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Halloween Unicorns

Halloween Unicorns

Wow – look at those Halloween Unicorns. Which colour wings do you like best?

Our perfect Shetland pony models Marmite, Toffee and Simba are proudly wearing the orange and black wings – what a great look for Halloween!

Watch the video to see the Halloween Unicorns in action and all the fun we have had this half term on our legendary Halloween Pumpkin Rides


Thank you for joining in this Half Term

Simba - unicorn at Shetland Pony Club SQ

We have had a lovely time this half term, thank you for joining in! We are nearly full for the Halloween Pumpkin Rides but there are still a few spaces left for lots of pony riding fun and learning, with Starter Rides, Own a Pony Experiences, NEW Mini Halloween Pumpkin Rides from age 3 and Halloween Pumpkin Rides from age 4.

We are open daily until Sunday 2 November 2025. Pony riding is by appointment only.

book now


NEW Mini Halloween Pumpkin Rides (Age 3-6)

Take part in our gentle and fun Mini Halloween Pumpkin Rides – ideal for those little people age 3+. Enjoy Halloween-themed pony dress up and learn to ride along a short pumpkin path, followed by a candy trail and a rosette presentation.

Halloween Unicorn Toffee at Shetland Pony Club

Each child will have their own pony and helper. The perfect non-scary treat at Halloween for your little witches and wizards aged 3 to 6 years old. 3/4 hour long. £65 child.  Children may come in fancy dress.

New Mini Halloween Pumpkin Rides (Age 3+)

  • NEW DATE! Friday, 31 October – 9.30am – SPACES
  • Friday 31 October  – 12.15pm –FULLY BOOKED
  • Sunday 2 Novermber – 9am & 12.15pm –FULLY BOOKED

Please note your child MUST be 3 years old at the time of their ride.

book now


Our Legendary Halloween Pumpkin Rides! (Age 4-10)

Enjoy our legendary Halloween Pumpkin Rides, which are themed pony treasure hunts for pony-mad witches and wizards. Enjoy 1½ hours of pony riding and learning at The Ranch, during October Half-Term. 

Halloween Pumpkin Rides start with pony dress-up Halloween style, followed by a long beginner’s ride through our beautiful meadows to a pumpkin candy trail. There are special rosettes for all riders.

Halloween Pumpkin Ride at Shetland Pony Club c

Each child will have their own pony and helper. The perfect Half Term treat at Halloween for your little witches and wizards aged 4 to 10 years old. 1.5 hours. £85 child.  Children may come in fancy dress.

Halloween Pumpkin Rides (Age 4 +) for 2025:

  • NEW DATE! Thursday 30 October – 2.30pm – SPACES
  • NEW DATE! Halloween Friday 31 October 14:30pm – SPACES
  • Saturday 1 November 14:30pm  – TWO SPACES LEFT
  • Sunday 2 Novermber 14:30pm – FULLY BOOKED

One and a half-hour session – £85 per child

Please note your child MUST be 4 years old at the time of their ride. If you have children age 3 please book the mini ride which will be appropriate for them.

book now


Starter Rides

Starter Rides are 45 minutes long and specially designed first-riding experiences for children. Includes pony grooming and a ride on their own adorable Shetland pony. Followed by a certificate presentation. £55 per child. Each child will have their own pony and helper. Children MUST be 3 years old at the time of their ride.

Starter Ride in the moon daisies at Shetland Pony Club

  • Saturday 1 November – 12.15pm – FULLY BOOKED
  • Sunday 2 November – 9am & 12.15pm – FULLY BOOKED
  • Saturday 8 November – 12.15pm – SPACES
  • Sunday 16 November – 12:15pm – SPACES
  • Sunday 23 November – 12:15pm – 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. Includes lots of riding and pony care. Followed by a rosette presentation. Each child will have their own pony and helper.

Children love their ponies at Shetland Pony Club

Two-hour session – £85 per child

  • Saturday 1 November – 14.15pm – FULLY BOOKED
  • Sunday 2 Novermber – 914.15pm – FULLY BOOKED
  • Saturday 15 November – 14:15pm – SPACES

book now


Amazing Pony Parties for 2026

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 can bond with our adorable ponies and learn to ride them, creating magical memories for your child’s birthday. Two hours.

