At The Ranch we often get asked the question, Can my Shetland Pony tell if I am afraid? Watch this week’s episode to find out:
After watching the video can you answer these two questions:
- Are Shetland Ponies able to hear and detect your heartbeat?
- Are Shetland Ponies prey animals or predators?
Booking Update
Special event: Newly released October half term Halloween Pumpkin rides!
Come and enjoy our Halloween Pumpkin Rides – themed pony treasure hunts for pony-mad witches and wizards. Enjoy 1½ hours of pony riding fun at the ranch, during October Half Term.
Halloween Pumpkin Rides start with pony dress-up Halloween style, followed by a ride through the ranch to our pumpkin candy trail. There are special rosettes for all riders.
Suitable for children aged 4 – 10 years
We are open daily from Saturday 19 October 2024 through to Sunday 3 November 2024, (except ponies’ rest days on Friday 25 October and Friday 1 November).
You can book your Halloween ride under ‘Special Events’. See all our following availability online 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 8th September 14:15pm- Full
- Sunday 15th September 14:15pm- Spaces
- Sunday 22nd September 14:15pm- Spaces
See all our following availability online here
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
- Sunday 8th September 12:15pm- Full
- Saturday 14th September 14:15pm- 1 Space
- Saturday 14th September 15:15pm- 1 Space
- Sunday 22nd September 12:15pm- Spaces
See all our following availability online 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, all organised by our friendly team, creating magical memories for your child’s birthday. 3-10 years. Weekends: 2:30pm – 4:30pm £600 for 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:
- Maxi Party, Saturday 28 September.
- Mini Party – Saturday 16 November
Pony Share Membership
Enrolling now for our Pony Share Membership for September 2024
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
Take a look at this week’s video: Can my Shetland Pony tell if I am afraid?
From Rosemary, Liz, Libbie, the Team, and all the ponies at Shetland Pony Club
