Now they're mostly used for enjoyment like driving, childrens mounts, pasture buddiest, ect. However, they used to be used to work in mines.
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
"Mini collies" or "miniature collies" are not a recognized breed. There is a breed called a Shetland Sheepdog, which is often referred to as a miniature collie because of its resemblance to the Rough Collie. Shetland Sheepdogs are a separate breed from collies.
Antarctica (South Shetland Islands)
Mini-mules are produced using miniature horse or Shetland pony mares and small or Sicilian donkey jacks.
Shetland
Shetland
poney Shetland - french translation of Shetland pony
Shetland (its in scotland)
The South Shetland Islands are located in the Southern Ocean, off the northern tip of the Antarctic Peninsula. These islands are a group of Antarctic islands that are situated south of South America.
I don't know but the Shetland pony is named after the Shetland island
Drake Passageseparates Cape Horn, Chile on South America from the South Shetland Islands of Antarctica.
Mini Coopers are sold at Mini dealerships. There are over 130 dealerships in North America so you should be able to find one close to you. To locate one near you you can try the yellow pages or use the official Mini website which has a dealership locator.