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Meeting Lovely Therapy Ponies With My Little Pony

amomentwithfranca · 27 November 2017 · 34 Comments

A couple of weeks ago we were invited to a super cute event. It was perfect for my girls because they love ponies and especially for Bella who loves animals! I was so excited for them. Since I mentioned spending the day at stables in Burgess Hill, they couldn’t stop talking about it! Bless them!

Just the day before the event, Bella went to a pony riding birthday party, so she had the most amazing weekend riding ponies! It was quite a coincidence for her that the event and party were on the same weekend! What a lucky girl! This was actually very helpful because, on the day of the event, she was very relaxed being around the ponies and felt much more used to them!

The event was organised by Tiny Pop who show the My Little Pony series on their channel. After the successful My Little Pony The Movie, kids will be eager to watch more from these lovable ponies, so they can catch up with their TV series at 8 am and 4.30pm every day on Tiny Pop! Tiny Pop is available on Freeview 207, Sky 167, Virgin 737 and Freesat 605.

ARRIVING AT THE STABLES

We travelled to Burgess Hill by car which was about 1.5 hrs from London. The event was at Hill Crest Farm where we would be meeting some Therapy Ponies from KL Pony Therapy. We were going to learn about what they can do and how they can help both children and adults who struggle with a wide range of issues.

Pony therapy is growing in popularity and is used to help promote good physical and mental health in children and adults alike. There was a meet and greet and introduction to the therapy ponies/riding ponies and a safety talk (all staff are fully insured and CRB checked) before we were split into 2 groups. KL Pony Therapy explained how they started their business and the benefits that pony therapy has on children and adults and the positive results they’ve seen.

Unfortunately, we arrived a little late so we missed this moment, so my girls went straight to the first session which was Pony Grooming.

PONY GROOMING

The pony grooming session was lovely! There were 3 mini therapy ponies which the girls learned how to lead groom, pamper and to also glitter them. You can tell the ponies very much enjoyed being pampered in this way. The good thing is that everything is safe and it is also animal rights approved.

My girls really enjoyed this session. They loved grooming the ponies. They thought it was a lot of fun. For Sienna putting some glitter on their hooves was her favourite part and for Bella plaiting their manes was her favourite part. She is obsessed with hairstyles at the moment, LOL!

They combed their manes and learned all the basics of looking after a real Pony. It was really nice to see. They were very excited!

LUNCH

After the grooming session the girls were hungry, so we ate some sandwiches they had provided in the stables office. Thete was a lunch bag each and also some biscuits to try. They sandwiches were actually pony shaped! I thought that was very cute. My girls loved that!

It was fun when we were eating our lunch because we even had a cute chicken wandering  around! We really felt like we were on a farm in the countryside which was fantastic! 🙂

PONY RIDING SESSION

After eating the girls regained some energy and were ready for their riding experience. The girls were given proper riding helmets. OMG, I thought they looked so cute! It was so funny to see little Sienna with one too.

They were then taken to the stables where the ponies were ready for them to start the riding session. They learnt basic riding management, for example, tacking up and putting the bridle and saddle correctly. After that, they had a mini-lesson riding the ponies.

Pony (Horse) Riding Session – Bella

Pony Riding Session – Sienna

Both my girls absolutely loved riding these ponies and they would love to do it again another time! Bella was riding a smaller horse and Sienna a little pony. Sienna was pretty confident in the end. It is funny because when we arrived she was a little bit scared of being around the ponies but after 10 or 15 minutes, she started to touch them and felt more relaxed.

I also had some lovely moments with one of the horses! I really enjoyed having some cuddles with this gorgeous fellow. He was so happy to be touched and was keen for me to be around! It was a really nice moment! 🙂

GOODIE BAG

At the end of the riding session, all the kids gathered together to receive a goodie bag. Of course, my girls were there straight away because as you can imagine, they love receiving a goodie bag, LOL! They got some My Little Pony goodies, some candy and a lovely mug with an image of a horse! Such a nice touch!

We all had a great time. My girls loved it and I loved seeing them so happy! Thank you so much Tiny Pop for organising this lovely event! Don’t forget that you can watch My Little Pony at 8 am and 4.30 pm every day on Tiny Pop. It is available on Freeview 207, Sky 167, Virgin 737 and Freesat 605.

Have you taken your kids to a pony riding lesson before? Have you heard of Therapy Ponies? Have your kids watched My Little Pony The Movie yet? What about the TV show on Tiny Pops, do they watch it too? What is their favourite character? 

*Disclosure: We were invited to attend this event organised by Tiny Pop and our travel expenses were covered. However, my thoughts and opinions of the day were my own. 

Thanks for stopping by,

Love you all ❤️

Franca  💋

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  1. Carol desJardins says

    28 November 2017 at

    What a lovely thing to do with the girls, they looked like they were really enjoying it.
    I actually sponsor two therapy donkeys which are kept in Sutton Coldfield Park. We did take Bella to see them, but she didn’t get chance to have a ride, so this was wonderful.

    Reply
    • amomentwithfranca says

      29 November 2017 at

      Oh really? I didn’t know that! That is fantastic! 🙂 x

      Reply
  2. Rachel George, Ordinary Hopes says

    20 January 2018 at

    There is a group near me which has miniature ponies that you can go out with for a stroll. I had meant to call them to arrange to take my son but I forgot. So thanks for this lovely post which has spurred me on to arranging this. #KCACOLS

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    • amomentwithfranca says

      21 January 2018 at

      You are welcome. Those ponies will be amazing for your son! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Kelly-anne says

    20 January 2018 at

    My little lady is obsessed with ponies. My mum has a horse too. This looks like such a good idea.

