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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Life-sized edible Shetland creation wins award at top cake competition
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‘She’s totally fearless’: five-year-old rider is off to HOYS solo with her super Shetland
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Desperate appeal to find missing miniature pony believed stolen
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Huge mass of tissue removed from tiny pony’s genitals
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‘A little warrior’: pony who couldn't walk after parasites attacked his spine is happy back in work
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Tiny abandoned pony found with horrific tether injury *Warning: distressing content*
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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
