The
Shetland pony is a
breed of
pony originating in the
Shetland Isles. Shetlands range in size from a minimum height of approximately to an official maximum height of at the
withers ( for American Shetlands). Shetland ponies have heavy
coats, short legs and are considered quite intelligent. They are a very strong breed of pony, used for riding, driving, and pack purposes.