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.
What do Shetland ponies eat?
What do Shetland ponies eat, is a great question that we find the answer to in this week’s Shetland Pony Club advice video. What do Shetland ponies eat? The main part of a Shetland pony’s diet is grass. He eats for as long as 16 hours per day, so can eat lots more...
What do Shetland ponies eat in a day?
What do Shetland ponies eat in a day? Let’s find out with Rosemary as she shows us how to look after the ponies at Shetland Pony Club to keep them happy and healthy. What do Shetland ponies eat in a day? Just like us, Shetland ponies need a good breakfast early in the...
Batman the Shetland pony gets new plastic shoes
With the very hard ground, Batman the Shetland pony has been struggling with sore feet. Batman the Shetland pony gets new plastic shoes Batman the Shetland pony has thin soles on his hooves, which bruise easily and the very hard ground has made his feet sore. Bigger...
How to prepare a Shetland pony for a photo shoot
Let’s find out how to prepare a Shetland pony for a photo shoot in this weeks’ video from Shetland Pony Club. When is the best time for a pony photo shoot? When the weather improves, the Shetland ponies have their summer coats and the wildflower meadows are in...
What does a Shetland pony weigh?
In this pony advice video we learn the answer to a much-asked question - what does a Shetland pony weigh? How do you weigh a Shetland pony? To find out the weight of our Shetland ponies, the most accurate way to do so is with a special pony weigh scales, which are...
Pony Problems: Laminitis
In our latest Advice Guide from Shetland Pony Club we look at a pony problem called Laminitis. Laminitis is a common condition in ponies, often caused by eating too much sugary grass. It causes the sensitive laminae in the feet to swell and become very sore. How to...
Introducing our new Shetland ponies to the herd
It’s time for introducing our new Shetland ponies to the herd. Now that they are settled, Mufasa and Balmoral can start to meet their new pony friends at Shetland Pony Club. Introducing our new Shetland ponies Mufasa and Balmoral have spent some time getting to know...
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...
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
Enjoy the top 5 episodes of Shetland Pony Club TV here
