We all know that ponies come in many different shapes and sizes. From tiny little Shetland ponies through to the strong, powerful Dales pony, they all have different weights...
It would be easy to assume that a pony is just a smaller type of horse, and in some ways this is correct. Ponies are almost always smaller in height than horses...
The record for the smallest equine ever was held by a mare called Thumbelina. This tiny equine, who passed away in 2018 at the age of 17, weighed just 26 kilograms...
It is essential your pony maintains a healthy body weight. If a pony is underweight or obese, it is at risk of many permanent or life-threatening health conditions...
So, as we have learned, the smallest pony breed is the Shetland, with an average weight of 220 kilograms. At the other end of the scale is the Dales pony, with an average weight of 510 kilograms...