    Reply
  4. Pen says

    20 January 2018 at

    Ah lovely, what a great day you had. Pen x #KCACOLS

    Reply
  5. Becky @ EducatingRoversi says

    20 January 2018 at

    What a fab experience! There isn’t a little girl I know that doesn’t like horses. I remember playing with my MLP in the bath when I was a little girl #KCACOLS

    Reply
  6. Veronica Lee says

    21 January 2018 at

    What fun activities for the girls! Sounds like a wonderful day you all had.
    Those pony-shaped sandwiches are too cute!

    #KCACOLS

    Reply
    • amomentwithfranca says

      21 January 2018 at

      Yes they are very cute! 🙂 x

      Reply
  7. Poppy Reflects says

    21 January 2018 at

    Amazing, we are horse mad here! This looks really lovely and lucky girl riding two days in a row x #kcacols

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    • amomentwithfranca says

      21 January 2018 at

      Yes she was so lucky! The ponies were gorgeous! 🙂 x

      Reply
  8. Su Chanprasong says

    21 January 2018 at

    Those ponies are absolutely adorable – I love the fact that they provide therapy for children too. My kids would love it. I love those cute pony sandwickes too. #KCACOLS

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    • amomentwithfranca says

      21 January 2018 at

      Yes it is great that they provide therapy for children! Really good idea! 🙂

      Reply
  9. Tracy Albiero says

    21 January 2018 at

    This is AWESOME!!! I was looking at programs for my little to do. Horses are so calming. #kcacols

    Reply
    • amomentwithfranca says

      21 January 2018 at

      Yes you are right, they are so calming! 🙂 x

      Reply
  10. Tracey Bowden says

    21 January 2018 at

    This is adorable I imagine the ponies therapy would be so beneficial to children who need it #kcacols

    Reply
  11. Kelly | and Jacob makes three says

    21 January 2018 at

    It looks like you had a great day! Pony therapy sounds amazing too. #KCACOLS

    Reply
  12. Bread says

    21 January 2018 at

    This is wonderful. There is a place like that here and my friends’ little girl went when she was younger but now she’s actually riding horses and has quite the talent for it. What a great experience for your girls. #kcacols

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  13. The mummy bubble says

    23 January 2018 at

    I absolutely loved My Little Pony when I was little. I haven’t taken my daughter to see the film but actually I think I should, I haven’t taken her to see a movie yet! It could be fun. I was really into horses as a little girl and would love to take my toddler riding as well. The therapy ponies charity sounds fantastic! #kcacols

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  14. Madeline (This Glorious Life) says

    23 January 2018 at

    Sounds like you all had a really amazing day! I love all the little touches, like the horse-shaped sandwiches for lunch, so sweet! My children have never been horse riding and I honestly think they would be really nervous if I took them any time soon, so I loved seeing how confident your girls seemed to be around the horses and ponies! x #KCACOLS

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  15. jeremy-thirstydaddy says

    24 January 2018 at

    looks adorable. We were invited to a Hasbro event in the fall that had a lot of My Little Pony stuff going on. Since they gave her a “ponified” makeover she has been a big fan. #KCACOLS

    Reply
  16. Natasha Mairs says

    28 January 2018 at

    This sound like a really lovely place. My youngest two kids would love this. I love how they have decorated the ponies feet, so sweet #KCACOLS

    Reply
  17. Lisa Pomerantz says

    28 January 2018 at

    Read this today after several my little pony episodes were aired on the TV for the littles. How fun that must have been! Animals really work wonders for us humans, don’t they? #kcacols xoxo

    Reply
  18. Sarah | Digital Motherhood says

    29 January 2018 at

    This looks great fun, my daughter would love to do something like this! #KCACOLS

    Reply
  19. Life as Mum says

    31 January 2018 at

    How amazing!! My eldest would absolutely LOVE this! #KCACOLS

    Reply
  20. Cassie says

    31 January 2018 at

    Aww this sounds so unique. I love horses. Not actively but they are so spiritual I believe. I can totally understand why they are used for therapy. I’ve not yet managed to get George onto a pony. He’s quite a dubious child. Hopefully he’ll grown out of it because I think he’d really enjoy it and he’s such an animal lover.

    #KCACOLS

    Reply
  21. Carolynne @ Mummy Endeavours says

    1 February 2018 at

    Oh what a lovely event! My daughter used to have horse riding lessons when she was younger and really enjoyed it! I too loved the little helmet… they look so cute! Yes I’ve heard of therapy ponies, such a great idea x #kcacols

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  22. Mummy and the Mexicans (Ruth) says

    1 February 2018 at

    What a lovely experience! My daughter loves My Little Ponies but when it comes to real life horses she’s a little bit nervous around them. A day like this would be wonderful to really get used to being around ponies. #KCACOLS

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  23. Crummy Mummy says

    1 February 2018 at

    BB has a therapy dog coming into school soon – such a clever idea! #KCACOLS

    Reply
  24. The Frenchie Mummy says

    2 February 2018 at

    How exciting it must have been for the girls! I used to live this TV show as a little girl LOL and I love your little one’s boots! #KCACOLS

    Reply
  25. Laura Dove says

    3 February 2018 at

    Oh wow that looks like the most amazing experience! My girls would go crazy for this, they are pony mad too! #kcacols

    Reply
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