Two Shetland ponies found dead in Cornwall
Police are investigating after the bodies of two ponies were found in Cornwall
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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Horse walker designed to help keep small ponies fit
If you have trouble keeping your pony's weight down, Monarch Equestrian could have the answer with its specially adapted horse walker
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Would you like to be a Shetland pony walker?
World Horse Welfare is looking for volunteers to walk its Shetland ponies to keep their weight down this summer
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Shetland pony show revitalised for 2012
The show that held the first Shetland pony Grand National is to be revived after 30 years, with the help of one of its original supporters - former jockey Bob Champion
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Shetland pony to feature in Royal Ballet production
Peregrine the Shetland pony will be treading the boards of the Royal Opera House next month
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The modern Flat racehorse is traced back to a Shetland
Scientists have traced the source of Sea The Stars, Northern Dancer, Nijinsky and the rest's racing abilities back 300 years to... a freakily fast Shetland mare
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Man arrested in Shetland pony decapitation case
A man has been arrested following the discovery of the severed head of a Shetland pony in Co Durham
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Shetland pony Peanut gets fantasy pink castle as stable
A five-year-old from Inverness has just installed her Shetland mare, Peanut, in a shocking pink creation
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Surplus Shetland broodmares to be sold, however not for breeding
A new selling website is to be launched to address the issue of surplus Shetland broodmares, however the condition of sale is that they must not be bred from
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Miniature Shetland given permanent home by Redwings
A miniature Shetland who was seriously injured in a traffic accident in July has been given a permanent home by Redwings Horse Sanctuary
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Appeal for owner of 'lost' Shetland pony hit by van
The skewbald mare was hit by a van on Friday and although she is making a good recovery, there are no clues as to the whereabouts of her owner
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Shetland pony celebrates 40th birthday with giant cake
Toby retains all this enthusiasm for life — and the ladies — despite reaching the incredible age of 40 today
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Pony 'sexually assaulted and then hacked to death'
Four men have been arrested in connection with the alleged brutal killing of a pony on 9 May
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Stolen Shetland stallion found tethered and hogged a week later
A Shetland stallion, who was stolen a week ago in Bedford, was found tethered by a canal 20 miles away
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Appeal to find stolen miniature Shetland stallion
Thames Valley police are appealing for information after the 30inch stallion was taken from his field overnight
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Royal Windsor mini M&M delight for Simms family
A brother and sister take the mini M&M championship and reserve at Royal Windsor and a Shetland is ridden champion
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Elderly Shetland pony attacked by dogs
Barley, a 30-year-old Shetland pony, suffered bites to his ears and head and a swollen eye in the attack
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Miniature Shetland attacked by dogs in Leeds
A miniature Shetland pony has been left injured and traumatised after being attacked by two bull-terrier type dogs
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Two rescued Shetland ponies have first taste of grass
Two rescued Shetland ponies had their first ever nibble of fresh grass this month, having spent a lifetime without it.
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Shetland ponies to visit Wiltshire Garden Centre
Horse lovers in Wiltshire will get the chance to meet three Shetland ponies at Whitehall Garden Centre's charity event in September
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