Established in 1931, the apsb is the oldest stud book society for ponies in australia, recording the pedigrees of ten pure pony breeds, shetland, australian, fell, hackney pony and horse, new forest, connemara, highland, dartmoor, welsh mountain and welsh sections b c d and the fjord horse. Perhaps the oldest breed of horse in britain is the shetland pony. Snelsmore miniature shetland pony stud home facebook. Find shetland ponies and other miniature ponies and horses for sale on equine now. The shetland pony is a scottish breed of pony originating in the shetland isles in the north of scotland. Small horses have been kept on the shetland isles since the bronze age. He visited many shetland pony studs all over shetland and would often export ponies to norway. The original use for the shetland pony was as a pack animal for the crofters, or farmers, on the islands. This site is best viewed with microsoft internet explorer 4. A lovely video showing all the miniature shetland mares with their new born foals. They have a heavy coat and short legs, and are considered quite intelligent. Shetland ponies originally helped shetlands crofters, before being sent down britains coal mines after the industrial revolution, and eventually becoming more popular as pets. Over the years, they have become shetlands most beloved icon, and bjorn and tore are among the islands most prolifically prizewinning breeders.
They are strong for their size, and are used for riding, driving, and pack purposes. Shetland pony stud book society website members articles. Welcome to pony search, your online view of the apsb pony database. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. The shetland pony was one of the initial pony breeds to have its own section within the societys stud book when the first volume was printed in 1936. We encourage projects which can improve the quality of shetlands ponies, and to promote them within the islands and worldwide. Shetland ponies also were probably influenced by the celtic pony, brought to the. People who lived on the islands probably later crossed the native stock with ponies imported by norse settlers. Find horses of all breeds and disciplines for sale across the country. Shetlands are known for their incredibly small size. Letting the miniature shetland colts out in the fields 2007. To access the programme click online stud book on top menu bar.
Shetland studbook online studbook shetland pony stud. The complete shetland sheepdog the shetland sheepdog takes its name from its native home the shetland isles, off the northeast coast of scotland. Shetland ponies originated in the shetland isles, located north east of mainland scotland. Provides an introduction and description of the shetland pony, including its origins in great britain and its appeal to children. Both tore and bjorn were showing their ponies in the show, one of which was one of baileys foals. If you are a pony owner or breeder and do not wish to have your personal displayed please contact the. The little shetland is probably so shaggy because it was conditioned by its environment. Members have online access to the grassroots programme detailing shetland pony pedigrees, members and owners. Shetland pony a favorite breed of ponyloving kids, the adorable shetland is tiny but tough, with a round belly and short, stocky legs. American shetland pony club includes small equine registries. Nederlands shetland pony stamboek nsps, steenderen. This book is an absolute must for any shetland pony owner, but it is also a fascinating book for any equestrian or ponylover, full of interesting facts, stories and information. Shop for shetland pony art prints from our community of independent artists and iconic brands.
If you are looking for a specific book which we do not have in stock, then please get in touch and well let you know just as soon as it comes in. In 1890, the shetland pony studbook society was formed with the objects being to maintain unimpaired the purity of the breed of shetland ponies and to. The book of the shetland sheepdog by anna katherine nicholas. Shetland pony breed information, history, videos, baby. Below is a list of ann cleeves shetland island books in order of when they were first published which is the same as their chronological order. Farnley magic flute x candy kisses view details stud fee. In 1992 the society gained official recognition as the studbook of origin for the breed of shetland ponies throughout the world.
Our shetland pony is fat lazy and a bit aggressive so a friend advised clinton anderson. Discover shetland ponies for sale on americas biggest equine marketplace. Shetland is host to the shetland pony stud book society breed show in 2019. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. We currently have 5 books in this category in stock. This brings us onto the shetland pony experience which was started last year in 2018. The first recorded pony breeds to arrive in australia during the 1800s included purebred shetland.
The apsb society celebrates its 85th year in 2016 as the first stud book society for ponies in australia. Beautifully produced, in hardback, to the highest standards, this book makes an ideal gift or investment, that will be treasured. The first stud book was published in 1891 and recorded details of 408 mares, many with foals, and 48 stallions. Ann cleeves began her shetland island series in 1997 with raven black.
Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of shetland ponies. American miniature horse registry amhr shetland pony. Skip to main navigation skip to main navigation skip to search skip to search skip to content english english, collapsed. Find your shetland pony studbook society gifts here. The world famous ponies originated in the shetland isles, north of scotland and have inhabited the islands for over 2000 years with many still roaming wild today. We opened our doors to visiting tourists to shetland to give them the opportunity to have a unique experience getting up close and personal with our friendly shetland ponies and to learn all about them. An old shetland proverb states that an orkney man is a farmer who has to fish and a shetland man is a fisherman who has to farm. Breeds of livestock shetland pony breeds of livestock.
The foaling of morjoy nuisette, a miniature shetland pony at the fairytail stud uk in may 08. We welcome news and photographs which you feel may be of interest. The shetland pony is a breed of domestic miniature equines that are known for their thick, long mane and tail. As a result, the shetland pony stud book society was established in 1890 to rectify this and to ensure that purity of the breed was retained. In the 1800s many shetlands were exported to mainland britain and were used as pit ponies in the collieries. American shetland pony club aspc, american miniature horse registry amhr, american show pony registry aspr, nsppr and aspir plus programs and nationals shows with the purpose of promoting, preserving and perfecting small equine for generations. Prices can fluctuate widely from sale to sale with some very high bids. Originating in the shetland islands, scotland, the breed is adapted to the islands harsh climate and scant food supply. Native to the shetland isles of scotland, this popular pet is the smallest of all the pony breeds, now found in many other countries. Shetland pony studbook, volume 11 shetland pony studbook society.
The ponies range in height at the withers from approximately 70 cm 28 in to a permitted maximum of 107 cm 42 in. The aim of the association is to improve communications amongst island breeders in shetland. You are viewing all stock in the shetland category. Pedeweb is an electronic stud book which gives you access to extended pedigrees, progeny lists and. We have a nice 12yo mare pony that rides and drives, that has had two babi. Nederlands shetland pony stamboek nsps home facebook. Dogs resembling miniature collies were used to drive sheep back into the hills when they broke through the stone. We hope you will find the site easy to access for all the information you need. Breed profile shetland pony the horse owners resource. Have you been tasked with finding a shetland pony for sale by your children. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Members have online access to the grassroots programme detailing shetland pony. Named after the islands where it originated, it is now one of the most popular ponies in the world. Originally intended as a quartet, the series has continued on and is currently ongoing.
The uk shetland pony studbook society sets the breed standard for registered shetland ponies worldwide see below. Reglement du studbook francais poney shetland ifce. Each shetland pony art print is produced using archival inks, ships within 48 hours, and comes with a 30day money back guarantee. Nowadays, shetland ponies are popular as pets, companion animals and are also used as childrens riding ponies. Shetland ponies registered with the spsbs cannot be taller than 42 inches 10. Snelsmore miniature shetland pony stud, newbury, united kingdom. Shetland pony one of the smallest of the pony breeds, the shetland is a hardy animal originally from the shetland islands off of northern britain. The success of this is shown by the fact that the studbook is in the same format today. We offer a full range of shetland pony studbook merchandise all available to order online. We encourage projects which can improve the quality of shetlands ponies, and. Shetland studbook online studbook shetland pony studbook. Shetland pony, breed of horse popular as a childs pet and mount.
He picked the book shetland pony as his favorite in 2017. Shetlands were used as pack horses and in about 1850 were taken to england to work in the coal mines. Welcome to the facebook page for snelsmore miniature shetland pony stud. A login number and password may be obtained from the society office. Online stud book 1 year subscription 2500 hits membership required. Cute and funny horse videos compilation cute moment and soo cute. Although the upper height limit for shetlands is 42, the breed has miniature ponies of 34 or under and standard ponies of over 34 42. There are several major registries for shetland ponies, the shetland pony studbook society spsbs based in uk, american shetland pony club aspc, and the shetland pony society of north america spsna, both based in the usa.
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