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A Pony for Christmas

Looking for a way to make pony dreams come true this Christmas?
Our pony riding gift vouchers are very popular, especially with Grandparents who often don’t know what to buy.

Parents are very grateful for a generous gift, and of course the children just love the ponies.

In this weeks’ charming video the children are dreaming of a pony for Christmas dashing through the snow….let’s see if we can make those pony dreams come true.

Watch the video to find more

The ponies are now on their winter holidays and look forward to welcooming you back to ride from 28 Febeuary 2026


Join Pony Share Membership for 2026 NOW!

 Learn new skills, be healthy and make friends?

We still have spaces for Pony Share Members and our Mini Membership for 2026. 

You can experience the joy of having your own Shetland Pony each week, the easy way, with Pony Share Membership. Learn to ride, build a bond with your pony, come regularly each week to our club and enjoy pony fun in the countryside.

Mini Member at Shetland Pony Club

  • 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+
Interested?

We still have a few spaces for Pony Share Membership and Mini Membership for 2026!

Why gift a Pony Share for Christmas with a gorgeous pack under your tree and a pony from March 2026

Contact us on 07734 950 309 or info@shetlandponyclub.co.uk


Christmas sorted with Pony Gift Vouchers

Gift Vouchers from Shetland Pony Club

Shetland Pony Club Gift Vouchers are wonderful gifts for anyone who loves Shetland ponies.  You can choose Gift Vouchers for a specific ride, or an amount of money. There are two formats to choose from:

  • Print-at-home Gift Vouchers are available instantly for you to customise with your message and photo, then download and print at home.
  • Hard Copy Gift Vouchers – beautifully printed vouchers for any pony activity are presented in lovely gold envelopes and posted to a location of your choice by Royal Mail, First Class (£2.50 extra for P&P). They are for specific types of ride (e.g. Starter Ride) only.

Find out more here


Shetland Pony Party Bookings open now for 2026!  

Shetland Pony Party

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.

A Shetland Pony Party

Bookings for 2026 are open now! 

  • Mini Shetland Pony Parties now available to book from 7th March 2026
  • Maxi Shetland Pony Party now available to book from 1st March 2026

book now

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


In this weeks’ charming video the children are dreaming of a pony for Christmas dashing through the snow….let’s see if we can make those pony dreams come true.

Watch the video to find more

The ponies are now on their winter holidays and look forward to welcooming you back to ride from 28 Febeuary 2026.

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

Contact us on: 07734 950 309 or email: info@shetlandponyclub.co.uk

How to get a Pony for Christmas, the easy way!

How to get a Pony for Christmas

Would you like a pony for Christmas? Would you like to learn to ride, build a bond with your pony, and spend regular time every week outside in the countryside?

Our Pony Share Membership is the practical way to experience all the benefits of pony ownership without all the responsibilities and costs.

Always wanted your own pony?

Now you can experience your own pony, the easy way, with Pony Membership at Shetland Pony Club.

We are pairing ponies and children now for 2025, and have wonderful Pony Packs to go under the Christmas Tree to explain your amazing Pony Present to your child.

Don’t miss out on making your child’s pony dreams come true this Christmas.

Watch the video to find out more: How to get a Pony for Christmas, the easy way!


Shetland Pony Christmas Gift Shopping

You can also Visit our online shop- great Christmas gift ideas!

A Shetland pony for Christmas

Shetland Pony Club Gift Vouchers:  are a wonderful gift for anyone who loves Shetland ponies. We have online vouchers for £10+ and beautiful hard copy vouchers. £50 – £150.  You can purchase them here. Or call the office, 01372 844 077 / 07734 950309.

Gift Vouchers from Shetland Pony Club

The School Trot Book The School Trot is a beautifully illustrated children’s hardback bedtime story book, written by Rosemary, founder of Shetland Pony Club. It’s all about her very first Shetland pony, Billyboon and Camilla, who really did ride to school on a Shetland Pony. This book is a perfect short bedtime story and makes a lovely gift. It is published in hardback only and is £8.99 +p&p. You can purchase here.

The School Trot - Front Cover

Adopt a pony, Robin Hood– rescued pony at Shetland Pony Club. Receive a beautiful pony gift pack, access to Robin Hood’s own website, email updates and a voucher to visit him. Learn all about him and show you care.  All proceeds go to help other horses in need. By adopting Robin Hood you are supporting our current horse charity, The Horse Trust.  £50 +p&p. Find out more about  Adopt a pony here.

Robin Hood in the Blue Bells in spring


What to book at Shetland Pony Club

Shetland Pony Club reopens after the ponies winter holiday on 1 March 2025 – Party Bookings for the start of the season are open and all other riding will be available to book during January 2025 – be the first to find out here.

We have wonderful Gift Vouchers to buy  here for all of our events for 2025:

Starter Rides – are 45 minutes long and are specially designed as early learning to ride experiences for children. From age 3 years old. £50 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. £75 per child.

Pony Party at Shetland Pony Club

Summer pony camp days and weeks – 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+. £150 per day.

Cowboy Day Fun at Shetland Pony Club CampPony Walking Experiences – the perfect way for grown-ups and everyone aged 11+ to enjoy Shetland Ponies in the beautiful Surrey countryside. Come and spend time learning about and leading an adorable Shetland Pony. Followed by coffee and brownies. 1 Hour, £50 per adult.

Shetland pony Walking Experience

You can buy gorgeous gift vouchers for all our pony riding and walking here which are valid for all of 2025.

Bookings for riding will open during January 2025 – be the first to find out here.


Give your child a Magical Birthday in 2025

Shetland Pony Parties – 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.

We have 2 pony party options available:

  • Maxi Pony Party – 8-18 riders – large stylish Ranch with lots of adorable ponies. Pony brushing, riding and party games, all organised by our friendly team, creating magical memories for your child’s birthday. 3-10 years. Weekends: 2:30pm – 4:30pm £600 for 8 riders £30 per extra rider
  • NEW – Mini 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 £450 for up to 6 riders (max)

Shetland pony party

Next Pony Party Availability:

  • Maxi Party – Sat 1 March 2025 – Fully Booked
  • Mini Party, Sun 2 March 2025 – Available
  • Maxi Party – Sat 8 March 2025 – Fully Booked
  • Mini Party – Sun 9 March 2025 – Fully Booked

book now


Pony Share Membership 2025

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 fun in the Sunflowers at Shetland Pony Club

We are enrolling with a few spaces available now for our Pony Share Membership for 2025

  • Pony Membership – a pony of your own each week, 2 hours, from age 4+ £275 per month (earlybird pricing)
  • Mini Membership – a pony of your own each week, 45 minutes, from age 3+ £195 per month (earlybird pricing)

Find out how your child can be a member here.

Our Shetland Pony Share scheme is enrolling now. If you would like your child to become a pony share member call us on 07734 950 309. Full details online at https://shetlandponyclub.co.uk/pony-share-membership/


How to get a Pony for Christmas, the easy way!

Watch the video to find out more: How to get a Pony for Christmas, the easy way!

Wishing you a Very Merry Christmas,

From Rosemary, Liz, Libbie, Holly, the Team, and all the ponies at Shetland Pony Club