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Yay! Shetland Pony Club Wins Equestrian Training Award

Equestrian Training Award win – we are thrilled to learn that Shetland Pony Club has won the Equestrian Training Provider of the Year 2023/4 Award for the South of England. Wow! The judges love how our ponies and team are well trained, and children are introduced to riding and ponies in a safe and gentle manner.

What the Judges said:

“Shetland Pony Club offers magical first rides for children on well-trained Shetland ponies in Surrey’s beautiful countryside, creating lifelong memories.”

Prestige Award

Equestrian Training Provider of the Year 2023.4- Prestige Awards Logo
The judges from the Prestige Awards were particularly impressed by the Pony Club’s welcoming atmosphere that brings families and friends together. As parents and children explore the wildflower meadows surrounding the ranch on their Shetland pony, they witness the transformation of a child’s curiosity into a special bond with their very first pony. Find out more about our latest award here.

Watch the video to find out our training secrets here.


Pony Share Membership

Don’t miss out on your chance to learn to ride like Darcy did, and enjoy exclusive events as a Pony Share Member at Shetland Pony Club.

Enrolling now for our Pony Share Membership for March 2025

If you’d like to join our 5 Star ponies as a Pony Share Member next season, now is the time to find out more.

Summer Own a Pony Experience at Shetland Pony Club

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 Membership – a pony of your own each week, 2 hours, from age 4+. Early Bird Pricing for 2025 – £275 per month.
  • Mini Membership – a pony of your own each week, 45 minutes, from age 3+.  Early Bird Pricing for 2025 £195 per month.

Find out more here


Your Christmas Pony Gift Guide

Need a Christmas gift for someone who loves ponies?

Things can get very busy at this time of year, so here are our top three choices of pony gifts to make your child’s dreams come true.

A pony for Christmas

Find out more here


Booking Update

Join us and our 5 Star Shetland ponies on the last few  Own a Pony Experiences and Starter Rides in the beautiful Surrey Countryside this weekend before we close for the winter.

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Starter Rides

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.

Autumn Starter Ride at Shetland Pony Club

Availability:

  • Saturday, 30 November 11:15am – Spaces
  • Saturday, 30 November  12:15pm – Almost Full
  • Saturday, 30 November 14:15pm – Almost Full
  • Saturday, 30 November  15:15pm – Almost Full
  • Sunday 1 December  9am – Fully Booked
  • Sunday 1 December  12:15pm Fully Booked
  • We close for the winter on 2 December and reopen on 1 March 2025

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We close for the ponies winter holidays until 1 March. See our lovely Christmas Gift Vouchers for 2025 riding here.


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. £75 per child.

Availability:

  • Sunday, 01 December 14.15pm 2 Spaces
  • We close for the winter on 2 December and reopen on 1 March 2025

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We close for the ponies winter holidays until 1 March. See our lovely Christmas Gift Vouchers for 2025 riding here.


Shetland Pony Parties 

Give your child a magical pony party and create memories that will last a lifetime. Enjoy a fabulous afternoon with our adorable Shetland ponies that really will make those pony dreams come true.

Pony Birthday Party options, availability and prices

We have 2 pony party options available:

  • Maxi Pony Party – 7-18 riders – large stylish Ranch with lots of adorable ponies. Pony brushing, riding and party games, organised by our friendly team, creating magical memories for your child’s birthday. 3-10 years. Weekends: 2:30pm – 4:30pm £600 for 7- 8 riders, £30 per extra rider
  • NEW – Mini Pony Party – up to 6 riders – stylish Safari Tent with an adorable Shetland pony for each child and a friendly team to help, creating magical memories for your child’s birthday. 3-10 years. Weekends: 2:30pm – 4:30pm £450 for up to 6 riders (max)

Shetland pony party

Next Pony Party Availability:

  • Mini Party – Fully booked for 2024
  • Maxi Party- Fully booked for 2024
  • Contact us to book for 2025Can’t see the date you want? Get in touch and we will see if we can schedule your dream party!

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Watch this weeks’ video here: Yay! Shetland Pony Club Wins Equestrian Training Award

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


Yay! Shetland Pony Club Wins an Award

Yay! Shetland Pony Club Wins an Award  – our adorable ponies and the team are so excited at this good news.

