"It is feared this lack of attention to history could threaten the breed identity as increasing numbers of cute ponies are bred who may not have the strength, stamina or hardiness of traditional island bred ponies."

Viktigt att vi inte glömmer bort ursprunget och grundkriterierna när vi avlar på denna kloka och starka lilla ras.

https://catherinemmunro.wordpress.com/2016/06/06/shaped-by-storms-the-role-of-weather-in-making-shetland-ponies-shetland/