Casting call: who will play the equine lead in new Thelwell film?
“When I was writing the film, my son said: ‘Mum, this is what you’ve been waiting for all your life’!”
Shetland ponies
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.
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The 7 stages of a horse lover’s life (from jumping broom handles to sensible cobs)
Horses give us something special at every stage of our lives, while our relationship with them changes over time...
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Couple filmed pinning down foal and beating him with pipe as they tried to ‘train’ him
The foal was 11 months old at the time of the incident
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Shetland ponies take steam train for day out in film-maker’s latest video
The film has been viewed more than 2.1 million times since its release on 7 May
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‘I wish people wouldn't hide it’: owner who nearly lost pony to strangles encourages others to speak out
“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”
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Pony fed roast chicken dinner undergoes £5,500 colic surgery
I’ve had it said to my face by people, that it’s their enjoyment to feed my horses, and I’m spoiling their fun”
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At home with native pony breeders Julian Walters and David Hodge *H&H Plus*
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Behind the scenes of a Shetland pony stud on the edge of Dartmoor
H&H spends some time at the home of breeders Julian Walters and David Hodge, who run the Sharptor, Halstock and Blacketor studs...
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Baffled owner’s warning as ponies’ forelocks and tails chopped off in field
Three ponies were caught and tied to a tree while their forelocks and tails were cut
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Heartbreak as charity’s ‘utterly unique’ Shetland pony dies aged 43
“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”
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The Ted who came to tea: dine with famous Shetland at five-star hotel
Teddy the Shetland will be receiving guests for afternoon tea at The Goring, during his residency at the London five-star hotel in August
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Pony found in garden shed ‘in pain with every step’ put down
Two cobs and 14 donkeys were seized by police and taken into the care of the RSPCA and the Donkey Sanctuary
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‘Everyone needs a Wesley’: Shetland pony becomes village celebrity during lockdown
“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!”
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Film starring ponies and pets captures the feeling of ‘togetherness’ at Christmas
“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.”
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Young rider and Shetland take on fundraising Santa dash a year after her brain tumour surgery
“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”
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Boom in native pony sales despite pandemic *H&H Plus*
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New start for Shetland pony found with hooves resembling ‘Aladdin’s slippers’
The eight-year-old gelding, found to be suffering from laminitis, was rescued in February
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Heartbreak as ‘mischievous’ Shetland who delighted visitors put down
The ‘firm favourite’ was a resident of the charity for 18 years after being rescued in 2002
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Gunner the Shire teams up with new best mate Steve the Shetland for happy retirement
The 18.3hh gelding has chummed up with Steve in his new home
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‘She comes up to my knee’: meet Alan Davies’ adorable home-bred Shetland foal
Alan Davies, super-groom to Carl Hester and Charlotte Dujardin, has ‘become a proud new Dad’
