Advice for new Shetland owner

[Tinsel Town]

So my friend has bought a mini shetland colt as a companion for her cob, any advice on them? any special traits? hes adorable!!!

 

[POLLDARK]

Don't be kidded by the cute factor, it's easy to have bad behavior & forgive it because it seems sweet.. Make sure you teach him good manners as you would a big horse as it's just as important. They are very strong for their size, intelligent & quick to learn. Watch his weight as it is amazing how little they need & it's very easy to overfeed. Enjoy

 

[Tinsel Town]

Don't be kidded by the cute factor, it's easy to have bad behavior & forgive it because it seems sweet.. Make sure you teach him good manners as you would a big horse as it's just as important. They are very strong for their size, intelligent & quick to learn. Watch his weight as it is amazing how little they need & it's very easy to overfeed. Enjoy

thank you!!

 

[putasocinit]

Get it gelded

 

[Tinsel Town]

Get it gelded

lol yes he will be gelded

 

[rowan]

Agree with all POLLDARK said, they are quick to learn good and bad habits I have 10 of the little darlings they seem to grow fat on fresh air

 

[Shysmum]

The mini shetland I used to look after was a full sized shire in a pint sized body. He was head of the herd, he instigated all the rearing fights with my lad, but he was totally adorable - shetties get into your heart very quickly - and I miss him so much.

 

[Dizzy socks]

I would agree with gelding. Also, don't let him push you round, they can be very pushy

Can i please use your *Say no to rolkur* thing in my siggy?

 

[Tinsel Town]

Can i please use your *Say no to rolkur* thing in my siggy?

of course you can! share around!

 

[Tinsel Town]

thanks for your replies I'm a little jealous that hes not coming home with me!! hehe

 

[Littlelegs]

I got a mini x yearling 4yrs ago, having never had much to do with them except for one friends pony. Main thing I found was that they seem to be like hamsters for escaping. Even with fencing proportional to their size they seem to manage it. And if friend hasn't already, make sure its stable door is the right height to see over if it will be staying in at all.

 

[TelH]

Main thing I found was that they seem to be like hamsters for escaping. Even with fencing proportional to their size they seem to manage it.

^^^^^^^^^ This. All Shetties are descended from Houdini and if they can't get over/under/through your fence they will just teleport out