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Shetland Pony

History of the Shetland Pony

The Shetland Pony inhabits the Shetland Islands off Northern Scotland although the exact origins are unclear. Shetland Ponies were used as pit ponies and also used for pulling carts of peat and seaweed. The first written record of the Shetland Pony was in 1603 in the Court Books of Shetland. The Shetland Pony became the first pony to have its own breed society with the Shetland Pony Stud Book Society being formed in 1890.

Height of the Shetland Pony

The Shetland Pony stands up to 10.2 hh.

Colour of the Shetland Pony

black, bay, brown, chestnut grey and part-coloured.

Characteristics of the Shetland Pony

The Shetland Pony has a small broad head, sloping shoulders, short back and legs, full mane and tail. The Shetland Pony is ble to carry considerable weight and is hardy.

Temperament of the Shetland Pony

Headstrong and independent.

Uses of the Shetland Pony

The Shetland Pony is an excellent driving pony.


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