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Pony Share Members Lessons

Let’s find out what happens during Pony Share Members Lessons in this week’s video.  There is so much learning and fun being part of our Pony Share Members Club – it’s a really special experience where children learn to ride and develop a special bond with their pony, outside in nature.

Watch the video to find out more

Pony Share Membership – 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.

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

We have ponies available for:

  • Pony Share Membership on Saturday 9-11am one space for 4 year old
  • Mini Membership – Saturday 11.15am – 12 noon – one space
  • Mini Membership – Saturday 11.15am – 12 noon – one space

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.

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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

Easter egg Hunt ride

Find out more about Own a Pony Experiences here

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Shetland Pony Walking Experiences for Grown Ups

Too big to ride a Shetland, but want to enjoy being with them? You can enjoy a whole range of Shetland Pony Walking Experiences and the perfect sundowners – Sunset Safaris with a Shetland Pony.

A Shetland Pony Walking Experience is the perfect way for grown-ups and everyone aged 11+ to enjoy walking with Shetland Ponies in the beautiful Surrey countryside. Spend time learning all about Shetland Ponies and our knowledgeable team will help you groom and lead your pony around the meadows with plenty of opportunities for photos! Followed by coffee, delicious brownies and a rosette.

Find out more about Pony Walking Experiences

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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 Easter Holidays, 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

Practicalities

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

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What’s on in the holidays – more ways to learn to ride

In the holidays we have Starter Rides, Own a Pony Experiences,  Pony Camps and our magical Shetland Pony Parties. We also run special activities each holiday.

Simba - unicorn at Shetland Pony Club SQ

Find out what’s on here:

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Mini Easter Egg Hunts (Age 3+)

Come and take part in our gentle and fun Shetland Pony Mini Easter Egg Hunts, ideal for those little people age 3+. Enjoy pony dress up and learn to ride along a short trail with chocolate eggs to find in the countryside, followed by a rosette presentation. Each child will have their own pony and helper.

The perfect tots treat at Easter for children aged 3+. 3/4 hour long. £69 per child.

Easter riding at Shetland Pony Club 4

Mini Easter Egg Hunts – 2026 dates:

  • Saturday 28 March – 2:15pm, 3:15pm
  • Sunday 29 March – 12:15pm
  • Monday 30 March – 12:00pm, 2:15pm, 3:15pm
  • Tuesday 31 March – 12:00pm
  • Wednesday 1 April – 12:00pm, 2:15pm, 3:15pm
  • Thursday 2 April – 12:00pm
  • (Good Friday) Friday 3 April – 12:00pm
  • (Easter Sunday) Sunday 5 April – 12:15pm
  • (Bank Holiday Monday) Monday 6 April – 12:00pm

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Easter Egg Hunts (age 4-10)

For the ultimate Easter pony riding, come and take part in our fun Shetland Pony Easter Egg Hunts, with pony dress up, you can learn to ride along a long trail and chocolate eggs to find in the countryside, followed by a rosette presentation. Each child will have their own pony and helper.

Amazing Easter fun for children aged 4 – 10 years old. 1.5 hours. £89 per child.

Easter riding at Shetland pony club

Watch the video to find out more about our legendary Easter Egg Hunts.

Easter Egg Hunts – 2026 dates:

  • Sunday 29 March – 2:30pm
  • Monday 30 March – 10:15am
  • Tuesday 31 March – 10:15am, 2:30pm
  • Wednesday 1 April – 10:15am
  • Thursday 2 April – 10:15am, 2:30pm
  • Friday 3 April – 10:15am, 2:30pm
  • Saturday 4 April – 2:30pm
  • Sunday 5 April – 2:30pm
  • Monday 6 April – 10:15am,  2:30pm

One and a half-hour session – £89 per child

Please note your child MUST be 4 years old at the time of their ride.

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Shetland Pony Parties

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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 – for 7-18 riders
  • Maxi Shetland Pony Party – up to 6 riders

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


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.

