People often ask us where we find our new Shetland ponies. This week we return to the story of how Rosemary searched for a new Shetland Pony on the Shetland Isles. She travelled all over the Shetland Isles saw puffins, sheep, peat bogs, Viking long ships, Shetland pony stallions and otters.
But did she ever find the perfect Shetland Pony for Shetland Pony Club?
Let’s watch the video and see what happened?
Missed the start of this video series? Catch up here: watch part one, watch part two
October Half Term
During the two weeks of October Half Term we have lots of pony riding and learning, with Half Day Pony Camps Starter Rides, Own a Pony Experiences, NEW Mini Halloween Pumpkin Rides from age 3 and Halloween Pumpkin Rides from age 4.
We are open daily from Saturday 18 October to Sunday 2 November 2025, (except ponies’ rest day on Friday 24 October). Pony riding is by appointment only – book ahead as we get busy.
NEW Half-Day Pony Camps (Age 4+)
Enjoy action-packed pony riding and learning for beginners, with a Shetland Pony.
Why book a Half Day Pony Camp?
- Outdoor fun
- Different themes each day
- Safe for beginners
- Best day ever
What’s Included
- Learning to Ride on a Shetland Pony with a one to one helper
- Practical Pony Care Skills
- Pony Themed Craft and Learning
NEW Half Term Pony Camp Dates:
- Monday, 20 October – Riding Skills Day
- Tuesday, 21 October – Vet Day
- Tuesday, 28 October – Vet Day
Timing: 9.30am – 1:00pm
NEW Age: 4 years to 10+
Price: £100 per day
NEW Mini Halloween Pumpkin Rides (Age 3-6)
Watch the video to find out more about our Halloween Pumpkin Rides:
Take part in our gentle and fun Mini Halloween Pumpkin Rides – ideal for those little people age 3+. Enjoy Halloween-themed pony dress up and learn to ride along a short pumpkin path, followed by a candy trail and a rosette presentation.
Each child will have their own pony and helper. The perfect non-scary treat at Halloween for your little witches and wizards aged 3 to 6 years old. 3/4 hour long. £65 child. Children may come in fancy dress.
New Mini Halloween Pumpkin Rides 2025 dates:
- Sunday 19 October 12:15pm
- Monday 20 – Thursday 23 October 12.15pm
- Sunday 26 October 12:15pm
- Monday 27 – Thursday 30 October 12.15pm
- Halloween Friday 31 October 9:30am, 12.15pm
- Sunday 2 Novermber 12.15pm
Please note your child MUST be 3 years old at the time of their ride.
Our Legendary Halloween Pumpkin Rides are back! (Age 4-10)
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Enjoy our legendary Halloween Pumpkin Rides, which are themed pony treasure hunts for pony-mad witches and wizards. Enjoy 1½ hours of pony riding and learning at The Ranch, during October Half-Term.
Halloween Pumpkin Rides start with pony dress-up Halloween style, followed by a long beginner’s ride through our beautiful meadows to a pumpkin candy trail. There are special rosettes for all riders.
Each child will have their own pony and helper. The perfect Half Term treat at Halloween for your little witches and wizards aged 4 to 10 years old. 1.5 hours. £85 child. Children may come in fancy dress.
Halloween Pumpkin Ride dates for 2025:
- Saturday 18 October 14:30pm
- Sunday 19 October 14:30pm
- Monday 20 – Thursday 23 October 10.30am
- Saturday 25 October 14:30pm
- Sunday 26 October 14:30pm
- Monday 27 – Thursday 30 October 10.30am
- Halloween Friday 31 October 11:30am, 14:30pm
- Saturday 1 November 14:30pm
- Sunday 2 Novermber 14:30pm
One and a half-hour session – £85 per child
Please note your child MUST be 4 years old at the time of their ride. If you have children age 3 please book the mini ride which will be appropriate for them.
Want to be a Pony Share Member – learn new skills, be healthy and make friends?
We have a few spaces for Pony Share Members and Mini Members now.
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 to our club and enjoy pony fun in the countryside.
- Pony Membership – a pony of your own each week, 2 hours, age 4+
- Mini Membership – a pony of your own each week, 45 minutes, age 3+
- Available Now:
- We have spaces for Pony Share Membership and Mini Membership from October.
Interested? Contact us on 07734 950 309 or info@shetlandponyclub.co.uk
Amazing Pony Parties
Learn to ride at Shetland Pony Parties – wonderful learn to ride Shetland pony parties for children aged 3 – 10 years old. Use of a private facility, your children can bond with our adorable ponies and learn to ride them, creating magical memories for your child’s birthday. Two hours.
- Next Mini Pony Party – Saturday 15 November
- Next Maxi Pony Party – Saturday 8 November
Can’t see the date you’d like? Contact us for other dates on: 07734 950 309 or email: info@shetlandponyclub.co.uk
Learn Horse Riding at Shetland Pony Club
There are 2 learn to ride a pony options for your child to enjoy every weekend:
- Starter Rides are 3/4 hour long and specially designed first-riding experiences for children. For children from age 3 +. £55 per child.
- Own a Pony Experiences – are two hours long and are delightful early riding and learning experiences for children from age 4 years old. £85 per child.
Starter Rides
Starter Rides are 45 minutes long and specially designed first-riding experiences for children. Includes pony grooming and a ride on their own adorable Shetland pony. Followed by a certificate presentation. £55 per child. Each child will have their own pony and helper. Children MUST be 3 years old at the time of their ride.
Own a Pony Experiences
Own a Pony Experiences are two hours long and are delightful early riding and learning experiences for children from age 4. Includes lots of riding and pony care. Followed by a rosette presentation. Each child will have their own pony and helper.
Two-hour session – £85 per child
Searching for a new Shetland Pony on the Shetland Isles
This week we return to the story of how Rosemary searched for a new Shetland Pony on the Shetland Isles. Did she ever find the perfect Shetland Pony for Shetland Pony Club?
Let’s watch the video and see what happened?
Missed the start of this video series? Catch up here: watch part one, watch part two
From Rosemary, the Shetland Pony Club Team and all the Shetland ponies
Contact us to find out more on: 07734 950 309 or email: info@shetlandponyclub.co.uk
