Monday, May 9, 2016
Wednesday, May 4, 2016
Shetland Ponies and the Queen's 90th Birthday: TV Episode 71
It’s the Queen’s 90th Birthday. Did you know that she had a Shetland pony when she was young? See which one of our ponies looks like the Queen’s Shetland pony. The ponies and team at Shetland Pony Club are busy celebrating this very special birthday.
Why not visit http://www.shetlandponyclub.co.uk/ for more pony fun?
Great Dane sits on Mini Horse
Features 4yr old Harlequin Great Dane, Arrow, with 13yr old Miniature Horse stallion, Saber.
Samson the Shetland Pony changes colour - TV Episode 72
Meet Samson, our magical Shetland Pony. Samson has a very special colour coat which is highly prized in Shetland Ponies. Did you know that he changes colour in winter and summer? It’s just like magic! Find out the special name of his coat and see him changing colour throughout the year.
Watch the video to find out more…
Why not visit http://www.shetlandponyclub.co.uk/ for more pony fun?
Miniature Horses Playing On A Windy Day
This is a short clip of Oliver (red) and Gracie (black /brown) feeling playful on a very windy day.
Video taken April 2016
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Shetland Pony Grand National
The Shetland pony is the smallest of the British native breeds with a maximum height of 42" (107cm) and is seen as small as 28" (72cm) or so. It is hardy and resilient being very strong for its size. It has a medium sized head, a rather dished face with a well shaped muzzle and a jaw capable of grazing poor growth over an extensive area.
For these miniature equines there are miniature jockeys to ride them. Infact, all the runners and riders are aged between 10 and 12 years old. The racing is Fast, Furious and Fun!
Shetland Pony Grand Nationals are one of the highlights of many country shows up and down Britain during the summer. They bring a lot of pleasure to the watching public and the young jockeys.
The course is two laps of the show ring and runners and riders have to jump all five fences twice. In the end, 10 year Charles Graves won quite comfortably on his pony “Lancing.” Quite whether Charles will take up professional duties in years to come is unknown, but one thing is for sure, all the punters walked away with a smile on their faces, as none of them lost any money on the horses as betting isn’t allowed!