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Shetland pony

Shetland pony

The Shetland pony is a small and sturdy horse known for its friendly nature. They are great for kids and love to play and explore their surroundings.

Lebensraum: Grasslands

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The Shetland pony is a compact, sturdy equine with short legs, a broad back, and a deep chest. They have a distinctive shaggy double coat, often black, dark brown, or grey, with a thick mane and tail. Their small size and gentle eyes make them easily recognizable.

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Shetland pony

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Seltenheit

Common

Gefahr

2/5 · Gering

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Interessante Fakten

Shetland ponies can live into their thirties, much longer than many other horse breeds!

Their sturdy hooves are incredibly tough, allowing them to walk on rocky terrain without shoes.

These hardy ponies developed on islands where winters are very cold and windy!

They originally worked in coal mines, pulling carts underground!

Besondere Fähigkeiten

Fähigkeit

Arctic Coat

Shetland pony has a super-thick double coat that helps them stay warm and dry in harsh, cold, and wet climates.

Fähigkeit

Super Strength

Shetland pony can carry heavy loads far exceeding their own body weight, making them excellent working animals.

Fähigkeit

Tough Digestion

Shetland pony can digest coarse vegetation and thrive on sparse pastures because of their efficient digestive system.

Maße und Details

Länge
100-130 cm
Gewicht
150-200 kg
Lebenserwartung
20-30 Jahre
Top Speed
35 km/h
Wurfgröße
1
Tragzeit
320-350 Tage

Ernährung und Fütterung

Shetland ponies are grazing animals that mostly eat grasses, hay, and other plant matter.

Hauptnahrung

  • grasses
  • hay
  • heather
  • sedges

Nahrungssuche

  • Grazing

Ökologische Zusammenhänge

eats

Heather

Calluna vulgaris

A primary food source in their native moorland habitats.

eats

Red fescue

Festuca rubra

A common grass species grazed in pastures and wild areas.

parasitizes

Sheep tick

Ixodes ricinus

Ticks attach to ponies to feed on their blood.

parasitizes

Bloodworm

Strongylus vulgaris

An internal parasite that can affect pony health.

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Shetland horse

Sammlungen

Sicherheit

Gefahr

2/5 · Gering

Always be gentle and calm around ponies, and ask an adult for help.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Was ist der/die/das länge von Shetland pony?

100-130 cm

Was ist der/die/das gewicht von Shetland pony?

150-200 kg

Was ist der/die/das lebenserwartung von Shetland pony?

20-30 Jahre

Was ist der/die/das top Speed von Shetland pony?

35 km/h

Was frisst Shetland pony?

Shetland ponies are grazing animals that mostly eat grasses, hay, and other plant matter.

Wo findet man Shetland pony normalerweise?

Grasslands

Wie jagt Shetland pony?

Grazing

Was ist der/die/das wurfgröße von Shetland pony?

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