Pony Pals Club
Tuesday: 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday: 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday: 09:00 - 17:00
Friday: 09:00 - 18:00
Saturday: 09:00 - 18:00
Sunday: 09:00 - 18:00
About Pony Pals Club
we do rides lessons parties fetes events educational visits pony camp days and weekends lots of new exciting things happening this year. . . . . . . . . .
Pony Pals Club Description
Childhood is full of exciting stories and role-play games, so learning to ride and ‘playing ponies’ can add a new dimension to your child’s experience of these four-legged friends.
To prove our point, we’ve compiled six reasons why getting children off the sofa and into the saddle not only brings a great variety of physical, mental and social skills, which bodes well for them in the future, but how riding can instill many other qualities in children.
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A life long love of horses brings different rewards at different stages of childhood, but aspiring to be the next Charlotte Dujardin can be a great motivational tool for feeding their enthusiasm and achieving their dreams.
1. Fitness and Health
Any type of sport brings physical health benefits and riding a horse or pony isn’t any different.
According to Public Health England’s 2015 /16 latest child obesity figures, 19. 8 per cent of children aged 10-11 were obese and a further 14. 3 per cent were overweight. The figures also showed that 9. 3 per cent of four-to-five year-olds were obese and another 12. 8 per cent were overweight.
The importance of getting children outdoors first starts with the physical advantages, and given the figures — it’s clearly important to get them involved as young as possible.
Horse riding is a great way to get your children outside in the fresh air and keep them active.
I like that when my children come home from school they don’t sit in front of a screen, but go out and ride or groom their ponies. I think this is much healthier for them both physically and mentally.
2. Lifelong well-being
The older a child gets involved in a specific sport, the less likely they’ll consider it as an important part of their lives, and the less chance you’ll have of securing their interest as they progress into adulthood.
3. Making new friends
Getting your children out into new environments is a great way to help them make friends. Riding can lead to social-life benefits and meeting new people that could develop into life-long friends.
The friendships gained within riding disciplines are often life long, and it can be beneficial that children have different sets of friends to only their school friends.
4. Confidence booster
Learning to ride and care for an animal that’s twice their size can really empower children. It’s a great way to boost their confidence through encouragement and compliments, highlighting areas where they’re gaining new skills and rewarding them for showing improvement in these areas.
“I think teaching children to ride can be a wonderful way to bring out confidence and it can be a life long skill and passion,
Riding is suitable for all ages, and especially for children with special needs, interaction with horses can really help build their confidence.
5. learning life lessons
Riding is great for instilling an attitude in children that success and rewards comes off of the back of hard work.
Looking after a pony is hard work when i was a child my parents wasn't horsey people so i learned at the local stables where there was a strict policy of mucking out and grooming before you was allowed to ride. Whole heartedley i agree with this philosophy riding was a privilege if you completed your tasks, and it really made you work for it and made that ride much more enjoyable and worth while.
6. Responsibility
the overall care of horses including feeding them and keeping them healthy teaches children about caring for others, dealing with horses helps children develop respect and discipline. it teaches children how to care for another animal. Learning to look after and ride a pony gives a sense of responsibility and accountability that stands them in great stead as they grow up. the value of perseverance and dogged determination , hard work with the rewards of empathy how to deal with disappointment and loosing, while also experiencing the sweet taste of success are all the aspects that come into play.
