For the little ones, renting a walking pony is perhaps the best way to discover Ameland. While mom, dad or another adult takes the pony for a walk, your little one enjoys being with an animal, the dunes and the beach.
Advance booking is recommended. We can then ensure that a pony is available. And the best thing: the pony is already ready when you arrive!
For how long can I rent a walking pony?
Please note: In the high season you can only rent our walking ponies for half an hour. Would you still like to take your child for a walk to the beach? That’s possible! Then take a look at our guided walking pony rides! In 2025, the peak times are as follows:
February 15th to March 8th
April 5th to May 10th
May 24th to May 31st
The weekends in June
June 28th to August 30th
The weekends in September
October 4th to November 1st
Good to know:
Don’t let the pony eat! Once the pony has eaten, he will keep trying.
Please always hold the pony and don’t let go!
1 child per pony allowed. This is important for the well-being of the pony.
Watch the pace. Many of our ponies are old or walk several times a day. Therefore, please keep a walking pace.
Please stay on the riding trails. We will explain where you can walk at the stable.
Book a walking pony straight away?
Please see our contact page for our contact information.
Frequently asked questions about renting a walking pony
Are the ponies used to walking with a child on their back?
For the walking ponies, we of course choose ponies that have a sweet and calm character and are naturally careful with small children, but of course they remain an animal with its own character. We give the person that leads the pony a short instruction, so that they know how to handle the pony. Would you like to get to know our ponies in advance? Then take a look at our horses and ponies page!
Does the walking pony get a saddle?
The ponies of Rijstal Le Cheval are equipped with a saddle, halter and sometimes also a grazing muzzle. There are stirrups on the saddle, with which the child can keep its balance. With the help of the halter, the person that leads the pony can take the pony by the hand. The grazing muzzle prevents the pony from wanting to stop to eat some tasty grass. Most ponies have a huge appetite. Even for ponies, the grass is always greener on the other side!
How much does it cost to rent a walking pony?
You can find the current prices on our prices page.
Which routes can I walk with the pony?
From our stable there is a beautiful bridle path that runs through the dunes to the beach. The ponies know this path well and are used to walking it. Whether you can go all the way to the beach depends on how long you rent the pony. For shorter walks you can take nice routes through the dune area next to the stable.
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