up to 42 in (106.7 cm)
A Shetland pony stands up to 42 in (106.7 cm) at the shoulder (registered-stock maximum). The source gives 42 in (107 cm).
Source: Shetland Pony Stud Book Society
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A Shetland pony stands up to 42 in (106.7 cm) at the shoulder (registered-stock maximum).
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What a Shetland pony’s height measures
Drawn at the same 3 ft 6 in: Lion. Same drawing, different listings: a Shetland pony’s figure is a maximum, a lion’s the lower end of its range.
- Red deer: 110 to 130 cm (3 ft 7.5 in to 4 ft 3 in).
- Greater flamingo: 110 to 150 cm (3 ft 7.5 in to 4 ft 11 in).
This is a published species or breed reference, not a prediction for an individual animal. Where a range is supplied, both ends appear with the reading. Shoulder height and head height are kept apart when comparing animals.
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Published heights
up to 10.2 hands (42 in, 106.7 cm)
A Shetland pony stands up to 10.2 hands (42 in, 106.7 cm) at the shoulder (Acadia National Park figure). The source gives 10.2 hands.
Source: National Park Service
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For the height itself, cite the original publisher as well: Shetland Pony Stud Book Society.