Reviews
Anyone about to help Friday tomorrowx
Pony experiences are not just for children adults are welcome also we also teach how to take care of ponies here at pony pals club x
Hacks out wed Thurs Friday message if interested beginners welcomeHacks out wed Thurs Friday message if interested beginners welcome
Blackie still has loan days this week left weekend day left is Saturday
Taffy has loan days free this can be a one off or a regular thing £15 spend as much time with the pony as you want yes includes riding x
All children will be kept on lead rein and parents are welcome to walk with us or stay behind and drink tea or coffee
Having a good clear out and making room for cookie v stable to be built xHaving a good clear out and making room for cookie v stable to be built x
Still for loan
£15 4th pony for loan Blackie is our Shetland he is the oldest on the team at pony pals club..blackie has been with us for 17yrs and has taught all my children to ride attended local riding clubs and shows and also local pony club, blackie has taught hundreds of children to ride and knows his job he is comply;y bomb proof loves a bath groom and a cuddle loves to also be ridden we are looking for someone to loan blackie as a one off or a regular loaner if you want more details then message x
£15. Or if someone could help us train you can also ride our bigger horses I. Return want to ride and drive cookie v 3rd pony to loan Cookie V Cookie V is unable to be ridden atm we are looking for a loaner that's not to worried about riding him (you can ride another pony) He is very gentle and loves a groom and a cuddle.... Cookie is 7yrs old doesn’t come from a bad background cookies owner died and he came to live with us for his forever home. We need help to bring cookie on and to help us teach h9m to drive Cookie is pony pals recent rescue pony and we are looking for a loaner that is experienced maybe that can help bring him on or a loaner that isn't worried about riding if novice.
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Pony rides new years day from 10am £15Pony rides new years day from 10am £15
Pony rides new years eve £15hrPony rides new years eve £15hr
New years eve hack starts at 10 am if you wouod like to come and have a ride of the ponies round the local village they have had lots of time of and need a hack out £15hr each child beginners welcome parents walk with us x
Does any of our customers have a open back truck we can borrow happy to pay need to clear dung to local farm as fire hazard...Does any of our customers have a open back truck we can borrow happy to pay need to clear dung to local farm as fire hazard...
All ponies at pony pals club are for loan I will put others on here later x
BURGERS AND HOT CHOCOLATE FREE RIDES.. Looking for some helpers next weekend to clean stables and give the horses a good groom bring the kids in return for free lessons or rides.. Message me if you can help in anyway got to do dung run also to local far any dads can help with that please message me Not having the lorry makes it harder to clear dung so have a build up and need to remove in case if fire please message if you can help regards donna Adults can help in exchange o...f a ride of the bigger horses So mums and dad fancy a go x We now have a hired van from Friday morning so we are also able to clear area where new rescue pony stables is going to be x
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2nd pony for loan TAROT.. Tarot is 17yrs old 38inches high Tarot loves a groom and fuss especially from the little ones he also loves a cuddle tarot Looks after his little beginner riders teaching them all the basics tarot will steer himself round the tyres and over poles on the ground he knows his jobs so automatically does it for the beginners,and steps up for the more experienced rider tarot loves to jump and also loves the local cross country courses especially centre ...oaks hockley tarot also loves to ride and jump out in the field and also loves to go round local village and loves to visit local equestrian facilities always first to jump on the lorry. We are looking for someone to loan tarot doesn’t have to be daily or weekly just commit to days that are booked Message for more details Regards donna x
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£15
Pony loaning... spend as much time with the pony as you want mucking out grooming bonding and riding there is 7 ponies here at ponie pals that are up for loaning first pony is , Taffy he is 11,2 grey welsh section a he is 22yrs old taffy has taught the children that live at pony pals and h8ndreds of little children that visit pony pals also.taffy has lived here for 5yrs and is a part of the team at pint pals he will take the littlest of riders to a weight limit of 7 ston...e He lives a fuss can be a little moody sometimes but once he gets to know you he settles down. He loves a groom and his favourite ride is round the local village and through local woods taffy doesn’t go out to events cause he don’t like music and lots of crowds so taffy stays home at pony pals club, he loves to go out to local places we hire taffy is also a good jumper has many ribbons through going out to local shows and pony club, Looking for somebody to loan taffy on a regular basis doesn’t have to be every day or every week just committed to times you do b0ok to loan , We are here to help we welcome absolute beginners as well as the experienced message me on here for more details We supply hats and £15 includes everything soon outlay for parents their children to start x
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Went to there even yesterday and my kids loved it,staff are incredibly friendly and ponies well loved and looked after,would defiantly recommend and go again � thank you
We've just had my daughters 3rd birthday party at Downhouse farm today and it was amazing. The organisers, leaders and horses were outstanding, so friendly, fun, thoughtful and responsible. Absolutely every single one of the children and parents had a fantastic time and can't wait to come again! Thank you all so much for making it a really special day xxx
We went here sat just gone and had such an amazing time my girls loved it and the staff were so friendly. Was so much to do to keep the little ones occupied and wasn't atal expensive. Thankyou for such a fun filled beautiful day � we look forward to the next one!! Xx
We took our three year old today as she is obsessed with Ponies. I can thank Emily enough for the time and care she had for our daughter. She can’t believe she got to ride a “real life unicorn”.
