These ponies originated from the Shetland Isles in Scotland. The shetland pony stands between 28 inches to 11 hands high. These power-packed ponies come in almost every colour,from pinto to bay to even white! These ponies are very intelligent and are gentle and calm but, poor training can make them stubborn,cheeky and very snippy. So train your pony well! These ponies can have some hear problems leading to sudden death. So take good care of your pony! The Shetland pony is a breed of pony originating in the Shetland Isles. Shetlands range in size from a minimum height of approximately 28 inches (7.0 hands; 71 cm) to an official maximum height of 11 hands (44 inches, 112 cm) at the withers (11.2 hands (46 inches, 117 cm) for American Shetlands). Shetland ponies have heavy coats, short legs and are considered quite intelligent. They are a very strong breed of pony, used for riding, driving, and pack purposes.
