With mini Shetland ponies it is usually love at first sight. She are extremely gentle, good-natured and very intelligent. At the same time They are also a bit cheeky and like to get their own way. But that's exactly what makes the Minishettys so adorable. Although they are very small, they are extremely strong and capable carrying or pulling a heavy weight. That's why they used to be used likes to work as a pit pony in mines. Today they are above all ideal Beginner horses for children or pulling carriages. Mini Shetland ponies are among the smallest ponies in the world. Latin name: Equus ferus caballus; Lives worldwide.