In December we visited Center Parcs Elveden Forest for the Winter Wonderland weekend. When looking at the activities we could book I saw that they offered the Pony Rides again. Ethan had been on the pony ride when we visited in May but Little E wasn’t old enough as you have to be two years old. Little E is really interested in horses but we wasn’t sure if she would be happy to ride one. Thankfully Little E wants to do everything her brother does at the moment so getting on the pony really wasn’t a problem.
Ethan loved that his sister was joining him on the pony ride. He had the biggest smile when he saw her on the pony. He kept looking back at her to check that she was OK. We decided that Darren would walk with Ethan and I would walk with Little E so that I could capture her first pony ride on video. As we walked Little E was talking to the pony and singing ‘Horsie, Horsie’. She also kept stroking his mane, it was so sweet to watch.
The pony rides are booked in at fifteen minute intervals but our time didn’t feel rushed at all. We had made them aware of Ethan’s needs and that it was Little E’s first time. They took time with them before the ride started to make sure that both children were comfortable. The pony rides cost £18 each. This is quite a lot when paying for two, but a pony ride isn’t an everyday experience for us. If we are able to return to Center Parcs I would be happy to book the pony rides again.
What a fab experience for both Ethan and Little E, they both look like they had a wonderful time riding through the forest. It’s clear that Little E absolutely loved her time riding the pony she looks so content and happy the whole way round the trek, she clearly loves her animals. It’s lovely that Ethan kept checking behind him to see that Little E was okay too, what a fab family bond.
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Aww their little faces and little E patting her horse! Looks like you had a lovely time. #CountryKids
Aww well done, horses can be quite scary at that age good thing that she had her big brother there to show her that it was safe and fun 🙂 xx #countrykids
We love pony rides too! Never been to a Center Parcs but it looks fab! #CountryKids
We did the pony ride at Woburn and I would do it again and again. It is a lot initially, but i’ve paid £3-4 for a 2 minute ride at a park or farm so for me the 15 minutes was totally worth it. #CountryKids
Kids love pony rides don’t they? We haven’t actually been on a Centre Parks holiday bu twill get around to it one of these days. Looks perfect for outdoor adventures #countrykids
Aww, this is lovely! my two are just getting into ponies but I can’t really afford pony lessons at the moment. This seems a perfect one off alternative! I love the Christmassy head collars too! #countrykids
That’s cute that he wanted to check on his baby sister! Plus it’s totally fab they both joined in. What a great experience for them both #countrykids
Aw, Ethan’s face is a picture. Glad they enjoyed it #countrykids
Those smiles! Our little man loved when he got to ride a pony last year, we can’t wait to take him again this Summer. #countrykids
they look so happy! my son freaked the only time he tried but big sis loves horses
We’ve not been to a Centre parcs yet but I knwo my kids would love it, pony rides certainly look fun. Mich x