Thank you.
Could someone inbox me please as we are interested in lessons and have a few questions?
Took my nieces & cousins to Pony Pals and they absolutely loved it ! Keep begging to go back haha , staff was so friendly & polite, made each child feel special ! So excited to bring them back to see the ponys again .
Today we took our almost 3 year old daughter for a birthday treat. Her 1st ever time on a pony. Was a little worried she wouldn't even go near one but as soon as we arrived she was besotted. She even wanted to bring him home � I was so proud seeing my daughter engage so well with the teacher Emmie who was lovely! She was patient and very accommodating bringing a young one. Thankyou so much for making her first experience amazing! We will be back in the future �
Thank you for turning up to Darcies party, the pony ( pink unicorn) was amazing. All the kids loved having a ride and stroking it. Would definitely recommend.
Oliver and Isla had a wonderful first riding experience today. Oliver was super chuffed he got to ride Blackie and Isla was on Tarrot - both ponies were so gentle and well behaved putting my two at ease. The handlers were very patient and knowledgable and overall very impressed with the set up. Thank you for the experience �
My two children have had a fab evening at Pony Pals today! Emme was really lovely, very kind and friendly with the children. The ponies were very calm and gentle. Sia and Seb loved grooming and riding them. Thank you. We'll be back soon.
My son had his first riding lesson today. I can’t thank the staff at Pony Pals enough, they have him a great time, let him learn things too. He had a great time. Thank you so so much. Me and Harrison xx
My little boy loved his ride on Saturday. It was his first ever ride and fully enjoyed it. A big thank you to the lovely lady who lead him on his ride, he fell off and she made him laugh and he got back on straight away. Very proud of him. Very reasonably priced lessons. Best place to go for novice riders and those building their confidence
Love love love pony pals club. Great service weekly with lovely friendly staff. �
Just had my little girls party here, she loved it!
It was all smiles!! Staff are friendly and the children had fun!! My little girl loved the unicorns and ponies xx Thank you x
I took my triplets here today for their 8 th birthday and omg how amazing is this family and how amazing are their ponies � they made my girls day absolutely amazing (even though we were an hour late due to cock ups on the trains �) I feel they went above and beyond to make their day special � the trio will hold these memories for years to come, iv got a video of mini mouse being beheaded it’s hilarious ��I will post it tomorrow, you are the salt of the earth and we are definitely coming back if your have us ���� � thank you soooo much �
I recently took my 2 year old boy as he's obsessed with horses. I wasn't expecting much due to his age but we had a brilliant time! The lady (I didn't catch her name �) who led us round was fab with my son. And answered lots of my questions! After about half hour my boy had enough of riding. There was no rush for us to leave, he was able to groom and continue interacting with the ponies. It was a very chilled session, really going with the flow which worked well for us. We were able to get a session quickly. Highly recommend!
I just want to say A Massive Thank You to the guys that brought 2 magical unicorns � � to our daughters party. All the kids really enjoyed seeing and riding on them. I would definitely recommend Pony Pals Club. They definitely make a party extra special.
Hired for my daughters 3rd birthday and she loved it pony was so well behaved and staff are lovely would definitely recommend
Great time with the unicorn at my daughter’s birthday party. They made sure everyone got a ride and were really patient and helpful with all the little ones. Thank you!
Great experience. Took our 3 and 5 year old for a birthday present, they had a great time riding the unicorns and learnt about the horses and how to care for them. The unicorns looked amazing and all the staff were really lovely and helpful. Very fun experience and would highly recommend for all ages. Cant wait to book another visit :) xx
More about Pony Pals Club
Tuesday: 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday: 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday: 09:00 - 17:00
Friday: 09:00 - 18:00
Saturday: 09:00 - 18:00
Sunday: 09:00 - 18:00