The Tiny Trotters

The whole family had a great time at the «pony experience». Donna was so nice and patient with our 2.5 year old twin girls. The kids got to brush the ponies and help put on their saddles. We could not believe how they did not fuss at putting on the helmets! The ride down the scenic neighborhood road was very fun. We also got to feed some pigs at the end of the road and then rode back. Donna was so nice to take pictures of us. We hardly ever get to have any pictures with everyone in the shot so we were overjoyed to finally get a few! Thank you so much Donna! The best thing we did while in Morro Bay. I wish we lived closer — we would be regulars for sure. Definitely coming back next time we are in town.

Took my 3.5-year-old daughter for a horseback riding lesson. It was great! I really appreciated how flexible Donna was with the time due to my work schedule. Donna was kind, friendly, and professional. She taught my daughter how to set up the horse and gave her some responsibilities, such as brushing and putting on the pad), which is great for kids to learn. At first Donna led the horse while my daughter rode, then I led the horse, and finally my daughter was steering on her own while riding :) My daughter loved riding the pony! I look forward to going back so she can practice riding again. I highly recommend!

We went to Tiny Trotters for the Pony Experience with my 2 year old. She had the most wonderful time !! We will never forget my Daughters first pony experience! Thank you so much!

Donna just brought her lovely pony, Dazzle, to my daughter’s 5^th birthday party. This is the second time we have used Tiny Trotters and she always is easy to coordinate with, communicates well and arrives on time. She is so friendly and clearly enjoys animals and children. The kids had a great time painting and riding the pony. Donna makes sure everyone gets a great ride with the pony and has a great time. My daughter and her friends are still talking about the amazing time they had. This will be a birthday my daughter always remembers.

Donna and her ponies are not to be missed! We were visiting friends in Morro for the weekend (from the SF area) and wanted to take the tots riding. What we got was so much more than that! Donna offers the «pony experience,» which lasts about 45 minutes and includes much more than just riding. Upon arrival, the 3 kids were introduced to her three ponies and were shown how to brush and pet them. Next they helped to saddle a pony. Then they got to take the ponies for a walk (holding the leash themselves) with parent assisting. This was already a super awesome experience but the ride was still up next! After learning a bit more about the social dynamics of the ponies, the kids chose their pony and got helmets on (which Donna provides). Parents were shown how to lead the pony and we began our 15 – 20 minute ride down the private dirt country road. Our first stop was at the pig and chicken coup, where we learned how to dismount. Then we got back on and headed back, first stopping at the large animal hospital where we met a herd of cows! Our kids were so at ease with the calm, clean and well behaved ponies and they absolutely loved the time we spent at Donna’s farm/​ranch. Donna was warm and welcoming, and so gentle with the children. At the end of our time there she gave the kids a farm animal coloring book as a souvenir and we of course had to take a few last pictures with her and the ponies. If you are in the area, or even just passing through, Tiny Trotters is sure to be a highlight for you and your kids!!!
Oh and I’d be remissed not to tell you that Donna was super easy to coordinate with and we made our booking via text message, which was so convenient. She even texted me pictures she’d snapped of us! Unilocal also deserves a shout out for helping us find this gem of a ranch!

It was a delightful experience for my nieces! Dona was great with both the girls, they both had a wonderful time.

We love love love the Tiny Trotters! Awesome every time! Thank you for a memorable birthday!!!

We had our daughter’s 3^rd Birthday party here today and it was absolutely perfect. Donna was so easy to work with and very helpful. She even dyed the pony’s hair to match our party theme. Everyone had a great time. Highly recommended!

Nice horse, friendly employees. My daughter really enjoyed it. Thanks Donna!

We visited The Tiny Trotters for the second time this past weekend with my 2.5-year-old and daughter and 3-​year-​old niece, and had an absolutely amazing experience. Donna is such a pro and great with the kids. The girls got to help brush and saddle the ponies, walk them around, and eventually ride them up and back along the lovely tree-​lined dirt road. The ponies are extremely well trained and as sweet as can be — we felt totally comfortable with toddlers walking around them and riding them. At the end of the ride we got to see the ponies perform a few tricks, and even got coloring books as a parting gift. Donna is fun to chat with, and is a wealth of knowledge about all her animals. I don’t live in the area, but if I did, I absolutely would hire Tiny Trotters for a birthday party in a heartbeat. I also strongly recommend setting up a time for a private pony experience, as we have done twice. Our kids had so much fun and are still talking about Dazzle and Monty — the ponies they got to ride! We’ll definitely be back, next time we’re visiting Los Osos.

FABULOUS! Parents loved this crew as much as the kids! You will LOVE this… best party ever!!! Ponies… Goats… friendly chickens… bunnies… oh my!

Spectacular! This one is a DON’T MISS! YOUR CHILD’S DREAM PARTY awaits! Full on contact with the very gentle animals. The Tiny Trotter is owned by mini-​horse-​whisperer, goat-​whisperer, Turkey Lurkey-​whisperer and adorable chickens-​whisperer Donna Scarpa. Donna is fully knowledgeable about your family of four and two footed friends and makes this a never to be forgotten spectacular experience! Meet very gentle (and handsome, too!) Turkey Lurkey, the beautiful goats (some are blue eyed!), a variety of friendly gorgeous mini chickens and, best of all, the Smartest and Sweetest mini trick horses in the world. Perhaps the newest addition to the family — Bob the Mini Donkey — will make a guest appearance! (He’s still shy but sweet and friendly!).
I’ve seen these horsies do tricks I can’t do! I always say that if they were to start a touring Ice Capades Show, I couldn’t be more surprised, delighted and admiring than I already am! Basketball dunking/​playing little ponies! Ever seen a pony fetch? You will! Ask them «Yes» and «No» questions and get a direct and honest answer directly from the horse herself/​himself! But, wait! Ever seen horsies walk on their hind legs or dance step for step with their human? You’ll see it here! How about a horsie that willingly sits down on a bean bag chair? You and your children won’t believe your eyes — but it’s true! And, you’ll come back for more. I can’t think of a better time to be had.
All of the animals are trained and very gentle. This is a full hands-​on experience you and your children will never forget — so much so that you’ll come again and again (or have Donna and her babies come to you!).
Missed out on things growing up? It’s never too late to have a happy childhood!
My mobility mini service horse Lucy Blessing (along with another mini horse, Tonka, now living in Oregon with a person who has had mobility problems and is now seeing the sites) has been trained by the owner of The Tiny Trotters, Donna Scarpa. She’s Wonder Woman in my eyes! I’ve been at The Tiny Trotters several times while parties are going on and the joy and excitement on the faces of All the children and adults makes me glad all over that Donna Scarpa long ago had the dream of creating this opportunity and continues to make it come true. A very fun, happy, exciting, very safe and very unique experiences!
Yes, they’ll all come to you in a darling enclosed The Tiny Trotters enclosed truck.
For an even greater experience, get yourself to beautiful Los Osos (San Luis Obispo) so that you can visit with everyone (and, don’t forget Bob!).
Oh, and did someone mention Pony Rides? Yup!
Dr. Rona
California
P. S. If you’ve got some, bring your grandparents, too! If not, borrow some!

It was such a nice time. My 2 yr old loved riding the horse and petting the animals.

Tried to use this service, however repeated phone calls were not returned. Called like 3 times.