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 advice video as she answers your question, do Shetland ponies need horseshoes?
Our ponies don’t generally need horseshoes, this is called having a ‘barefoot pony’. It’s something that is becoming increasingly popular in the horsey world.
Why don’t our Shetland ponies need horseshoes?
Shetland ponies have good strong, sturdy hooves that don’t often crack
The children who ride are lightweight and don’t put pressure on the pony’s hooves
The ground that we ride on is soft and doesn’t have stones
The Ranch opens on Saturday 5th March 2022 – Sunday 27th November 2022.
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 Hunts 9th -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
Join Rosemary as she looks back and reviews the best of 2021 at Shetland Pony Club.
Review of 2021 at Shetland Pony Club.
After a long period of lockdown from November 2020 we were delighted to start riding again at The Ranch in March 2021. Despite the challenges of this year we managed to have lots of pony fun and riding. We were thrilled to be able to go ahead with our legendary Easter Egg Hunts, Summer Camps and Halloween Pumpkin Rides. Watch the video to find out more!
As you watch this year’s review video can you answer these questions:
What happened on the opening day at The Ranch?
We had a cold surprise on our opening day at The Ranch but that didn’t stop us or the ponies from riding. The ponies still had their warm, fluffy coats and were ready for any weather.
How many new ponies arrived this year?
We’ve had some new pony additions to Shetland pony Club this year, including Trooper who travelled all the way from the Shetland Isles.
What did the farmer plant to cheer everyone up?
As well as our amazing wildflower meadows, we were lucky to also have some new, bright and cheery flowers at The Ranch this year. Can you guess what flowers they were?
From Rosemary, the Shetland Pony Club Team and all the Shetland ponies
P.S
Shetland pony Club is closed for the winter. 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.
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.
Do you know someone who loves ponies? Why not make their dreams come true with a Pony Christmas Gift Voucher.
Our wonderful gift vouchers are available to buy just in time for Christmas. We offer hard copy gift vouchers sent in our famous gold envelopes or online E- vouchers that are available for instant downloading.
Watch the video to find out more:
Which Gift Vouchers can I buy?
Starter Rides : are 45 minutes long and are specially designed first riding experiences for children from age 3 years old. Online E- vouchers: £45 per child. Hard copy vouchers: £46.95 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. Online E- vouchers: £65 per child. Hard copy vouchers: £66.95 per child.
Summer pony 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. 9:30 – 4pm, Summer holidays only. Age 5+. Online E- vouchers: £135. Hard copy vouchers: £136.95 per child.
Shetland Pony Walking : are 45 minutes, the perfect way for adults to enjoy the company of Shetland ponies. Make friends, groom and lead your pony round the meadows. Adorable! Online E- vouchers: £45. Hard copy vouchers: £46.95.
We are delighted to let you know that all pony riding bookings are open for March to end of November 2022. You Can book online here https://shetlandponyclub.co.uk/book-now/ or give us a call on 07734 950 309.
Do take a moment to watch this week’s video: Pony Christmas Gift Vouchers- make dreams come true.
We are delighted to let you know that all pony riding bookings are open for March to end of November 2022.
At what age can you ride at Shetland Pony Club?
We are happy to announce that children aged 3 will now be able to enjoy Starter Rides and Pony Parties this season.
Which pony riding shall I book?
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.
Easter Egg Hunts – fun Shetland Pony Treasure Hunts especially for Easter, with riding along a trail and chocolate eggs to find in the countryside. Ages 4 to 10 years old. One and a half hours – £65 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+. £135 per day or £540 per week.
Buy a gorgeous gift voucher to come and ride with us in 2022. You can buy online vouchers to download now, or gorgeous hard copy gift vouchers posted to you in a lovely gold envelope.
