Yay! Shetland Pony Club Wins an Award – our adorable ponies and the team are so excited at this good news.
Best Children’s Equine Experience
The ponies and team at Shetland Pony Club are thrilled to have won the Best Children’s Equine Experience Award for 2023.
The UK Enterprise Awards chose us because we exemplify how a small business can make a difference to the lives of children who love Shetland ponies. We have been recognised for creating magical first-riding experiences for over 20,000 children.
People love us
The award highlights how much our customers and global audience consistently support Shetland Pony Club through positive engagement, comments, likes and shares. Just take a look at our reviews on Google to see for yourself.
Fans all over the world
You don’t just have to be in Surrey to enjoy our equine experience, as Shetland Pony Club TV has reached over 1.4 million people in 193 countries around the world. Fans and Shetland pony lovers tune in for our Pony Advice and the judges could see how we give back to the equine community, helping others who love Shetland ponies too.
Small Ponies…Big Dreams
Our Charitable giving was praised as people show their support for Shetland ponies by adopting Robin Hood. This in turn enables us to support more horses, by donating to The Horse Trust, our chosen horse charity.
Most of all, the UK Enterprise Awards praised Shetland Pony Club for bringing the magic of Shetland ponies to so many people. They praised our focus on authenticity and the love of ponies, which has endeared us to a loyal audience worldwide.
Well done Ponies and Team – we are so proud of you!
From Rosemary, the Shetland Pony Club Team and all the adorable Shetland ponies
What’s on in November:
Hurry – last week of riding before we close for the winter at the end of November, so book your last rides of the season now. See our availability below:
Starter Rides are 45 mins long and specially designed first riding experiences for children. Includes pony grooming and a ride on their own pony. Followed by a certificate presentation. £50 per child. Each child will have their own pony and helper. Please note your child MUST be 3 years old at the time of their ride.
Own a Pony Experiences are two hours long and are delightful early riding and learning experiences for children from age 4 years old. Includes lots of riding and pony care, followed by a rosette presentation. £75 per child. Each child will have their own pony and helper.
Amazing Shetland Pony Parties for children aged 3 -10 years old. Use of our private facility with adorable Shetland ponies, creating magical memories for your child’s birthday. One and a half hours – £750 for 10 children. Extra riding children (up to 18), £30 each. If guest numbers exceed 18 please get in touch with the office and we will see if we can accommodate.
You can experience a pony of your own, the easy way, withPony 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, from age 4+ £275 per month.
Mini Membership – a pony of your own each week, 45 minutes, from age 3+ £195 per month.
Shetland Pony Club Gift Vouchers: are a wonderful gift for anyone who loves Shetland ponies. We have online vouchers or beautiful hard copy vouchers. £45 – £135. You can purchase them here. Or call the office, 01372 844 077 / 07734 950309.
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 purchasehere.
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.
Are Shetland Ponies strong is a question we are often asked at Shetland Pony Club. In this week’s video we look at how a Shetland Pony’s shape means that they are very strong.
Compact bodies
Shetland ponies have short strong backs and strong lower legs as well as a broad chest for a big heart.
Scientific proof
It’s been scientifically shown that Shetlands are the strongest type of horse for their size, being able to pull twice their weight, which is why they were used as pit ponies in mines in the olden days.
25-26 November – last weekend riding at Shetland Pony Club
Sat 2 December – ponies visit Christmas Lights Switch on, The Old Plough, Cobham 5:30-6:30pm
Hurry – Last Riding before the ponies’ winter holidays
Hurry – there’s just 2 more weeks of riding before we close for the winter at the end of November, so book your last rides of the season now. See our availability below:
Starter Rides are 45 mins long and specially designed first riding experiences for children. Includes pony grooming and a ride on their own pony. Followed by a certificate presentation. £50 per child. Each child will have their own pony and helper. Please note your child MUST be 3 years old at the time of their ride.
Own a Pony Experiences are two hours long and are delightful early riding and learning experiences for children from age 4 years old. Includes lots of riding and pony care, followed by a rosette presentation. £75 per child. Each child will have their own pony and helper.
Amazing Shetland Pony Parties for children aged 3 -10 years old. Use of our private facility with adorable Shetland ponies, creating magical memories for your child’s birthday. One and a half hours – £750 for 10 children. Extra riding children (up to 18), £30 each. If guest numbers exceed 18 please get in touch with the office and we will see if we can accommodate.
You can experience a pony of your own, the easy way, withPony 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, from age 4+ £275 per month.
Mini Membership – a pony of your own each week, 45 minutes, from age 3+ £195 per month.
