Shetland Pony(Equus Ferus Caballus)

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Shetland Pony

A male is known as a STALLION, a female is known as a MARE and a baby is known as a FOAL. A group is known as a HERD. Shetland ponies have heavy coats, short legs and are considered quite intelligent. They are a very strong breed of pony, used for riding, driving, and pack purposes.

Shetland ponies were first used for pulling carts, carrying peat, coal and other items, and ploughing farm land.

Origin:

Originating in the Shetland Isles.

Longevity:

Can live over 30 years.

Weight:

They weigh between 150 and 200 kilos.

Size:

Can grow between 28 inches and 11hh.

Diet:

A diet of good grass, hay and haylage.

Gestation:

Gestation length is approximately 11 months.

Did you know?

They are extremely strong for their size

Their coat can be any colour, except spotted!

They were bred to work on farms in the Shetland isles as they can pull twice their own weight and therefore were extremely useful

Shetlands are ridden by small children at horse shows, in riding schools and for pleasure. They are seen working in commercial settings such as fairs and carnivals to provide short rides for visitors. They are also seen at petting zoos and sometimes are used for therapeutic riding purposes. Shetland Ponies are hardy and strong, in part because the breed developed in the harsh conditions of the Shetland Isles. Shetland ponies are generally gentle, good-tempered, and very intelligent by nature.

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