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 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,...
What makes a quality Shetland Pony?
This week we find out what makes a quality Shetland Pony in an information video from Rosemary. Find out about pony passports and if they mean that a pony has good breeding. You will learn which characteristics to look for in a quality Shetland Pony, such as a kind...
Keeping Shetland ponies in a natural way
We are often asked, where do our Shetland ponies live? Do they have stables nearby and what do they need to eat to be healthy? Keeping Shetland ponies in a natural way At Shetland Pony Club, we have been keeping our Shetland ponies in a natural way for over 10 years,...
Learn how to play polo on a Shetland pony
Learn how to play polo on a Shetland pony in this week’s episode of Shetland Pony Club TV. What is polo? Polo is an exciting game played on polo ponies at the gallop. It's very skilled when played well, but everybody has to start somewhere. So how do I start to learn...
How can I ride the same pony each week?
Find out how you can ride the same pony each week at Shetland Pony Club. Advice on Pony Ownership Parents often ask us all about buying and owning a Shetland pony. When they find out how much it costs (the British Horse Society estimates that it costs about £7,000...
Can I keep a Shetland pony in my garden?
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?
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?
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
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
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?
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?
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...
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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