A Shetland pony, or a Shetland mix, is strong enough for children to ride and gentle enough to be a pet. Though small, Shetlands are strong, intelligent, gentle, and somewhat wily. They can be very ...

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Ponies and horses belong to the same species (Equus caballus) but have differences in size and maturation. Ponies are generally under 14.2 hands high and have a sturdier build, making them stronger ...

Learning to ride is a lot easier when you’re paired with the right horse. Some breeds are known for being patient and steady, which is exactly what most beginners need. You don’t want a horse that’s ...

Meet Pumuckel, a tiny miniature Shetland pony and the official titleholder for the World's Shortest Living Horse.

When Amber Dreyer was just 3 years old she had a Shetland pony named Ricky who was the catalyst for a love affair with horses continuing to today, said her mother Sabrena Kreier. "It all started way ...