Spirit of the Shetland Pony. This item is unavailable.Spirit of the Shetland Pony

Standing inches high, when all our other native
ponies stand hands, the Shetland has guts and
drive - size never stops this little powerhouse.
Whether in harness, flying along in a scurry
competition or on a lead rein with the tiniest of
child riders safely in the saddle, this most
northerly of Britain's native breeds never fails
to impress.
Bred on the crofts of their native islands the
Shetland pony was both necessity and workhorse
for his owners.Turning out as weight carrier this
little fellow carried home many a load from shore
to village, becoming a valued member of his
household.
Exported and bred all over the world the
Shetland pony is one of the most recognisable
ponies on the planet. Coiffured for the show ring,
vying for the top awards at the prestigious Royal
Highland Show he shows himself to the best of
his ability, mane and tail flying, handlers exhibiting
for all they are worth.
Today all these qualities make the Shetland the
perfect package, and with over sixty fascinating
and heart-warming images, Spirit of the Shetland
Pony captures the essence of these beautiful
creatures.

Born in rural Lancashire Heidi Sands
has spent the last 20 years living and
working on Speyside in north east
Scotland. Her writing career took off
in 1995. Contributing more than
300 illustrated articles to UK wide
magazines with equine, rural or
agricultural themes, she studied art
and design, including photographic
studies, at Preston Polytechnic and
Blackpool and Fylde College in the
1980s. Farming in partnership with
her husband, Heidi's interests include
native ponies and fell walking in the
Lake District.