{"title":"Pony Connection Sessions","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"pony-connection-taster-session","title":"Pony Connection Session","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis session is all about \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecalm connection, confidence, and simply enjoying time with our ponies ✨\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChildren will be guided through activities such as:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Grooming and caring for the ponies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Making pony feeds and helping prepare treats\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Helping with age-appropriate pony jobs around the farm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Leading, walking alongside and spending time with the ponies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Filling water buckets and helping care for their environment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Sensory and creative activities inspired by our ponies and nature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a gentle, non-ridden experience where children can slow down, connect with our ponies and enjoy being part of farm life. Through simple pony care activities and meaningful interaction, children are supported to build confidence, responsibility and connection at their own pace.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum group size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3 children\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSession length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1 hour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSessions are run in small groups of up to 3 children. When booking a space, your child will join a small shared session with up to two other children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eWe keep our groups intentionally small to ensure every child receives plenty of time with our ponies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you would prefer a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eprivate Pony Connection experience for your child or a small group of friends\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, you can book one here 👇🏽\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Private Pony Connection Session (up to 3 children)\" href=\"https:\/\/j2r6kf-7f.myshopify.com\/products\/private-pony-connection-up-to-3-children\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"\u003ePrivate Pony Connection Session\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eImportant Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis experience is suitable for children aged \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e4 years and over\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSupervision \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eparent or guardian must remain on site for the duration of the session\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eA seating area is available for adults.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eFootwear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eClosed-toe footwear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e such as wellies, boots, or trainers must be worn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eOpen-toed shoes or sandals are not permitted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eClothing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003ePlease wear \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ecomfortable outdoor clothing suitable for the weather\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThis is a countryside experience… and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ewe do love a bit of mud!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWeather\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eSessions take place in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003emost weather conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, so please dress appropriately for the day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eArrival\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003ePlease arrive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e10–15 minutes before your scheduled session\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e to allow time for introductions and a short safety briefing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eBehaviour Around Animals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eFor the safety and wellbeing of our ponies, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ecalm and respectful behaviour is required at all times\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAnimal Welfare\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eAll activities are designed with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ewelfare of our ponies as the top priority\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e. If at any point a pony needs a rest, the session may be adapted accordingly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mud \u0026 Magic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57038263877976,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0980\/4906\/5304\/files\/5184088B-FAD1-4B1D-B325-93108FE33ED9.jpg?v=1776600131"},{"product_id":"equine-assisted-learning-send-pony-session","title":"Equine Assisted Learning – SEND","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEquine Assisted Learning sessions at Mud \u0026amp; Magic offer a calm and supportive environment where young people can build confidence, emotional awareness and connection through gentle interaction with our ponies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese sessions are designed for children and young people who may benefit from a quieter, more supportive experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the session they may take part in activities such as:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Grooming the ponies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Leading exercises\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Learning about pony body language\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Confidence building activities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Gentle nature based tasks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSessions are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eground-based only\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and take place in a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esupported environment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to ensure every young person feels safe and calm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese sessions may be particularly beneficial for young people who experience:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Autism\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• ADHD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Anxiety\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Emotional regulation challenges\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Low confidence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBefore attending, parents or carers will be asked to complete a short information form so we can ensure the session is suitable and supportive for the young person.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSession length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 60 minutes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGroup size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mud \u0026 Magic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57137729405272,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0980\/4906\/5304\/files\/7f025b7a-4ade-448f-9d29-bd642ce6b626.jpg?v=1776583292"},{"product_id":"private-pony-connection-up-to-3-children","title":"Private Pony Connection Session (Up to 3 Children)","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnjoy a private pony experience for up to 3 children from the same family or group of friends.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis session is all about \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecalm connection, confidence, and simply enjoying time with our ponies ✨\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChildren will be guided through activities such as:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Grooming and caring for the ponies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Making pony feeds and helping prepare treats\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Helping with age-appropriate pony jobs around the farm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Leading, walking alongside and spending time with the ponies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Filling water buckets and helping care for their environment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Sensory and creative activities inspired by our ponies and nature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a gentle, non-ridden experience where children can slow down, connect with our ponies and enjoy being part of farm life. Through simple pony care activities and meaningful interaction, children are supported to build confidence, responsibility and connection at their own pace.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum group size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3 children\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSession length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1 hour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor more structured, therapeutic or learning-focused sessions, please see our Equine Assisted Learning sessions. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eImportant Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis experience is suitable for children aged 2 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eyears and over\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupervision\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eparent or guardian must remain on site for the duration of the session\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA seating area is available for adults.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFootwear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClosed-toe footwear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e such as wellies, boots, or trainers must be worn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpen-toed shoes or sandals are not permitted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClothing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease wear \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecomfortable outdoor clothing suitable for the weather\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a countryside experience… and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewe do love a bit of mud!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeather\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSessions take place in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emost weather conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, so please dress appropriately for the day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArrival\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease arrive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10 minutes before your scheduled session\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to allow time for introductions and a short safety briefing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBehaviour Around Animals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the safety and wellbeing of our ponies, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecalm and respectful behaviour is required at all times\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnimal Welfare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll activities are designed with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewelfare of our ponies as the top priority\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. If at any point a pony needs a rest, the session may be adapted accordingly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mud \u0026 Magic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57137837834584,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0980\/4906\/5304\/files\/BFCFF984-119E-4E98-AAE7-838B5365094E.jpg?v=1778006898"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0980\/4906\/5304\/collections\/EBDC3F0A-0533-418A-A0C4-C1DF1C1866CB.jpg?v=1775243577","url":"https:\/\/www.mudandmagic.co.uk\/collections\/pony-connection-sessions.oembed","provider":"Mud \u0026 Magic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}