If you grew up loving horses, then you understand how important horse themes can be in whatever you are doing. Events such as birthday parties or any other occasions can be made more exciting if you have the things you love around you. Maybe you have kids who keep asking you for a horse party or maybe you are planning to organize one for yourself, you need to know about different aspects to consider. There are numerous ways you can plan the perfect horse themed party. These are:
- Horse Party Invitation
When you sending out invitations for your horse-themed party, you need to make the announcement in a western way! This could mean printing simple invitations onto the cardstock from a PC, and sewing the card to mimic the appearance of stitches on a saddle. You can also decide to hand deliver a cowboy hat with an invitation card to every invitee. If you have ever taken part in a horse event before and you have a photo of that moment, you can transform the photo in a postcard before sending it out. The postcard should include printed details on the back section explaining where the venue will be, what time the event will start, and when the party will take place. You can also ask your guests to put on cowboy boots or western-style shirts when attending the party.
- Decorations
When you are organizing a horse-themed party, you need to consider how you are going to decorate the venue. If it is an outdoor party, you can look for some bales of hay which you’ll use as seats or decorations. If it’s an indoor party, you can design some stirrups from the construction papers and then attach these on the table chairs that will be used. When making decorations for your kid’s birthday party, you can cut cowboy hat shapes from construction paper. These can be hanged on the walls or in the middle of the room using a string. There are no limitations to how the decorations could go. The most important thing at this point is to allow your imagination to work. You may even think about hanging actual horse pictures on the walls so everyone can know what the party is all about.
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- Think Hay Bales Snacks
If you love horses, then you understand that no party is complete without hay bales in place. When it comes to snacks, this is not an exception. Small Rice Krispies Treats are ideal for creating the perfect “hay bale” party snack. In case you are not in a position to find the small treats, do not worry. You can split the large treats into halves and they’ll work just fine. Stack your ‘bales’ on top of each other when serving in a tray to mimic the appearance of actual hay and you are good to go.
- Food
Your guests at the party will most likely have hearty appetites, therefore, plan on preparing or ordering meals in addition to snacks. Prepare some pizza or sandwiches and serve the food using deli sandwich wrap paper to create that western theme ideal for your horse-themed party. Other food ideas to think about include serving carrots and red apples with dipping sauce: these are snacks which horses love as well. You can also set out a plate of shoestring potato sticks to for the kids so they can think they are eating hay.
- Homemade Horse Treats
In addition to preparing meals for guests, you can allow the kids to prepare their own homemade treats. This is an excellent hands-on activity that will keep them engaged throughout the party. You can provide the ingredients required and give them instructions on how they are to prepare their own treats. However, do not allow them to use electric gadgets as this could be dangerous for them. You will need to pop the treats in an oven for the kids and allow them to do different tasks as the treats bake in the oven.
- Pony Rides
Once all your indoor activities are complete, you need to consider taking everyone out to see goats and horses. Children, in particular, should have an opportunity to ride ponies and enjoy the cowboy experience. When you do that, you are likely to create a day that they will always live to remember. You can also prepare some homemade horse treats so the children can feed the horses as well. At the end of it all, this needs to be a day of adventure for all those in attendance, and both adults and children should get an opportunity to enjoy the party.
- Organize a Photoshoot
A photo shoot at the party is something that needs to be incorporated into the planning process. No party is deemed complete without a well-arranged photo shoot session. Hire the best photographer and arrange for horse themed backgrounds where the photos will be taken. Have everyone put on cowboy attires which include boots and hats to make the photo session enjoyable. At the end of it all, it is your creativity that counts when it comes to a horse-themed photo shoot.
- Drinks and Beverages
If it’s an adult only party, arrange for wines and beers for people to enjoy. In case there are children, arrange for non-alcoholic drinks such as sodas for them to enjoy. Food and drinks are an important part of any event and it is important that these are included in the budget from the onset.
Wrap Up
When planning a horse-themed party for yourself or children, there are so many ideas to consider. The above are some of the pointers to have in mind. Offer horse-themed snacks such as carrot sticks and apple slices, and horse-themed cake and cookies. In addition to that, there are numerous games and activities you can engage in such as pony rides, hitting a horse-shaped piñata, or pinning a tail on the horse. How you plan your party will depend on how far your imagination takes you.
