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.
How (not) to move a Shetland pony to a new field
What's the best way to move a Shetland pony to a new field? Join Rosemary as she shows us how not to do it! How (not) to move a Shetland pony to a new field Shetland ponies are known for having lively personalities and enjoying playing and having fun. They can be...
How to keep Shetland ponies warm in winter
Find out how to keep Shetland ponies warm in winter in this week’s video from Shetland Pony Club. Do Shetland ponies prefer the cold weather? Shetland ponies come from the Shetland Islands which are 120 miles north of mainland Scotland in the North Sea. The weather...
Heavy snowfall’s no problem for fluffy Shetland ponies
In this week’s video we find out that heavy snowfall’s no problem for fluffy Shetland ponies. They are very happy outside in the snow, as long as they have plenty to eat and drink and friends for company. They look adorable too! Heavy snowfall’s no problem for...
What to look for in a Shetland pony
This week we learn what to look for in a Shetland pony and what qualities we should seek out when choosing the ideal pony to buy. What to look for in a Shetland pony Batman is a pedigree Shetland pony who is registered with the Shetland Pony Stud Book Society and...
Pause for a pony: relax for 3 minutes of calm, ASMR
Let’s just pause for a pony. Pause for a pony: relax for 3 minutes of calm, ASMR Did you know that the sound of ponies eating is very calming and the sound that they make can help you relax. It’s actually got a scientific name: Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response,...
Do you dream of owning a Shetland pony?
Do you dream of owning a Shetland pony, but are worried about the practicalities? Well, you’ve come to the right place. In this video we find out about the problems of buying and caring for a Shetland pony and how our membership can help. A pony of your own, the easy...
How long do Shetland ponies live?
People often ask us how long do Shetland ponies live? Let’s find out more about the Shetland pony breed and what their characteristics are. A native breed Shetland ponies are a native breed, which means that they have adapted to their environment over centuries and...
Shetland Pony Nottingham’s Vet Visit
This week we find out about Shetland Pony Nottingham’s Vet Visit. Nottingham had a small cut just above his hoof, when he came in for breakfast one morning. We decided to organise a vet visit to make sure he was going to be OK. Vet visit for Nottingham The vet needed...
Learning to be a Shetland Pony Vet
Would you like to learn to be a Shetland Pony Vet? Lots of our staff have trained to be vets and some are hoping to get places at vet school tomorrow, on A-Level results day. Good luck staff! Many of the children who ride with us would like to be vets too. So, at...
Shetland Pony weigh-in after lockdown
During lockdown the Shetland ponies did a lot of resting and eating. Some of them have put on too much weight. How can we tell? Shetland Pony weigh-in At Shetland Pony Club we have some special pony scales so that we can have a Shetland Pony weigh-in to see if the...
How to feed a Shetland pony
This week, we find out how to feed a Shetland pony, in one of our series of pony advice videos. We all know that ponies eat grass, but did you know that they are browsers and enjoy eating prickly plants like thistles and blackberries. Unusual foods for Shetland...
Can Shetland ponies dream?
This week we find out: can Shetland ponies dream? In this pony information video, we learn about how ponies sleep, and whether they dream? How do Shetland ponies sleep? Ponies have special joints which enable them to lock their back legs, so that they can rest...
Do Shetland ponies need a dentist?
Lots of people ask us about caring for Shetland ponies. A frequently asked question is: do Shetland ponies need a dentist? Yes, they do… Our specialist equine dentist, Rob, comes to see our Shetland ponies regularly, to check their teeth. It’s a good job to do in the...
No Stirrup November with the Shetland ponies
It’s “No Stirrup November” all over the world and people are riding without stirrups this month. We join Rosemary and the children and Shetland ponies to find out all about it. Why ride without stirrups? Riding without stirrups allows riders to lengthen their legs,...
Pony Advice
Getting Started
5 simple ways to ride cost effectively
How to be safe with Shetland ponies
Riding
Bridles and head collars – what’s the difference?
How to put a pony out in a field
Pony Care
How to Shampoo a Shetland pony
Shetland ponies and the dentist
Shetland ponies – too fat or thin
How to care for ponies in the snow
Shetland ponies and frozen water
Shetland ponies and frosty grass
Pony Information
Know your Shetland pony colours
Why do Shetland ponies scratch?
How do ponies lose their winter coats?
Shetland ponies and low sugar hay
Free guide on booking your first ride at Shetland Pony Club
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