Shetland Ponies helping to promote wellbeing
Walking with Shetland Ponies Experience at The Shetland Pony Welfare Trust
There is a quickly growing field of research in the UK that demonstrates that spending time with Ponies helps us feel good as it “embraces positive behaviors. The Connection between nature and animals can play an important part in recovery from such things as chronic fatigue sy
ndrome, depression, trauma, and many other conditions Helping to reduce stress and anxiety, whilst providing an invaluable opportunity to interact with these highly emotionally intelligent creatures. Shetland Ponies in particular have proven to be very beneficial in promoting wellbeing as due to their small size appear less intimidating than some of their much larger friends
These tiny characters will help you to reconnect with nature, they are flight animals so to have a bond with them you have to project an outer calm. Being outdoors can create a sense of mindfulness, and calm, and with a pony following along at a gentle pace it gives you the chance to notice the little things that nature has to offer such as butterflies, dragonflies, and of course the buzzards flying overhead. Walking with Shetland Ponies is ideal for those of us who are tired of the speed and rush of life. Perfect for getting out of the office and restoring your sense of mindfulness whilst getting up close and personal with one of our little ponies. A chance to slow down and simply reconnect by walking with our little herd of rescue ponies who have all been rehabilitated and trained by The Shetland Pony Welfare Trust
So why not join us for walking with Shetland Ponies Experience at The Shetland Pony Welfare Trust? Registered Charity 1093364
What is included in a Walking with Shetland Ponies Experience
You will meet and greet your Shetland pony
(Including a short safety talk)
Demonstration on how to walk and lead a Shetland Pony
Training session on handling and walking a Shetland Pony
Short practice session and off we go for a walk with our little herd of rescue ponies along beautiful meadow tracks. At the end of the walk a chance to get up close and personal and take a selfie of you and your Shetland Pony
Level of Ability All ages and abilities are welcome. If you have never been around ponies or are a little fearful don't worry you will have clear instructions about how to keep yourself safe so that you can enjoy the experience. All children must be accompanied by an adult. This experience is not suitable for children under 6yrs of age. Please see the info on other activities suitable for children Under 6yrs. Each walk has a maximum of 4 people
Please wear suitable footwear such as Wellington boots for wet weather conditions, Waterproofs. (Trainers are fine for summer months )
The Experience lasts for one hour
Cost. A donation of 35.00 per person is required
Booking.In advance Via our online platform. Please contact us via the contact button above to check for available dates. All funds raised from our walking with Shetland Ponies Experience go directly to help support the rescued ponies in our care...Registered Charity 1093364.
