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The Shetland pony is a breed of native pony originating from the Shetland Isles. Shetlands range in size from a minimum height of approximately 28 inches to an official maximum height of 42 inches. Registered stock must not exceed 42 inches (10.2 hands) at the withers.
They are a strong breed of pony, used for riding, driving, and pack purposes.
Horses give us something special at every stage of our lives, while our relationship with them changes over time...
The foal was 11 months old at the time of the incident
The film has been viewed more than 2.1 million times since its release on 7 May
“It was such a relief for him to be given the all-clear; three times we thought we were going to lose him and so many times I was on the phone to the vets in tears”
H&H spends some time at the home of breeders Julian Walters and David Hodge, who run the Sharptor, Halstock and Blacketor studs...
“To have him to the astounding age of 43 makes us not just immeasurably sad but also incredibly lucky and honoured. He was an utterly unique pony and we will always have a George-shaped hole in our hearts”
Teddy the Shetland will be receiving guests for afternoon tea at The Goring, during his residency at the London five-star hotel in August
Two cobs and 14 donkeys were seized by police and taken into the care of the RSPCA and the Donkey Sanctuary
“I’m in the process of officially registering him as a therapy pony and in the future would like to offer sessions for children and adults to groom and spend time with him. Everyone needs a Wesley!”
“When people say it’s made them emotional and that they can really ‘feel it’ when watching the video that’s what it’s all about.”
“The great thing about the Santa dash is that wherever you are, whoever you are with and whatever your ability, you can adapt it to suit you”
The eight-year-old gelding, found to be suffering from laminitis, was rescued in February
The ‘firm favourite’ was a resident of the charity for 18 years after being rescued in 2002
The 18.3hh gelding has chummed up with Steve in his new home
Alan Davies, super-groom to Carl Hester and Charlotte Dujardin, has ‘become a proud new Dad’
‘I think at this point, every time I appear at his stable he thinks ‘God, what are we doing now’, but he loves it’
Some talented Shetlands shone through last year...