At Shetland Pony Club the minimum age you can ride a Shetland pony is 2 years and 6 months old. From the age of 2½ years old most children have the core strength to sit upright and enjoy a ride on a miniature Shetland pony, on the lead rein. How Read more…
Small ponies have existed in the Shetland Isles for over 2000 years and probably much longer. Various excavations on the islands have revealed the bones of small ponies that existed during the Bronze Age and it is thought that ponies have been in domestic use there since this time. When Read more…
Today there are two distinct types of Shetland Pony recognized by the breed’s registry here in the United States. Division A Shetland Ponies— otherwise known as the Classic Shetland Pony— have retained the original sturdy rugged breed characteristics of their Shetland Isle ancestors. Are there any wild Shetland ponies? Appearing Read more…
That’s because Pumuckel is a Shetland pony, and at just 20 inches tall, he is likely the tiniest horse in the world. What breed of horse is the smallest? The FalabellaThe Falabella is an Argentine breed of small horse. It is among the smallest of horse breeds, with a height Read more…
No you cannot. They may look small but they require a lot of space. You would require about 2 acres to keep a couple of miniature Shetlands. They would also ruin your lawn in a very short space of time! Can you keep a Shetland pony in your backyard? So, Read more…
Like the islanders, the pony mixed British with Viking to create a distinct Shetland type. Most likely, it was a hybrid breed, containing the blood of the British Hill type pony, like a Highland or Fell/Dale of Scotland, and a Scandinavian breed influenced by some Oriental bloodlines. What makes a Read more…
Appearing to roam wild across Shetland, the ponies are, in fact, all owned and tended to by local crofters. Visitors will be able to spot Shetland ponies grazing on the hills and by the roadside. They can generally be seen in the West Mainland, Scalloway, Tingwall, Dunrossness and the island Read more…
Young horses should not be ridden hard until they have physically matured enough to safely carry weight. For most breeds, this will occur when the horse is approximately 2 years old. What age can you break a Shetland? five years oldWhat age can you break a Shetland pony? Shetland ponies Read more…
They are unique creatures Shetland Ponies have been lived in Shetland for over 4,000 years and it is that unique island environment that have made them as robust as they are. They are the smallest of the pony breeds found in Britain (no taller than 42 inches) but they are Read more…
In terms of behavior, Shetland ponies are typically friendly and gentle. But they can be a bit headstrong and uncooperative, especially if they aren’t trained. What are the characteristics of a Shetland pony? The Shetland Pony is hardy and strong, in part because it developed in the harsh conditions of Read more…