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2026 – Chinese Year of the Fire Horse

by Shetland Pony Club | Feb 19, 2026

Did you know that 2026 is the Chinese Year of the Fire Horse. In the Chinese zodiac, the horse is known for his vitality and confidence. Connection with a horse is known to improve wellbeing. In this week’s video we join Toffee in his fire wings, and the adorable Shetland ponies as we celebrate the Year of the Fire Horse.

Let’s watch the video and find out more.

Come and Join Us for Riding and Pony Learning from March 2026

We would love to welcome you this year – take a look at whats on offer below.

Pony Share Membership

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.

Hurry, Pony Share Membership is almost full – so now is the perfect time to sign up.

We have ponies available for:

Full Membership – Saturday 9.00am – 11.00am – one space
Mini Membership – Saturday 11.15am -12 noon – one space

To find out more, contact us on: 07734 950 309 or email: info@shetlandponyclub.co.uk

Starter Rides

Starter Rides are 3/4 hour long and specially designed first-riding experiences for children. For children from age 3+. £59 per child. Every weekend and in the holidays too.

Find out more about Starter Rides here

Own a Pony Experiences (ages 4-10)

Own a Pony Experiences are 2 hours long and specially designed as early riding experiences for children from age 4 years old- 10 years old. £89 per child

Find out more about Own a Pony Experiences here

Shetland Pony Walking Experiences for Grown Ups

Too big to ride a Shetland, but want to enjoy being with them? You can enjoy a whole range of Shetland Pony Walking Experiences and the perfect sundowners – Sunset Safaris with a Shetland Pony.

A Shetland Pony Walking Experience is the perfect way for grown-ups and everyone aged 11+ to enjoy walking with Shetland Ponies in the beautiful Surrey countryside. Spend time learning all about Shetland Ponies and our knowledgeable team will help you groom and lead your pony around the meadows with plenty of opportunities for photos! Followed by coffee, delicious brownies and a rosette.

Find out more about Pony Walking Experiences

Pony Camps (Age 4+)

Enjoy action-packed pony riding and learning for beginners, with a Shetland Pony. Our Pony Camps are now on in the Easter Holidays, Summer Holidays and October Half Term.

Find out more about Pony Camps here

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

Practicalities

Timing: 9.30am – 1:00pm
Age: 4 years – 10 years
Price: £115 per day, £395 for the week (4 days)

What’s on in the holidays – more ways to learn to ride

In the holidays we have Starter Rides, Own a Pony Experiences, Pony Camps and our magical Shetland Pony Parties. We also run special activities each holiday.

Find out what’s on here:

Easter Holidays and Easter Egg Hunts – including Mini Easter Egg Hunts from age 3
May Half Term – Unicorns and Dragons Week – including Mini Unicorn Adventures from age 3
Summer Riding Dates including NEW – Pony Picnics for all the family
October Half Term and Halloween Pumpkin Rides – including Mini Halloween Pumpkin Rides from age 3

Mini Easter Egg Hunts (Age 3+)

Come and take part in our gentle and fun Shetland Pony Mini Easter Egg Hunts, ideal for those little people age 3+. Enjoy pony dress up and learn to ride along a short trail with chocolate eggs to find in the countryside, followed by a rosette presentation. Each child will have their own pony and helper.

The perfect tots treat at Easter for children aged 3+. 3/4 hour long. £69 per child.

Mini Easter Egg Hunts – 2026 dates:

Saturday 28 March – 2:15pm, 3:15pm
Sunday 29 March – 12:15pm
Monday 30 March – 12:00pm, 2:15pm, 3:15pm
Tuesday 31 March – 12:00pm
Wednesday 1 April – 12:00pm, 2:15pm, 3:15pm
Thursday 2 April – 12:00pm
(Good Friday) Friday 3 April – 12:00pm
(Easter Sunday) Sunday 5 April – 12:15pm
(Bank Holiday Monday) Monday 6 April – 12:00pm

Easter Egg Hunts (age 4-10)

For the ultimate Easter pony riding, come and take part in our fun Shetland Pony Easter Egg Hunts, with pony dress up, you can learn to ride along a long trail and chocolate eggs to find in the countryside, followed by a rosette presentation. Each child will have their own pony and helper.

Amazing Easter fun for children aged 4 – 10 years old. 1.5 hours. £89 per child.

Watch the video to find out more about our legendary Easter Egg Hunts.

Easter Egg Hunts – 2026 dates:

Sunday 29 March – 2:30pm
Monday 30 March – 10:15am
Tuesday 31 March – 10:15am, 2:30pm
Wednesday 1 April – 10:15am
Thursday 2 April – 10:15am, 2:30pm
Friday 3 April – 10:15am, 2:30pm
Saturday 4 April – 2:30pm
Sunday 5 April – 2:30pm
Monday 6 April – 10:15am, 2:30pm

One and a half-hour session – £89 per child

Please note your child MUST be 4 years old at the time of their ride.

Shetland 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 and their friends can bond with our adorable Shetland Ponies and learn to ride them, creating magical memories for your child’s birthday. Two hours. Award winning parties with lots of five star reviews.

Mini Shetland Pony Parties – for 7-18 riders
Maxi Shetland Pony Party – up to 6 riders

For more dates contact us on: 07734 950 309 or email: info@shetlandponyclub.co.uk

New Shetland Pony Picnics

Come on a perfect Pony Picnic this summer. Enjoy a summer stroll with a Shetland Pony followed by a delicious cream tea picnic at our charming picnic spots. Learn about the ponies and our wildflower nature projects at Shetland Pony Club. This is a non-riding activity.