Delightful Shetland Pony Picnic

Find out more about Pony Picnics here

2 hours on some Tuesday and Thursday afternoons in the summer holidays, and some weekends  14:15pm – 16:15pm

    • Tues 14 July
    • Thurs 16 July
    • Thurs 23 July
    • Thurs 30 July
    • Thurs 6 August
    • Thurs 14 August
    • Thurs 21 August
    • Thurs 29 August

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Pony Share Members Lessons

Let’s find out what happens during Pony Share Members Lessons in this week’s video.  There is so much learning and fun being part of our Pony Share Members Club – it’s a really special experience where children learn to ride and develop a special bond with their pony, outside in nature.

Let’s find out what happens during Pony Share Members Lessons in this week’s video.  There is so much learning and fun being part of our Pony Share Members Club – it’s a really special experience where children learn to ride and develop a special bond with their pony, outside in nature.

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

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

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

Pony Share Members enjoy great riding lessons

It’s time to enjoy riding lessons with our Pony Share Members at Shetland Pony Club – great fun!

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 Membership – a pony of your own each week, 2 hours, from age 4+ £275 per month.
  • Mini Membership – a pony of your own each week, 45 minutes, from age 3+ £195 per month.

We are enrolling with a few spaces available now for our Pony Share Membership for 2025

Find out how your child can be a member here.

 Watch the video to find out more here


Starter Rides

Starter Rides are 45 minutes long and are specially designed as early learning to ride experiences for children. From age 3 years old. £50 per child.

Autumn Starter Ride at Shetland Pony Club

Availability:

  • Saturday, 9 November 14:15pm and 15:15pm – Fully Booked
  • Sunday, 10 November 12:15pm – Fully Booked
  • Saturday, 16 November 14:15pm and 15:15pm – Spaces
  • Sunday 17 November  9am and 12:15pm – Spaces
  • Saturday, 23 November 14:15pm and 15:15pm – Spaces
  • Sunday 24 November  9am – Spaces
  • Sunday 24 November  12:15pm – Fully Booked
  • Saturday, 30 November 14:15pm – Fully Booked
  • Saturday, 30 November  15:15pm — Spaces
  • Sunday 1 December  9am – Spaces
  • Sunday 1 December  12:15pm Spaces

See all our following availability online here

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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 years old. £75 per child.

Availability:

  • Sunday, 10 November 14.15pm Fully Booked
  • Sunday, 17 November 14.15pm Fully Booked
  • Sunday, 23 November 14.15pm – Fully Booked
  • Sunday, 23 November 14.15pm Fully Booked
  • Sunday, 01 December 14.15pm Spaces

See all our following availability online here

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Shetland Pony Parties 

Give your child a magical pony party and create memories that will last a lifetime. Enjoy a fabulous afternoon with our adorable Shetland ponies that really will make those pony dreams come true.

Pony Birthday Party options, availability and prices

We have 2 pony party options available:

  • Maxi Pony Party – 7-18 riders – large stylish Ranch with lots of adorable ponies. Pony brushing, riding and party games, organised by our friendly team, creating magical memories for your child’s birthday. 3-10 years. Weekends: 2:30pm – 4:30pm £600 for 7- 8 riders, £30 per extra rider
  • NEW – Mini Pony Party – up to 6 riders – stylish Safari Tent with an adorable Shetland pony for each child and a friendly team to help, creating magical memories for your child’s birthday. 3-10 years. Weekends: 2:30pm – 4:30pm £450 for up to 6 riders (max)

Shetland pony party

Next Pony Party Availability:

  • Mini Party – Saturday 30 November – only date available in 2024
  • Maxi Party- Sunday 1 December – only date available in 2024
  • Contact us to book for 2025 – Can’t see the date you want? Get in touch and we will see if we can schedule your dream party!

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Pony Share Membership

Enrolling now for our Pony Share Membership for March 2025

Summer Own a Pony Experience at Shetland Pony Club

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 Membership – a pony of your own each week, 2 hours, from age 4+ £275 per month.
  • Mini Membership – a pony of your own each week, 45 minutes, from age 3+ £195 per month.

Find out more here


Your Christmas Pony Gift Guide

Need a Christmas gift for someone who loves ponies?

Things can get very busy at this time of year, so here are our top three choices of pony gifts to make your child’s dreams come true.

A pony for Christmas

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Take a look at this week’s video: Pony Share Members enjoy great riding lessons

From Rosemary, Liz, Libbie, the Team, and all the ponies at Shetland Pony Club