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Summer Pony Camp Memories

It’s summer pony camp time again, and amazingly, we have been running summer camps for 17 years at Shetland Pony Club.

We came across this lovely old film of summer pony camps from years gone by, which made us laugh and smile. Over the years, so many of our riders and team come back to see us. It’s been such a joy watching everyone grow up and follow their dreams…and to see that our wonderful ponies were a big part of those long lazy summer days of childhood.

Enjoy the Summer Pony Camp Memories

Do watch the film and see if you recognise any familiar faces. Look out for some of our wonderful old ponies who gave us all so much fun and were such a dear part of so many childhood memories.

Small Ponies… Big Dreams

Experience the memories in the week’s video.


There are 2 options for Pony Camps this Summer:

  • NEW Half-Day Pony Camps 9:30am-1pm (Mon – Thurs) £395 per week, or £100 per Half Day from age 4
  • Full Day Pony Camps – Our Legendary Full Day Camps are packed with themed pony activities 9:30am-4pm (Mon – Thurs) £575 per week, or £150 per day, from age 5

Summer Camp Dates 

Find out the daily themes here

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Want to be a Pony Share Member?

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 1 space for a Full Pony Share Member and 2 spaces for a Mini Members

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.

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 to Ride a Pony at Shetland Pony Club

There are also 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 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.

own a pony experience at Shetland Pony Club

Two-hour session – £85 per child

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New Shetland Pony Picnics

Picnic time at Shetland Pony Club

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.

Your Perfect Pony Picnic Afternoon

Come and experience your perfect afternoon with a Shetland Pony and a Picnic with friends. Meet your adorable Shetland pony, learn about him and how to lead him. Pack up your cream tea and rug for your pony to carry in his pony panniers and enjoy a summer stroll along our pony paths with our knowledgeable guide. Experience nature first-hand, walking with your perfect pony partner. Round off your summer saunter at your perfect pony picnic pitch. Relax and enjoy a delightful cream tea with a view in a stylish picnic spot. Your pony can relax alongside your picnic patch.

A Shetland Pony Picnic is the perfect way for grown-ups and children age 5+ to enjoy the company of Shetland ponies and friends in the beautiful Surrey countryside.

NEW Pony Picnic Dates for 2025: 

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

  • Tues 29 July – Fully Booked
  • Thurs 31 July – Fully Booked
  • Sat 2 August – Fully Booked
  • Tues 12 August
  • Thurs 14 August
  • Sat 23 August
  • Tues 26 August  – Fully Booked
  • Thurs 28 August

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Summer Pony Camp Memories

We’re celebrating 17 years of summer pony camps at Shetland Pony Club! We found an old film that brings back so many special memories. It’s been amazing seeing our riders and team grow up and fulfil their dreams.

Watch the video and spot familiar faces—and our beloved ponies who made childhood summers special  Small Ponies… Big Dreams

Experience the memories in the week’s video.

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

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

It must be love…nostalgia trip! Happy Valentine’s Day

Happy Valentine’s Day – take a nostalgia trip down memory lane to watch this lovely old film from Shetland Pony Club.

Happy Valentine’s Day

If you’ve been a member or part of our fabulous team over the years you may even be in it!

Boys and girls love ponies

See if you can spot some of the boys and girls who have loved our Shetland ponies over the years.  Can you recognise all the ponies, many of which are still with us today.

Memories that last a lifetime

If you’d also like to create magical memories that last a lifetime for your child, you can join our Pony Share Members Club.

Watch the video to find out more.

We can’t wait to see you for riding again from 2 March 2024!

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

P.S. Bookings for riding at Shetland Pony Club are now open, and we start riding again on 2 March 2024.

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Shetland Pony Club reopens on 2 March 2024

What to book at Shetland Pony Club

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.

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.

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 riding time, £750 for 10 children. Extra riding children (up to 18), £30 each.

Pony Walking Experiences – the perfect way for grown-ups and everyone aged 11+ to enjoy Shetland Ponies in the beautiful Surrey countryside. Come and spend time learning about and leading an adorable Shetland Pony. Followed by coffee and brownies. 1 Hour, £50 per adult.

Pony Share Membership experience a pony of your own, the easy way. Learn to ride, build a bond with your pony, come regularly to our club and enjoy pony riding 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.

Seasonal Riding

Easter Egg Hunts – Shetland Pony Treasure Hunts especially for Easter, learning to ride along a trail and chocolate eggs to find in the countryside. Ages 4 to 10 years old. One and a half hours – £75 per 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+. £150 per day.

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Take a moment to watch this week’s video: It must be love…nostalgia trip! Happy Valentine’s Day