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

Example Sentences

That is as far north as the lower parts of Alaska, or the Shetland Islands of Scotland, birthplace of the famously brave and rugged Shetland ponies.

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He is strikingly similar in size to a Shetland pony but large dogs have always been part of 27-year-old Amy's life.

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A farmer from South Uist claims sea eagles are behind the disappearance of five Shetland pony foals from his hillside croft.

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Two of six Shetland ponies that went missing from a national park have been reunited with their owner after being found by a member of the public.

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A UK-wide search has been launched after six Shetland ponies went missing from a national park.

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