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The Shetland pony is a breed of pony originating in the Shetland Isles. Shetlands range in size from a minimum height of approximately 28 inches (7.0 hands; 71 cm) to an official maximum height of 11 hands (44 inches, 112 cm) at the withers (11.2 hands (46 inches, 117 cm) for American Shetlands).
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How big is the shetland pony?
up to 42 inches tall
What is shetland pony in french?
poney Shetland - french translation of Shetland pony
Where do the shetland pony get its name?
it comes from shetland and is a pony
Can you put a sadle on a shetland pony?
Yes, but make sure its not too big for it and the person riding the pony is not too big for it.
What kind of categories is the shetland pony?
the shetland pony is a breed of pony.. not a "catergory" as such
Are horses ever born dwarfs?
Well a dwarf horse is like a shetland pony or a regular pony not very big but u can still ride the pony not shetland pony Shetland ponies and ponies in general are not Dwarfs! Dwarfs display certain characteristics that are not present in ponies. A miniature horse (A type of pony really) can give birth to dwarfs due to the high level of inbreeding and genetics.
Who is rarer Shetland pony or dartmore pony?
I do believe that the Dartmoor pony is more rare than the Shetland pony.
Is there a shetland pony association?
There is the Shetland Pony Studbook Society, and the Pony breeders of Shetland Association. Both are listed in the related links below.
What islands are north of Scotland and are the name of a pony?
Shetland Islands - Shetland pony.
Is a half an acher big enogh for a Shetland pony?
A half acre can be big enough for a single Shetland but more land would be better. Especially if the pony would be grazing on the land, if you do place a Shetland on the half acre to graze you'll need to provide supplemental hay.
Where does the Shetland pony originate from?
The SHETLAND ISLAND!
Do Shetland ponies have small nostrils?
A Shetland pony's nostrils are in proportion to its face, so although they have smaller nostrils than, say, a shire horse, nostrils on a Shetland pony do not usually look particularly small for that pony. I have two miniature Shetland ponies, and from memory I would say their nostrils are about 1-2 inches big.
