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.
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
Shetland Pony Share Membership is the ideal way to enjoy all the fun of owning a pony, without the worries. It’s a great way to start, so let’s find out all about both options.
What is involved in owning your own pony?
First, you need to find a suitable pony for your child. This can be tricky, and you need to be experienced with horses to choose the right pony. Making the wrong choice can be an expensive mistake.
How to look after your pony
You will need to find a place for him to live, where he can be happy. Then, there’s lots to do to care for him for example regular visits from the farrier. He will also need to be seen by the vet and horse dentist and you need to keep his weight in check. He must be looked after every day of the year, come rain or shine, Christmas or holidays, so it’s a big commitment.
Shetland Pony Share Membership makes dreams come true
A great way to start out with ponies is to become a Shetland Pony Share Member, so you can have all the fun, without the daily responsibilities and worries.
There are two types of Pony Share Membership to enjoy from March – November:
Pony Membership – a pony of your own each week, 2 hours, from age 4+
Mini Membership – a pony of your own each week, 45 minutes, from age 4+* (*Covid age restriction)
The video explains how Shetland Pony Share Membership works, so do take a moment to watch it.
How can I become a Pony Share Member?
Membership is very popular, so we have a waiting list of children hoping to ride each week with us in 2022. There is still just time to join the waiting list here.
The waiting list closes on Monday 29 November 2021, and then it’s time to choose the ponies for the children on our waiting list for next year.
A pony for Christmas!
Each new pony share member receives a special pony pack in time to give them “a pony for Christmas”, with riding from March – November 2022.
Join the Pony Share Membership Waiting list by Monday 29 November 2021.
2021 Late Availability
Although we are fully booked for this season, we do get cancellations at short notice, so do check our website for live availability up until end of November 2021.
You can book online here now, or give us a call on 07734 950 309.
2022 party bookings are now open!
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.
Do take a moment to watch this week’s video: Shetland Pony Share Membership makes dreams come true
From Rosemary, the Shetland Pony Club Team and all the Shetland ponies
Join our Pony Share Membership waiting list for the chance of a pony share in 2022. The perfect Christmas gift to make pony dreams come true.
Pony Share Membership is incredibly popular, with members coming every weekend to ride and care for their special ponies and enjoy being outside in nature.
What is Pony Share Membership?
Pony Share Membership is an easy way to experience having a pony of your own, without having to actually buy one and care for him every day. You can come at the same time each week to learn to ride and care for your pony, build a bond with him and enjoy pony fun in the countryside. If your pony is poorly, we will care for him and provide another suitable pony for your child to ride, so you don’t need to worry.
There are two types of Pony Share Membership to enjoy from March – November:
Pony Membership – a pony of your own each week, 2 hours, from age 4+
Mini Membership – a pony of your own each week, 45 minutes, from age 4+* (*Covid age restriction)
How can I become a Pony Share Member?
Membership is very popular, so we have a waiting list of children hoping to ride each week with us in 2022. There is still just time to join the waiting list. Click on this button to join our Pony Share Membership waiting list by Monday 29 November 2021.
The waiting list closes on Monday 29 November 2021, and then it’s time to choose the ponies for the children on our waiting list for next year.
A pony for Christmas
Each new pony share member receives a special pony pack in time to give them “a pony for Christmas”, with riding from March – November 2022.
Click on this button to join our Pony Share Membership waiting list by Monday 29 November 2021.
Buy a gift voucher for 2022
As we are fully booked until we close at the end of November 2021 for the ponies’ winter holiday, 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.
Which pony ride gift voucher should I choose?
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.
2021 Late Availability
Although we are fully booked for this season, we do get cancellations at short notice, so do check our website for live availability up until end November 2021.
You can book online here now, or give us a call on 07734 950 309.
Do take a moment to watch this week’s video: How to join our Shetland Pony Share Membership
From Rosemary, the Shetland Pony Club Team and all the Shetland ponies
It’s Horsey Halloween and we see what’s scaring the Shetland ponies this week? Is it the Pony Pumpkins, or something else?
Pony Pumpkins for Horsey Halloween at Shetland Pony Club
There are some amazing Pony Pumpkins that have been carved by our team for Horsey Halloween at Shetland Pony Club. I wonder if that’s what is scaring the ponies as the sun goes down at The Ranch?
Night-time animals come out to play
As the moon comes up, the ponies start to play and lots of night-time animals come out too. There are bats and a badger that join the ponies under the full moon.
Something scary for Shetland ponies
Something has frightened the ponies and they are running away. What could be so scary?
As we are fully booked until we close at the end of November 2021 for the ponies’ winter holiday, 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.
2021 Late Availability
Although we are fully booked for this season, we do get cancellations at short notice, so do check our website for live availability up until end November 2021. You can check our live availability and book online here now, or give us a call on 07734 950 309.
Do take a moment to watch this week’s video: Pony Pumpkins for Horsey Halloween at Shetland Pony Club
Enjoy!
From Rosemary, the Shetland Pony Club Team and all the Shetland ponies
