The Paddock Club presents
Ponies &pilates
A morning of open-air Pilates, with a few very friendly ponies wandering about as they please.
Saturday 12 December 2026
09:00–12:00
Southern Riding Centre, Tedderfield, JHB South
hello lovely,
A note from your host
I've wanted to do this for ages. Roll out a mat in the paddock, take a slow Pilates class in the fresh morning air, and let the ponies come and see what all the stretching is about.
You don't need to be good at Pilates, and you don't need to know a thing about horses. The ponies are calm, used to people and with their handlers the whole time. They won't be part of the exercises. They simply share the space, graze, and wander over when they feel like it.
Come as you are. Expect to laugh when a curious nose turns up in the middle of your plank.
see you in the paddock
No experience needed.no riding.Just very good company.
A guided class for every level, at your own pace, with a few four-legged guests who make it impossible to take yourself too seriously.
How themorningunfolds
Exact timings for the class will be confirmed closer to the day.
- 09:00
Arrive and settle in
Find your spot in the paddock. There's nothing to rush.
- [Time]
Pilates on the grass
A gentle, guided class on your mat, at your own pace.
- [Time]
The ponies say hello
They wander a supervised area and may come over to meet you.
- Till 12:00
Stay a while
Photographs, conversation and one last hello.
The ponyetiquette
The ponies are animals, not props. A few simple manners keep everyone, two-legged and four, happy and comfortable.
Book my spot- Give them roomLet the ponies come to you, never the other way round.
- Keep voices softCalm and quiet keeps them relaxed and curious.
- Ask before you touchStroking only when the handlers say it's safe.
- No snacks, pleaseDon't feed a pony unless the team invites you to.
- Follow the handlersThey may adjust the session to keep everyone comfortable.
Thedetails
- When
- Saturday, 12 December 2026, 09:00 to 12:00
- Where
- Southern Riding Centre, Tedderfield, JHB South
- Tickets
- R850 per person with photos with the ponies, or R700 without. Paid when you book
- Wear
- Comfortable activewear and closed shoes you don't mind getting dusty
- Bring
- A water bottle, sun protection and your own mat if you have one
Goodquestions
Do I need to have done Pilates before?
Not at all. The class is for every level. Follow the instructor and do only what feels comfortable.
Will we be riding?
No. This is a Pilates class with ponies nearby, not a riding lesson.
Can I stroke or feed them?
Only when the handlers say it's safe. Please don't feed, chase, corner or approach a pony without their go-ahead.
Are the ponies part of the exercises?
No. The exercises are for people. The ponies are simply good company and may wander near the mats.
Book yourspot
Pay for your place and your mat is held for you. You'll be taken to our secure payment page to finish booking.
see you in the paddockPonies & Pilates
a morning at The Paddock Club
- Date
- Saturday, 12 December 2026
- Time
- 09:00 to 12:00
- Venue
- Southern Riding Centre, Tedderfield, JHB South
- Every ticket
- Guided Pilates class, time with the ponies, and complimentary matcha and breakfast
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