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The Shetland Pony is the smallest of the British Native Breeds. It is strong and hardy, being used in the past for all manner of work, including carrying peats and other goods, general farm work and being ridden by adults.
Black is the foundation colour but any colour is acceptable. Shetland ponies have tremendous character and are not vicious and il-tempered as people are sometimes led to believe. If a Shetland is treated sensibly, not teased or spoilt, it is a docile, wonderful pony for any child and it makes a tremendous driving pony for adults.
In 1979 The New Zealand Shetland Pony Breeders Society (Inc) was formed for the promotion, registration and maintaining the purity of the Purebred Shetland pony in New Zealand.
Today the breed is well established in New Zealand with the Shetland pony proving popular both as harness ponies and childrens mounts. In Hand Showing classes are a popular and well supported feature at A & P Shows.
Due to their small size, Shetland ponies are ideal for small holdings and bring hours of enjoyment to their owners, whether a childs first pony or an adults show or harness pony.
For more information on this fascinating breed, ponies for sale, Shetland Studs, membership etc, please contact the Secretary: Contacts
left: Shetland Pony of the Year 2008, Cotswold Aristocrat Andrea Price. right: Beechgrove Misty Magic, harness winner of the year: K McCormick & Gill Lyall.
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