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What islands are north of Scotland and are the name of a pony?
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Shetland Islands - Shetland pony.
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What is a type of small pony originated from the islands of Scotland called?
Shetland Ponies.
Are shetland ponys in Scotland?
The original Shetland pony was isolated on the Shetland islands (north Scotland). Poor conditions and lack of food resulted in small, compact, hardy and heavy coated pony. Shetlands are now distributedthroughout most of the world and have been modified from their original stocky physiques into several different subtypes that vary in size, bone and movement.
What were Shetland pony bread for?
Shetland pony, breed of horse popular as a child's pet and mount. Originating in the Shetland Islands, Scotland, the breed is adapted to the islands' harsh climate and scant food supply. Shetlands were used as pack horses and in about 1850 were taken to England to work in the coal mines.
What is the location of the shetland pony's habitat?
A Shetland ponies habitat is usually mountainous the location being North of Scotland! I hope my answer helps you
What breed of pony bears the same name as a group of Scottish Islands?
One of the most familiar breeds of pony, the Shetland pony is named for the islands northeast of the Scottish mainland. They stand from 28 to 42 inches in height (withers, or shoulders), and they have short legs, long manes and long tails.
Where is the Eriskay Pony found?
On the Western Isles of Scotland
What is the name of the flat bread eaten with meals in the north?
"NAAN" is the name of the (FLATBREAD)
What type of pony do you find in Scotland?
Shetland ponies are originally from the Shetland Isles which are off the northern coast of Scotland.
What is the shetland pony habitat?
Shetland ponies get their name because they are from the Shetland area of Scotland. They can now be found all over the world in many climates.
How is the shetland pony adapted to his environment?
The Shetland Pony originated from the Shetland Islands off the coast of Scotland. The islands are about 400 mi. south of the Arctic Circle and the weather is often very cold so the native ponies have adapted by growing winter coats like no other. They are small in size and this conserves energy and needs less food to survive in hostile environments. Shetland Ponies are the ultimate cold weather machines.
Where do the shetland pony get its name?
it comes from shetland and is a pony
What country did ponies come from?
The term pony is defined by the animal's height so a pony can come from anywhere. Pony breeds have been developed in many different countries. Examples are the Shetland Pony which is named after Shetland Island in Scotland, the Connemara is from Ireland, the POA (Pony of the Americas) was developed in the USA.
