America's Pony Ride

A local charity held in conjunction with Toys For Tots and local sponsors and Ford Mustang fans to help out kids in need at Christmas

Founded and directed by Ron Eason in 2009, the "pony ride" originated from Ron's love and admiration of the Ford Mustang. The Mustang is America's car, and of course that is where the "Pony" comes into play in America's Pony Ride. The ride is an event held in December of each year to collect toys and donations for the Toys For Tots charity operated by the United States Marine Corps. What separates

America's Pony Ride from other charity events is that it is dedicated not only to children and making their holidays brighter with toys, but the fact that the participants are Ford Mustang enthusiasts and owners. The "ride" gives Ford Mustang owners and admirers a chance to "show off" their cars as the ride courses through a predetermined route through Gastonia and some of the surrounding areas. The ride is escorted by local authorities and officially permitted by the City of Gastonia as an official parade. The participants bring an unwrapped toy for a girl or boy and pay a small entry fee which includes the cost of a complimentary t-shirt for the driver of the Mustang to commemorate their participation in the event. Others who may desire to purchase a t-shirt may do so from the website and receive their t-shirt on the day of the ride as well. The event begins at a location (TBD) that is large enough to get everyone lined up and ready for the route. Drivers and participants in the event bring their unwrapped toy on the day of the event. However, prior to the day of the event, drop off locations are available at various locations throughout the area as well as most of the sponsors for the event. The route for the event lasts about 30 minutes and ends like it begins in a location large enough to handle all the riders and their passengers. Many people hang out before and after the event to take pictures and enjoy the gathering of so many Ford Mustangs in the same location. Mustang clubs are welcome to include the Pony Ride in their holiday festivities and participate in the ride! In 2009, we had 62 Ford Mustangs participating and collected almost 200 toys for the kids! In addition, we raised $800 that was donated to Toys For Tots!

12/08/2015

Please help children have a Merry Christmas this year. Give to any charity that is helping to make children wake up on Christmas morning to make them smile. You will feel better knowing you helped and your heart will know it also. Thank you and God bless. Ron

05/29/2014

A word from APR Founder, Ron Eason - We are excited to show you the hat which will be available at our June 7th event! If you want to pre-order, please email Ron Eason ([email protected]) before Monday and he will reserve your hat and hold it for you until the day of the event!

05/29/2014

We are excited to show you the hat which will be available at our June 7th event! If you want to pre-order, please email Ron Eason ([email protected]) before Monday and he will reserve your hat and hold it for you until the day of the event!

05/01/2014

Mustang placed atop Empire State Building

04/17/2014

Happy Birthday to the Ford Mustang!

Mustang placed atop Empire State Building The new 2015 Mustang convertible is viewed on top of the observation deck at the Empire State Building in honor of 50 years of the Ford Mustang on April 16, 2014 in New York City.Ford did the same thing 50 years ago when it debuted the Mustang at the 1964 World's Fair.

12/05/2013

Ford Mustang celebrates 50th birthday with sleek new look: http://nbcnews.to/1bjuRtp

Photo: Rebecca Cook / Reuters

12/03/2013

This Saturday is the big day... Are you excited? If you'd like to download the registration form and fill it out to save time on Saturday, find it here: http://www.americasponyride.org/register.html

How to Register to Participate in APR 2013 Event We appreciate the support of our sponsors! Sponsors are key to the success of America's Pony Ride, through their financial support, donations for items in our silent auction, as well as other services and support that make the event a success from year to year!

11/28/2013

APR wishes everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving tomorrow.. may you find a moment to reflect on the bounty on the past, bounty of the present, and the bounties yet to come. We look forward to seeing you all on Dec 7 for the RIDE! Are you excited? We sure are!

11/20/2013

If anyone knows of any local business that may be interested in donating items for our Silent Auction, please contact us so that we may reach out to them in time to include the items on the day of the event. Thanks!

09/21/2013

We're excited to announce that our newly renovated website is now up and running! Check it out here! http://www.americasponyride.org/

America's Pony Ride 2013 America's Pony Ride 2013 is an Official Toys for Tots event held annually in Gastonia, NC to bring Ford Mustang enthusiasts and admirers together for the purpose of collecting toys and raising funds.

02/22/2013

If you can't attend the meeting at Tindol Ford, please send me a e-mail at [email protected] with any ideas you may have and we will bring up all info we gather. Thanks and be safe, Ron

02/05/2013

Anyone interested in forming a Mustang club in and around the Gastonia area, please join us at Tindol Ford on Feb. 23 at 9 am. Will have more info as we get closer to meeting date. Tks, Ron.

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+19802022273

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http://www.americasponyride.org/

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Gastonia, NC

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