This approximates to 44 inches to the withers of the horse. Average height for horse breeds is 15.0 hands or 60 inches. Therefore, the Shetland Pony is shorter than most horse breeds. Weight: The Shetland Pony weighs 450 pounds, which is 575 pounds lighter than the average horse breed.
poney Shetland - french translation of Shetland pony
it comes from shetland and is a pony
the shetland pony is a breed of pony.. not a "catergory" as such
If you have a 290 kilo horse (which is the average weight of a Shetland) he/she can hold up to a 70 kilo person. Keep in mind the height of the horse/pony as well you may end up with your feet dragging on the ground.
I do believe that the Dartmoor pony is more rare than the Shetland pony.
There is the Shetland Pony Studbook Society, and the Pony breeders of Shetland Association. Both are listed in the related links below.
There is no such thing as a 'miniature Shetland' pony. You have either a Miniature horse or a Shetland pony. Mini's should never be ridden by anyone ever, they have fragile spines that can be hurt by direct weight. They can however pull a small pony cart with one or two adults in it. Shetlands are a breed of small pony that are very strong and make a great first pony for a kid. They can also pull a cart if trained correctly.
Shetland Islands - Shetland pony.
The SHETLAND ISLAND!
get a Shetland pony
The same way you weigh any other horse - some bigger barns have scales or there are certain measuring ropes you can use.
A 6ft by 4ft shed is generally too small to comfortably house a mini Shetland pony, which requires adequate space to move around, lie down, and turn comfortably. The minimum recommended space for a mini Shetland is around 12x12 feet for shelter. Additionally, providing proper ventilation, access to food and water, and room for exercise is essential for the health and well-being of the pony.