We’re open to the general public daily:
Monday to Saturday 9:00am - 5:00pm Sunday and Bank Holidays 10:00am - 4:00pm
An exclusive experience, helping a member of our animal welfare team walk a Shetland pony in from the fields and then to groom and feed it in the barn on Dales Farm.
Monday to Friday at 3pm, prebooking essential.
From: £59.00
Please look carefully at the time and date when you are booking, as all tickets are nonrefundable or transferable.
A wonderful, exclusive experience helping one of our animal welfare team care for a Shetland Pony. Suitable for animal lovers, Shetland Pony fans, or anyone who wants a memorable experience to treasure forever.
To ensure the experience remains calm and enjoyable for the pony, sessions are available for either one person (£59) or two people (£74). (Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult at all times – included in the ticket price)
Additional family members are welcome to watch and enjoy Dales Farm for the day and will be required to pay standard farm admission on arrival.
What’s included?
You will help collect a Shetland Pony from the field and lead it back to the barn. There, you will learn how to brush its mane, groom its body and clean its feet. You will then help prepare the pony’s feed and deliver it to the pony. There will be plenty of opportunities to ask questions and take photographs, creating memories to treasure forever.
Minimum age: 4 years
Maximum age: None! This is a lovely activity for adults and children alike.
Please note:
The pony’s welfare is our top priority. Animals and the weather can be unpredictable. For example, If the pony you are caring for becomes stressed you might be asked to swap to a different pony. Dreadful weather might mean the ponies are already inside and not in the fields. You will still be given the experience unless we feel you won’t be offered the full benefit, in which case the session might be postponed to a different day.
Please wear wellies/walking boots and a coat suitable for the weather, as it is an outdoor activity.
Be aware, Shetland ponies have lots of character and can potentially kick, step on your feet or bump into you! Please listen carefully to instructions that are given and make sure any children adhere to them. Your children and their behaviour, are your responsibility during this activity.
This is not a horse riding activity, just a lovely chance to get close to one of our Shetland ponies and spend time with them!
The session will last approximately 40 mins.
