The first arrived with Sugar — a pink pony, and a small train for the children to ride. Cowboy Mike then changed outfits into a rodeo clown and had all of the kids play some games. Cowboy Mike then performed a magic show for the kids. Cowboy Mike and Cowgirl Marian are truly child whisperers! They had all of the children paying attention, listening, and behaving that I have never seen a group of 5 yr olds.
All of the children seemed to have loved everything Cowboy Mike and Cowgirl Marian had to offer the kids but even better was the fact that the parents and other adults enjoyed themselves as well, because the children were entertained throughout the party.
If you want a seamless children’s party Cowboy Mike and Cowgirl Marian and the people to call!
They will come to your location, but they also informed me that they have a pavilion out in Katy in which they hold parties.