Buyer question
How big does a Shetland Pony horse get?
Our Animal Library lists the Shetland Pony horse at up to 42–46 in · 300–450 lb (size).
Source: the Shetland Pony horse page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Shetland Pony horse in the Animal Library
The detail
A small, very strong pony from the Shetland Isles, bred for pulling carts and carrying peat in a harsh climate. Shetlands are clever, tough and long-lived, and their cleverness can make them stubborn.
What to weigh
Shetlands get fat easily and are very prone to laminitis and hyperlipemia. Without firm, consistent handling, they learn to push people around.