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Shetland ponies are versatile, easy to train, intelligent and docile making them excellent first ponies for children.
They are not always necessarily faster but are quicker than larger horses in their pace. It sort of feels like your riding a sewing machine in the trot, but hey, it's not that far to fall if you have a spill!!
They are popular at Pony Club and a great asset to the show ring. Most Shetlands enjoy work and would happily go all day. Some are stubborn, like a lot of ponies, but it is a bit of a lucky dip which personality they will have on the day.
Hope this helps,
Horse Head
What else can I help you with?
Can shetland ponies breed?
Yes - if they did not there would be no more Shetland ponies.
Where do Shetland Ponies come from?
Shetland Ponies come from The Shetland Isles in the North Sea, just above and to the east of Scotland, in the UK.
What are shetland ponies used for?
Shetland ponies can be ridden by young and small children. Shetland ponies are also used as paddock pals for racehorses and horses.
How are Shetland ponies mammals?
Shetland ponies are mammals as they bear live young and suckle them
What is shetland ponies enemy?
Humans and cougars are the top predators of Shetland Ponies. They are native to Scotland.
Where do shetland ponies mostly live?
Shetland Islands
Do Shetland ponies live in NZ?
Hi, I live in England and have a shetland pony and to be honest with you there is no reason why shetland ponies couldn't live in New Zealand
Who is a shetland ponies prey?
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Why are Shetland ponies herbivores?
All horses AND ponies are herbivores.
What predators do shetland ponies have?
Humans and cougars are the top predators of Shetland Ponies. They are native to Scotland.
When was the shetland ponies brought to the us?
It appears that Shetland Ponies were brought to The United States of America in the mid 1800's if you want to see for yourself check out this site: http://www.helium.com/items/1295818-shetland-pony-pony-minature-horse-ponies-shetland-american-shetland-pony-club
What do shetland ponies do on a farm?
Altough not large, a Shetland can pull a cart.
