All about Pony Share Membership
You can experience a pony of your own, the easy way, with Pony Share Membership. Learn to ride, build a bond with your pony, come regularly and enjoy pony fun in the countryside.
You can now join the waiting list for ponies. To express an interest email us at: info@shetlandponyclub.co.uk or call the office on 07734 950309.
Watch the video to find out more (this is about Pony Membership from age 4 years).
Memberships
There are two types of pony memberships to enjoy:
- Pony Membership – a pony of your own each week, 2 hours, from age 4+
- Mini Membership – a pony of your own each week, 45 minutes, from age 3+
What’s included in Pony Share Membership
Your own pony every week
– we will help you choose from our 18 well-trained ponies. Then enjoy the same pony every week to make friends with.
*Mini Members learn simple age-appropriate “pony pointers” whilst Pony Members learn pony care, grooming, tacking up, safety, leading, tack cleaning, paddock care and horse whispering.
What are the practicalities?
How Pony Share Membership works
- Come every week at the same time March – November (you can join at the start of a month)
- Enjoy a pony ride with your own pony and staff member to help you
- Parents can join in, or children can be left if 5+
- No need to worry about daily mucking out and feeding
- No bills for vets, feeding, stabling, foot trimming and equine dentist
Which pony will I have?
- We can help you choose the right pony for you and can advise you
- You may already have a favourite and if he is free he can be guaranteed for you when you join as a member
- Talk to Rosemary for advice on which pony may be best or email the office
- We are very experienced at matching children with the perfect pony and will find you the perfect match for pony fun
What if I can’t come?
- There are some flexible sessions included in all Pony Share Memberships to be used at times that suit you
What happens in the winter?
- The ponies rest in the winter when it is cold, dark and muddy, and you can rest too
- All winter pony bills and pony care are met by us
Much easier than buying your own pony
- No pony buying cost or struggle to find the right pony
- Avoid costly mistakes with buying the wrong pony
- No experience needed …we have plenty to share with you
- It costs much less than keeping your own pony. The British Horse Society survey quotes average annual cost of just keeping a pony is £7,000
What our members say….
* “Thank you for such an amazing adventure over the last four years”
* “Shetland Pony Club has been brilliant and Crème Brulee is the best pony in the world. I will love him forever”
* “She has enjoyed riding so much and has really learnt to love and bond with the Shetland ponies “
* “We like the idea of our child being outside and learning how to care for animals”
* “My favourite day was dressing up our ponies for the gymkhana”
* “I can’t wait till summer and river swimming with the ponies again”
* “It’s a lovely place – they are very friendly here”
How much does it cost?
- Pony Membership is £225 / month from March to November
- Mini Membership is £155 / month from March to November
You can pay the first month by calling the office on 07734 950 309. We will set up a direct debit with you after that.
What if I want to cancel my membership?
Don’t worry, you can cancel your direct debit at any time.
What do I get when I join?
We will send our lovely welcome pack to you or direct to the lucky recipient!
You can now join the waiting list for ponies. To express an interest email us at: info@shetlandponyclub.co.uk or call the office on 07734 950309.