Les Boomhower, a Shetland pony breeder, bought an Arabian/Appaloosa ... They are suitable for trail riding, driving, English and Western competitions, jumping, dressage, and gymkhana events.

Shetland ponies are also a good option for driving exhibits given their temperaments, weight-carrying abilities, stamina and intelligence. Claire Connor of the Acresdale Prefix has been breeding ...

The horse was found dead on waste land near Yeovil in Somerset, having been struck on the head with a blunt weapon. A Shetland pony that became something of a legend after it led police on a few ...

The breed developed on the Shetland Isles with little influence ... Now they are popular mounts for small children, make good driving ponies, are used as therapy ponies and are popular as ...

Their remarkable strength, versatility and resilience make them a cherished choice for in-hand showing, riding, driving and companionship, proving that good things do indeed come in small packages.

Shetland ponies are native to the UK ... Nowadays they are still used for riding and driving, and are commonly referred to by a nickname with a different vowel (‘i’) replacing the ‘e ...

Shetland, an archipelago of more than 100 islands ... Whales, dolphins, seals, native ponies and vast colonies of seabirds are just some of the creatures commonly seen around its rugged coastline.

An art therapy Shetland pony named Pumuckel who visits German kindergarteners and retirement homes is poised to break the Guinness World Record as the world’s smallest pony, owner Carola ...

This pony typically weighs between 640 and 860 pounds. By comparison, the smaller Shetland pony weighs 400 to 440 pounds. The Connemara’s larger size makes it an appropriate mount for both ...

A pony gifted to the Queen in Shetland in 1960 ended up with the family of future champion jockey and broadcaster Clare Balding and helped inspire her career from a young age. The Queen was ...