Alarming Legal Threats After Vaucluse 'Pony Party from Hell'
Weeks after a children's birthday party in upscale Vaucluse erupted into a heated argument, tensions have escalated into a full-scale conflict involving lawyers.
The dispute is between Danielle Plaskitt, operator of a 'pony party' business from Sydney's semi-rural northwest, and D'Leanne Lewis, an eastern suburbs real estate agent. Lewis shared footage of their unusual confrontation at her daughter Lyra’s third birthday on Instagram, which quickly went viral among her 70,000 followers.
“Get away from my ponies, now!”
The clip portrayed Plaskitt as sharp and abrasive while Lewis, known for starring in the Amazon Prime Video series Luxe Listings Sydney, carried Lyra away from the ponies.
Plaskitt explained that her outburst stemmed from guests being obstructive and difficult, violations of her company’s terms and conditions, and inadequate parking for her team.
Following the exclusive report, both parties are now considering legal action, with Lewis having already sent a cease-and-desist letter.
The conflict arose after Lewis engaged Plaskitt’s pony ride business, My Pony Party, through a party planner to entertain at Lyra’s birthday held at Kimberley Reserve in Sydney’s east on September 28.
“She’d only lost her temper because some guests were obstructive and difficult.”
This incident has sparked a broader dispute reflecting clashing expectations and challenges in delivering children’s party entertainment.
Author's summary: A children's birthday party in Vaucluse triggered a viral confrontation between a pony party operator and a real estate agent, escalating into legal threats amid conflicting claims.