Our parties for 2025 are now all fully booked… but hold your horses there is some great news!

We are now accepting bookings for 2026!!

  • 2026 Maxi and Mini Pony Parties now available to book from 28 February 2026

Can’t see the date you’d like? Contact us for other dates on: 07734 950 309 or email: info@shetlandponyclub.co.uk

book now


Want to be a Pony Share Member

 Learn new skills, be healthy and make friends?

We have a few spaces for Pony Share Members and Mini Members now. 

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.

Pony Share Member at Shetland Pony Club

  • Pony Membership – a pony of your own each week, 2 hours, age 4+
  • Mini Membership – a pony of your own each week, 45 minutes, age 3+

Available Now:

    • We have spaces for Pony Share Membership and Mini Membership now

Interested? Contact us on 07734 950 309 or info@shetlandponyclub.co.uk


Halloween Unicorns

Wow – look at those Halloween Unicorns. Which colour wings do you like best?

Our perfect Shetland pony models Toffee and Simba are proudly wearing the orange and black wings – what a great look for Halloween!

Watch the video to see the Halloween Unicorns in action and all the fun we have had this half term on our legendary Halloween Pumpkin Rides

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

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

Legendary Halloween Pumpkin Rides

It’s a spooky day at the Ranch and we are getting ready for our Legendary Halloween Pumpkin Rides

Watch the video to find our what happens on our Legendary Halloween Pumpkin Rides


October Half Term is here!

Halloween Pumpkin Ride at Shetland Pony Club a

During the two weeks of October Half Term we have lots of pony riding and learning, with Half Day Pony Camps Starter Rides, Own a Pony Experiences, NEW Mini Halloween Pumpkin Rides from age 3 and Halloween Pumpkin Rides from age 4.

We are open daily until Sunday 2 November 2025, (except ponies’ rest day on Friday 24 October). Pony riding is by appointment only – book ahead as we get busy.

book now


NEW Half-Day Pony Camps (Age 4+)

Enjoy action-packed pony riding and learning for beginners, with a Shetland Pony.

Why book a Half Day Pony Camp?

  • Outdoor fun
  • Different themes each day
  • Safe for beginners
  • Best day ever

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

Last date for 2025:

  • Tuesday, 28 October – Vet Day – only 4 spaces left

Timing: 9.30am – 1:00pm

Age: 4 years to 10+

Price: £100 per day

book now


NEW Mini Halloween Pumpkin Rides (Age 3-6)

Take part in our gentle and fun Mini Halloween Pumpkin Rides – ideal for those little people age 3+. Enjoy Halloween-themed pony dress up and learn to ride along a short pumpkin path, followed by a candy trail and a rosette presentation.

Halloween Pumpkin Ride at Shetland Pony Club b

Each child will have their own pony and helper. The perfect non-scary treat at Halloween for your little witches and wizards aged 3 to 6 years old. 3/4 hour long. £65 child.  Children may come in fancy dress.

New Mini Halloween Pumpkin Rides (Age 3+)

  • Thursday 23 October –  12.15pm – FULLY BOOKED
  • Sunday 26 October  – 12.15pm – FULLY BOOKED
  • NEW DATE! Monday 27 October –  12.15pm – SPACES
  • Tuesday 28 October  – 12.15pm – FULLY BOOKED
  • Wednesday 29 October –  12.15pm – FULLY BOOKED
  • Thursday 30 October  – 12.15pm – FULLY BOOKED
  • NEW DATE! Friday, 31 October – 9.30am – SPACES
  • Friday 31 October  – 12.15pm –FULLY BOOKED
  • Sunday 2 Novermber – 9am & 12.15pm – ONE SPACE LEFT

Please note your child MUST be 3 years old at the time of their ride.

book now


Our Legendary Halloween Pumpkin Rides are back! (Age 4-10)

Enjoy our legendary Halloween Pumpkin Rides, which are themed pony treasure hunts for pony-mad witches and wizards. Enjoy 1½ hours of pony riding and learning at The Ranch, during October Half-Term. 

Halloween Pumpkin Rides start with pony dress-up Halloween style, followed by a long beginner’s ride through our beautiful meadows to a pumpkin candy trail. There are special rosettes for all riders.

