American Shetland Pony

American Shetland Pony
Harnessed to a sulky, Great Falls, Montana
Country of originUnited States
DistributionUnited States
StandardAmerican Shetland Pony Club (p. 136)
Useriding, driving
Traits
Height
Colorany color but spotted

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.: 435  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.: 243  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.: 243 

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