The Shetland Pony - Very strong and versatile 

The famous Shetland Pony inhabits the Shetland Islands off Northern Scotland, but its origins are unclear.

Shetland Ponies were used as pit ponies and also used for pulling carts of peat and seaweed. The first written record of the Shetland Pony was in 1603 in the Court Books of Shetland. The Shetland Pony became the first pony to have its own breed society with the Shetland Pony Stud Book Society being formed in 1890.

They stand up to 10.2 hands. They are either black, bay, brown, chestnut grey or part-coloured. The Shetland Pony has a small broad head, sloping shoulders, short back and legs, with a full mane and tail. They are able to carry considerable weights. They are usually very stubborn, determined and independent. They can be very good as a child's pony and make excellent driving ponies. For a quote click here and feel good >> Shetland Pony Insurance Quote