Join Rosemary in this week’s video, our Shetland ponies in Storm Eunice.
Last week the UK was hit by Storm Eunice, with winds up to 90mph. Thankfully all the Shetlands are safe and well, albeit a little windswept. The only damage we had was our large Ash tree that fell in the winds, this was sad as the Shetlands loved standing under it all year round.
Watch the latest video to find out what precautions Rosemary took to ensure the ponies’ safety by:
Moving the ponies into the Rewilding field where there are no trees to fall over
The Rewilding field has lots of bramble bushes that the ponies can shelter behind
Keeping the Shetlands outdoors not in a stable as the high winds would have made this dangerous.
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.
Easter Egg Hunts9th -18th April 2022. Come and take part in our fun Shetland Pony Treasure Hunts especially for Easter, with riding along a trail and chocolate eggs to find in the countryside. Easter fun for children aged 4-10 years old. One and a half-hour session- £65/ child.
Starter Rides– back on for 3 year olds! 45 minutes long and are specially designed as first riding experiences for children. £45/ child.
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.
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+. £135 per day or £540 per week.
From Rosemary, the Shetland Pony Club Team and all the Shetland ponies
Contact us on: 07734 950 309 or email: info@shetlandponyclub.co.uk
Find out what’s coming up this year at Shetland Pony Club, 2022.
We are excited to share our full upcoming programme with you, see below for some useful dates for your diary so you don’t miss out on the pony fun!
The Ranch opens on Saturday 5th March 2022 – Sunday 27th November 2022.Good news, 3 year olds are able to ride again.
Upcoming Special events:
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.
Easter Egg Hunts 9th -18th April 2022. Come and take part in our fun Shetland Pony Treasure Hunts especially for Easter, with riding along a trail and chocolate eggs to find in the countryside. Easter fun for Children aged 4-10 years old. One and a half-hour session- £65/ Child.
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+. £135 per day or £540 per week.
Monday 25 July – Thursday 28 July 2022 – 4 days
Monday 1 August – Tuesday 2 August 2022 – 2 days
Monday 8 August – Thursday 11 August 2022 – 4 days
Wednesday 17 August – Thursday 18 August 2022 – 2 days
Monday 22 August – Thursday 25 August 2022 – 4 days
Halloween Pumpkin Rides–22nd-30th October 2022. Enjoy themed pony treasure hunts for pony-mad witches and wizards. Dress up your pony and ride along a trail with sweeties to find in the countryside. Halloween fun for children ages 4-10 years old. One and a half-hour session- £65/ Child.
Pony Poppy Parade for Remembrance Sunday – Sunday 13th November 2022.Members only.
Shetland ponies originate from the Shetland Isles, where there are no trees for shelter and the weather is wet, cold, and windy. Being small means that Shetland ponies are able to adapt and survive the harsh conditions.
Are our Shetlands fully grown?
Yes, our ponies are fully grown, many people think they are babies or foals however most of our Shetlands are teenagers now. We don’t have any young foals or young stock at Shetland Pony Club.
How to measure a Shetland pony?
Shetland ponies are measured from the ground to the top of their wither. You measure them in inches. This is different from other horses or ponies who are normally measured in hands. Our smallest pony, Snowdrop, is only 32 inches high! Balmoral and Mufasa are our biggest ponies at 42 inches high.
Bookings are now fully open for 2022 riding.The office will be open throughout the winter for 2022 bookings. The Shetland Pony Club Ranch is closed for the winter and we start riding again on 5 March 2022, so do book ahead as we get really busy. You can book online here now, or give us a call on 07734 950 309.
Starter Rides–are 45 minutes long and are specially designed as first riding experiences for children from age 3 years old. They cost £45 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. They cost £65 per child.
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.
From Rosemary, the Shetland Pony Club Team and all the Shetland ponies
Do you know someone who loves ponies? Why not make their dreams come true with a Pony Christmas Gift Voucher.
Our wonderful gift vouchers are available to buy just in time for Christmas. We offer hard copy gift vouchers sent in our famous gold envelopes or online E- vouchers that are available for instant downloading.
Watch the video to find out more:
Which Gift Vouchers can I buy?
Starter Rides : are 45 minutes long and are specially designed first riding experiences for children from age 3 years old. Online E- vouchers: £45 per child. Hard copy vouchers: £46.95 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. Online E- vouchers: £65 per child. Hard copy vouchers: £66.95 per child.
Summer pony 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. 9:30 – 4pm, Summer holidays only. Age 5+. Online E- vouchers: £135. Hard copy vouchers: £136.95 per child.
Shetland Pony Walking : are 45 minutes, the perfect way for adults to enjoy the company of Shetland ponies. Make friends, groom and lead your pony round the meadows. Adorable! Online E- vouchers: £45. Hard copy vouchers: £46.95.
We are delighted to let you know that all pony riding bookings are open for March to end of November 2022. You Can book online here https://shetlandponyclub.co.uk/book-now/ or give us a call on 07734 950 309.
Do take a moment to watch this week’s video: Pony Christmas Gift Vouchers- make dreams come true.
It’s time for the perfect autumn ride with the Shetland ponies. The sky is blue, the leaves are golden and Trooper is waiting to come and be ridden, with Batman and Simba, who are in the shade of the old oak tree.
Let’s head to the woods where the leaves are rustling
The pony share members are keen and ready to ride, so let’s head off to the woods for an autumn adventure. Everyone enjoys long autumn rides in the cooler weather – perfect conditions for riding.
Sunset after a busy riding day at The Ranch
The ponies have had a busy autumn day riding with the children, and are now back in the fields, enjoying the juicy grass and the perfect autumn sunset. Well done ponies!
The waiting list for Pony Share Membership is closing soon
Pony Share Membership is very popular, and we have a waiting list of children hoping to ride each week with us in 2022. There’s lots more information about Pony Share Membership on our website here. The Pony Share Membership waiting list closes on Monday 29 November 2021, and then it’s time to choose ponies for the children on our waiting list for next year.
Buy a gift voucher for 2022
Why not book a gorgeous gift voucher to come and ride with us in 2022. You can buy online vouchers to download now or gorgeous hard copy gift vouchers posted to you in a lovely gold envelope.
Starter Rides – are 45 minutes long and are specially designed as first riding experiences for children from age 4 years old. They cost £40 per child. Own a Pony Experiences – are 2 hours long and are delightful early riding and learning experiences for children from age 4 years old. They cost £60 per child. 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+. £125 per day or £500 per week.
Shetland Pony Parties – amazing pony parties for children aged 4 -10 years old. Use of a private facility with 6 ponies, creating magical memories for your child’s birthday. One and a half hours – £600 for 10 children. Extra riding children (up to 18), £25 each. 2021 Fully booked. Book now for 2022.
You can book online here now, or give us a call on 07734 950 309
2022 bookings to open soon
We are fully booked for this season, and are working on the programme for 2022. Keep an eye on Shetland Pony Club TV each week, to be the first to hear when bookings for next season open.
Do take a moment to watch this week’s video: Autumn ride with the Shetland ponies
From Rosemary, the Shetland Pony Club Team and all the Shetland ponies
