A 5 Star Animal Welfare Licence is very hard to pass. Every year the council and a special veterinary inspector come to check that the ponies are healthy, happy and enjoying their work, and every 3 years they come and check everything.
Lots of cleaning and checking
Preparing for a 5 Star Animal Welfare Licence inspection takes several weeks. The ponies have to be really clean and healthy and all the saddles and bridles have to be in good repair and sparkle too.
Fantastic facilities
The inspector checks the stables, fields, fences and water troughs to see that they are safe for the ponies to live healthily and happily.
Paperwork galore
Records need to be kept of the ponies feeding, vets visits, dental checks, passports, training and exercise too.
Ponies pass health check
Every pony is checked for his eyes, breathing, heart, weight and soundness. He has to pass a thorough inspection for the licence.
Fantastic 5 Stars
Fantastic News – the ponies passed the gruelling inspection today with 5 STARS, for the next 3 years– well done ponies. We are so proud of you.
Watch the video to find out more
Pony Share Membership
Enrolling now for our Pony Share Membership for March 2025
If you’d like to join our 5 Star ponies as a Pony Share Member next season, now is the time to find out more.
You can experience a pony of your own, the easy way, with Pony Share Membership. Learn to ride, build a bond with your pony, come regularly to our club and enjoy pony fun in the countryside.
- Pony Membership – a pony of your own each week, 2 hours, from age 4+ £275 per month.
- Mini Membership – a pony of your own each week, 45 minutes, from age 3+ £195 per month.
Find out more here
Your Christmas Pony Gift Guide
Need a Christmas gift for someone who loves ponies?
Things can get very busy at this time of year, so here are our top three choices of pony gifts to make your child’s dreams come true.
Booking Update
Join us and our 5 Star Shetland ponies on the last few Own a Pony Experiences and Starter Rides in the beautiful Surrey Countryside before we close for the winter.
Starter Rides
Starter Rides are 45 minutes long and are specially designed as early learning to ride experiences for children. From age 3 years old. £50 per child.
Availability:
- Saturday, 16 November 14:15pm and 15:15pm – Fully Booked
- Sunday 17 November 9am and 12:15pm –Fully Booked
- Saturday, 23 November 14:15pm – Fully Booked
- Saturday, 23 November 15:15pm – Spaces
- Sunday 24 November 9am – Spaces
- Sunday 24 November 12:15pm – Fully Booked
- Saturday, 30 November 14:15pm – Fully Booked
- Saturday, 30 November 15:15pm – Spaces
- Sunday 1 December 9am – Spaces
- Sunday 1 December 12:15pm – Spaces
We close for the winter on 2 December and reopen on 1 March 2025
We close for the ponies winter holidays until 1 March. See our lovely Christmas Gift Vouchers for 2025 riding here.
Own a Pony Experiences
Own a Pony Experiences – are two hours long and are delightful early riding and learning experiences for children from age 4 years old. £75 per child.
Availability:
- Sunday, 17 November 14.15pm – Fully Booked
- Sunday, 23 November 14.15pm – Fully Booked
- Sunday, 23 November 14.15pm – Fully Booked
- Sunday, 01 December 14.15pm – Spaces
We close for the winter on 2 December and reopen on 1 March 2025
We close for the ponies winter holidays until 1 March. See our lovely Christmas Gift Vouchers for 2025 riding here.
Shetland Pony Parties
Give your child a magical pony party and create memories that will last a lifetime. Enjoy a fabulous afternoon with our adorable Shetland ponies that really will make those pony dreams come true.
Pony Birthday Party options, availability and prices
We have 2 pony party options available:
- Maxi Pony Party – 7-18 riders – large stylish Ranch with lots of adorable ponies. Pony brushing, riding and party games, organised by our friendly team, creating magical memories for your child’s birthday. 3-10 years. Weekends: 2:30pm – 4:30pm £600 for 7- 8 riders, £30 per extra rider
- NEW – Mini Pony Party – up to 6 riders – stylish Safari Tent with an adorable Shetland pony for each child and a friendly team to help, creating magical memories for your child’s birthday. 3-10 years. Weekends: 2:30pm – 4:30pm £450 for up to 6 riders (max)
Next Pony Party Availability:
- Mini Party – Saturday 30 November – only date available in 2024
- Maxi Party- Fully booked for 2024
- Contact us to book for 2025 – Can’t see the date you want? Get in touch and we will see if we can schedule your dream party!
Take a look at this week’s video: Fantastic News: 5 Star Animal Welfare Licence!
From Rosemary, Liz, Libbie, the Team, and all the ponies at Shetland Pony Club
