Shetland Pony Lifespan (54)
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
The Shetland Pony is one of the most well known pony breeds in the world. This breed of pony originated in Scotland and is primarily used as a riding pony for small children and is sometimes used for driving as well. They are a very social breed that can come in nearly all colors and patterns. This pony is a warm bloode...
They re the fluffy speed demons eliciting Awwwws and squeals in equal measure on pony steeplechase courses around the country. They re backyard pets, cart-pulling machines and the preferred mount of pony rides. For a brief moment in Internet history, there was one moonwalking across computer screens the world over. Shet...
Shetland Ponies can be terrific with children because of their easy to manipulate size, and their friendly nature. It is also easy to saddle them when kids are going to ride them. However, keep in mind that even though they are small and cute, they can still kick hard and bolt away if not handled ... Read more
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...