Best Children’s Equine Experience

The ponies and team at Shetland Pony Club are thrilled to have won the Best Children’s Equine Experience Award for 2023.

The UK Enterprise Awards chose us because we exemplify how a small business can make a difference to the lives of children who love Shetland ponies.  We have been recognised for creating magical first-riding experiences for over 20,000 children.

People love us

The award highlights how much our customers and global audience consistently support Shetland Pony Club through positive engagement, comments, likes and shares. Just take a look at our reviews on Google to see for yourself.

Fans all over the world

You don’t just have to be in Surrey to enjoy our equine experience, as Shetland Pony Club TV has reached over 1.4 million people in 193 countries around the world.  Fans and Shetland pony lovers tune in for our Pony Advice and the judges could see how we give back to the equine community, helping others who love Shetland ponies too.

Small Ponies…Big Dreams

Our Charitable giving was praised as people show their support for Shetland ponies by adopting Robin Hood. This in turn enables us to support more horses, by donating to The Horse Trust, our chosen horse charity.

Most of all, the UK Enterprise Awards praised Shetland Pony Club for bringing the magic of Shetland ponies to so many people. They praised our focus on authenticity and the love of ponies, which has endeared us to a loyal audience worldwide.

Well done Ponies and Team – we are so proud of you!

Watch the video to find out more…

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


What’s on in November:

Hurry – last week of riding before we close for the winter at the end of November, so book your last rides of the season now. See our availability below:

Starter Rides,(2024 only) Own a Pony Experiences,  Shetland Pony Walking Experiences,  Shetland Pony Parties,

Starter Rides

Starter Rides are 45 mins long and specially designed first riding experiences for children. Includes pony grooming and a ride on their own pony. Followed by a certificate presentation. £50 per child. Each child will have their own pony and helper. Please note your child MUST be 3 years old at the time of their ride.

Next availability:

  • Sat, 25 November 2:30pm – spaces
  • Sat, 25 November 3:30pm – spaces
  • Sun 26 Nov 9am – fully booked
  • Sun 26 Nov 12:15pm – fully booked

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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.

Next availability 

  • Sat 25 Nov 2:15pm – fully booked
  • Sun 26 Nov 2:15pm – fully booked
  • Next availability: March 2024

Shetland Pony Parties

Amazing Shetland Pony Parties for children aged 3 -10 years old. Use of our private facility with adorable Shetland ponies, creating magical memories for your child’s birthday. One and a half hours – £750 for 10 children. Extra riding children (up to 18), £30 each. If guest numbers exceed 18 please get in touch with the office and we will see if we can accommodate.

  • Next availability: March 2024

Give us a call 07734 950 309 or email us: info@shetlandponyclub.co.uk

Pony Share Membership 

We are enrolling now for our Pony Share Membership for 2024

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 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.

Find out more here


Shetland Pony Gift Shopping

The office is open all winter for shopping and booking – do get in touch on 07734 950309 or email us info@shetlandponyclub.co.uk

Our pop-up shop is open at the Ranch on Saturdays and Sunday from 10am-4pm during November.

You can also Visit our online shop- great Christmas gift ideas!

Shetland Pony Club Gift Vouchers:  are a wonderful gift for anyone who loves Shetland ponies. We have online vouchers or beautiful hard copy vouchers. £45 – £135.  You can purchase them here. Or call the office, 01372 844 077 / 07734 950309.

The School Trot Book The School Trot is a beautifully illustrated children’s hardback bedtime story book, written by Rosemary, founder of Shetland Pony Club. It’s all about her very first Shetland pony, Billyboon and Camilla, who really did ride to school on a Shetland Pony. This book is a perfect short bedtime story and makes a lovely gift. It is published in hardback only and is £8.99 +p&p. You can purchase here.

Adopt a pony, Robin Hood–  rescued pony at Shetland Pony Club. Receive a beautiful pony gift pack, access to Robin Hood’s own website, email updates and a voucher to visit him. Learn all about him and show you care.  All proceeds go to help other horses in need. By adopting Robin Hood you are supporting our current horse charity, The Horse Trust.  £50 +p&p. Find out more about  Adopt a pony here.

Do take a moment to watch this week’s episode of Shetland Pony Club TV: Yay! Shetland Pony Club Wins an Award – TV Episode 465