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Breed a Month
Shetland.
Place of Origin: Shetland Isles, Scotland.
Height: Around 40 inches (10hh)
Colour: Any
Conformation: Small ears, broad forehead, crested neck and short back and legs.
Characteristics: Hardy, strong, intelligent and easy tp train.
History: People think these ponies came to the Shetland Islands from Scandinavia around 10.000 years ago.
Uses: They used to be Pit Ponies but now they are popular as driving ponies and children's ponies.
Below you can see a picture of a Shetland.
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