November 29, 2006
Shetland Pony
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The Shetland pony is relatively small, with a gentle disposition and an official size of less than 46 in. (117 cm) high. The harsh climate and scarce food of the Shetland Islands, however, have assured that the ponies developed into extremely hardy animals. Due in part to their intelligence and size, they are easily spoiled and can be very headstrong if not well-trained. What happened to thousands of Shetlands when laws prohibiting child labor in coal mines were passed in the mid-19th century?
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