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
This week, watch the Shetland ponies running out to grass at the end of their busy summer riding programme.
Watch the Shetland ponies running out to grass
There’s a new paddock being made ready for the Shetland ponies to enjoy at the end of a busy summer of riding. Some of the ponies are excited to get there quickly to enjoy the long grass.
Which Shetland pony runs the fastest?
Watch to see which pony runs the fastest out to the grass – do you think Mufasa is the fastest, or is it Simba, Fudge or Prince William?
Who is best friends with Shetland pony Nottingham?
Nottingham is keen to get to the new grass and his best friend follows quickly after – but who is it?
We’d love you to join us for pony fun for half term and weekend riding this autumn. We are open at weekends and in the holidays until Sunday 28 November. There is some extra weekend availability in October for riding – do book up soon.
Which pony ride 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.
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.
Halloween Pumpkin Rides – themed pony treasure hunts for pony-mad witches and wizards. Enjoy 1½ hours of pony riding fun at the ranch, during October Half Term. Age 4 +. £60 per child. Last few spaces remaining.
For your safety we have COVID-secure procedures in place:
Please minimise the number of people attending with your child
You are welcome to watch from our socially distanced benches and Safari Tent
This week we join Rosemary at The Ranch where the Shetland ponies are all looking forward to a tasty breakfast.
10 Shetland ponies eat a tasty breakfast
All the Shetland ponies love eating their delicious pony feed, and are keen to come in from the field to eat it. They can hear the sound of the feed being prepared and they can’t wait to eat a tasty breakfast.
The larger standard Shetland ponies have a bigger breakfast to give them lots of energy for their busy camp day ahead. They also have more grass in their paddock, as they need to eat more to keep them in good condition.
Can you name 10 of our Shetland ponies?
As they come in, Rosemary names 10 of the Shetland ponies. Can you spot them all and tell the differences between them?
We’d love you to join us for pony fun just before the end of the summer 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 4 years old. They cost £40 per child. Extra spaces available on 1 and 2 September
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. Extra spaces available on 1 and 2 September
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.
Join us this week as our Pony Share Members enjoy a summer pony ride to the wildflower meadows.
Getting ready for a summer pony ride
The Pony Share Members come every week to ride their special pony. Let’s join them as they pick out the hooves and tack up the ponies to get ready for riding.
Prince William is looking forward to his ride, and Dinky is happy to be on the way to find the wildflower meadows.
Over the hills and far away
The ponies head out across the Surrey Hills to find the wildflowers. Once they come through the gate, there is a sea of flowers as high as the ponies’ eyes.
Wonderful wildflower meadows
The flowers stretch as far as the eye can see, and the ponies and their riders love to wind through the twisty paths, spotting butterflies along the route. What a lovely day!
Extra Summer Camp dates are available in August on:
Wednesday 11 August 2021
Thursday 19 August 2021
Monday 23 August 2021
Thursday 26 August 2021
To find out if we have a suitable pony for your child, please email us with your child’s name and date of birth and their camp day availability info@shetlandponyclub.co.uk
Extra Summer Starter Rides and Own a Pony Experiences available
