New Shetland Pony Shop is Open

Our New Shetland Pony Shop is open at The Ranch. It’s a fun pop-up shop in a vintage pony trailer selling all things “Shetland Pony” or from the Shetland Islands.  Come and visit us and to see what’s available in our store:

  • Gorgeous Shetland pony soft toys
  • Luxurious Shetland Island soaps and handwashes
  • Cute Thelwell wooden postcards of Shetland ponies
  • Shetland Pony cards
  • Shetland Pony Club mugs and jigsaw puzzles

There is still some space to come and ride with us over Half-Term until 5 November – so you can now enjoy a Halloween Pony Ride, a free coffee, and go home with a memento to suit all budgets from our pop-up Shetland Pony Shop.

Watch the video to find out more…

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


Book your Half Term Riding here:

Halloween Pumpkin Rides, Starter RidesOwn a Pony Experiences,  Shetland Pony Walking Experiences,  Shetland Pony Parties,

Halloween Pumpkin Rides – Half-Term Only

Come and enjoy our 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. Pumpkin rides start with pony dress-up Halloween style, followed by a ride through the meadows to our pumpkin candy trail. There are special rosettes for all riders. Suitable for children aged 4 – 10 years. £75/child.

Adorable Halloween Pony Riding - Book Now

Next availability:

  • Thursday 26 October, 2:30pm – fully booked
  • Friday 27 October, 9:30am – spaces
  • Friday 27 October, 11:30am – fully booked
  • Friday 27 October, 2:30pm – spaces
  • Saturday 28 October, 2:30pm – spaces
  • Sunday 29 October, 2:30pm – spaces
  • Monday 30 October, 9:30am, – spaces
  • Monday 30 October, 11:30am , 2:30pmfully booked
  • Tuesday 31 October, 9:30am, 11:30am, 2:30pm – spaces

Starter Rides

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:

  • Thurs 26 Oct 10am – spaces
  • Fri 27 Oct – fully booked
  • Sun 29 Oct 12.15pm  one space only
  • Wed 1 Nov 10am – almost full
  • Thurs 2 Nov 10am – spaces
  • Sun 5 Nov 12.15pm – fully booked
  • Sun 5 Nov 2.30pm and 3.30pm – spaces

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. 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 

  • Thurs 25 Oct 11am – spaces
  • Sat 29 Oct 2.15pm – fully booked
  • Sun 30 Oct 2.15pm – fully booked
  • Wed 1 Nov 11am – spaces
  • Thurs 2 Nov 11am – spaces
  • Sat 4 Nov 2.15pm – spaces
  • Sun 5 Nov 2.15pm – fully booked

Shetland Pony Parties

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.

Next availability:

  • Sat 11 Nov – Fully Booked
  • Sun, 12 Nov 2:30pm – Available
  • Sat 18 Nov – Fully Booked
  • Sun, 19 Nov 2:30pm – Available
  • Sat, 25 Nov 2:30pm – Available
  • Sun 26 Nov – Fully Booked

You can book online or give us a call 07734 950 309 or email us: info@shetlandponyclub.co.uk

Do take a moment to watch this week’s episode of Shetland Pony Club TV: New Shetland Pony Shop is Open

Boo! What’s spooking the Shetland ponies this Halloween

It’s horsey Halloween at Shetland Pony Club and the sun is going down at The Ranch.  Bats and badgers are coming out to play, but…

Boo! what’s spooking the Shetland ponies tonight?

There’s something spooky that’s causing a blistering bolt amongst the ponies.

What is causing that fangtastic fright for Dinky?

Watch the video here, if you dare…

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


Book your Half Term Riding here:

Halloween Pumpkin Rides, Starter RidesOwn a Pony Experiences,  Shetland Pony Walking Experiences,  Shetland Pony Parties,

Halloween Pumpkin Rides – Half-Term Only

Halloween Pony Dress up Fun

Come and enjoy our 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. Pumpkin rides start with pony dress-up Halloween style, followed by a ride through the meadows to our pumpkin candy trail. There are special rosettes for all riders. Suitable for children aged 4 – 10 years. £75/child.

