You were all wrong!

[Auslander]

The new boy is very dull. He hasn't escaped, bitten anyone, broken anything, escaped, caused trouble, escaped - all the stuff that Shitlands are supposed to do, he just hasn't.

He's not cute at all

 

[Wheels]

Give him time, he will lol

Very cute is he!

 

[The Fuzzy Furry]

Oy!
<hands on hips moment>
I said treat him like a horse and he will be fine!

 

[MissJessica]

I love him <3 <3

http://geegeeandme.blogspot.co.uk/

 

[nikicb]

He is very cute. If I didn't have my little Sec A munchkin I would consider a shetland. We all need a little native monster to keep everything else in its place. x

 

[Goldenstar]

Awww what a cute little dude .

 

[Kezzabell2]

I've had mine 3 yrs, he's only ever bitten me by mistake, when taking a Carrot

He's never escaped

But he's not boring. He 31 inches but has the biggest personality ever. I'd never be without a mini now

 

[Auslander]

I am slightly besotted! He is just gorgeous.

 

[Equi]

I have only ever had one break out and it was my smallest one that literally walked under a fence not knowing it was there. With correct fencing, they are fine. He is very cute!

 

[crystalclear]

I was going to say...give it time!

 

[Araboo27]

Oh this isn't helping, I'm desperate for a shetland!! He's just lovely

 

[Auslander]

We built him a windbreak today - it may yet turn into a proper little mini shelter!
Jim (who is well over 17hh) has discovered that if he stands next to it with his head down, it's quite a useful WB shelter too!

 

[Dry Rot]

I have had a request for livery for a Shitland. He would have to go in with a mixed herd of Highlands. I am afraid he might get trodden on...or worse. What's more, he is still entire. A non-starter? (Sorry to hijack the thread!).

 

[Elf On A Shelf]

I had to put Rains back in his field AGAIN today. 6th time in a fortnight - through 2 electric fences and a sheep wire fence. And no, there is not a single mark on the little git!

Give it time!

 

[Wheels]

I have had a request for livery for a Shitland. He would have to go in with a mixed herd of Highlands. I am afraid he might get trodden on...or worse. What's more, he is still entire. A non-starter? (Sorry to hijack the thread!).

He would absolutely hold his own. I had a mini Shetland in with 2 ex racers and a Spanish colt and he absolutely ran rings round the big boys. They were all tortured but they totally adored him

 

[Elf On A Shelf]

I have had a request for livery for a Shitland. He would have to go in with a mixed herd of Highlands. I am afraid he might get trodden on...or worse. What's more, he is still entire. A non-starter? (Sorry to hijack the thread!).

He will be fine with the highlands if they are all geldings or entires. If there is even a qhiff of a mare about then you will be in for more trouble than it is worth. I wouldn't worry about him getting squished - they are escape artists after all! He will get out a melee and be standing watching 15ft away before the highlands have even noticed he has gone.

 

[chillipup]

I am slightly besotted! He is just gorgeous.

Of course... how on earth could you not be??

 

[Pigeon]

You know if they're not actively up to mischief, they're plotting!

 

[claireandnadia]

Ive got a shetland and he's great. Yes he nips, yes he has no respect for electric fencing but he's a great little guy with lots of personality and loved by everyone who meets him and has converted quite a few shetland haters.

 

[Equi]

Oh this isn't helping, I'm desperate for a shetland!! He's just lovely

Get one then. Noone ever regretted getting a shetland or five!!!

 

[Peregrine Falcon]

He's busy lulling you into a false sense of security!

 

[ElleSkywalker]

Chapter one of Nevs book, 'Living the dream, how to get the five star service you deserve' is entitled,
'Lulling the staff into a false sense of security' and covers how good behaviour for between 4-6 weeks after arrival will ensure that when reverting back to standard Shetland behaviour the staff will automatically assume the fault is theirs and compensate accordingly.

They all play us like banjos, there is no way to escape once they bat those long eyelashes and fluffle those little nostrils.......

 

[Auslander]

He's got us all wrapped round his little finger! Heisn't rugged, because he has a coat like a bear, and is always warm, but he definitely approves of his new windbreak!

 

[Makemineacob]

He's lovely. They're not all badly behaved, just treat them as a horse (obviously snuggles and kisses can be included as they are so cute!). Beware though they are addictive!! I had one and now have three! All are fabulously well behaved and even lift their feet for the farrier. It opens a whole new shopping experience too, mine have an extensive collection of rugs (but hardly use them unless it gets really really bad weather) and I even have a tiny lunge cavasson, roller and the tiniest pair of brushing boots you've ever seen (not that they need them but I couldn't resist as they are the tiniest things you've ever seen! If you get the shopping bug Ruggles are fabulous for wee rugs and Dinky Rugs for the lunging stuff etc. lol

 

[catembi]

Ahhhh, cute! I've got one too with my ex-racer. It's the funniest thing when Trev is having a hoolie round the field and little Florence is galloping and bucking along behind trying to keep up!

T x

 

[Penny Less]

You have got substantial fencing Auslander although he could limbo under !

 

[Auslander]

You have got substantial fencing Auslander although he could limbo under !

He doesn't seem that interested. All he really cares about is hay!

And sleep. Lots and lots of sleep

 

[cronkmooar]

Its winter. You are bringing him food. He is not stupid.

Just wait until summer when you have to restrict food, whole different story then

Enjoy it whilst it lasts

 

[Auslander]

Its winter. You are bringing him food. He is not stupid.

Just wait until summer when you have to restrict food, whole different story then

Enjoy it whilst it lasts

I am prepared!

Mind you - the paddock he will be in in the summer is post and rail, with 4 rails, and stock fencing behind!

 

[Penny Less]

Do we need another thread "Why do people want to own Sh*itlands ?"