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How many hands is a Shetland pony?

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Height: The height for this breed is 11 hands. This approximates to 44 inches to the withers of the horse. Average height for horse breeds is 15.0 hands or 60 inches. Therefore, the Shetland Pony is shorter than most horse breeds.

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Yes, The Largest A Pony Can Be Bofore It Is Called A Horse Is 14'2, So Yes It Is Quite Big. x

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Normally anywhere from 11 hands to 14.2 hands.

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The biggest height a pony can reach is 14.2hh and then it is considered a horse.

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A small pony is a pony under 12.3 hands.

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A small Pony Hunter is not to exceed 12.2 hands

A medium Pony hunter is not to exceed 13.2 hands

A large Pony hunter is not to exceed 14.2 hands

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