Side by side
Eriskay Pony vs Shetland pony
Photo: Mipmapped · CC BY-SA 3.0 Eriskay Pony
ScotlandThe Eriskay Pony is a Scottish pony breed developed in ancient times in the Hebrides.
- Dense, waterproof coat
- Used for light draught work and driving
- Serves as a mount for children
Photo: Ronnie Robertson · CC BY-SA 2.0 Shetland pony
ScotlandThe Shetland pony, also called a Sheltie, is a small, hardy pony breed from Scotland’s Shetland Islands.
- Small pony breed from the Shetland Islands.
- Known for strength and a dense coat.
- Used for driving and children’s riding.
The facts, side by side
| Eriskay Pony | Shetland pony | |
|---|---|---|
| Animal | horse | horse |
| Bred as | Pony | Pony |
| Origin | Scotland | Scotland |
| Height | — | — |
| Weight | — | — |
| Life expectancy | — | — |
Both are on Horse breeds, Pony breeds, Horse breeds from Scotland.
Photo credits2 photographs on this page
- Eriskay Pony — Mipmapped · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Shetland pony — Ronnie Robertson · CC BY-SA 2.0 · file page
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