Quicksilver Ranch — Attraction in Lompoc

I visited during a weekday so the place is probably better manned on the weekends when there are more visitors, but that's OK with me. Their flyer in the stable says to flag a worker down if you have questions or want to buy a postcard. It's very self guided at 11:30 on a weekday. This is NOT a major time killer. Just another pleasant roadside stop for people who like to see the lesser-seen animals. NOT a petting zoo. I enjoyed watching the miniature horses, lots of which are in green grassy areas (there was a very adorable young one when I visited), some in your typical oudoor dirt pens. Donation boxes here and there. Seems there's plenty of parking but that wasn't a problem during the week! So for what it is, and the fact that the information I found about it was spot...

Adorable (and cheap!). My wife and I stopped by here since we were visiting Solvang and it was a ton of fun. The miniature horses were beautiful and well-kept. There is no admission price. Basically, its only open from 10am to 3pm, and you simply pull in and see the horses. They are all fenced in - and there isn't really a plan. Just walk around and they'll come up to the fence for attention. They ask for donations, which go towards food and they have a small gift store in one of the stables. If you have a small kid and need a diversion - I highly...

You ever wanted to have a pony? How about a miniature pony? Kids love seeing these little guys. You can take one home too. They don't charge an entry fee, but it's not a petting zoo, it's a horse farm. Meaning, the people are working, tending the horses, and doing their chores. If you are interested in buying a miniature pony, then that is a...