That will depend upon the type of Shetland you are looking at.... British or American.... And what you are looking at doing with them.
American Shetlands have been bred to be great all around ponies, from the somewhat drafty Foundations to the highly animated Hackney crosses there is something for everyone... I show my Foundation American Shetland in open shows both in hand and driving and do pretty well, then turn around and go on a trail drive. As for temperament... buy registered. Bad tempered ponies are not tolerated in the show ring.
Description: Shetland pony is a short, stout, intelligent breed with a thick coat that originated in the ShetlandIsles off the coast of Scotland. Strong with a thick coat and robust body, the harsh conditions of the isles is responsible for its hardiness.
Shetland, thus being the name "Shetland Pony."
They're small, short and shaggy, with long manes and tails.
yes
They are ponies!
pit ponies were shetlands or small hardy ponies that were used in the pits, or mines. they carried tools and coal and things for the miners.
being mini.
yes after one or two years
It depends on the pony really. Aussies and similar breeds should be from 700-900lbs. Shetlands and smaller ponies should range from 600-800. ;) Hope this helped.
Understanding this, I think they do. I mean come on they are exactly ( wellalmost :) the same size! Shetlands are also graceful and smart. So why wouldn't they.Check out www.shetland ponies weird facts/did you know.
Shetlands range in size from a minimum height of approximately 28 inches to an official maximum height of 42 inches (10.2 hands, 107 cm) at the withers. (11.2 hands for American Shetlands) 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.PONIESROCK
Miniatures and Shetlands are two separate breeds and they need to be vaccinated yearly starting at a year old.
The gestation period for horses and ponies is 11 months.
yes they migrate to never ever land...didnt you know that?
Ponies can do the same things that full sized horses can do so long as you make adjustments for their heights. Miniature horses should never be confused with ponies, they should never be ridden.
They can. In some cases these small horses are used in replacement for service dogs.