What do we feed our Shetland Ponies? In this week’s video Rosemary shares her expertise on how we keep our ponies healthy and happy. Shetland Ponies are browsers which means they eat a variety of different things to have a healthy diet. Watch the video to find out more:
Now you’ve watched the video can you answer these questions:
- Which pony ate the blackberries?
- Which pony ate the milk thistle?
Booking Update:
Special event: October half term Halloween Pumpkin rides!
Come and enjoy our 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.
Halloween Pumpkin Rides start with pony dress-up Halloween style, followed by a ride through the ranch to our pumpkin candy trail. There are special rosettes for all riders.
Suitable for children aged 4 – 10 years
We are open daily from Saturday 19 October 2024 through to Sunday 3 November 2024, (except ponies’ rest days on Friday 25 October and Friday 1 November).
You can book your Halloween ride under ‘Special Events’. See all our following availability online here
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.
Availability:
- Sunday 29th September 9am- 1 Space
- Sunday 29th September 12:15pm- 1 Space
- Saturday 5th October – Full
- Sunday 6th October – Full
- Sunday 13th October – Full
- Monday 21st October 10am- Spaces
- Tuesday 22nd October- 10am – Spaces
- Wednesday 23rd October- 10am – Spaces
- Thursday 24th October- 10am – Spaces
See all our following availability online 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 29th September 14:15pm- Full
- Sunday 13th October 14:15pm- Full
- Monday 21st October 11am- Spaces
- Tuesday 22nd October- 11am – Spaces
- Wednesday 23rd October- 11am – Spaces
- Thursday 24th October- 11am – Spaces
See all our following availability online 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, all organised by our friendly team, creating magical memories for your child’s birthday. 3-10 years. Weekends: 2:30pm – 4:30pm £600 for 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)
Next Pony Party Availability:
- Maxi Party- Saturday 19th October
- Mini Party – Monday 21st October
- Extra Pony Party Dates released in half term – due to popular demand. Can’t see the date you want? Get in touch and we will see if we can schedule your dream party!
Pony Share Membership
Enrolling now for our Pony Share Membership for September 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
Take a look at this week’s video: What do we feed our Shetland Ponies?
From Rosemary, Liz, Libbie, the Team, and all the ponies at Shetland Pony Club
