2011 Holiday Break

Posted on December 12, 2011 by If Wishes Were Ponies

Thanks to all your orders, we’ve been working non-stop with scarcely a day off since returning from our (non-leisurely) hiatus in September. Therefore, we have decided that a break to take care of things on the personal and home front is very much needed this year.

WishPony.com 2011 Holiday Schedule

December 12 – 18

All orders placed before Dec. 19th will be processed as ordered.

December 19 – 22

  • Ready-Made items will ship out in 1-2 business days.
  • Custom orders will begin to be processed on January 9th.

January 9, 2012

We will begin processing orders placed between Dec. 19 and Jan. 8.

Custom orders placed during break with –

  • 2 business days service will ship around Thursday Jan. 12th.
  • 3 business days service will ship around Friday Jan. 13th.
  • 4 business days service will ship around Monday Jan. 14th.
  • Standard 10 business days service will ship around Wednesday Jan. 25th.

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Which items on WishPony.com Are Good Gifts for Horse Lovers and Equestrians?

Posted on December 6, 2011 by If Wishes Were Ponies

If you are shopping for a friend with a horse, look for items that do not need precise measurements or try to discreetly get the necessary measurements of your friend’s horse (by asking a family member, stable employee, or by yourself if you are able). Reindeer Antlers for Horses and PoniesBut if you are unfamiliar with horses, do not attempt to measure one yourself in case you cause accident or injury to you and the horse.

Because there is a chance that you will not choose the right size, try to avoid ordering extravagant or expensive custom items as gifts. Here are a few products we recommend when shopping for someone else’s horse.

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Christmas Horse Costume and Outfit Ideas from WishPony.com

Posted on November 13, 2011 by If Wishes Were Ponies

As the holiday season approaches, many of our customers are seeking Christmas themed costumes for their horses and ponies to wear for family Christmas photos, parades, sleigh rides, costume classes, or parties.

WishPony.com offers several products which can be worn alone or together to make a classic or unique Christmas outfit for your horse or pony. To help you on your way to a splendid Holiday turnout, here are a few suggestions.

Reindeer Antlers for Horses and Ponies

Reindeer Antler Costume for Horses and Ponies

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Early Bird Special on Christmas Horse and Pony Costumes Ends Tonight! [Ended]

Posted on November 9, 2011 by If Wishes Were Ponies

Just a quick reminder for anyone planning to order during this sale that it ends tonight at 11:59 PM Pacific Time. Save 10% on select Christmas horse and pony costume items by ordering early for your Christmas family photo cards, parades and other festivities!

Christmas Horse Costume Reindeer Antlers, Santa Hat and Barding
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Early Bird Special on Horse and Pony Christmas Costumes [Ended]

Posted on November 5, 2011 by If Wishes Were Ponies

Because rush orders can be harrowing for us (often requiring late-night or all-night sewing) and costly for you due to expedited service and shipping costs, we like it when you order early for your Holiday events. Therefore, we are kicking off the Holiday season with an Early Bird Special on select Christmas Horse Costumes.

This special begins today November 5th and ends 11:59 PM PST November 9th.

Victorian Christmas Velvet Barding Set: Rein Covers, Breastplate, Rump Caparison, Browband and/or Santa Hat *Custom*
Victorian Christmas Horse Barding		Christmas Horse Barding Rein, Chest and Rump Caparisons SET *Custom*
Original Franga Designs Barding (Holiday Edition)
Realistic Hand-Felted Reindeer Costume Antlers for Horses and Ponies *Custom Shapes, Sizes and Colors*
Horse Reindeer Antlers		Vintage Christmas Santa or Elf Cotton Velvet and Marabou Boa Hat *Custom Colors and Sizes*
Vintage Velvet & Marabou Santa Hat
Panne Velvet and Marabou Boa Christmas Unicorn Browband *Custom*
Panne Velvet & Marabou Unicorn Browband		Shaggy Faux Fur White Polar or Brown Teddy Bear Saddle Blanket / Pad *CUSTOM*
Polar Bear Hug Saddle Blanket

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New! Victorian Christmas Horse and Pony Barding

Posted on November 4, 2011 by If Wishes Were Ponies

We are pleased to announce the addition of our first Christmas horse and pony barding. While our Original Franga Designs Horse Barding and Darling Steed Barding can be ordered in combinations of Holiday colors, this new design was created specially with Christmas in mind.

Franga Designs Victorian Christmas Horse Barding Costume Set

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Christmas Reindeer Antlers for Horses and Ponies Now Available

Posted on October 31, 2011 by If Wishes Were Ponies

Realistic Handfelted Reindeer Antlers for Horses and Ponies - Christmas CostumeGood news! The shipment of materials for our new and improved Reindeer Costume Antlers for Horses and Ponies has arrived so you no longer have to wait for a Pre-Order. Regular custom ordering service times now apply starting October 31.

Due to the many custom options — colors, styles, sizes, etc. — your antlers will be made after you place your order. Standard service time is 10 business days. Expedited services — 4 and 5 business days before shipping — are available at additional cost if you need your antlers faster.

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Expedited Services for Halloween Events

Posted on October 17, 2011 by If Wishes Were Ponies

The standard service deadline has passed for Halloween events, but you can still order with Expedited Services. To see the service options available for items you wish to order, scroll to the end of the product page just above the “Add to Cart” button, click on the “Service Options” menu to see options and costs.

Estimating Delivery Date

Service Time + Shipping Time = Estimated Arrival

Expedited Service Options

  • 5 business days before shipping — large items such as wings and velvet saddle blankets.
  • 4 business days before shipping — most items including barding, unicorn horns, plumes, most sets
  • 3 business days before shipping — most items including some barding, unicorn horns and plumes
  • 2 business days before shipping — most items including some barding, unicorn horns and plumes

Shipping Options

  • Priority Mail is 2-3 days (about 95% delivered within 2-3 days, not guaranteed)
  • Express Mail is 1-2 business days depending on zip code (guaranteed)

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