Halloween Pumpkin Ride at Shetland Pony Club c

Each child will have their own pony and helper. The perfect Half Term treat at Halloween for your little witches and wizards aged 4 to 10 years old. 1.5 hours. £85 child.  Children may come in fancy dress.

Halloween Pumpkin Rides (Age 4 +) for 2025:

  • Sunday 26 October – 2.30pm – ONE SPACE LEFT
  • Monday 27 October – 10.30am – FULLY BOOKED
  • NEW DATE! Tuesday 28 October – 2.30pm – SPACES
  • Wednesday, 29 October 10:30am  – FULLY BOOKED
  • NEW DATE! Thursday 30 October – 2.30pm – SPACES
  • NEW DATE! Halloween Friday 31 October 14:30pm – SPACES
  • Saturday 1 November 14:30pm  – ONE SPACE LEFT
  • Sunday 2 Novermber 14:30pm – SPACES

One and a half-hour session – £85 per child

Please note your child MUST be 4 years old at the time of their ride. If you have children age 3 please book the mini ride which will be appropriate for them.

book now


Starter Rides

Starter Rides are 45 minutes long and specially designed first-riding experiences for children. Includes pony grooming and a ride on their own adorable Shetland pony. Followed by a certificate presentation. £55 per child. Each child will have their own pony and helper. Children MUST be 3 years old at the time of their ride.

Autumn Starter Ride at Shetland Pony Club

  • Thursday 23 October –  12.15pm – FULLY BOOKED
  • Saturday 25 October  – 12.15pm – 2 SPACES
  • Monday 27 October –  9.30am – FULLY BOOKED
  • Tuesday 28 October  – 9.30am – FULLY BOOKED
  • Wednesday 29 October –  9.30am – SPACES
  • Saturday 1 November – 12.15pm – FULLY BOOKED
  • Sunday 2 Novermber – 9am & 12.15pm – FULLY BOOKED

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. Includes lots of riding and pony care. Followed by a rosette presentation. Each child will have their own pony and helper.

Children love their ponies at Shetland Pony Club

Two-hour session – £85 per child

  • Thursday 23 October –  12.15pm – 2 SPACES
  • Monday 27 October –  14.15pm- FULLY BOOKED
  • Tuesday 28 October  – 14.15pm – FULLY BOOKED
  • Wednesday 29 October –  14.15pm – SPACES
  • Saturday 1 November – 14.15pm – FULLY BOOKED
  • Sunday 2 Novermber – 914.15pm – FULLY BOOKED

book now


Amazing Pony Parties for 2026

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 can bond with our adorable ponies and learn to ride them, creating magical memories for your child’s birthday. Two hours.

  • Last Mini Party of 2025 available to book is Saturday, 15 November 2.00pm
  • 2026 Maxi and Mini Pony Parties now available to book from 28 February 2026

Can’t see the date you’d like? Contact us for other dates on: 07734 950 309 or email: info@shetlandponyclub.co.uk

book now


Want to be a Pony Share Member

 Learn new skills, be healthy and make friends?

We have a few spaces for Pony Share Members and Mini Members now. 

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.

Pony Share Member at Shetland Pony Club

  • Pony Membership – a pony of your own each week, 2 hours, age 4+
  • Mini Membership – a pony of your own each week, 45 minutes, age 3+
  • Available Now:
    • We have spaces for Pony Share Membership and Mini Membership now

Interested? Contact us on 07734 950 309 or info@shetlandponyclub.co.uk


Halloween Pumpkin Rides – Join Us At Half Term

Watch the video to find our what happens on our Legendary Halloween Pumpkin Rides

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

Contact us to find out more on: 07734 950 309 or email: info@shetlandponyclub.co.uk

Halloween Pumpkin Rides

Halloween Pumpkin Rides

It’s time for our Halloween Pumpkin Rides at Shetland Pony Club, but where are the ponies?

Let’s search the Ranch to see if we can find them for our Halloween Pumpkin Rides – now for children from 3 years old.

Shetland Pony Club is an award-winning Children’s Riding School in Cobham, Surrey, England. We have 22 Shetland ponies for children from age 3 to ride. Our horse riding is all led, with one-to-one helpers, so it’s fun and easy for everyone.

