Shetland Pony

In accordance with its name, Shetland ponies, came from the Shetland Islands, northeast side of Scotland. even, the archaeologist who conducted excavations there have discovered the bones of small ponies that age thousands of years.

Young Shetland pony identified from short legs, long mane and tail, and thick fur, which protects from bad weather in his native habitat. High ponies are usually 70 to 107 centimeters and usually black or dark brown.

Despite small stature, Shetland pony has a strong power. In fact, judging from their size is the most powerful race horse. That is why these ponies were used to transport peat, plowing the fields, and worked at a coal mine, the tunnel can only be passed by this little star. In fact, a lot of bangs that his life was in mine, never saw sunlight.

If viewed correctly, Shetland ponies are gentle and docile animals, making it ideal to accompany the children. Maybe because a good temperament, there are positive results are achieved when the Shetland pony is used in therapy programs for people with disabilities.

Given the attractive nature and its ability to adapt to very different environment, Shetland ponies have been exported to many clubs around the world and was established as well as the letter was made for her pedigree. However, this star's name is still associated with his native island, where the extraordinary race Shetland is still developing in a healthy and genetically pure.