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New Shetland pony Trooper arrives at Shetland Pony Club – Part 5

by Shetland Pony Club | Nov 3, 2021

Our new Shetland pony Trooper has arrived at Shetland Pony Club after isolation. Find out how he gets on meeting his new friends.

New Shetland pony Trooper arrives at Shetland Pony Club

When a new pony comes to Shetland Pony Club he has to isolate for a while to make sure that he is fit and healthy. He also needs to have his flu and tetanus vaccinations, just like us.

Time to meet new friends

Once he is ready, Trooper comes to meet the other ponies at Shetland Pony Club. At first, he just says hello across the fence, and gets to know Fudge and the standard Shetland ponies. He also spends some time in the Ranch, getting to know his new surroundings.

Do Trooper and Balmoral know each other?

Balmoral seems to be taking a special interest in saying hello to Trooper. Both ponies came from the same stud on the Shetland Islands, so we wonder if they have met before? Trooper spends the night in the field next door, but it’s rather stormy. He seems fine – perhaps he is used to stormy weather.

Who will be Trooper’s friend?

The mini Shetland ponies also say hello to Trooper. Who will be his best friend? Will it be Batman, or Robin Hood?

Watch the video to find out more:

Buy a gift voucher for 2022

As we are fully booked until we close at the end of November 2021 for the ponies’ winter holiday, why not book 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.

Which pony ride voucher should I choose?

Starter Rides – are 45 minutes long and are specially designed as first riding experiences for children from age 4 years old. They cost £40 per child.

Own a Pony Experiences – are 2 hours long and are delightful early riding and learning experiences for children from age 4 years old. They cost £60 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+. £125 per day or £500 per week.

Buy your gift vouchers for Christmas here: https://shetlandponyclub.co.uk/contact-us/gift-vouchers/ You can book online here now, or give us a call on 07734 950 309.

2022 party bookings are now open!

Shetland Pony Parties – amazing pony parties for children aged 4 -10 years old. Use of a private facility with 6 ponies, creating magical memories for your child’s birthday. One and a half hours – £600 for 10 children. Extra riding children (up to 18), £25 each. 2021 Fully booked. Book now for 2022.

You can book online here now, or give us a call on 07734 950 309.

2021 Late Availability

Although we are fully booked for this season, we do get cancellations at short notice, so do check our website for live availability up until end November 2021

You can book online here now, or give us a call on 07734 950 309.

Do take a moment to watch this week’s video: New Shetland pony Trooper arrives at Shetland Pony Club Enjoy!

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

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How to transport a pony from the Shetland Isles – part 4

by Shetland Pony Club | Oct 20, 2021

This week we find out how to transport a pony from the Shetland Isles, now that we have found the ideal pony for us, in the last 3 videos.

How to transport a pony from the Shetland Isles to Surrey

First, we need to arrange lots of paperwork to make sure that our new pony can travel safely to us. Once everything is arranged, we need to bring him to Surrey before the winter weather and rough seas set in. On a calm day, our new pony, Trooper, says goodbye to his friends and sets off on his ferry journey to Aberdeen. He is very calm as he has been on a ferry before, and he knows that he gets tasty hay bricks to eat on the journey.

Weekend break for a Shetland pony

Trooper takes the overnight ferry from Shetland, when the weather is calm and has a weekend break in Aberdeen. It’s good to split the journey into sections so that he has time to graze and rest on his trip.

After the weekend, Trooper comes to the south of England, and has another night’s rest before coming to Shetland Pony Club. Let’s see him arrive at Shetland Pony Club after his long trip.

Watch the video to find out how to transport a pony from the Shetland Isles, to Surrey.

Find out more about our new Shetland Pony Trooper here.

How to book a pony ride at Shetland Pony Club

We’d love you to join us for pony fun this autumn. We are open at weekends and in the holidays until Sunday 28 November. Although we are fully booked for this season, we do get cancellations at short notice, so do check our website for live availability.

Which pony ride should I choose?

Starter Rides – are 45 minutes long and are specially designed as first riding experiences for children from age 4 years old. They cost £40 per child. Almost full.

Own a Pony Experiences – are 2 hours long and are delightful early riding and learning experiences for children from age 4 years old. They cost £60 per child. Fully booked.

Halloween Pumpkin Rides – themed pony treasure hunts for pony-mad witches and wizards. Enjoy 1½ hours of pony riding fun at the Ranch, during October Half Term. Age 4 +. £60 per child. Almost full.

You can book online here now, or give us a call on 07734 950 309.

For your safety we have COVID-secure procedures in place: