Shetland pony

noun

1. one of a breed of small but sturdy, rough-coated ponies, raised originally in the Shetland Islands.

Shetland pony

noun

1. Also called: sheltie. a very small sturdy breed of pony with a long shaggy mane and tail

Word History and Origins

Origin of Shetland pony¹

First recorded in 1795–1805