Shetland Pony Characteristics (53)
Shetland pony, breed of horse popular as a child s pet and mount. Originating in the Shetland Islands, Scotland, the breed is adapted to the islands harsh climate and scant food supply. Shetlands were used as pack horses and in about 1850 were taken to England to work in the coal mines. About the same time, they were in...
In many parts of the world, horses have been an integral part of life for centuries. With the advent of cars, trains, and other forms of transportation, horses have become less of a fixture but still remain important to many. There are numerous horse breeds around the world but one such breed is the Shetland
Northeast of mainland Scotland lay the Shetland Isles, where small horses have been kept since the Bronze Age. People who lived on the islands likely crossed the native stock with imported ponies from the Norse settlers and also with Celtic ponies. The harsh climate and food scarcity made the Shetland ponies develop int...
Shetland ponies are small-sized horses native to England. Said to be one of the smallest horses in the world, this horse is used for horseback riding for children and shows, so many people must have seen it. Shetland ponies are deeply ingrained in human society because they are friendly to humans and have a relatively
The Shetland pony is a breed of pony originating in the Shetland Isles. Shetlands range in size from a minimum height of approximately 28 inches (7.0 hands 71.12 cm) to an official maximum height of 11 hands (44 inches, 112 cm) at the withers and 11.2 hands (46 inches, 117 cm) for American Shetlands. Shetland ponies hav...