Buyer question
How long does a Shetland Pony horse live?
Our Animal Library gives the Shetland Pony horse a lifespan of 25–35+ years.
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.
- Origin
- Shetland Isles, Scotland
- Best fit
- Small children, driving
- Upkeep
- 2 out of 5 (Hardy; strict diet)
- Temperament
- Clever, tough, 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.