Alarming Legal Threats After Vaucluse 'Pony Party from Hell'
Weeks after a children's birthday party in the upscale Sydney suburb of Vaucluse erupted into a shouting match, tensions have escalated into a full-blown conflict involving lawyers.
Dispute Between Pony Party Operator and Real Estate Agent
The conflict is between Danielle Plaskitt, who runs a pony party business from Sydney’s semi-rural northwest, and D'Leanne Lewis, a real estate agent in the eastern suburbs. Lewis shared footage of their unusual confrontation at her daughter Lyra’s third birthday on Instagram, where she has 70,000 followers.
“Get away from my ponies, now!” Plaskitt shouted, appearing sharp and abrasive while Lewis carried Lyra away.
The viral video painted Plaskitt in a negative light, but she explained last week that she only lost her temper because some guests were “obstructive and difficult,” her company’s terms and conditions were ignored, and her team lacked proper parking.
Legal Actions Under Consideration
Following our exclusive report, both parties are now considering legal steps, with Lewis already issuing a cease-and-desist letter. The disagreement began after Lewis, through a party planner, booked My Pony Party for entertainment at Lyra’s birthday held on September 28 at Kimberley Reserve in Sydney’s eastern suburbs.
Summary
This escalating dispute highlights how a children’s party can quickly turn into a legal battle centered on event management and social media fallout.