Shetland Ponies are originally from the Shetland Isles and are very strong for their size. Averaging 101 cm (40 inches) in height they are too small to be measured in hands like most ponies.
	Dingle arrive at the Farm after Ruby, but is believed to be slightly older than her. We are unsure as to exactly how old he is. Despite his size he can pull heavy weights and is also very good for young children to ride. Dingle loves his food but because he's prone to laminitis he has to be kept on a strict diet! His favourite trick is to roll in the mud just after he's been groomed.

		Dingle lives with the Farm's other pony Ruby. The pair have a strange relationship, often arguing and nipping each other, but they like to stay close to one another and don't like being seperated for very long! Dingle is one of the animals in the Farm's Animal Share scheme, along with Ruby.
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