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
Shetland Pony Share Membership is the ideal way to enjoy all the fun of owning a pony, without the worries. It’s a great way to start, so let’s find out all about both options.
What is involved in owning your own pony?
First, you need to find a suitable pony for your child. This can be tricky, and you need to be experienced with horses to choose the right pony. Making the wrong choice can be an expensive mistake.
How to look after your pony
You will need to find a place for him to live, where he can be happy. Then, there’s lots to do to care for him for example regular visits from the farrier. He will also need to be seen by the vet and horse dentist and you need to keep his weight in check. He must be looked after every day of the year, come rain or shine, Christmas or holidays, so it’s a big commitment.
Shetland Pony Share Membership makes dreams come true
A great way to start out with ponies is to become a Shetland Pony Share Member, so you can have all the fun, without the daily responsibilities and worries.
There are two types of Pony Share Membership to enjoy from March – November:
Pony Membership – a pony of your own each week, 2 hours, from age 4+
Mini Membership – a pony of your own each week, 45 minutes, from age 4+* (*Covid age restriction)
The video explains how Shetland Pony Share Membership works, so do take a moment to watch it.
How can I become a Pony Share Member?
Membership is very popular, so we have a waiting list of children hoping to ride each week with us in 2022. There is still just time to join the waiting list here.
The waiting list closes on Monday 29 November 2021, and then it’s time to choose the ponies for the children on our waiting list for next year.
A pony for Christmas!
Each new pony share member receives a special pony pack in time to give them “a pony for Christmas”, with riding from March – November 2022.
Join the Pony Share Membership Waiting list by Monday 29 November 2021.
2021 Late Availability
Although we are fully booked for this season, we do get cancellations at short notice, so do check our website for live availability up until end of November 2021.
You can book online here now, or give us a call on 07734 950 309.
2022 party bookings are now open!
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. 2021 Fully booked. Book now for 2022.
You can book online here now, or give us a call on 07734 950 309.
Do take a moment to watch this week’s video: Shetland Pony Share Membership makes dreams come true
From Rosemary, the Shetland Pony Club Team and all the Shetland ponies
Our Shetland Pony Share Membership has been a great success this season, despite lockdown. Our members get priority every week to visit, ride their ponies and enjoy being outside in nature.
What is Shetland Pony Share Membership?
It’s an easy way to experience having a pony of your own. 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 Shetland Pony Share Membership to enjoy from March – end November:
Pony Membership – a pony of your own each week, 2 hours, from age 4+
Mini Membership – a pony of your own each week, 45 minutes, from age 4+* (*Covid-19 age restriction)
How can I become a Shetland Pony Share Member?
Membership is very popular, with priority given to existing members, so we have a waiting list of children hoping to ride each week with us in 2021. There is still just time to join the waiting list for 2021. You can do this by contacting us on: 07734 950 309 or email: info@shetlandponyclub.co.uk
The waiting list closes on Monday 30 November 2020, and then it’s time to choose the ponies for the children on our waiting list for next year.
A pony for Christmas
Each new Pony Share Member receives a special pony pack in time to give them “a pony for Christmas”, with riding from March – November 2021
Join the Shetland Pony Share Membership waiting list
Contact us to join the Shetland Pony Share Membership waiting list on: 07734 950 309 or email: info@shetlandponyclub.co.uk by Monday 30 November 2020.
Shetland Pony Club is now closed due to lockdown
We have had to close early because of lockdown and are now closed for the winter. We plan to reopen on Saturday 6 March 2021.
What does this mean for my November pony riding booking?
All customers with November bookings have been contacted to move your booking, organise a voucher or a refund. If you have not heard from us please do contact the office on 07734 950 309 or email us at info@shetlandponyclub.co.uk
All members have been contacted separately about their November riding and will be contacted shortly about their priority Pony Share Membership renewal for 2021.
Can I book a Pony Birthday Party for 2021?
Yes – bookings for birthday parties are open for the whole of the 2021 season. You can find out more about Shetland Pony Parties here and book online too or contact us on: 07734 950 309 or email: info@shetlandponyclub.co.uk
