American Shetland Pony
The American Shetland Pony is an American breed of pony. It derives from the traditional Shetland Pony from the Shetland Isles of Scotland, but as a result of cross-breeding with other horse and pony breeds, is taller and more elegant.
Breed facts
| Type | Horse breed |
|---|---|
| Origin | United States |
| Classification | American breed of pony |
| Wikidata id | Q1935178 |
The American Shetland Pony is an American breed of pony. It derives from the traditional Shetland Pony from the Shetland Isles of Scotland, but as a result of cross-breeding with other horse and pony breeds, is taller and more elegant. It does not have the thick coat of the traditional Shetland, and in conformation is more similar to the Hackney Pony, with some Arab influence. It is the most numerous pony breed in the United States; numbers in 1994 were estimated at over 50,000. It is one of two American pony breeds derived from the traditional Shetland, the other being the Pony of the Americas.
It originates in United States. These facts are recorded in Wikidata, which catalogues the breed under item Q1935178.
Sources: Wikidata (Q1935178) · Wikipedia · Photograph (Wikimedia Commons)