This charming guide to Shetland ponies covers everything from the history and characteristics of the breed to practical advice on breeding, grooming, and riding these beloved animals. With beautiful photographs and engaging anecdotes, the Douglases offer a delightful introduction to one of the world's most popular equine breeds. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.