Watch the video to find our what happens on a Halloween Pumpkin Ride.


October Half Term

Halloween Pumpkin Ride at Shetland Pony Club a

During the two weeks of October Half Term we have lots of pony riding and learning, with Half Day Pony Camps Starter Rides, Own a Pony Experiences, NEW Mini Halloween Pumpkin Rides from age 3 and Halloween Pumpkin Rides from age 4.

We are open daily from Saturday 18 October to Sunday 2 November 2025, (except ponies’ rest day on Friday 24 October). Pony riding is by appointment only – book ahead as we get busy.

book now


NEW Half-Day Pony Camps (Age 4+)

Enjoy action-packed pony riding and learning for beginners, with a Shetland Pony.

Why book a Half Day Pony Camp?

  • Outdoor fun
  • Different themes each day
  • Safe for beginners
  • Best day ever

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

New Half Term Pony Camp Dates:

  • Monday, 20 October – Riding Skills Day – SPACES
  • Tuesday, 21 October – Vet Day – SPACES
  • Tuesday, 28 October – Vet Day – NEARLY FULL

Timing: 9.30am – 1:00pm

Age: 4 years to 10+

Price: £100 per day

book now


NEW Mini Halloween Pumpkin Rides (Age 3-6)

Take part in our gentle and fun Mini Halloween Pumpkin Rides – ideal for those little people age 3+. Enjoy Halloween-themed pony dress up and learn to ride along a short pumpkin path, followed by a candy trail and a rosette presentation.

Halloween Pumpkin Ride at Shetland Pony Club b

Each child will have their own pony and helper. The perfect non-scary treat at Halloween for your little witches and wizards aged 3 to 6 years old. 3/4 hour long. £65 child.  Children may come in fancy dress.

New Mini Halloween Pumpkin Rides (Age 3+)

  • Wednesday 22 October –  12.15pm – SPACES
  • Thursday 23 October –  12.15pm – SPACES
  • Sunday 26 October  – 12.15pm – FULLY BOOKED
  • NEW DATE! Monday 27 October –  12.15pm – SPACES
  • Tuesday 28 October  – 12.15pm – FULLY BOOKED
  • Wednesday 29 October –  12.15pm – ONE SPACE
  • Thursday 30 October  – 12.15pm – SPACES
  • Friday 31 October  – 12.15pm –FULLY BOOKED
  • Sunday 2 Novermber – 9am & 12.15pm – ALMOST FULL

Please note your child MUST be 3 years old at the time of their ride.

book now


Our Legendary Halloween Pumpkin Rides are back! (Age 4-10)

Enjoy our legendary Halloween Pumpkin Rides, which are themed pony treasure hunts for pony-mad witches and wizards. Enjoy 1½ hours of pony riding and learning at The Ranch, during October Half-Term. 

Halloween Pumpkin Rides start with pony dress-up Halloween style, followed by a long beginner’s ride through our beautiful meadows to a pumpkin candy trail. There are special rosettes for all riders.

Halloween Pumpkin Ride at Shetland Pony Club c

Each child will have their own pony and helper. The perfect Half Term treat at Halloween for your little witches and wizards aged 4 to 10 years old. 1.5 hours. £85 child.  Children may come in fancy dress.

Halloween Pumpkin Rides (Age 4 +) for 2025:

  • Wednesday 22 October – 10.30am – SPACES
  • Sunday 26 October – 2.30pm – SPACES
  • Monday 27 October – 10.30am – ALMOST FULL
  • NEW DATE! Tuesday 28 October – 2.30pm –  SPACES
  • Wednesday, 29 October 10:30am  – FULLY BOOKED
  • NEW DATE! Thursday 30 October – 2.30pm –  SPACES
  • Halloween Friday 31 October 10:30am & 14:30pm –  SPACES
  • Saturday 1 November 14:30pm  – FULLY BOOKED
  • Sunday 2 Novermber 14:30pm – SPACES

One and a half-hour session – £85 per child

Please note your child MUST be 4 years old at the time of their ride. If you have children age 3 please book the mini ride which will be appropriate for them.

book now


Want to be a Pony Share Member

 Learn new skills, be healthy and make friends?

