Origin

Shetland ponies originate from the Shetland Isles in Scotland and can be traced back to the Bronze Age.

Appearance

On average they stand up to 42” at the shoulders. They have a thick furry coat, mane and tail to keep them warm in the winter. Although they have short legs and a small head, they are muscular and compact for their size.

Lifespan

These little ponies can live to be 30 years of age or older. The world record for oldest Shetland pony is 56 years.

Diet

At Maplewood Farm, we feed our Shetland ponies hay and pellet feed. The pellet feed is a compact mixture of grains, fibre and additional nutrients and supplements.

Uses

These ponies were originally used for pulling carts and ploughing land. Today, they are commonly ridden

Male – Stallion

Female – Mare

Young – Foal

On the Farm

Frodo – Born 2001

Snicklefritz – Born 1997