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Join us for Explorers Day at Shetland Pony Club Camp

Explorers Day at Shetland Pony Club is packed full of pony and nature experiences.

Children love to ride their ponies outside in nature and learn about the countryside.

There’s so much fun each Tuesday with amazing butterfly hunts, as well as riding and pony care in the glorious meadows at Shetland Pony Club.

Come and experience the magic in the week’s video


Summer Pony Camps (Age 4+)

Enjoy action-packed pony riding and learning for beginners, with a Shetland Pony.  Our Pony Camps are now on in the Summer Holidays and October Half Term.

Find out more about Pony Camps here

Vets Day Pony Weighing at Shetland Pony Club

What’s Included

  • Learning to ride on a Shetland Pony with a one to one helper
  • Practical Pony Care Skills
  • Pony Themed Craft and Learning

Pony Camp Themes by Day

Practicalities

  • Timing: 9.30am – 1:00pm
  • Age: 4 years – 10 years
  • Price: £115 per day, £395 for the week (4 days)

Summer Holiday Camp Dates

  • Mon 10 August – Thurs 13 August – Spaces
  • Mon 17 August – Thurs 20 August – Spaces
  • Mon 24 August – Thurs 27 August – Spaces

You can book weeks or individual days

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New Shetland Pony Picnics

Come on a perfect Pony Picnic this summer. Enjoy a summer stroll with a Shetland Pony followed by a delicious cream tea picnic at our charming picnic spots. Learn about the ponies and our wildflower nature projects at Shetland Pony Club. This is a non-riding activity.

Find out more about Pony Picnics

NEW Pony Picnic Dates for 2026: 

2 hours afternoons in the summer holidays are available to book online now 14:15pm – 16:15pm.

Our Pony Picnics are currently full –  Join the VIP wait list to be the first to hear about more availability Click Here


Ride every weekend at our club – Pony Share Membership 

If you’d like to be a part of our club and gain access to exclusive events like Wildflower Photo Days, then become a Pony Share Member.

Pony Riding in the moon daisies at Shetland Pony Club

Experience what its like to have a pony, without actually having to own, care for and pay for one, 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.

Hurry, Pony Share Membership is almost full – so now is the perfect time to sign up.

We have ponies available for:

  • Full Membership – Saturday 9.00am – 11.00am, 11.00am – 1.00pm – two spaces
  • Mini Membership – Saturday 11.15am -12 noon, 12.15pm – 1pm – two spaces

To find out more, contact us on: 07734 950 309 or email: info@shetlandponyclub.co.uk


Starter Rides

Starter Rides are 3/4 hour long and specially designed first-riding experiences for children. For children from age 3+. £59 per child. Every weekend and in the holidays too.

Mini Member at Shetland Pony Club

Find out more about Starter Rides here

See latest availability online

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Own a Pony Experiences (ages 4-10)

Own a Pony Experiences are 2 hours long and specially designed as early riding experiences for children from age 4 years old- 10 years old. £89 per child

Own a Pony Experience at Shetland Pony Club - Buttercups

Find out more about Own a Pony Experiences here

Next Availabilty for Own a Pony Experiences

See all latest availability online – lots of space in the summer holidays

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Shetland Pony Walking Experiences

Enjoy a delightful morning getting to know an adorable Shetland Pony in the beautiful Surrey countryside. Come and spend time learning about and leading him through the countryside at Shetland Pony Club. Followed by complimentary coffee and brownies, and a rosette to take home.

Sunset Walk with the Shetland Ponies

Shetland Pony Walking Dates for 2026

  • Saturday 8 August 2026 – 11:00am-1:00pm – Fully Booked
  • Saturday 22 August 2026 – 11:00am-1:00pm – Spaces
  • Saturday 19 September 2026 – 11:00am-1:00pm – Spaces
  • Saturday 10 October 2026 – 11:00am-1:00pm – Spaces
  • Saturday 14 November 2026 – 11:00am-1:00pm – Spaces

Shetland Pony Walking Safari

  • £89 per person

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Shetland Pony Parties

Birthday Cake at Shetland Pony Club

Learn to ride at Shetland Pony Parties – wonderful learn to ride Shetland pony parties for children aged 3 – 10 years old.

Use of a private facility, your children and their friends can bond with our adorable Shetland Ponies and learn to ride them, creating magical memories for your child’s birthday. Two hours. Award winning parties with lots of five star reviews.

  • Mini Shetland Pony Parties – up to 6 – Book online from 27 September – call us for more dates
  • Maxi Shetland Pony Party – 7-18 riders – Book online from 12 September – call us for more dates

book now

For more dates contact us on: 07734 950 309 or email: info@shetlandponyclub.co.uk


Explorers Day at Shetland Pony Club is packed full of pony and nature experiences.

Children love to ride their ponies outside in nature and learn about the countryside.

There’s so much fun each Tuesday with amazing butterfly hunts, as well as riding and pony care in the glorious meadows at Shetland Pony Club.

Come and experience the magic in the week’s video

From Rosemary, the Shetland Pony Club Team and all the Shetland ponies

Contact us on: 07734 950 309 or email: info@shetlandponyclub.co.uk

Go Wild on Explorers Day! Pony Riding, Butterfly Hunts & More

Explorers Day at Shetland Pony Club is packed full of pony and nature experiences.

Children love to ride their ponies outside in nature and learn about the countryside.

There’s seed collecting, building bug hotels and amazing butterfly hunts, as well as riding and pony care in the glorious meadows at Shetland Pony Club.

Come and experience the magic in the week’s video

From Rosemary, the Shetland Pony Club Team and all the Shetland ponies

Contact us on: 07734 950 309 or email: info@shetlandponyclub.co.uk