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Pony advice on horse riding and pony care from Shetland Pony Club

Our pony advice blog and video series is here, all in one place to help you learn all you want to know about learning to horse ride, pony care and starting out with ponies.

Whether it’s how to catch a pony, how to put on a bridle or saddle, how to walk, or trot, we will show you how to begin safety. Find out all about ponies here.

Can I keep a Shetland pony in my garden?

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In this week’s pony advice video, Rosemary answers one of your frequently asked questions: can I keep a Shetland pony in my garden? How much space do you need to keep a Shetland pony? It may be more than you think. You need about one acre of land to keep a Shetland...

Are Shetland ponies good for children?

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With 10 years’ experience at Shetland Pony Club, Rosemary answers your question: “Are Shetland ponies good for children?” in this week’s pony advice video. Are Shetland ponies good pets? Shetland ponies have a reputation of being a bit cheeky, naughty and tricky to...

At what age can you ride a Shetland pony?

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In this week’s pony information video, we find out all about the minimum age you need to be to ride a Shetland pony and lots more. At what age can you ride a Shetland pony? Rosemary talks us through the minimum and maximum age you need to be to ride a Shetland pony. ...

Shetland Pony Dentist

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Shetland Pony Dentist’s visit – surely not? Did you know that there is a Shetland Pony Dentist? Our equine dentist, Rob, is highly trained and comes to visit the Shetland ponies every year. So how do we know if the ponies need the dentist? Find out what to look for...

Shetland Pony Vet Visit

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There’s a Shetland Pony vet visit happening at The Ranch this week and we are getting prepared with the ponies. First, we need to find out how much the ponies weigh, so that they can be given the right amount of vaccination. Then, we need to have every pony ready as...

Horses & cows – what’s the difference in their stomachs?

by Shetland Pony Club

Horses & cows both like eating grass, but did you know that they digest their food in different ways. In this pony advice and information film, you can learn what's the difference in their stomachs. You may have noticed that horses are always eating, but...

What not to buy when you start riding?

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In this week’s pony advice video, save yourself some money and find out what not to buy when you start riding. Do you need all that stuff? There is an overwhelming amount of riding gear that’s there to tempt you, when you start riding. You can get riding equipment for...

Children’s riding boots – what’s best?

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Join Rosemary in this week’s pony advice video to learn all about children’s riding boots and find out what’s best to buy. See the different types of riding boots that are available for children. What are the differences and benefits of long and short jodhpur boots?...

Riding hats for children

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Join Rosemary in this week’s pony advice video to learn all about riding hats for children. She will show you the different types of hat that are available for children. Find out what to look out for when you buy a hat for your child. What are the latest safety...

Horsey Jargon Buster 3 – Colours

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Have you ever heard people talking about horses’ colours and it makes no sense? Join Rosemary in this video to learn all about horses and ponies’ colours. In this third of our jargon buster videos we show you some colours and explain why they have the names that they...

Horsey Jargon Buster 2 – Breeds and Types

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Have you ever heard people talking about horses and wonder what they mean? Join Rosemary in this series to learn all about horses and ponies. In this second of our jargon buster videos we explain a few confusing terms you may come across in the horsey world. Horsey...

Horsey Jargon Buster 1 – horses or ponies?

by Shetland Pony Club

What's the difference between horses and ponies? Join Rosemary in our new Jargon Buster video series to learn all about horses and ponies and the words used around them. In this first of our Jargon Buster series we look at the number one question that people ask at...

Beginner’s guide to the points of the horse – part 1: upper body

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Pony advice guide You may have heard people talk about "the points of the horse". What does this mean? “Points” are the official names for each part of the horses' body. It can get a little complicated, so in this series of videos we will explain the names of the...

Beginner’s guide to tacking up a Shetland Pony

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What do you know about tacking up a Shetland Pony? Well “tack” is the name we use for the Shetland pony’s saddle and bridle. Pony advice guide This week’s Shetland Pony Club TV is a pony advice video. In this beginner’s guide to tacking up a Shetland Pony, Rosemary...