Pony Trekking Thetford Forest
Opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 9 AM - 3 PM
- Wednesday
- 9 AM - 3 PM
- Thursday
- 9 AM - 3 PM
- Friday
- 9 AM - 3 PM
- Saturday
- 9 AM - 3 PM
- Sunday
- 9 AM - 3 PM
Poppyfields
Santon Downham
Suffolk
Santon Downham
Suffolk
Our Booking PolicySee Menu for Lessons/Group/Events. Weight limits: Rupert: 6 stone. Grace + Blue: 9 stone. Erin: 10 stone. A booking is required for each rider, including age, weight & any medical conditions.
See Menu for Lessons/Group/Events. Weight limits: Rupert: 6 stone. Grace + Blue: 9 stone. Erin: 10 stone. A booking is required for each rider, including age, weight & any medical conditions.
Services
Total experience time: 30 minutes.
Our ponies are suitable for age 2 and up to a weight limit of 10stone.
No experience necessary, as our staff will lead you through the heart of Thetford Forest.
Longer treks available by request. Spectators welcome to accompany the walk.
We recommend wearing clothing with covered arms/legs. Closed toe footwear should be worn by all riders/spectators. We have a limited range of riding boots for loan.
We provide riding hats conforming to the latest safety standards, hold a 5* Licence from the Local Authority, and are fully insured against liability. Staff hold certificates in first aid and safeguarding children in sport. All staff have current DBS checks.
Our ponies are suitable for age 2 and up to a weight limit of 10stone.
No experience necessary, as our staff will lead you through the heart of Thetford Forest.
Longer treks available by request. Spectators welcome to accompany the walk.
We recommend wearing clothing with covered arms/legs. Closed toe footwear should be worn by all riders/spectators. We have a limited range of riding boots for loan.
We provide riding hats conforming to the latest safety standards, hold a 5* Licence from the Local Authority, and are fully insured against liability. Staff hold certificates in first aid and safeguarding children in sport. All staff have current DBS checks.
Meet and Greet your pony. Spend 15 Minutes learning to brush and care for your pony followed by a 30 minute ride in the woods. Spectators welcome to accompany the walk.
We recommend wearing clothing with covered arms/legs. Closed toe footwear should be worn by all riders/spectators. We have a limited range of riding boots for loan.
We provide riding hats conforming to the latest safety standards, hold a 5* Licence from the Local Authority, and are fully insured against liability. Staff hold certificates in first aid and safeguarding children in sport. All staff have current DBS checks.
We recommend wearing clothing with covered arms/legs. Closed toe footwear should be worn by all riders/spectators. We have a limited range of riding boots for loan.
We provide riding hats conforming to the latest safety standards, hold a 5* Licence from the Local Authority, and are fully insured against liability. Staff hold certificates in first aid and safeguarding children in sport. All staff have current DBS checks.
Meet and greet you pony, followed by a 20 minute ride through the forest. Pony will be led by staff. Ideal for younger children, aged 2 and up. Spectators are welcome to accompany the walk.
We recommend wearing clothing with covered arms/legs. Closed toe footwear should be worn by all riders/spectators. We have a limited range of riding boots for loan.
We provide riding hats conforming to the latest safety standards, hold a 5* Licence from the Local Authority, and are fully insured against liability. Staff hold certificates in first aid and safeguarding children in sport. All staff have current DBS checks.
We recommend wearing clothing with covered arms/legs. Closed toe footwear should be worn by all riders/spectators. We have a limited range of riding boots for loan.
We provide riding hats conforming to the latest safety standards, hold a 5* Licence from the Local Authority, and are fully insured against liability. Staff hold certificates in first aid and safeguarding children in sport. All staff have current DBS checks.
15 minutes learning how to brush and care for your pony. Followed by a 15 minute ride in the woods. Spectators are welcome to accompany the walk.
We recommend wearing clothing with covered arms/legs. Closed toe footwear should be worn by all riders/spectators. We have a limited range of riding boots for loan.
We provide riding hats conforming to the latest safety standards, hold a 5* Licence from the Local Authority, and are fully insured against liability. Staff hold certificates in first aid and safeguarding children in sport. All staff have current DBS checks.
We recommend wearing clothing with covered arms/legs. Closed toe footwear should be worn by all riders/spectators. We have a limited range of riding boots for loan.
