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British Shetland pony
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British Shetland pony

Country Of Origin England
History and Background Strongest pony breed for their size, the Shetland and can pull twice its own body weight. The Shetland blood is found worldwide, but the British Shetland retains more of the original characteristics of the breed and are heavier than their American counterparts.
This breed comes from the Shetland Isles NE of Scotland and their roots are unknown but they are thought to have originally come from ponies of Scandinavia. Small ponies have inhabited these islands since the Bronze Age. They were domesticated and later crossed with animals imported by Norse settlers.
The Shetland is also thought to have been influenced by Celtic ponies brought to the islands between 2000 and 1000 B.C.
Inhospitable climate and difficult forage creates an animal that is incredibly strong for its small size. Initially they were used for agriculture and later they were used as pit ponies in coal mines.
The Shetland Pony Stud Book Society of the UK was established in 1890 to preserve and document the breed.
Use Today Guide pony, Therapy animals, Performing pony, Pack pony, Driving pony, Riding pony
Colour All colours – Do not carry appaloosa or champagne genes.
Characteristics Head is small and with sometimes dished profile
Short, muscular neck
Stocky body with broad back
Short, strong legs
Mane and tail grows long and thick in the winter
Personality and Temperament Even-tempered and intelligent
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