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Shetlander

6.1

A small strong pony from the Shetland Islands with a thick coat

noun
/ˈʃɛtˌlændər/

: poni de Shetland

A Shetlander can survive harsh weather thanks to its thick winter coat.

Examples

Many Shetlanders are used for children's riding lessons.
She won a ribbon for her well-groomed Shetlander at the local horse show.
The children enjoyed riding the gentle Shetlander at the farm during their holiday.
The Shetlander is known for its strength.
The children enjoyed riding the gentle Shetlander at the farm during their holiday.
A Shetlander can survive harsh weather thanks to its thick winter coat.
She won a ribbon for her well-groomed Shetlander at the local horse show.

Synonyms

pony

vsShetlander

148 1.0

A small horse often under five feet tall at the shoulder and gentle

is a specific island breed known for exceptional hardiness and thick coat

Shetland pony

vsShetlander

2 3.4

A very small, sturdy horse with thick shaggy fur from the Shetland Islands

is the same breed but highlights hardiness and a thick protective coat

Surface Forms

Shetlander singular

Shetlanders plural

Morphology

Shetlander = Shetland (transparent) = Shetland + er

Breed names formed from a place name plus '-er' (or similar) are productive and indicate origin/type, so the derivation is straightforward.

Etymology

Shetlander for the pony is the place name Shetland plus -er, meaning 'from' or 'of'. So a Shetlander pony is simply a small, strong pony 'from' the Shetland Islands, and the name reminds us of its origin and hardiness.