15 ponies that are so small you might mistake them for dogs
To celebrate this week's 'mini marvels' special of Horse & Hound magazine (1 June 2017), we meet some of Britain's tiniest ponies and miniature horses
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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The Shetland Pony Grand National: if only we were small enough to take part...
Even the darkest of moods can be remedied with the sight of the Shetland Pony Grand National — "all good things come in small packages" has never rung so true
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Meet Geoffry The Conqueror: the Shetland taking the internet by storm
The Shetland has won hearts across the world with videos of his adventures across the wild New Zealand landscape
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Farewell Pedro: Shetland friend to the stars retires to the country
The pint-sized pony — who can count numerous famous faces among his pals — has spent years bringing joy to children in Brixton
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Miniature Shetland makes elderly lady's wish come true
"Betty’s one wish would be to run her hands through a horse’s fur one more time"
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Sailing, woolly jumpers and local herds: Shetlands go on exciting adventure
The ponies travelled around their native Shetland Islands with trainer Emma Massingale
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Mountain rescue for miniature Shetland
The seven-year-old was exposed to the elements, with overgrown feet and a blind eye
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Beloved family Shetland killed in dog attack
A family has been left "devastated" after their pony was attacked and killed by dogs on Christmas Eve
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Rescued Shetland Mr Chips finds a home in time for Christmas
The diminutive equine was among 'a sea of' 26 Shetlands taken in by Bransby Horses in August
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Shetland 'couple' model his and hers festive finery
Ascot racecourse has made a short film of the diminutive pair sporting their seasonal togs
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Are these the most adorable Shetlands ever?
Pint-sized legs, flowing manes and a cheeky look in their eye — it's easy to fall for Shetlands. But for their hardcore fans, a 400-page coffee table book, entitled 'Shetland Pony' by Troels Dalberg could be just the ticket for Christmas
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Miniature Shetland stolen from horse charity
Staff believe 6hh Yogi may have been lifted over a fence by the thieves
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Pony left with seven-inch facial wound after brutal dog attack *graphic image*
The pony was attacked while being walked in hand on a beach
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7 reasons to love (and sometimes despair) the Shetland pony
Love them or loathe them, a Shetland pony will keep you on your toes with their mischievous antics and here's why
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'Royal' Shetlands race in honour of The Queen
The “Royal Shetland Race” was held during last night’s meeting (9 May) at Royal Windsor racecourse
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Native ponies: what were they bred for?
Discover what what native breeds were used for in bygone years
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Shetland dies in slurry pit after four escapes and two police chases
The pony’s owner has not come forward
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Shetland pony becomes internet hit after appearing on Celebrity Big Brother with TOWIE star
Viewers have joked that they are voting for Tony the Shetland pony to win the Channel 5 reality television show
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Shetland on the run for over an hour before captured by Sussex Police
The pony was spotted trotting along the road in several locations
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Escaped Shetland causes chaos at Gloucestershire airport
The escaped pony was “having a fantastic time” galloping about on the 400-acre airfield
