Shetland ponies
Small island horses
Shetland ponies is the plural of Shetland pony, a small, sturdy breed originating from Scotland's Shetland Islands.
Despite their size—typically under 42 inches tall—they are remarkably strong for their build, historically used for hauling peat and coal.
Their thick coats and hardy constitution suit harsh climates.
The children rode Shetland ponies at the fair.
- whinnySoft equine call
- hoofHorny foot covering
- croftingScottish tenant farming
- sturdySolidly built, durable
- equineOf the horse family
wild herds · native breed · miniature · coat · therapy animal · riding · woolly · shaggy · tail · pony trekking · horse riding · snort · breed · coal mines · Fair Isle · short-legged · hardy · thick coat
- poniespony, POA, show pony, polo pony, miniature horse
- Scottish breedsScottie, Highland cattle, Highland cow, Clydesdale, Clydesdales
- Unst
size/stature
Shetland poniesClydesdales
Large Scottish draft breed
draft horses · Percherons · Budweiser Clydesdales · Suffolk Punch · warhorses