pony at the disco

🎉 Toni’s Ponies Annual Gala: Pony at the Disco 🎉

November 8, 2025 | Tickets: zeffy.com/ticketing/pony-at-the-disco

Hey everyone — it’s official (and has been for a while, I guess)... summer is over, fall is here, and winter is just around the corner. The days are getting shorter, the ground’s getting slicker — time to trade in the tennis shoes for muck boots. The barometer’s shifting, and you can feel it in the horses. This is the season when we keep a close eye on everyone and brace ourselves for the usual autumn antics (cue: random colics, extra wild energy, and all-around chaos).

But it’s not all worry — this can also be one of the most beautiful times on the farm. The rain washes away the dust, the pastures turn an unreal shade of green, and the crisp air makes it peak sweatshirt weather (a Washingtonian’s dream).

And best of all? It’s time for the Toni’s Ponies Annual Gala — and this year’s theme is...

🌟 Pony at the Disco! 🌟

That’s right. The year is 1970-something. The disco ball is spinning, the DJ is grooving, and the vibes are pure retro magic. We’re talking bell bottoms, sequins, platforms, groovy colors — and yes, a full-on cafeteria-style retro dinner complete with trays, a themed menu, and TANG.

Our volunteers have been working so hard gathering amazing silent auction items from local businesses, and the decor crew? Let’s just say they’re living their glittery best lives. It’s going to be a party you don’t want to miss.

But we don’t just throw this event because we love a good party (even though we do, and not to toot our own horn… but we throw a great one).

We do it for the ponies.

Toni’s Ponies is currently home to 31 rescued equines. The money we raise from this Gala helps us make it through the winter — covering feed, farrier work, and vet care. It also supports the growth of our community outreach programs and helps us make our farm more accessible and inclusive for everyone.

💛 Why It Matters

If we just rescued horses, that would be enough. But these days, we’re doing even more.

Over the summer, more than 350 people — kids, parents, grandparents — visited the farm through our Pony Play program (June–August). This sweet, simple hour on the farm includes reading stories, scooping poop, sensory play with grain, grooming ponies, and even sitting on one of the "big horses."

We saw kids who had never been near a horse before light up with excitement. One little girl told us she had only ever ridden a horse “in her imagination.” (I’m tearing up just writing this.) These kinds of moments remind us why this work matters — deeply.

We’re building a place where people connect — to animals, to nature, and to each other.

📅 Save the Date: November 8

Get your tickets now and get ready for a night of sparkle, soul, and celebration. Your support doesn’t just help us care for these amazing animals — it helps us share their magic with the whole community.

🎟 Get your tickets here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/pony-at-the-disco

We can’t wait to see you there. Let’s dance, let’s laugh, and let’s do something amazing — together.