Shetland Pony Birthday Parties 

Learn to ride a pony with our amazing Maxi and Mini Shetland Pony Parties.

“The best day of my life!” – Ella, aged 5

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. Learning to ride a pony is so much fun, with friends and family together, celebrating your special day in style, with our adorable Shetland ponies in the Surrey Hills.

Why book at Shetland Pony Party

• Wonderful welcome and discrete service – experience our stylish ranch, with trained staff and every detail thought through, giving a warm welcome to celebrities, parents and grandparents alike
• Adorable Shetland ponies – child-sized and friendly. Experience the joy of learning through hands-on pony care, brushing and saddling up your pony at a leisurely pace
• Easy for beginners – every pony has their own trained helper, so it’s safe and fun for beginners to learn to ride. You don’t need to be horsey and we provide the riding hats
• Every detail is thought through – we take care of every detail, so you just need to bring along your party tea, then relax with your guests and enjoy your child’s special day

Award Winning and Recommended

• Recommended by parents – we have over 200 five-star Google reviewsand a 4.9 rating from satisfied customers, so you can be confident that your party will be a success
• Approved and educational – you can relax as we are ABRS+ Approved, have a 5 Star Animal Welfare Licence, safeguarding and our team will ensure children have a safe and fulfilling time as they learn to ride at your party
• Award-winning – our awards include “Best Children’s Pony Riding Experience 2025 – Surrey” and “Equestrian Training Provider of the Year, 2025” so you can have confidence in us
• Make their dreams come true – give your child some memorable moments of pony magic and a wonderful sense of achievement as they ride a friendly pony at your fabulous Shetland Pony Party

Here’s what our recent guests said:

• Wonderful experience!! Beautiful place with every detail thought through. The girls loved it!! Thank you so much!!” Beatriz
• “We celebrated our daughter’s 5th birthday at Shetland Pony Club! It was an unforgettable event, very well organised, not just professionally, but with a lot of love! Thank you very much to Liz and her team for making this important day so special! Highly recommended!” Natalia

• “A stunning location and beautifully designed ranch which left our kids (and the adults) open-mouthed in amazement! Thank you to all the staff at the Shetland Pony Club, who were so friendly and attentive with the children and who made my daughter’s birthday weekend one she’ll never forget!” Matt

Watch the Shetland Pony Birthday Party video to find out more:

Pony Birthday Party options, availability and prices

We have 2 pony party options available:

Maxi Learn to Ride a Pony Party: 7-18 riders – large stylish Ranch with lots of adorable ponies. Pony brushing, learn riding and pony care, all organised by our friendly team, creating magical memories for your child’s birthday. 3 -10 years.

Weekends: 2:30pm – 4:30pm £625 for 7 riders,  £30 per extra rider

Mini Learn to Ride a 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 £525 for up to 6 riders (max)

Timings 

March to November: Saturdays and Sundays 2:30pm – 4:30pm. Other times by arrangement – contact us.

We would love to help plan your special day. Please call the office to discuss on 07734 950 309 or email us at info@shetlandponyclub.co.uk

We have thought of every detail, so you can relax and enjoy your party

Invitations     

• Invitations (online)
• Thank you cards (online)

Gorgeous setting and venue

• Convenient location near M25 and A3 in Cobham, Surrey
• Free parking
• Stylish Ranch and Safari Tent to host your private party
• Lovely decorations for the perfect setting

Pony time     

• Welcoming party host – to look after you
• Safety talk by trained team

• Meeting and brushing ponies
• Hands on pony learning experience – help to saddle up
• Pony decorating

• Pony leading with helper
• Memorable moments – adorable photo opportunities
• Riding around our meadows
• Pony learning and fun with our team (whilst children ride)
• Pony put away
• Handwashing
• Presentation of learning certificate for all riders

Party Time

We organise the ponies and the children and you bring your party tea.

We provide:

• Free tea and coffee
• Pony table cloth & cake stand
• Serving area for your tea and cake
• No rush – the venue is yours for the afternoon

We’re Approved and Award Winning, so you are in safe hands

• You love us! – 4.9 on Google – over 200 reviews
• 5-Star Animal Welfare Licence
• Association of British Riding Schools (ABRS+) Approved
• First Aid Trained
• DBS and Safeguarding
• Award Winning – Best Children’s Equine Experience 2024
• Chosen by celebrities, working families and caring grandparents
• Trained uniformed team to help make your pony dreams come true

Book your amazing Shetland Pony Party Today

Contact the office If you would like more information and to book your birthday party now: 07734 950 309 or email us at info@shetlandponyclub.co.uk

Real Unicorn Pony Birthday Parties

What could be better than a real Unicorn Birthday Party! The ponies love dressing up and making pony dreams come true, and we have our three unicorns, getting ready for an amazing Unicorn Birthday Party in this video.

Get in touch with us if a real Unicorn Birthday Party would make your child’s dreams come true.

If you would like a theme for your party we are happy to help.  We love unicorns, fairies, cowboys, knights, jockeys and so many other themes.  Give us a call to discuss your dream pony party on 07734 950 309.

Party cakes – just for fun

To inspire you, watch this mini-film showing 50 fabulous pony cakes from parties at Shetland Pony Club.

All these cakes were made by our wonderful parents for their pony parties with us.

 Contact the office If you would like more information and to book your learn to ride a pony birthday party now: 07734 950 309 or email us at info@shetlandponyclub.co.uk

Can’t see the date you want? Get in touch and we will try and make your pony party dreams come true!