Pumpkin trail at Halloween at Shetland Pony Club

Next availability:

    • Saturday 21 October, 2:30pm – fully booked
    • Sunday 22 October, 2:30pm – spaces
    • Monday 23 October, 2:30pm – spaces
    • Tuesday 24 October, 2:30pm – spaces
    • Wednesday 25 October, 2:30pm – fully booked
    • Thursday 26 October, 2:30pm – spaces
    • Friday 27 October, 9:30am,11:30am – fully booked
    • Friday 27 October, 2:30pm – almost full
    • Saturday 28 October, 2:30pm – spaces
    • Sunday 29 October, 2:30pm – spaces
    • Monday 30 October, 9:30am, 11:30am – almost full
    • Tuesday 31 October, 9:30am, 11:30am, 2:30pm – spaces

book now

Starter Rides

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.

Autumn Starter Ride at Shetland Pony Club

Next availability:

  • Sun 15 Oct 9am – one space only
  • Sun 22 Oct – fully booked
  • Mon 23 Oct – fully booked
  • Tues 24 Oct 10am – spaces
  • Wed 25 Oct 10am – almost full
  • Thurs 26 Oct 10am – spaces
  • Fri 27 Oct – fully booked
  • Sun 29 Oct 12.15pm – one space only
  • Wed 1 Nov 10am – almost full
  • Wed 1 Nov 10am – spaces

book now

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. Includes lots of riding and pony care, followed by a rosette presentation. £75 per child. Each child will have their own pony and helper.

Summer Own a Pony Experience at Shetland Pony Club

Next availability 

  • Sat 14 and Sun 15 Oct – fully booked
  • Sat 21 and Sun 22 Oct – fully booked
  • Mon 23 Oct 11am – fully booked
  • Tues 24 Oct 11am – almost full
  • Wed 25 Oct 11am – spaces
  • Thurs 25 Oct 11am – spaces
  • Wed 1 Nov 11am – spaces
  • Thurs 2 Nov 11am – spaces

book now

Shetland Pony Parties

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.

Party riding at Shetland Pony Club

Next availability:

  • Sun, 5 Nov 2:30pm
  • Sun, 12 Nov 2:30pm

You can book online or give us a call 07734 950 309 or email us: info@shetlandponyclub.co.uk

book now

Do take a moment to watch this week’s episode of Shetland Pony Club TV: Boo! What’s spooking the Shetland ponies this Halloween

Half Term Halloween Pony Fun


It’s time for Half Term Halloween Pony Fun with the Shetland Ponies at The Ranch.

Watch the video to see the children and ponies getting dressed up for a spooktacular Halloween Pumpkin Ride around the meadows at Shetland Pony Club.

Spooktacular Pony Fun

Pumpkin rides start with pony dress-up Halloween style, followed by a ride through the autumn meadows along our pumpkin trail. The children hunt for candy and there are special rosettes for all riders.

Watch the video to see the fun that you could have on a Halloween Pumpkin Ride.

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


Book your Half Term Riding here:

Halloween Pumpkin Rides, Starter RidesOwn a Pony Experiences,  Shetland Pony Walking Experiences,  Shetland Pony Parties,

Halloween Pumpkin Rides – Half Term Only

Honeybee and Creme Brulee enjoy Halloween pumpkin rides

Come and enjoy our 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. Pumpkin rides start with pony dress-up Halloween style, followed by a ride through the meadows to our pumpkin candy trail. There are special rosettes for all riders. Suitable for children aged 4 – 10 years. £75/child.

Halloween Pumpkin riding at Shetland Pony Club

  • Saturday 21 October, 2:30pm – Fully Booked
  • Sunday 22 October, 2:30pm
  • Monday 23 October, 2:30pm
  • Tuesday 24 October, 2:30pm
  • Wednesday 25 October, 2:30pm – Almost Full
  • Thursday 26 October, 2:30pm
  • Friday 27 October, 9:30am,11:30am – Almost Full
  • Friday 27 October, 2:30pm
  • Saturday 28 October, 2:30pm
  • Sunday 29 October, 2:30pm
  • Monday 30 October, 9:30am, 11:30am, 2:30pm – Almost Full
  • Tuesday 31 October, 9:30am, 11:30am, 2:30pm

Starter Rides

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.

