The Shetland pony makes up for its small size with strength. In the past, Shetland ponies pulled heavy carts overloaded with coal and peat. Today, the ponies show their strength and talent in harness and jumping competitions. Learn how the Shetland pony went from a pit pony of the mines to a faithful friend of both children and adults.

Do you like ponies? Then you'll love learning all about the Shetland. Shetland ponies have small, broad heads and stocky bodies, and they're known for being hard workers. Did you know that Shetlands hauled coal in England's coal mines in the mid-1800's? Or that modern-day Shetlands sometimes help the blind by serving as guide ponies? Learn more about Shetlands in this fun and fascinating book!

This book gives a physical description of Shetland ponies and describes their history and attributes in work and play.

Eleven-year-old Yonder stopped talking when her mother died, and she stopped going to school because of the bullies, knowing that her father would never even notice (although the social worker did); indeed the only creature that seems to care about her is the one-eyed Shetland pony called Dirt who lives on the neighboring farm--so when she discovers that Dirt is about to be sold for horsemeat she is determined to find a way to save him.

"Describes the Shetland Pony, including its history, physical features, and uses today"--Provided by publisher.

Phin, a Shetland pony, has loved leaving the carnival to become a show pony in the big city, but when his owner loses interest in him, he is sent to a farm for unwanted animals and must find a way to make a home there.