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I come from Shetland and breed Shetland ponies, so I'll give you some tips on telling wheather your horse is pregnant. If your pony is tame enough then...
- Feel the udder. - Is it large looking, and squeeze the teat to see if a waxy substance is coming out (this will only occur very close to the birth of the foal)
- Hard, but gently, lay your hand on the mares tummy, below the end of the ribs, and keep your hand there for a minute. If your lucky enough, you may even feel the foal kicking (it is an amazing feeling!)
- Have the vet scan her to see if they are a foal.
If you have purchased the pony from a dealer, it is usually quite hard to tell if the mare has been covered, especially if she hasn't been worked with often. She may try to kick or bite you when you feel the udder, but dont pressure her, and try to spend alot of time with her to build up your trust with her. If the mare has a very dipped back (this is usually in older ponies) she is likeley not to be in foal.
Hope this information has been really useful (: satu231 (check out my YouTube page..look up ellie231 - You will see my shetlands (: x)
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What is a Pony of America?
A pony of America is an Appolosa (Spotted horse) and a Shetland Pony mixed. This makes them a category b miniature pony which is a full grown horse and a Shetland Pony mixed. sorry but no a POA is not an appoloosa and its not mixed with shetland pony it is like and appoloosa but not the same A POA is 57 inches or under and has to have spots striped hooves scelera and mottled skin.
How long is a shetland ponys pregnancy?
gestation period of shetland pony is 48 to 49 weeks.
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.
How old was Ellen Whitaker when she had own pony?
Ellen Whitaker's first pony was a brown and white Shetland called Billy :)
What is a shetland ponys habitat?
Shetland Pony's are rough little pony's that don't require allot of space. A normal horse needs about 50M2 of pasture and a shetland only 30. They don't like stables very much. So they are usually outside.
What is shetland pony in french?
poney Shetland - french translation of Shetland pony
Where do the shetland pony get its name?
it comes from shetland and is a pony
What kind of categories is the shetland pony?
the shetland pony is a breed of pony.. not a "catergory" as such
Who is rarer Shetland pony or dartmore pony?
I do believe that the Dartmoor pony is more rare than the Shetland pony.
Is there a shetland pony association?
There is the Shetland Pony Studbook Society, and the Pony breeders of Shetland Association. Both are listed in the related links below.
What islands are north of Scotland and are the name of a pony?
Shetland Islands - Shetland pony.
Where does the Shetland pony originate from?
The SHETLAND ISLAND!
How do you make a midget pony?
get a Shetland pony
What is better a pony or a Shetland?
That is a matter of oppinion. Of course the full name of the Shetland is the Shetland Pony. A pony is any horse under 14 hands. This could be just about any breed, wheras, the shetland is just one breed.
What does the name shetland mean?
I don't know but the Shetland pony is named after the Shetland island
How many breeds of shetland pony are there?
there is only one breed of shetland but there is another type of minature pony called fallabellas but the shetland comes in every colour.
What is the scientific name for a shetland pony?
a good name for a shetland pony is sheba which is from the Hebrew origin it means promise or oath.