We have a few spaces for Pony Share Members and Mini Members now. 

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.

Pony Share Member at Shetland Pony Club

  • Pony Membership – a pony of your own each week, 2 hours, age 4+
  • Mini Membership – a pony of your own each week, 45 minutes, age 3+
  • Available Now:
    • We have spaces for Pony Share Membership and Mini Membership now

Interested? Contact us on 07734 950 309 or info@shetlandponyclub.co.uk


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Halloween Pumpkin Rides

Watch the video to find our what happens on a Halloween Pumpkin Ride.

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

Contact us to find out more on: 07734 950 309 or email: info@shetlandponyclub.co.uk

Shetland Pony Trooper arrives at Shetland Pony Club

Watch Trooper arriving at the Ranch  

Watch the final part of our series to see our pony, Trooper, arrive at Shetland Pony Club, Surrey, all the way from the Shetland Isles.

After a long journey on a boat and in a horsebox, Trooper arrives at the Ranch. Watch as he meets the ponies and makes new friends at Shetland Pony Club.

Let’s see Trooper arriving at the Ranch in this weeks video

Missed the earlier videos?  Catch up here: watch part one, watch part two, watch part three, watch part four.


October Half Term

 

During the two weeks of October Half Term we have lots of pony riding and learning, with Half Day Pony Camps Starter Rides, Own a Pony Experiences, NEW Mini Halloween Pumpkin Rides from age 3 and Halloween Pumpkin Rides from age 4.

We are open daily from Saturday 18 October to Sunday 2 November 2025, (except ponies’ rest day on Friday 24 October). Pony riding is by appointment only – book ahead as we get busy.

book now


NEW Half-Day Pony Camps (Age 4+)

Enjoy action-packed pony riding and learning for beginners, with a Shetland Pony.

Vets Day Pony Weighing at Shetland Pony Club

Why book a Half Day Pony Camp?

  • Outdoor fun
  • Different themes each day
  • Safe for beginners
  • Best day ever

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

New Half Term Pony Camp Dates:

  • Monday, 20 October – Riding Skills Day
  • Tuesday, 21 October – Vet Day
  • Tuesday, 28 October – Vet Day

Timing: 9.30am – 1:00pm

Age: 4 years to 10+

Price: £100 per day

book now


NEW Mini Halloween Pumpkin Rides (Age 3-6)

Watch the video to find out more about our Halloween Pumpkin Rides:

Take part in our gentle and fun Mini Halloween Pumpkin Rides – ideal for those little people age 3+. Enjoy Halloween-themed pony dress up and learn to ride along a short pumpkin path, followed by a candy trail and a rosette presentation.

Each child will have their own pony and helper. The perfect non-scary treat at Halloween for your little witches and wizards aged 3 to 6 years old. 3/4 hour long. £65 child.  Children may come in fancy dress.

New Mini Halloween Pumpkin Rides 2025 dates:

  • Sunday 19 October 12:15pm
  • Monday 20 – Thursday 23 October 12.15pm
  • Sunday 26 October 12:15pm
  • Monday 27 – Thursday 30 October 12.15pm
  • Halloween Friday 31 October 9:30am, 12.15pm
  • Sunday 2 Novermber 12.15pm

Please note your child MUST be 3 years old at the time of their ride.

book now


Our Legendary Halloween Pumpkin Rides are back! (Age 4-10)

Enjoy our legendary Halloween Pumpkin Rides, which are themed pony treasure hunts for pony-mad witches and wizards. Enjoy 1½ hours of pony riding and learning at The Ranch, during October Half-Term. 

Halloween Pumpkin Rides start with pony dress-up Halloween style, followed by a long beginner’s ride through our beautiful meadows to a pumpkin candy trail. There are special rosettes for all riders.

Halloween Pumpkin Ride at Shetland Pony Club

Each child will have their own pony and helper. The perfect Half Term treat at Halloween for your little witches and wizards aged 4 to 10 years old. 1.5 hours. £85 child.  Children may come in fancy dress.

