There’s a Shetland Pony Stampede going on at The Ranch! What’s caused all the excitement for the ponies?
Well, it’s a really windy day at Shetland Pony Club – so windy that we have closed for the day. The ponies are out having fun. They have “the wind under their tails” and are having a mini Shetland Pony Stampede in the field.
Leave a comment below to let us know who your favourite pony is
Easter Bookings are filling up fast
We’d love you to join us for pony fun over the Easter holidays from Monday 1 April 2019 through to Sunday 21 April 2019 (except on and Fridays 5 and 12 April, which are the ponies rest days).
Which pony ride should I choose?
Starter Rides–are 45 minutes long and are specially designed as first riding experiences for children from age 2½ years old. They cost £40 per child.
Pony Mornings – are 2 hours long and are delightful early riding and learning experiences for children from age 4 years old. They cost £55 per child.
Easter Egg Hunts – are fun Shetland Pony Treasure Hunts for Easter, with riding along a trail and chocolate eggs to find in the countryside. Enjoy 1½ hours of Easter fun for children aged 4 to 10 years old. They cost £55 per child.
Easter Egg Hunts are filling up fast
Thursday 18 April 2019 2.30pm – 4pm – fully booked
Good Friday – 19 April 2019 9.45am – 11.15am – spaces
Good Friday – 19 April 2019 11.30am – 1pm – almost full
Phew, it’s too hot to trot for the ponies in this “Fabruary” weather.
There’s a winter heatwave in England with the hottest February ever recorded this week. Contrast that with the “Beast from the East” that we had last year.
It’s tough for the Shetland ponies in the winter heat, as they still have their thick winter coats. See how they are coping in this “Fabruary” weather.
We’re so excited to be preparing for another season of pony fun! The ponies and team are getting ready to welcome you all at weekends and holidays from 2 March 2019.
Bookings are now open for 2019 Shetland pony riding!
We’d love you to join us for pony fun, from 2nd March to the end November 2019. There’s a full programme of pony riding for your children to enjoy at the weekends and in the holidays.
Which pony ride should I choose?
Starter Rides – are 45 minutes long and are specially designed as first riding experiences for children from age 2½ years old. They cost £40 per child.
Pony Mornings – are 2 hours long and are delightful early riding and learning experiences for children from age 4 years old. They cost £55 per child.
Easter pony riding – there’s a full programme of pony fun available to book from 1 – 22 April 2019, including our legendary pony Easter Egg Hunts.
Pony Parties – amazing pony parties for children aged 2½ -10 years old. Enjoy exclusive use of The Ranch, with the ponies and team creating magical memories for your child’s birthday. One and a half hours – £495 for 10 children.
It’s Sundance the Shetland pony’s snowy birthday and the wintery weather has returned to the ranch. Watch Sundance and his chums celebrating in the windy and snowy weather.
Does Sundance have a birthday cake to celebrate his special birthday, or does he prefer something else to eat?
Starter Rides – are 45 minutes long and specially designed first riding experiences for children from age 2½ years old. £39 per child.
Pony Mornings – are 2 hours long perfect early riding experiences for children from age 4 years old. £49 per child.
Easter Egg Hunts – are 1½ hours long and are fun Shetland Pony Treasure Hunts riding along a trail with chocolate eggs to find in the countryside. Fun for children from age 4 years old. £49 per child.
Thursday 29th March 2.30 pm – 4pm – spaces
Good Friday – 30th March 9.30 am – 11am – almost full
Good Friday – 30th March 11.30 am – 1pm – fully booked
There is snow at Shetland Pony Club, so how do our Shetland ponies cope with the Beast from the East? That’s the name given to the extreme cold conditions that are affecting the UK this week. There’s an easterly wind coming from Siberia which is making our weather much colder than usual.
Do the Shetland ponies mind?
Watch the video to see how Hector Moonbeam, Sundance and Nottingham are getting on at the ranch in the icy wind:
They have hay in case the grass gets completely covered with snow.
Rosemary breaks the ice on the water troughs every morning and night to make sure that the ponies can drink when they need to.
Are the Shetland ponies happier in the cold or in warm weather?
Due to popular demand we are opening the ranch before Easter for more pony fun.
We have added a week to our holiday programme from Monday 26 to Thursday 29 March with an extra Easter Egg Hunt on Thursday 29March too.
Starter Rides – are 45 minutes long and specially designed first riding experiences for children from age 2½ years old. £39 per child.
PonyMornings – are 2 hours long perfect early riding experiences for children from age 4 years old. £49 per child.
Easter Egg Hunts – are 1½ hours long and are fun Shetland Pony Treasure Hunts riding along a trail with chocolate eggs to find in the countryside. Fun for children from age 4 years old. £49 per child.
Currently we are planning to open this weekend. Keep an eye on our website for the latest weather updates if you are booked to ride on 3 – 4 March 2018.
Small Ponies… Big Dreams from
Rosemary and the Shetland Ponies
Shetland Pony Club
The Ranch
Blue Bell Lane
Stoke D’Abernon
Near Cobham
Surrey
KT11 3PW
