Editing Shetland pony (section)

== Characteristics ==
[[Image:Shetland pony 1.jpg|thumb|A classic image of an ideal Shetland pony, ''[[Nordisk familjebok]]'' (Swedish encyclopaedia), c. 1904–1926.]]
The Shetland Pony is hardy and strong, in part because it developed in the harsh conditions of the Shetland Islands.<ref name=":0" /> It has a small head, widely spaced eyes and small and alert ears. It has a short muscular neck, a compact stocky body, short strong legs and a shorter-than-normal [[cannon-bone]] in relation to its size. A short broad back and deep girth are universal characteristics, as is a springy stride. It has a long thick mane and tail, and a dense double winter coat to withstand harsh weather.{{citation needed|date=July 2020}} It may be of any known [[equine coat color|horse coat colour]] other than [[Leopard complex|spotted]].{{r|spss|cabi|page2=502|elise|page3=34}}

It is not unusual for a Shetland pony to live more than 30 years.{{citation needed|date=July 2020}}