This document provides information about Shetland horses. It states that Shetland horses originate from the Shetland Islands located off the coast of Scotland. They are very small, with an average height of 10 hands and a maximum height of 11.2 hands. Shetland horses come in colors like black, brown, and white with black spots. They have developed sturdy bodies and thick coats suited to withstanding the harsh climate of the islands. Shetland horses are commonly ridden by children for pleasure and are also sometimes used for pulling carts.

1. Dr Muhammad Ashiq Toor
DVM , B s c (Zoology)
Islamia University of Bahawal Pur (IUB) (2010
– 2015)
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The Shetland Horses

3.  Shetland Island
about 140 Km from
north of scotland...
 The maximum
height of shetlands
is 11.2 hands.
 On average they are
10 hands tall...

4.  Color:
.Black, Brown, Dark Brown, White
with black spots.
. Shetland Ponies are hardy and strong, in part
because the breed developed in the harsh
conditions of the Shetland Islands.
. In appearance, Shetlands have a small head,
sometimes with a broad face, widely spaced
eyes and small and alert ears.

5.  The original breed has a short, muscular
neck, compact, stocky bodies, and short,
strong legs.
 The Furry coat well developed to withstand
against north sea winter and storm.

6.  Shetlands are ridden by small children at
horse shows, in riding schools and for
pleasure.
 Also used for pulling carts.