The Shetland Pony Experience

The Shetland Pony Experience HANDS ON EXPERIENCE (in 3 seperate interactive stations)
WITH THE WORLD FAMOUS SHETLAND PONIES
***Open by appointment only***

About the Experience

“FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY FOR A HANDS ON EXPERIENCE (in 3 interactive stations) WITH THE WORLD FAMOUS SHETLAND PONIES IN THE SHETLAND ISLES”

No visit to Shetland is complete without getting up close and personal with our friendly Shetland ponies in The Shetland Pony Experience! We are based at Papil in Burra, just a 25 minute scenic drive from Lerwick. Meet our adorable cheeky

little foals. Pet and brush the ponies indoors before learning how to lead the ponies around a simple obstacle course. Children can have a short supervised pony ride at this point. Finally there are plenty of picture perfect photo opportunities while you lead the ponies through the idyllic, picturesque, rugged coastal field to a secluded beach where we take your photos with the ponies on your camera. A positively authentic Shetland experience! BOOKING ESSENTIAL - Open by appointment only
The Experience is suitable for adults or families with children aged 6+ (we don’t have facilities for spectators). The cost is £70 per adult / £50 per child (age 6-15) Children must be accompanied by an adult. The duration is one hour (1.5 hours in total as you arrive 10 minutes before your start time then additional time afterwards to sign the guestbook, use the restroom and we have some souvenirs for sale). Suitable clothing and protective footwear is required in order to handle the ponies, with closed toes. Please wear suitable clothes that wont flap in the wind such as open cardigans and dresses. No sandals, lightweight pumps, crocs or high heels please. It is not suitable to carry umbrellas or bags during The Experience. www.theshetlandponyexperience.com

Our beautiful girl Merkisayre Dior made her debut at The Shetland Pony Experience yesterday with Deirdre, all the way fr...
25/05/2026

Our beautiful girl Merkisayre Dior made her debut at The Shetland Pony Experience yesterday with Deirdre, all the way from Canada. 🥰

We have decided on a name… Merkisayre Calvin Klein 🥰 Named after his granda Kanteborgs Calvin Klein. CK was born in Swed...
20/05/2026

We have decided on a name… Merkisayre Calvin Klein 🥰 Named after his granda Kanteborgs Calvin Klein. CK was born in Sweden and so was CK juniors mam Almnas Sum Sum.

Velvet the filly foal, isn’t she pretty! 🤍🌼
19/05/2026

Velvet the filly foal, isn’t she pretty! 🤍🌼

It’s a boy! Almnas Sum Sum has given birth to a beautiful dun c**t foal this morning. Sire is Merkisayre Souvenir. Isn’t...
17/05/2026

It’s a boy! Almnas Sum Sum has given birth to a beautiful dun c**t foal this morning. Sire is Merkisayre Souvenir. Isn’t he lovely 🥰 Name to start with the letter S. Suggestions please. 

Oldeworlde Venus had a beautiful filly foal this morning at 1am. Meet Merkisayre Velvet. 🥰
02/05/2026

Oldeworlde Venus had a beautiful filly foal this morning at 1am. Meet Merkisayre Velvet. 🥰

28/04/2026

We’re back! Looking forward to meeting you! 🥰 Open by appointment only. To book, please e-mail us with the dates you are in Shetland and how many people wish to come at [email protected]

We are officially open! Two lovely groups all the way from America and Italy today for our first day of the 2026 season!...
28/04/2026

We are officially open! Two lovely groups all the way from America and Italy today for our first day of the 2026 season! It’s great to be back 🤩🐴

Souvenir was one of the foals at The Experience in 2022, here he is today as a rising 4 year old stallion 💕
28/02/2026

Souvenir was one of the foals at The Experience in 2022, here he is today as a rising 4 year old stallion 💕

Some of the girls waiting for their food today at feeding time. ❤️ Spot the miniature (Peerie Vicky) among the standar...
31/01/2026

Some of the girls waiting for their food today at feeding time. ❤️ Spot the miniature (Peerie Vicky) among the standard sized ones.

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Bridge End, Burra
Shetland
ZE29UY

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01595859124

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