Shetland Pony Club Gift Vouchers: are a wonderful gift for anyone who loves Shetland ponies. We have online vouchers or beautiful hard copy vouchers. £45 – £135. You can purchase them here. Or call the office, 01372 844 077 / 07734 950309.
The School Trot Book– The School Trot is a beautifully illustrated children’s hardback bedtime storybook, 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 purchasehere.
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.
How do Shetland Ponies keep their cool in this hot summer weather? Join Dinky to find out where they go to keep cool, and what else we do to stop them getting too hot.
Super Shady Spots
Find out which ponies are under which trees, who is missing, and see who is hiding around the corner of the shady tree.
Magic Mud
Which pony is standing in the magic mud to cool his hooves?
Pony Wonder Wash
Which ponies are visiting the Pony Wonder Wash – find out more in this week’s video: How Shetland Ponies keep their cool.
Followed by drinks at Sunset in aid of Cancer Research UK. Find out more here
Join us for a pony information talk followed by a gentle walk leading our Shetland ponies. Saturday 24 June 2023 7pm to 9 pm £30 per adult, £10 per child (3-16). Please note this is a non-riding event.
If you cannot make the walk but would still like to donate please feel free to buy a ticket or donate via the link. Any questions call 07734 950 309
Summer 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/day or £600/ 4 day week.
Mon 24 Jul – Thur 27 July
Mon 31 Jul – Thur 3 Aug (2 August fully booked)
Mon 7 Aug – Thur 10 Aug
Mon14 Aug – Thur 17 Aug
Mon 21 Aug – Thur 24 Aug
Shetland Pony Parties – 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 – £750 for 10 children. Extra riding children (up to 18), £30 each. Next availability:
Sun 9 July 14:30pm
Sun 16 July 14:30pm
Starter Rides are 45 mins long and specially designed first riding experiences for children. Includes pony grooming and a ride on their own pony. Followed by a certificate presentation. £50 per child. Each child will have their own pony and helper. Please note your child MUST be 3 years old at the time of their ride. Next availability:
Sun 25 June 9am, 15.30pm
Sunday, 2 July 9am (one space only)
Own a Pony Experiences are two hours long and are delightful early riding and learning experiences for children from age 4 years old. Includes lots of riding and pony care. Followed by a rosette presentation. £75 per child. Each child will have their own pony and helper. Next availability:
Find out how you can have a pony of your own, every weekend at Shetland Pony Club – the easy way, in this week’s video.
See availability update and Christmas gift ideas below
Do you dream of owning a Shetland pony? Let’s find out how you can make your dreams of owning a pony come true, the easy way, with a Pony Share Membership at Shetland Pony Club.
Finding a suitable pony
It can be a tricky, time-consuming and expensive business trying to find a suitable Shetland pony for your child. You need to be experienced to make a good choice.
A suitable home
Once you have found your ideal pony you need to have somewhere safe to keep him, where he will be happy and healthy with his friends, all year round.
Looking after your Shetland pony
There’s lots to do to care for your pony, from regular farrier’s visits and the horse dentist, to feeding him the right amount and caring for him if he is sick. It’s also expensive to keep your own pony. So, is there an easier way to have a pony?
Pony Share Membership
Yes, you can experience a pony of your own, the easy way, with our Pony Share Membership. Learn to ride, build a bond with your pony, come regularly to our club and enjoy pony fun in the countryside. There are two types of membership to enjoy:
Pony Membership – a pony of your own each week, 2 hours, from age 4+ £250* per month (price increase in 2023)
Mini Membership – a pony of your own each week, 45 minutes, from age 3+ £175* per month (price increase in 2023)
Pony Share membership runs for 9 months from March – end November 2023.
We are matching children and ponies soon, so do join the waiting list now for a chance of a pony in 2023.
Shetland Pony Club Gift Vouchers: are a wonderful gift for anyone who loves Shetland ponies. We have online vouchers or beautiful hard-copy vouchers. £45 – £135. You can purchase them here. Or call the office, 01372 844 077 / 07734 950309.
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 ithere.
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. £45 +p&p. Find out more about Adopt a pony here.
2023 Pony Riding Bookings
We are working on our 2023 programme and prices now – to be the first to hear when 2023 bookings open do join our pony riding waiting list here;
Shetland Pony Parties – 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. Very popular- Sold out for 2022. To book your party for 2023 please contact the office: 07734 950 309 or email us: info@shetlandponyclub.co.uk
You can book online (once 2023 bookings open) or give us a call 07734 950 309 or email us: info@shetlandponyclub.co.uk
From Rosemary, the Shetland Pony Club Team and all the Shetland ponies
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?
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
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!
