We are often asked how Shetland Pony Club began. This week, for our 15th birthday, Rosemary shares the story of how the idea for a Ranch full of adorable Shetland ponies was born.
How Shetland Pony Club began
Many years ago, the children had an adorable Shetland pony called Billy, who they rode everywhere, including to school. Billy was a special pony and the children had so much fun caring for him, riding him and loving him.
Small Ponies…Big Dreams
The children had a dream that it would be wonderful to have more Shetland ponies and share their fun with others, and so in 2008 that dream became a reality. Since then, thousands of children have visited the ponies at The Ranch and enjoyed riding them and caring for them too.
15 years on, and still going strong
Some of the original Shetland ponies are still with us today. Can you recognize any of them in the video? Our adorable Shetland ponies have a home for life with us, and they love to meet new children who want to ride.
Thank you to everyone who has supported Shetland Pony Club and our wonderful ponies and team over the last 15 Years.
Our summer camps are in full swing now, with amazing pony fun-filled days with a pony. There are different themes to enjoy each day – so much to learn and enjoy! There are still spaces in August – Don’t miss out – book now!
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 (fully booked)
Mon 31 Jul – Thur 3 Aug (2& 3 August fully booked)
Shetland Pony Parties– Amazing pony parties for children aged 3 -10 years old. Use of our private facility with 6 ponies, creating magical memories for your child’s birthday. One and a half hours – from £750
“Wonderful experience!! Beautiful place with every detail thought through. The girls loved it!! Thank you so much!!” Beatriz (Oct 22)
“We celebrated our daughter’s 5th birthday at Shetland Piny Club! It was an unforgettable event, very well organised, not just professionally, but with a lot of love! Thank you very much to Liz and her team for making this important day so special!
Highly recommended!” Natalia (Nov 22)
A stunning location and beautifully designed ranch which left our kids (and the adults) open-mouthed in amazement! Thank you to all the staff at the Shetland Pony Club, who were so friendly and attentive with the children and who made my daughter’s birthday weekend one she’ll never forget!” Matt (Aug 22)
Starter Ridesare 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.
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:
Dreaming of a Shetland Pony this summer – Book now for Pony Camp
Are you dreaming of a Shetland Pony this summer? Now you can as extra dates have been released for our legendary Summer Camps at Shetland Pony Club. Find out how you can have a pony of your own for the day at Shetland Pony Club Summer camp – amazing fun for children age 5+.
Amazing riding with your own pony for the day
Summer Pony Camp Days provide amazing fun-packed pony days for children from 5 – 10 years old. Children become friends with their very own pony for the day and go for rides in the beautiful meadows.
Learning pony care and know-how
Find out how to feed your pony, care for him, and try new skills with him such as natural horsemanship, polo, pony agility and games.
Exciting themes for each day
There’s a different theme every day, with lots to learn and enjoy together with your pony. Enjoy: Vets Day, Cowboys Day, Fancy Dress Day, Gymkhana Day, River Day.
Extra Summer Camp Dates Released – 2023 Summer Pony Day Camps are now on the following dates:
Mon 24 Jul – Thur 27 July (27 July fully booked)
Mon 31 Jul – Thur 3 Aug
Mon 7 Aug – Thur 10 Aug
Mon14 Aug – Thur 17 Aug
Mon 21 Aug – Thur 24 Aug
9:30am – 4pm. Age 5+. £150 per day or £600 per week.
Camp days are filling up fast – so be quick to book.
Watch the video here: Dreaming of a Shetland Pony this summer
Summer Charity Evening with Shetland Ponies
followed by drinks at Sunset in aid of Cancer Research UK.
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
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:
Sat 8 July 14:30pm
Sun 9 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 18 June 9am, 12:15pm
Sun 25 June 9am, 14.30pm, 15.30pm
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:
Sat 17 June 14:15pm
Sun 18 June 14:15pm
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.
Join us for Cowboy and Cowgirl Camp day on Wednesday 9 August. Book here
Watch the video to find out more:
Taking a Western Trail Ride
Once the children, team and ponies are dressed, western style, they take a trail ride around The Ranch – are there any missing cattle?
Horse Agility with the Shetland Ponies
Next, it’s time for saddles off and for the children and ponies to test their horsemanship on the agility course. Can Bilbo keep still while his rider stands on a log? We see if the children can lead their ponies through bending poles, across obstacles and walk along a line of logs. Then they have to wear a flag and go inside a pony teepee.
Too much pony fun!
Everyone has an amazing time on Cowboy and Cowgirl Day at Shetland Pony Club Summer Camp. Find out what happens to those who enjoy themselves too much! Yeehah!
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.
My grandchildren always enjoy their days with the Shetland Ponies, but yesterday’s Wild West theme was the best day ever!
They not only enjoyed all the riding, leading their ponies through the obstacle course, and getting put in the Sheriff’s jail, but had such fun with the games and line dancing too.
We look forward to seeing everyone in three weeks time.
Leigh ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Amazing school and facility! Rosemary and Lizzie run the show with best practices of education, safety and fun in mind. Their team is always welcoming and helpful and we trust them to get our 6year old Leo back happy.Veronique. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Wonderful experience!! Beautiful place with every detail thought through. The girls loved it!! Thank you so much!! Beatriz ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
From Rosemary, the Shetland Pony Club Team and all the Shetland ponies
This week we have taken the Shetland Ponies Wild Swimming at the river with the children on our summer camp days.
Special summer pony camp days
You can only get to enjoy wild swimming with the ponies on some of our special summer pony camp days. We join the first lucky children of the season to enjoy this magical pony paddling experience.
First, the ponies went into the water with their helpers to get used to the cool waters.
Then the children got on and enjoyed an amazing time, wild swimming with their ponies. You can only get to enjoy wild swimming with the ponies on some of our special summer pony camp days.
Best day of my life!
Was it fun? “YES – it’s been the best day of my life!” said one of our happy riders.
The cows wanted to come and join in the fun too! Take a look at what they saw by watching the video: Shetland Ponies Wild Swimming
From Rosemary, the Shetland Pony Club Team and all the Shetland ponies
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.
Monday 25 July – Thursday 28 July 2022 – fully booked
Monday 1 August – Tuesday 2 August 2022 – fully booked
Monday 8 August – Thursday 11 August 2022 – spaces, BE QUICK!
Monday 15 August – Thursday 18 August 2022 – fully booked
Monday 22 August – Thursday 25 August 2022 – Only Wed 24 has limited spaces- rest is full
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.
Sunday 31 July – NEW 10am,
Wednesday 3 August 11am, NEW 2.15pm
Thursday 4 August 11am – almost full
Saturday 20 August 2:15pm,
Sunday 21 August 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.
Saturday 30 July NEW 11:15 / 12:15pm,
Sunday 31 July NEW 12:15pm
Wednesday 3rd August 9am
Thursday 4th August NEW 2:30pm/ 3:30pm
Saturday, 13 August 2:30pm/ 3:30pm
Saturday 20 August 2:30pm/ 3:30pm
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 for August and September- very popular!
Shetland Pony Walking is the perfect way for older children, teenagers and grown-ups to enjoy Shetland ponies in the lovely Surrey countryside. Come and spend time, enjoying and leading your very own Shetland pony. £45/ person. Saturday 30th July 2:15pm,Saturday 17th September 3:15pm
Shetland Pony Club gift vouchers: are a wonderful gift for anyone who loves Shetland ponies. We have online vouchers or beautiful hard copy vouchers. You can purchase them here. Or call the office, 01372 844 077 / 07734 950309
