{"id":363,"date":"2022-04-28T11:09:14","date_gmt":"2022-04-28T11:09:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/horsesonly.com\/?p=363"},"modified":"2024-01-15T11:26:41","modified_gmt":"2024-01-15T11:26:41","slug":"shetland-pony","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/horsesonly.com\/shetland-pony\/","title":{"rendered":"Shetland Pony Breed: Care, Cost & History (2024)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Shetland Pony is the epitome of pony breeds worldwide. The lovely small equines are popular in many countries and especially beloved by children and young adults who enjoy riding them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Originating from the Shetland Isles in Scotland, the small creatures are astonishingly hardy and tough due to the harsh environmental circumstances of their home country, the Northern Scottish Isles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Breed: <\/strong>Shetland Pony
Adult Weight<\/strong>: 400-460 lbs
Adult Height<\/strong>: 42 inches (10.5 hands)
Origin: <\/strong>Shetlands Isles, Scotland
Use<\/strong>: as pets, pleasure, riding
Colors<\/strong>: all colors except spotted coats
Features<\/strong>: Small size, strong and stocky body, thick mane and tail
Lifespan<\/strong>: up to 30 years
Character<\/strong>: Docile, intelligent
Gait<\/strong>: flexible
Best for: <\/strong>Children, light adults<\/p>\n\n\n\n