The 30 minute Pony Club session is a guided learning lesson. During the guided learning time, the children discover all about ponies and work towards their mini achievement badges. (Pony Club membership required to receive mini achievement badges). There are Mini achievement badges in: Points of Tack, Grooming, Points of the Pony, Feed your Pony, Horse Clothing, Care of the Foot, Pony Behaviour, Poisonous Plants, Working Dogs, Farming, Road Sense and Birds. You do not need to attend sessions every week you can come along however often you like. Pre-booking is required.
We also offer 30 minute lead rein riding lessons, every Saturday and Sunday in our indoor school at 10.00am.
Private 20 minute lessons can be arranged, during the week or at weekends. These are suitable for children 2-6 years old. We have miniature horses for the tiny tots and larger horses for the brave!
All the above lessons incorporate tuition in correct handling of the reins, steering, stopping, trotting and lead on to 1 hour lessons. The format of our lessons is fun based educational learning.
For younger children (0 - 3 years) there is the Valley Farm Tots My Little Pony Club which meets every Friday Morning from 10.00am - 12.00 noon (school holidays time may vary) You can drop in and meet Silver our miniature pony. Toddlers can brush and fuss her, have a pony ride and take part in activities. This is an excellent introduction to ponies, and a social occasion for both toddlers and parents. The activities take place in our indoor school and adjoining restaurant.
Valley Farm has also achieved the Suffolk Quality Kitemark. This is a nationally recognised quality assurance scheme. We have been awarded this for our good practice in ensuring that children in our care receive experiences to encourage their individual development through learning and play.
Our instructors are qualified First Aiders and have carried out Child protection courses.
Valley Farm Tots Club aims are:We also offer 30 minute lead rein riding lessons every Saturday and Sunday in our indoor school at 10.00am and private 20 minute lessons can be arranged. These are suitable for 2-6 year olds. We have miniature horses for the tiny tots and larger horses for the brave!
These lessons incorporate tuition in correct handling of the reins, steering, stopping, trotting and lead on to 1 hour lessons. The format of our lessons is fun based educational learning.
Our instructors are qualified First Aiders and have carried out Child protection courses.
Valley Farm has also achieved the Suffolk Quality Kitemark. This is a nationally recognised quality assurance scheme. We have been awarded this for our good practice in ensuring that children in our care receive experiences to encourage their individual development through learning and play.
Winter Schedule for My Little Pony Club | ||
| Date | Table one (for display) | Table two (for taking home) |
| January 26th | Add snow/ice to last weeks house using cotton wool/glitter | Plant your own water cress using egg boxes, seeds & cotton wool |
| February 1st | Make a sledge with kids in using cut outs and colour it in | Make a butterfly using cut outs and hand painting |
| February 8th | A big bonfire to warm up your picture using tissue paper & twigs | Valentines cards for Mummy |
| February 15th | Make a massive tree as a group (without leaves) using paint & twigs | Make a snow shaker using glitter, jam jar and ornament |
| February 22nd | Leaf painting to add to your tree using leaves and paper | Picture frames with your picture |
| March 2nd | Choose a horse and rug it up to keep it warm then decorate it using cut outs, paint & glue | Make a Chinese lantern using paper, glue & crayons |
| March 9th | Make mosaic rain clouds using paper cuttings and glue | Make a duck using paper plates and handprints with paint |
| March 16th | Make different types of birds to put in your tree using paint and cut outs | Make a Chinese dragon using cutouts, paper sticks & glue. |
To find out more please call 01728 746916
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