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Usually it has been bred to display in miniature the physical characteristics of a full-sized horse, but to be little over 100 cm (40 in) in height, or even less. Although such horses have the appearance of small horses, they are genetically much more similar to pony breeds such as the Shetland. [1]: 486 They have various colors and coat patterns
The children have the opportunity to drive Shetland ponies in harness under race conditions. No prize money is payable on pony races, although winners and place-getters receive medallions. [12] Miniature Shetlands have been trained as guide horses to take the same role as guide dogs. [13] This task is also performed by other miniature horse breeds.
In 2005 almost 150 000 horses were registered in the American Shetland Pony Club stud-book, and the American Miniature Horse Association register held over 160 000. [5]: 170 The American Miniature is widely distributed in the United States, and is also present in Germany and the United Kingdom. [5]: 170 [9] [10]
The Shetland Pony is a very small, robust breed of pony. Shetlands range in size from about 710 to 1070 mm, with an official maximum height at the withers (1200 mm for American Shetlands). Shetland Ponies have heavy coats and short legs, and are considered quite intelligent. They are a very strong breed, used for riding, driving, and pack purposes.
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. [1]: 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.
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A man married to a horse was a guest on a 1998 episode of 'The Jerry Springer Show' ... I left my wife and my two daughters for a Shetland pony,' " Yoshimura recalls in the documentary.
The mini horse must've had a case of the zoomies because he was really racing around the track in a video his owner shared. In his heart, Ozzy is the winner of the Kentucky Derby.