Shetland ponies
The Shetland pony is a breed of native pony originating from the Shetland Isles. Shetlands range in size from a minimum height of approximately 28 inches to an official maximum height of 42 inches. Registered stock must not exceed 42 inches (10.2 hands) at the withers.
They are a strong breed of pony, used for riding, driving, and pack purposes.
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‘Loved dearly now’: elderly Shetlands among those freed from nailed-shut stables
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Equine flu vaccination shortage remedied – as multiple outbreaks occur
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‘He regularly visits the sweet shop’: Shetland scores HOYS open win with 10-year-old jockey
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Six Shetlands among those honoured in annual awards
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‘She’s been my little rock’: Shetland mare who helped her owner through hard times shines at major show
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Appeal to find owner of ‘suffering’ ponies rescued by charity
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Shetland ponies and snow machines: festive film embraces the magic of Christmas
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‘Shy’ Shetland who became ‘star’ therapy pony wins prestigious award
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Shetland, 21, bows out after being crowned M&M working hunter pony of the year at HOYS
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Couple filmed pinning down foal and beating him with pipe as they tried to ‘train’ him
The foal was 11 months old at the time of the incident
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Shetland ponies take steam train for day out in film-maker’s latest video
The film has been viewed more than 2.1 million times since its release on 7 May
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‘I wish people wouldn't hide it’: owner who nearly lost pony to strangles encourages others to speak out
“It was such a relief for him to be given the all-clear; three times we thought we were going to lose him and so many times I was on the phone to the vets in tears”
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At home with native pony breeders Julian Walters and David Hodge
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Behind the scenes of a Shetland pony stud on the edge of Dartmoor
H&H spends some time at the home of breeders Julian Walters and David Hodge, who run the Sharptor, Halstock and Blacketor studs...
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Heartbreak as charity’s ‘utterly unique’ Shetland pony dies aged 43
“To have him to the astounding age of 43 makes us not just immeasurably sad but also incredibly lucky and honoured. He was an utterly unique pony and we will always have a George-shaped hole in our hearts”
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The Ted who came to tea: dine with famous Shetland at five-star hotel
Teddy the Shetland will be receiving guests for afternoon tea at The Goring, during his residency at the London five-star hotel in August
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Pony found in garden shed ‘in pain with every step’ put down
Two cobs and 14 donkeys were seized by police and taken into the care of the RSPCA and the Donkey Sanctuary
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‘Everyone needs a Wesley’: Shetland pony becomes village celebrity during lockdown
“I’m in the process of officially registering him as a therapy pony and in the future would like to offer sessions for children and adults to groom and spend time with him. Everyone needs a Wesley!”
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Film starring ponies and pets captures the feeling of ‘togetherness’ at Christmas
“When people say it’s made them emotional and that they can really ‘feel it’ when watching the video that’s what it’s all about.”
