Help! My child wants to start Pony Riding
So, your child wants to start Pony Riding, here is some advice on the best way to start.
Pony Riding Advice
What age should your child start riding, where should you go, and how much does it cost? Is it good for children, and do boys ride? These are all questions that parents frequently ask us at Shetland Pony Club.
Beginners’ Experts
We are an award-winning riding school and we are beginners’ experts. Our Shetland ponies are small and child-sized. We have one to one helpers, making it easy, safe and fun to learn to ride.
Find out the answers that parents face when their child wants to start Pony Riding in this week’s video.
Pony Share Membership 2025
You can experience a pony of your own, the easy way, with Pony Share Membership. Learn to ride, build a bond with your pony, come regularly to our club and enjoy pony fun in the countryside.
We are enrolling NOW for March 2025 for Pony Share Membership
- Pony Membership – a pony of your own each week, 2 hours, from age 4+ £299 per month.( 9 months of the year only)
- Mini Membership – a pony of your own each week, 45 minutes, from age 3+ £215 per month( 9 months of the year only)
How to Join
You can become a member of our club in 3 simple steps:
- Book: Reserve a Members Taster Ride – enjoy either a 2-hour Full Pony Share Membership ride or a 45-minute Mini Membership ride.
- Try: Experience membership firsthand! Ride an adorable Shetland pony and meet our current members at the Shetland Pony Club.
- Join – agree your perfect pony and time. Join pony share membership, and make all your pony dreams come true!
Book your Members Taster Ride now
Feel free to contact us with any questions, by email at info@shetlandponyclub.co.uk or call the office: 07734 950309.
New for 2025
Come and ride from 1 March 2025. Bookings are now open.
We have lots of new events for all with New Mini Easter Egg Hunts, from age 3+ and Half Day NEW Half Day Summer Pony Camp Weeks from age 4+. We are also enrolling into our members club called Pony Share Membership
Want your child to try riding?
At Shetland Pony Club your child can learn to ride with a one-off session, such as a Starter Ride on an Own a Pony Experience, or join our members’ club called Pony Share Membership. We also hold wonderful Learn to Ride Pony Parties.
Find out What’s On at Shetland Pony Club
Starter Rides
Starter Rides – are 45 minutes long and are specially designed as first riding experiences for children.
From age 3 years old. £55 per child.
Own a Pony Experiences
Own a Pony Experiences – are two hours long and are delightful early riding and learning experiences for children from age 4 years old.
£85 per child.
Shetland Pony Parties
Shetland Pony Parties– amazing learn to ride pony parties for children aged 3 -10.
Use of a private facility with our adorable ponies and wonderful team, creating magical memories for your child’s birthday, that will last a lifetime.
There are 2 party options for 2025:
- Maxi Pony Party – 7 to 18 riders – £595 for 7, £30 per extra child
- NEW Mini Pony Party – up to 6 riders – £495
Easter Egg Hunts
– fun Shetland Pony Treasure Hunts especially for Easter, with riding along a trail and chocolate eggs to find in the countryside.
Ages 4 to 10 years old. One and a half hours – £85 per child
NEW for 2025 – Mini Easter Egg Hunts
Gentle and fun, ideal for those little people age 3+. Enjoy pony dress up and learn to ride along a short trail with chocolate eggs to find in the countryside, followed by a rosette presentation. Each child will have their own pony and helper. The perfect tots treat at Easter for children aged 3 to 6 years old. 3/4 hour long. £55 child.
Summer Pony Camp Days
Full Day Summer Pony Camp Weeks
– enjoy our legendary camp weeks with your favourite Shetland pony (Mon-Thurs). Learn to ride him, look after him and enjoy being with him all day long. Amazing themed days.
9:30am – 4pm, Summer holidays only. Age 5+.
£575 per week
NEW for 2025 – Half Day Summer Pony Camp Weeks
– enjoy 4 mornings with your favourite Shetland pony (Mon-Thurs). Learn to ride him, look after him and enjoy being with him all day long. Amazing themes every day.
9:30am – 1pm, Summer holidays only. Age 4+.
£395 per week
Help! My child wants to start Pony Riding
So your child wants to start Pony Riding? At Shetland Pony Club, we’re an award-winning riding school and beginners’ experts. Our Shetland ponies are small and child-sized, and we provide one-to-one helpers to make learning to ride easy, safe, and fun.
Find out the answers that parents face when their child wants to start Pony Riding in this week’s video.
Come and ride from 1 March 2025. Bookings are now open.
From Rosemary, Liz, Holly, the Team, and all the ponies at Shetland Pony Club