Halloween Pumpkin Ride dates for 2025:

  • Saturday 18 October 14:30pm
  • Sunday 19 October 14:30pm
  • Monday 20 – Thursday 23 October 10.30am
  • Saturday 25 October 14:30pm
  • Sunday 26 October 14:30pm
  • Monday 27 – Thursday 30 October 10.30am
  • Halloween Friday 31 October 11:30am, 14:30pm
  • Saturday 1 November 14:30pm
  • Sunday 2 Novermber 14:30pm

One and a half-hour session – £85 per child

Please note your child MUST be 4 years old at the time of their ride. If you have children age 3 please book the mini ride which will be appropriate for them.

book now


Want to be a Pony Share Member

 Learn new skills, be healthy and make friends?

We have a few spaces for Pony Share Members and Mini Members now. 

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.

Pony Share Member at Shetland Pony Club

  • Pony Membership – a pony of your own each week, 2 hours, age 4+
  • Mini Membership – a pony of your own each week, 45 minutes, age 3+
  • Available Now:
    • We have spaces for Pony Share Membership and Mini Membership now

Interested? Contact us on 07734 950 309 or info@shetlandponyclub.co.uk


Amazing 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 can bond with our adorable ponies and learn to ride them, creating magical memories for your child’s birthday. Two hours.

  • Next Mini Pony Party – Saturday 15 November
  • Next Maxi Pony Party – Sunday 9 November

Can’t see the date you’d like? Contact us for other dates on: 07734 950 309 or email: info@shetlandponyclub.co.uk

book now


Learn Horse Riding at Shetland Pony Club

There are 2 learn to ride a pony options for your child to enjoy every weekend:

  • Starter Rides are 3/4 hour long and specially designed first-riding experiences for children. For children from age 3 +. £55 per child.
  • 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.

Starter Rides

Starter Rides are 45 minutes long and specially designed first-riding experiences for children. Includes pony grooming and a ride on their own adorable Shetland pony. Followed by a certificate presentation. £55 per child. Each child will have their own pony and helper. Children MUST be 3 years old at the time of their ride.

Starter Ride at Shetland Pony Club

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. Includes lots of riding and pony care. Followed by a rosette presentation. Each child will have their own pony and helper.

own a pony experience at Shetland Pony Club

Two-hour session – £85 per child

book now


Watch Trooper arriving at the Ranch  

Let’s see Trooper arriving at the Ranch in this weeks video

Missed the earlier videos?  Catch up here: watch part one, watch part two, watch part three, watch part four.

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

Contact us to find out more on: 07734 950 309 or email: info@shetlandponyclub.co.uk

Transporting a Shetland Pony from the Shetland Isles

Watch how Rosemary transports our Shetland Pony Trooper all the way from the Shetland Isles back to Shetland Pony Club in Surrey. 

After lots of paperwork, a ferry ride, and a big transporter lorry, Trooper arrives at Shetland Pony Club all the way from the Shetland Isles.

Let’s watch the video and see what how Rosemary got Trooper to us?

Missed the start of this video series?  Catch up here: watch part one, watch part two, watch part three.


October Half Term

During the two weeks of October Half Term we have lots of pony riding and learning, with Half Day Pony Camps Starter Rides, Own a Pony Experiences, NEW Mini Halloween Pumpkin Rides from age 3 and Halloween Pumpkin Rides from age 4.

We are open daily from Saturday 18 October to Sunday 2 November 2025, (except ponies’ rest day on Friday 24 October). Pony riding is by appointment only – book ahead as we get busy.

book now


NEW Half-Day Pony Camps (Age 4+)

Enjoy action-packed pony riding and learning for beginners, with a Shetland Pony.

Vets Day Pony Weighing at Shetland Pony Club

Why book a Half Day Pony Camp?

  • Outdoor fun
  • Different themes each day
  • Safe for beginners
  • Best day ever

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

New Half Term Pony Camp Dates:

  • Monday, 20 October – Riding Skills Day
  • Tuesday, 21 October – Vet Day
  • Tuesday, 28 October – Vet Day

Timing: 9.30am – 1:00pm

Age: 4 years to 10+

Price: £100 per day

book now


NEW Mini Halloween Pumpkin Rides (Age 3-6)

Watch the video to find out more about our Halloween Pumpkin Rides:

Take part in our gentle and fun Mini Halloween Pumpkin Rides – ideal for those little people age 3+. Enjoy Halloween-themed pony dress up and learn to ride along a short pumpkin path, followed by a candy trail and a rosette presentation.

