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No, you most certainly cannot.
If you have chosen to buy a Shetland pony I'm guessing that's because they're easier to look after and cheaper. Is that right?
If you don't keep your pony on a livery you need a few dogs at least or another pony for company. Ponies can get depressed from not seeing other horses. If you give them lots of attention then yes it makes them happier but are you going to be there all day? My advice is to put a friendly native pony in with her/him for company. Look for a cheap Dartmoor/Exmoor/New forest/Welsh pony that doesn't need shoeing. If you have your own land it shouldn't be too pricey. You COULD put your Shetland in with another Shetland but I don't think this is the best of plan as Shetlands can sometimes be a bit feisty with each other. This is my opinion. We run a livery. I come from a very horsey family.
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How old was Ellen Whitaker when she had own pony?
Ellen Whitaker's first pony was a brown and white Shetland called Billy :)
What nfl player does deon sanders call the shetland pony?
Deion Sanders refers to NFL player Tyreek Hill as the "Shetland Pony." This nickname highlights Hill's smaller stature combined with his incredible speed and agility on the field, likening him to a small but powerful horse. Sanders, known for his own speed and playmaking ability, likely appreciates Hill's unique talents and impact in the game.
Is 6.2 stone too heavey for a unbroken Shetland pony to carry?
6.2 stones (almost 87 pounds or 39.55 kilograms) is at the upper ranges of what a Shetland pony can carry. All horses and ponies should only ever carry 20% of their own bodyweight, since the average weight for a Shetland pony is 450 pounds ( 32.1 stone or 204.11 kg.) the maximum they should carry is 90 pounds ( 6.4 stone or 40.82 kg) this includes the rider and the tack added together.
What is the smallest bread of pony?
The smallest genuine pony breed is the Shetland pony, at around 9-10 hands adult height. The true Shetland pony comes from the Shetland Isles, and should not be confused with the American Shetland, an American breed resulting from crossbreeding Shetland ponies and other pony breeds like the Welsh and Connemara. The American Shetland is larger and more versatile, but not as tough or 'cute' as the original. There is also a miniature Shetland pony, created by selectively breeding the smallest available Shetland ponies to each other; there is some debate over whether the miniature Shetland deserves breed status in its own right. Mini Shetlands may have some health problems resulting from inbreeding. All three of these breeds are pony breeds in that they show true pony character in the proportions and around the face. The smallest horse breeds are the Falabella and the Miniature Horse. Although both of these breeds are far below the usual cutoff height for a horse (14.2 hands) they are always referred to as horses, not ponies, because in appearance and proportion they are miniature horses and do not show pony character. The Falabella breed has significant health problems due to the excessive inbreeding used to create them. The miniature horse is not the same; it is a more recent breed created by crossing miniature breeds such as the Shetland pony and the Falabella with the smallest available thoroughbreds and arabians. The result is a well-proportioned and generally healthy, extremely small animal that is a horse - NOT a pony - in appearance and proportion. Of course, there are still some breeders who select their breeding stock for size first and health second, and this has resulted in the setting of some 'dwarf' genes into certain miniature horse lines. The world record holders for smallest horses and ponies are all minature horses that also carry dwarf genes. Although some mini dwarfs are endearing, most have very serious health problems and deliberately breeding for dwarfism is morally bankrupt.
What are your top ten favorite pony breeds?
1. P.O.A. (Pony of the Americas and because I own one.) 2.Shetland (Because Margruite Henry described them in the most amazing and funny way in Album of Horses.) 3. I know lots of pony breeds and love them all but I cannot decide my favorite one. I love all horses!
How do Shetland ponies respond to nature?
Shetland ponies tend to be quite mischievous and sometimes a little bit aggressive. They can be friendly , but careful when you get on ones back ! Last time i rode one i got slammed against the fence , and nearly landed in barbed wire.
Is it okay if horse live on their own?
Some horses find it ok, as long as they have a toy or something but horses are herd animals so they prefer to be with other horses, even just a small shetland pony will do. Horses are like humans they socialize.
If a horse is under 14hh what is it called?
SHORT! Sorry....don't mean to be facetious here. IN GENERAL...any equine that is less than 14 hands, 2 inches (58 inches; there are 4 inches in a "hand") at the withers may be considered a pony. There also are specific "pony" breeds (Shetland, Welsh, Fjord, for example) that have their own height definitions.
What gear do you have to have to get into pony club?
To go to most Pony Clubs, you need to own your own horse and have all gear needed to ride it in at the Pony Club.
What is a loan pony?
a loan pony is a pony that a loaner or leaser uses as their own but is owned by someone else, and they can have the pony back at any time
Is pony a verb?
Pony, on its own, is not a verb but a noun. However, "pony up" is a (slang) verb meaning to pay a bill or make a loan.
Can you go on pony club camp without a pony of your own?
some pony clubs let you go without a pony and you can borrow one 4 a week . I did and after that i used my friends pony. Most give you the option
