Shetland pony

The Shetland pony is a breed of pony. Shetland ponies are from the Shetland Islands. Shetland ponies can be as short as .

 History 
Shetland ponies came from Scotland.

Shetland ponies were first used for pulling carts. Shetland ponies were also used for moving peat and seaweed.

The Shetland Pony Stud-Book Society was started in 1890. In 1957, the Shetland Islands Premium Stallion Scheme was made.

Many pony breeds come from Shetland. One of them is the American Shetland Pony in the United States.

 References 

Category:Horse breeds