Kandi finally in foal

Kandi, my 'big' horse has finally been scanned 15 days in foal at the third AI attempt. She's on medication to try and support the pregnancy for 3 months and she'll probably stay at Leahurst's Equine reproduction unit on the wirral until she's around 40 days-she'll be scanned again at 30 days. At around this time the foal has a strong enough hearbeat to survive minor stress of the mum-it's travelling Kandi home that we think has been the problem as she sweats badly and the rise in temperature can be too much for the foal!
I'm trying not to get too excited as it's still very early days (they're pregnant for 11 months!) but I'll feel a bit more confident at the 30 day scan.
She has a lovely hedged grassy field to return to and will live out with Georgie, my rather lively pony who is too exhuberant for pony party visitors!!!
I have had a sneaky peak at potential stallions to use next year if all goes well this year.
I'm just hoping all the effort that's gone into this foal will pay off, though you can't force mother nature!

Kids activities for the school holidays

Pony rides are only one of the pony themed activities kids can do at Cheshire Pony Parties during the school holidays-they can also groom and decorate a pony, attempt our obstacle course or have a go at 'driving' a pony (depending on age).
Our hour long pony experience is proving popular this summer holiday offering up to 3 children the opportunity to spend an exclusive hour here in our delightful orchard, meeting the ponies and having a pony ride on one of the ponies.
Children as young as 2 can come and have a pony ride here and we can entertain children up to the age of 12.
Why not book your child(ren) in to one of our pony activities now at
www.cheshireponyparties.co.uk/ponyexperience.php

Child care in the summer hols with our NEW pony days

Looking for a different activity your child can do in the summer holidays?
Drop them off here for 3 or 4 hours of pony fun - we provide a snack and can provide lunch too!
We've got 2 sessions each week during the school holidays-simply check out the events diary and book in online.
The pony days activities vary but include riding, quizz, obstacle course (yes with ponies!), scavenger hunt, orchard walk, pony care sessions, grooming, pampering ponies etc. We have restricted numbers for these sessions and at least 2 adults in attendance throughout.
Our obstacle course was a big hit with the children who came at half term! Have you had a go yet?
Book in online here 3 hour session, 4 hour session


or give me a call for further information 01829 741919

Cheshire Miniature Pony Centre Open Day fully booked

So we've added Thurs 2nd June 10.00am til 12.00!
Come and be introduced to our miniature ponies, groom and ride one and have lots of pony fun with our pony colouring pictures and pony quiz (parents keep your ears open!)
Our ponies are a child's dream as they're tiny (between 29" and 44" to their shoulder) and are very gentle, as well as having lots of hair and mane for younger children to touch and feel.
The activities take place in our breathtaking orchard at the bottom of the garden and each child is treated individually and either encouraged or challenged accordingly.
A fabulous pony themed kids activity to occupy the children during the holidays!

Pony rides for pre-schoolers

Riding schools aren't insured to take children under 5/6 for riding lesson.
Cheshire Pony Parties can offer children as young as 2 the opportunity to sit on a pony and become confident around a pony. It's a fantastic introduction to riding, the usual reaction from parents being
"I wish I'd found you earlier!"
Visitors travel from all around Cheshire, Flintshire, Lancashire and the Wirral to thoroughly enjoy an introduction to pony riding (and some far further than that!).
So if you're struggling to find a Cheshire Riding School to take your child, come and enjoy a tiny riders session here-you'll have a wonderful time!

Keep the kids entertained this holiday

NEW 4 hour 'pony day' - leave your 6-12 year old with us for a morning of fab pony fun. £27.50 including snack and light lunch.

As well as our events and our ever popular hour long pony experience (can be booked at any time) we can also create a bespoke, exclusive visit-just let us know the number and ages of the children and your preferred duration and we'll come up with an unforgettable experience.

Tues 31st May open afternoon £5.50 per child ages 2-12
Wed 1st June fully booked
Thurs 2nd June am pony day £27.50 per child ages 6-12 (discounts for siblings/multiple bookings)
Thurs 2nd June pm-kids holiday activity £15.50 per child ages 4-10

Or simply contact us!

Hoping for foals in 2012

Well spring is here and my big horse, Kandi is away at stud and will hopefully return in foal. Kandi herself is a very good 'stamp' of a horse (she was awarded a coveted 'premium foal' status at a 4 month old) and is absolutely beautiful. The father is short listed for the 2012 olympics!! We're hoping for a stunning (preferably girl foal!!) that will be amazing to ride!

At the other end of the scale Maisie, our smallest pony is likely to go to stud towards the end of May-how small is her foal going to be? Prize for the nearest answer (in cms please)! Maisie is literally half the height of Kandi and Kandi's foal will be bigger than Maisie when it's born!