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
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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‘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’
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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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Shetland reads, cooks and does Joe Wicks workouts to lift children’s spirits in lockdown
‘I think at this point, every time I appear at his stable he thinks ‘God, what are we doing now’, but he loves it’
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7 Shetland ponies with charisma and cuteness who won last show season (you’ll want to take them all home...)
Some talented Shetlands shone through last year...
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Shetlands Freddie and Sven help boost children’s mental health
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‘We had two mouths to feed and a mare without milk’: breeder surprised by twin Shetland colts
‘We have been breeding for nearly 40 years and have never had twins – as much as we treasure and marvel at them, we hope it’s a once in a lifetime event’
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My life with horses: Linda Rose — ‘I’d never have believed where we’d all end up together’
We talk to Cheshire-based Linda Rose about her work promoting the sport of driving — and the two Shetland ponies who can turn their hooves to anything
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When Valegro met Teddy the Shetland
Find out about the moment Valegro was introduced to equine social media royalty in the form of Instagram sensation Teddy the Shetland
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Mini marvel Shetland display team takes country by storm
The aim is to educate people about the breed
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Miniature Shetland pony pays granddad a surprise visit
‘My granddad was over the moon to meet Rodney, he hasn’t stopped talking about it. He’s been asking all day if we can take him back again.’
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Everything you need to know about the Shetland pony
Discover more about this small, hardy breed of pony
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‘To me, you are perfect’: Teddy The Shetland melts hearts in festive film special
The much-loved Shetland spreads Christmas cheer by reenacting scenes from festive films
