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?
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.
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
Join Rosemary in this week’s video, to see how the Shetlands got on at the opening day at Shetland Pony Club.
After a long winter break, the ponies are excited to see the children return! They need a big breakfast as it’s going to be a busy day with lots of riding.
We’ve had new saddles made and we’ve made some repairs to the bridles, so we are all ready when the children arrive.
Can you see what special decorations Crème Brulee and Elgin Sunset have on today?
The ponies and all the staff are happy to be out riding again.
New Easter Egg Hunts available! Wednesday 13th April at 2:30pm, Thursday 14th April at 11:15am, Monday 18th April 9:30am Book now for Easter Holidays.
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 Hunts9th -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. Next availability Easter Holidays, Tuesday 5th April, 10am
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. Next availability Easter Holidays, Tuesday 5th April, 11am
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.
From Rosemary, the Shetland Pony Club Team and all the Shetland ponies
Contact us on: 07734 950 309 or email: info@shetlandponyclub.co.uk
Join Rosemary in this week’s video, our Shetland ponies in Storm Eunice.
Last week the UK was hit by Storm Eunice, with winds up to 90mph. Thankfully all the Shetlands are safe and well, albeit a little windswept. The only damage we had was our large Ash tree that fell in the winds, this was sad as the Shetlands loved standing under it all year round.
Watch the latest video to find out what precautions Rosemary took to ensure the ponies’ safety by:
Moving the ponies into the Rewilding field where there are no trees to fall over
The Rewilding field has lots of bramble bushes that the ponies can shelter behind
Keeping the Shetlands outdoors not in a stable as the high winds would have made this dangerous.
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 Hunts9th -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.
From Rosemary, the Shetland Pony Club Team and all the Shetland ponies
Contact us on: 07734 950 309 or email: info@shetlandponyclub.co.uk
Shetland ponies originate from the Shetland Isles, where there are no trees for shelter and the weather is wet, cold, and windy. Being small means that Shetland ponies are able to adapt and survive the harsh conditions.
Are our Shetlands fully grown?
Yes, our ponies are fully grown, many people think they are babies or foals however most of our Shetlands are teenagers now. We don’t have any young foals or young stock at Shetland Pony Club.
How to measure a Shetland pony?
Shetland ponies are measured from the ground to the top of their wither. You measure them in inches. This is different from other horses or ponies who are normally measured in hands. Our smallest pony, Snowdrop, is only 32 inches high! Balmoral and Mufasa are our biggest ponies at 42 inches high.
Bookings are now fully open for 2022 riding.The office will be open throughout the winter for 2022 bookings. The Shetland Pony Club Ranch is closed for the winter and we start riding again on 5 March 2022, so do book ahead as we get really busy. You can book online here now, or give us a call on 07734 950 309.
Starter Rides–are 45 minutes long and are specially designed as first riding experiences for children from age 3 years old. They cost £45 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. They cost £65 per child.
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.
From Rosemary, the Shetland Pony Club Team and all the Shetland ponies
Take a moment to enjoy a Snowy Merry Christmas with the adorable ponies at Shetland Pony Club this festive season.
Which pony is the snowiest?
The Shetland ponies have a double layer of hair in their coats to keep them warm in the snow. They also keep warm by eating hay. Which pony is the snowiest? Do you think it is Fudge, Sundance, Toffee or Honeybee?
We would like to thank all our members, customers, suppliers and friends from all over the world for all your support this year.
Wishing you all a Very Merry Christmas from Rosemary, Liz, Camilla, the Team and all the ponies at Shetland Pony Club
P.S.
The office will be open throughout the winter for 2022 bookings. We start riding again on 5 March 2022, so do book ahead as we get really busy. You can book online here now, or give us a call on 07734 950 309.
