Shetland Pony Horse Whispering

by | Aug 3, 2022

 See availability update below

It’s Horse Whispering Day at Shetland Pony Club Summer Day Camp. Let’s learn more about it in this week’s video.

Learning to use the round pen

The children start by watching Rosemary as she shows them how we train our ponies in natural horsemanship, using a special Shetland Pony-sized cage called a round pen.

Rosemary is in the round pen with Shetland Pony Mufasa.  She sends him away as he would in the wild and after a while, he stops and licks and chews his lips.

Is Mufasa good at Horse Whispering?

Can Rosemary get Mufasa to understand her?  Will he follow her and stop and start when she does in the round pen?

Shetland Pony Tricks

Rosemary teaches the children to use carrot sticks, which are not whips.  They help to get the pony to move around. Soon the children have the ponies standing on logs.  Which pony is the best at this?

Watch the video to find out more.

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

Charity Shetland Pony Walk and Talk in aid of Cancer Research UK

One-off special charity event – This is the perfect way for all the family to learn about and enjoy being with Shetland ponies in the lovely Surrey countryside. Come and learn about Shetland ponies. You can make friends, groom and lead your Shetland pony around the meadows.  Adorable! Shetland Pony Walk and Talk will be followed by coffee and brownies. All funds raised go directly to Cancer Research UK. Find out more here.

  • Sunday 21 August 2022 2:30pm – 4:00pm
  • 1 hour 30 mins.  Suitable for adults and children aged 3+  Adults £30, Children £10
  • Book here 

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Availability update:

Summer pony camp days and weeks – nearly full

Summer Camp Days  – 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/day – BE QUICK!

  • Tuesday 9 August 2022 – 1 space
  • Thursday 11 August 2022 – 1 space
  • Monday 15 August 2022 – 1 space
  • Monday 22 August 2022  –1 space
  • Tuesday 23 August 2022 –1 space

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.

  • Thursday 2 August 11am, – nearly full
  • Sunday, 14 August NEW 2.15pm
  • Sunday 28 August NEW 2:15pm

Starter Rides – back on for 3-year-olds! 45 minutes long and are specially designed as first riding experiences for children. £45/ child.

  • Thursday 4th August 2:30pm/ 3:30pm – nearly full
  • Saturday, 6 August 11.15am – nearly full
  • Saturday, 13 August 2:30pm/ 3:30pm
  • Saturday 20 August 3:30pm

Shetland Pony Parties

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. Bookings from September- very popular!

book now

You can book online or give us a call 07734 950 309 or email us: info@shetlandponyclub.co.uk

Do take a moment to watch this week’s video: Shetland Pony Horse Whispering

Watch more Shetland Pony Club TV videos here

No Stirrup November with the Shetland ponies

by | Nov 13, 2019

It’s “No Stirrup November” all over the world and people are riding without stirrups this month.  We join Rosemary and the children and Shetland ponies to find out all about it.

Why ride without stirrups?

Riding without stirrups allows riders to lengthen their legs, improve their balance and deepen their seat when riding a pony. This makes them more secure when stirrups are added, and helps people become good riders.

Natural Horsemanship Saddle Pads

At Shetland Pony Club we use special Natural Horsemanship Saddle Pads to start all children riding.  These Saddle Pads do not have stirrups, so all our children learn without them.  It’s a much safer way to start riding, as there is nothing to get tangled up in and most children do not have the correct riding boots when they begin.

We have taught over 8,000 children to ride without stirrups, so we know it works. Children who learn without stirrups and add them later are very secure on their ponies and have a good riding position. So we have “No Stirrup November” every month at Shetland Pony Club!

Watch the video to find out more:

Join the waiting list for 2020

We are fully booked for pony riding for the rest of the season.

Join the waiting list for:

Pony Membership – a pony of your own every week (March – Nov), 2 hours, from age 4+, £225 per month

Mini Membership – a pony of your own every week (March – Nov), 45 minutes, from age 3+, £155 per month

Starter Rides – 45 minutes, specially designed first riding experiences for children from age 2½. £40 per child.

Pony Mornings – 2 hours, delightful early riding and learning experiences from age 4. Children enjoy both riding and pony care. £55 per child.

Contact the office for more information on: 07734 950309 or info@shetlandponyclub.co.uk

Small Ponies…Big Dreams from
Rosemary, Liz and all the ponies and the Team at Shetland Pony Club