Heatwave alert – keeping Shetland ponies cool
Let’s find out how we keep our Shetland ponies cool during the heatwave.
Ponies have natural adaptations for hot and cold weather. So, this week, we asked Rosemary to share her tips on how we help keep the ponies cool when the temperatures rise.
Watch the video to find out more.
Summer 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 Summer Holidays and October Half Term.
Find out more about Pony Camps here
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)
Summer Holiday Camp Dates
- Mon 20 July – Thurs 23 July
- Mon 27 July – Thurs 30 July
- Mon 3 August – Thurs 6 August
- Mon 10 August – Thurs 13 August
- Mon 17 August – Thurs 20 August
- Mon 24 August – Thurs 27 August
You can book weeks or individual days
Ride every weekend at our club – Pony Share Membership
If you’d like to be a part of our club and gain access to exclusive events like Wildflower Photo Days, then become a Pony Share Member.
Experience what its like to have a pony, without actually having to own, care for and pay for one, 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:
- Full Membership – Saturday 9.00am – 11.00am, 11.00am – 1.00pm – two spaces
- Mini Membership – Saturday 11.15am -12 noon, 12.15pm – 1pm – two spaces
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.
Find out more about Starter Rides here
Latest Availabilty Added for Starter Rides
- Saturday, 27 June – 2:15pm, 3:15pm – Fully Booked
- Sunday, 28 June – 9:00am – Fully Booked
- Sunday, 28 June – 12:15pm – Fully Booked
- Saturday, 4 July – 2:15pm, 3:15pm – Fully Booked
- Sunday, 5 July – 9:00am – Spaces
- Sunday, 5 July – 12:15pm – Spaces
- Saturday, 11 July – 2:15pm, 3:15pm – Fully Booked
- Sunday, 12 July – 12:15pm – Spaces
- Mon – Thurs 13 – 16 July – Spaces
See latest availability online
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
Find out more about Own a Pony Experiences here
Next Availabilty for Own a Pony Experiences
- Saturday, 27 June – 2:15pm – Fully Booked
- Sunday, 28 June – 2:15pm – Fully Booked
- Saturday, 4 July- 11am – Fully Booked
- Sunday, 5 July – 2:15pm – NEW EXTRA Spaces
- Monday, 13 July – 11am – Spaces
- Wednesday, 15 July – 11am – Spaces
- Sunday, 19 July, 2:15pm – Spaces
Shetland Pony Walking Experiences
Enjoy a delightful morning getting to know an adorable Shetland Pony in the beautiful Surrey countryside. Come and spend time learning about and leading him through the countryside at Shetland Pony Club. Followed by complimentary coffee and brownies, and a rosette to take home.
Shetland Pony Walking Dates for 2026
- Saturday 27 June 2026 – 11:00am-1:00pm – Fully Booked
- Saturday 11 July 2026 – 11:00am-1:00pm – Spaces
- Saturday 25 July 2026 – 11:00am-1:00pm – Spaces
- Saturday 8 August 2026 – 11:00am-1:00pm – Spaces
- Saturday 22 August 2026 – 11:00am-1:00pm – Spaces
- Saturday 19 September 2026 – 11:00am-1:00pm – Spaces
- Saturday 10 October 2026 – 11:00am-1:00pm – Spaces
- Saturday 14 November 2026 – 11:00am-1:00pm – Spaces
- £89 per person
Shetland Pony Parties
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 – up to 6 – Book online from 15 August – call us for more dates
- Maxi Shetland Pony Party – 7-18 riders – Book online from 5 July – call us for more dates
For more dates contact us on: 07734 950 309 or email: info@shetlandponyclub.co.uk
Heatwave alert – keeping Shetland ponies cool
Let’s find out how we keep our Shetland ponies cool during the heatwave.
Ponies have natural adaptations for hot and cold weather. So, this week, we asked Rosemary to share her tips on how we help keep the ponies cool when the temperatures rise.
Watch the video to find out more
From Rosemary, 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
