How much weight can a shetland pony pull?

Answer 1

Shetland ponies originate from the Shetland Islands off of the British coast. They are small, but very sturdy animals that are built to hold grown men despite their size. They can weigh up to 700 pounds.

Answer 2

Aptitudes: Riding Pony and Light Draft

Qualities: Strong, Hardy, and Steady

Temperament: Lively, not always docile

A pony of the mesomorphic type, standing 9-10 hands (0.90-1.06 m) at the withers, and weighing 330-400 pounds (150-180 kg).

Answer 3

i dont think anymore than 9 stone :D well i am 8 stone and i sometimes ride my 9.2 hand mare and she carries me extremley well for a small pony i can do junps on her and eveerything but you dont want to ride them more than once a weekk :)

Answer 4

Pound for Pound Shetlands are the strongest equines on earth. That being said however, no horse or pony should carry more than 20% of it's own bodyweight on it's back, this includes the rider and tack.

Answer 5

20% of their body weight. Most stocky Shetlands are 400-500lbs so 80-100lbs. The modern ones can hardly carry anyone.

Answer 6

Shetland Ponies grow up to 10.2 hands high, and weigh about 500-600 lbs. They are about 28-42 inches high at the withers(place where neck meets the body)

Answer 7

A child of 50 to 60 lbs. is fine for a Shetland to carry.