Maisie, Tiffin and Tartine

Here are some recent pix of the ponies. It is a bit muddy in the field, and they have their winter coats so are rather shaggy but there you go

All three enjoying their daily ration


What has she brought us today? Tiffin and Tartine ask the question.

Hello, there, Sweeties! Haven't seen you for quite a while, and even with your shaggy winter coats, you're looking lovely.

They are cute!

They are ridiculously cute!

Thank you for the pics, Jenny. Winter coats and all it they are adorable.

Awwww!!! I am going to show my ignorance here and ask what kind of ponies - Shetland?

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Awwww!!! I am going to show my ignorance here and ask what kind of ponies - Shetland?

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I was gonna ask that too. If I could I would give those ponies a great big hug!

Awwwwwwww

Yes, they are full blooded Shetlands, the smallest native pony breed in the British isles. Maisie, my mare, only comes up to my waist. In the 18th and 19th centuries they used to be used as pit ponies as they were the only ones who could get through the tunnels - it was terrible, they lived 24/7 underground all their lives, and when they retired they were often blind. But they are very hardy and strong and totally lovable!

They are so adorable! You're so lucky.

Originally Posted by jennyranson

Here are some recent pix of the ponies. It is a bit muddy in the field, and they have their winter coats so are rather shaggy but there you go

All three enjoying their daily ration


What has she brought us today? Tiffin and Tartine ask the question.

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What cuties they are!

Jenny, I got so excited when I saw the thread title. Those pics are long overdue. Love those ponies. How sad that their ancestors lived such awful lives.

Awwww, they are adorable, I love shetlands. xx

Oh I love their shaggy winter coats!

All three are really adorable!

too cute!!

I've always wanted to get a picture of my friends Shetland Sheepdog next to some Shetland ponies haha!

super cute, I love ponies