Shetland Pony Horse Whispering, Shetland Pony Club, Surrey, UK

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It’s Horse Whispering Day at Shetland Pony Club Summer Day Camp. Let’s learn more about it in this week’s video.

Learning to use the round pen

The children start by watching Rosemary as she shows them how we train our ponies in natural horsemanship, using a special Shetland Pony-sized cage called a round pen.

Rosemary is in the round pen with Shetland Pony Mufasa. She sends him away as he would in the wild and after a while, he stops and licks and chews his lips.

Is Mufasa good at Horse Whispering?

Can Rosemary get Mufasa to understand her? Will he follow her and stop and start when she does in the round pen?

Shetland Pony Tricks

Rosemary teaches the children to use carrot sticks, which are not whips. They help to get the pony to move around. Soon the children have the ponies standing on logs. Which pony is the best at this?

Watch the video to find out more.

From Rosemary, the Shetland Pony Club Team and all the Shetland ponies

Charity Shetland Pony Walk and Talk in aid of Cancer Research UK

One-off special charity event – This is the perfect way for all the family to learn about and enjoy being with Shetland ponies in the lovely Surrey countryside. Come and learn about Shetland ponies. You can make friends, groom and lead your Shetland pony around the meadows. Adorable! Shetland Pony Walk and Talk will be followed by coffee and brownies. All funds raised go directly to Cancer Research UK. Find out more here.

Sunday 21 August 2022 2:30pm – 4:00pm
1 hour 30 mins. Suitable for adults and children aged 3+ Adults £30, Children £10
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Availability update:

Summer pony camp days and weeks – nearly full

Summer Camp Days – Enjoy the whole day with your favourite Shetland pony. Learn to ride him, look after him and enjoy being with him all day long. 9:30am – 4pm, Summer holidays only. Age 5+. £135/day – BE QUICK!

Tuesday 9 August 2022 – 1 space
Thursday 11 August 2022 – 1 space
Monday 15 August 2022 – 1 space
Monday 22 August 2022 –1 space
Tuesday 23 August 2022 –1 space

Own a Pony Experiences – are two hours long and are delightful early riding and learning experiences for children from age 4 years old. £65/ child.

Thursday 2 August 11am, – nearly full
Sunday, 14 August NEW 2.15pm
Sunday 28 August NEW 2:15pm

Starter Rides – back on for 3-year-olds! 45 minutes long and are specially designed as first riding experiences for children. £45/ child.

Thursday 4th August 2:30pm/ 3:30pm – nearly full
Saturday, 6 August 11.15am – nearly full
Saturday, 13 August 2:30pm/ 3:30pm
Saturday 20 August 3:30pm

Shetland Pony Parties

Shetland Pony Parties – back on for 3-year-olds! Amazing pony parties for children aged 3 -10 years old. Use of a private facility with 6 ponies, creating magical memories for your child’s birthday. One and a half hours – £650 for 10 children. Extra riding children (up to 18), £25 each. Bookings from September- very popular!