We provide riding hats conforming to the latest safety standards, hold a 5* Licence from the Local Authority, and are fully insured against liability. Staff hold certificates in first aid and safeguarding children in sport. All staff have current DBS checks.
15 minutes learning how to brush and care for your pony. Followed by a 15 minute ride in the woods. Spectators are welcome to accompany the walk.
We recommend wearing clothing with covered arms/legs. Closed toe footwear should be worn by all riders/spectators. We have a limited range of riding boots for loan.
We provide riding hats conforming to the latest safety standards, hold a 5* Licence from the Local Authority, and are fully insured against liability. Staff hold certificates in first aid and safeguarding children in sport. All staff have current DBS checks.
We recommend wearing clothing with covered arms/legs. Closed toe footwear should be worn by all riders/spectators. We have a limited range of riding boots for loan.
We provide riding hats conforming to the latest safety standards, hold a 5* Licence from the Local Authority, and are fully insured against liability. Staff hold certificates in first aid and safeguarding children in sport. All staff have current DBS checks.
Meet and Greet your pony. Spend 15 Minutes learning to brush and care for your pony followed by a 30 minute ride in the woods. Spectators welcome to accompany the walk.
We recommend wearing clothing with covered arms/legs. Closed toe footwear should be worn by all riders/spectators. We have a limited range of riding boots for loan.
We provide riding hats conforming to the latest safety standards, hold a 5* Licence from the Local Authority, and are fully insured against liability. Staff hold certificates in first aid and safeguarding children in sport. All staff have current DBS checks.
We recommend wearing clothing with covered arms/legs. Closed toe footwear should be worn by all riders/spectators. We have a limited range of riding boots for loan.
We provide riding hats conforming to the latest safety standards, hold a 5* Licence from the Local Authority, and are fully insured against liability. Staff hold certificates in first aid and safeguarding children in sport. All staff have current DBS checks.
Our forest cabin can also be hired for your party or picnic for an additional £20. With small kitchenette and seating for up to 10 people. Total session time with cabin is 2hours.
Please contact us to book!
Please contact us to book!
*Please contact us to availability, booking and tailoring your party package*
1 hours session for up to 8children with 4 of our ponies. Bespoke party package, which can include grooming the ponies, games on horseback in our schooling area, mini lessons and woodland rides. Each child can be presented with a well done rosette.
Our forest cabin can also be hired for your party or picnic for an additional £20. With small kitchenette and seating for up to 10 people. Total session time with cabin is 2hours.
1 hours session for up to 8children with 4 of our ponies. Bespoke party package, which can include grooming the ponies, games on horseback in our schooling area, mini lessons and woodland rides. Each child can be presented with a well done rosette.
Our forest cabin can also be hired for your party or picnic for an additional £20. With small kitchenette and seating for up to 10 people. Total session time with cabin is 2hours.
Lessons/Groups/Event
For ages 7+ up to a weight limit of 10stone. Tuition for up to 3 students in our schooling area.
45min session. 30min lesson time and 15mins pony and rider preparation.
45min session. 30min lesson time and 15mins pony and rider preparation.
Typically, each 1 hour session will cover all aspects of pony care and include a forest ride or a lesson. You can drop in for 1 hour, or stay for the duration. Sessions are priced at £12pp per hour.
Weekly sessions from 10-12pm Tuesday/Wednesdays/Thursdays.
These sessions are based in a relaxed Forest setting, and are great as PE sessions, for those who are interested in working with animals in the future and can also be goal orientated to work on issues such as anxiety, low mood and low confidence.
Sessions supervised by a qualified Mental Health Nurse.
Adults/Siblings are welcome to spectate the session.
Please let us know a contact number if you would like to be added to our WhatApp announcement group.
No capacity for sessions during School Holidays.
Weekly sessions from 10-12pm Tuesday/Wednesdays/Thursdays.
These sessions are based in a relaxed Forest setting, and are great as PE sessions, for those who are interested in working with animals in the future and can also be goal orientated to work on issues such as anxiety, low mood and low confidence.
Sessions supervised by a qualified Mental Health Nurse.
Adults/Siblings are welcome to spectate the session.
Please let us know a contact number if you would like to be added to our WhatApp announcement group.
No capacity for sessions during School Holidays.
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