Hector and Chino

From Shetland, the most northerly islands of Scotland, the Shetland pony is the smallest and hardiest of the British native breeds.

They are of stocky build and can be of any size up to a limit of 42" in height. Shetlands of 34" or under are classed as 'miniature'.
 
With a wealth of mane and tail, a thick winter coat, and ability to survive on a very sparse diet, they withstand the coldest of winters with little shelter.
 
They can carry or pull a great weight for their size, which made them the obvious choice for work in coalmines in the 19th century.

 Horses eat grass and other vegetation. They bite the grass off (unlike the cow that pulls it with its tongue).
 
After mating, gestation lasts 11months. A young foal can stand in 20 minutes to suckle and quickly learns to follow its mother.