Autumn Starter Ride at Shetland Pony Club

Next availability:

  • Sun 8 Oct 12:15pm – one space only
  • Sat 14 Oct 3:30pm – one space only
  • Sun 15 Oct 2:30pm and 3:30pm – Spaces
  • Sun 22 Oct 2:30pm and 3:30pm – Fully Booked
  • Mon 23 Oct – 10am – Fully Booked
  • Tues 24 Oct 10am – Spaces

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. Includes lots of riding and pony care, followed by a rosette presentation. £75 per child. Each child will have their own pony and helper.

Summer Own a Pony Experience at Shetland Pony Club

Fully booked until half term. Next availability:

  • Sat 14 Oct 14.15pm –– Fully booked
  • Sun 15 Oct 14.15pm –– Fully booked
  • Mon 23 Oct 11am – Fully booked
  • Tues 24 Oct 11am
  • Wed 25 Oct 11am
  • Thurs 25 Oct 11am 
  • Wed 1 Nov 11am
  • Thurs 2 Nov 11am 

Shetland Pony Parties

Amazing 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.

Next availability:

  • Sun, 5 Nov 2:30pm
  • Sun, 12 Nov 2:30pm

You can book online or give us a call 07734 950 309 or email us: info@shetlandponyclub.co.uk

Do take a moment to watch this week’s episode of Shetland Pony Club TV: Half Term Halloween Pony Fun with the Shetland Ponies

Our New Shetland Pony Bilbo arrives

Our new Shetland pony, Bilbo, is arriving at the Ranch today – how exciting!  We are so looking forward to meeting him and making friends with him.


Today is the day when our new Shetland pony, Bilbo, is arriving at the Ranch – how exciting!

Bilbo has just had a short journey to get to us.  He has come from a lovely family where he has been ridden and cared for by some children who have sadly outgrown him.

New friends for Shetland pony Bilbo

Bilbo goes out into our meadows to meet his new friends.  Will they want to say hello and play?

Elgin Sunset is not interested, but what about Toffee and Snowdrop? Do they play with Bilbo and make friends with him?

Watch the video to find out more:

Find out more about Bilbo, our new Shetland Pony,  on his web page here.


Booking update –  May half term is filling up fast

Starter Rides  back on for 3 year olds! 45 minutes long and are specially designed as first riding experiences for children. £45/ child

  • May Half Term  –  Starter Rides on: Monday 30 May – Friday 3 June at 9am and 10am – spaces filling up fast

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.

    • May Half Term  –  Own a Pony Experiences – on: Monday 30 May – Friday 3 June at 11am  – spaces – Book Now!

book now

Please email the office, info@shetlandponyclub.co.uk to be put on the waitlist

You can book online or give us a call 07734 950 309 or email us: info@shetlandponyclub.co.uk

Book ahead for the summer – from July

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. Book ahead from July now.

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+. £135 per day or £540 per week. Book ahead for the summer now.

book now

Do take a moment to watch this week’s video: Easter Egg Hunt with the Shetland ponies

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

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

Watch more Shetland Pony Club TV videos here

Do Shetland ponies need a stable?

Join Rosemary in this week’s advice video as she answers your question, do Shetland ponies need a stable?

Our ponies live outside all year round. This is called keeping a pony at ‘grass’. So, how do the ponies manage without a stable?

  • Shetlands prefer living outside with lots of open space and in a herd with friends to feel safe
  • They have adapted to outdoor life in the wild with a big tail, mane and fluffy coat to keep them warm
  • They find natural shelter in the field behind bushes and trees
  • We do have an emergency stable if the Shetlands need to see a vet

Watch the video to find out: Do Shetland ponies need a stable?


Booking update:

The Ranch opens on Saturday 5th March 2022 – Sunday 27th November 2022.

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.

Easter Egg Hunts 9th -18th April 2022. Come and take part in our fun Shetland Pony Treasure Hunts especially for Easter, with riding along a trail and chocolate eggs to find in the countryside. Easter fun for children aged 4-10 years old. One and a half-hour session- £65/ child.

Starter Rides  back on for 3 year olds! 45 minutes long and are specially designed as first riding experiences for children. £45/ child.

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.

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+. £135 per day or £540 per week.

book now

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

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