Halloween Pumpkin Ride at Shetland Pony Club

Each child will have their own pony and helper. The perfect non-scary treat at Halloween for your little witches and wizards aged 3 to 6 years old. 3/4 hour long. £65 child.  Children may come in fancy dress.

New Mini Halloween Pumpkin Rides 2025 dates:

  • Sunday 19 October 12:15pm
  • Monday 20 – Thursday 23 October 12.15pm
  • Sunday 26 October 12:15pm
  • Monday 27 – Thursday 30 October 12.15pm
  • Halloween Friday 31 October 9:30am, 12.15pm
  • Sunday 2 Novermber 12.15pm

Please note your child MUST be 3 years old at the time of their ride.

book now


Our Legendary Halloween Pumpkin Rides are back! (Age 4-10)

Enjoy our legendary Halloween Pumpkin Rides, which are themed pony treasure hunts for pony-mad witches and wizards. Enjoy 1½ hours of pony riding and learning at The Ranch, during October Half-Term. 

Halloween Pumpkin Rides start with pony dress-up Halloween style, followed by a long beginner’s ride through our beautiful meadows to a pumpkin candy trail. There are special rosettes for all riders.

Each child will have their own pony and helper. The perfect Half Term treat at Halloween for your little witches and wizards aged 4 to 10 years old. 1.5 hours. £85 child.  Children may come in fancy dress.

Halloween Pumpkin Ride dates for 2025:

  • Saturday 18 October 14:30pm
  • Sunday 19 October 14:30pm
  • Monday 20 – Thursday 23 October 10.30am
  • Saturday 25 October 14:30pm
  • Sunday 26 October 14:30pm
  • Monday 27 – Thursday 30 October 10.30am
  • Halloween Friday 31 October 11:30am, 14:30pm
  • Saturday 1 November 14:30pm
  • Sunday 2 Novermber 14:30pm

One and a half-hour session – £85 per child

Please note your child MUST be 4 years old at the time of their ride. If you have children age 3 please book the mini ride which will be appropriate for them.

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Want to be a Pony Share Member – learn new skills, be healthy and make friends?

We have a few spaces for Pony Share Members and Mini Members now. 

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.

Pony Share Member at Shetland Pony Club

  • Pony Membership – a pony of your own each week, 2 hours, age 4+
  • Mini Membership – a pony of your own each week, 45 minutes, age 3+
  • Available Now:
    • We have spaces for Pony Share Membership and Mini Membership from October.

Interested? Contact us on 07734 950 309 or info@shetlandponyclub.co.uk


Amazing 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 can bond with our adorable ponies and learn to ride them, creating magical memories for your child’s birthday. Two hours.

  • Next Mini Pony Party – Saturday 15 November
  • Next Maxi Pony Party – Saturday 8 November

Can’t see the date you’d like? Contact us for other dates on: 07734 950 309 or email: info@shetlandponyclub.co.uk

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Learn Horse Riding at Shetland Pony Club

There are 2 learn to ride a pony options for your child to enjoy every weekend:

  • Starter Rides are 3/4 hour long and specially designed first-riding experiences for children. For children from age 3 +. £55 per child.
  • 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.

Starter Rides

Starter Rides are 45 minutes long and specially designed first-riding experiences for children. Includes pony grooming and a ride on their own adorable Shetland pony. Followed by a certificate presentation. £55 per child. Each child will have their own pony and helper. Children MUST be 3 years old at the time of their ride.

Starter Ride at Shetland Pony Club

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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. Includes lots of riding and pony care. Followed by a rosette presentation. Each child will have their own pony and helper.

own a pony experience at Shetland Pony Club

Two-hour session – £85 per child

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Transporting a Shetland Pony from the Shetland Isles

Let’s watch the video and see what how Rosemary got Trooper to us?

Missed the start of this video series?  Catch up here: watch part one, watch part two, watch part three.

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

Contact us to find out more on: 07734 950 309 or email: info@shetlandponyclub.co.uk