Our Ponies
Kiera
Our small dark pony is Kiera, a Miniature Shetland Pony. A pony is basically a small breed of horse, but very strong in relation to its size. Shetland ponies are incredibly hardy, being native to the cold harsh environment of Scotland’s Shetland Isles.
Shetland ponies need to be handled well to bring out their gentle and good-tempered side, otherwise they can easily become irritable and uncooperative. They’re known for their cheeky characters and our Kiera definitely lives up to this!
Because of their strength and hardiness. Shetland Ponies have been used as working and pack animals and in the past they worked in coal mines as ‘pit ponies’. Our pony doesn’t have to carry goods on her back but she does occasionally offer visiting children pony rides! Kiera also travels to schools to meet students as part of our Mobile Farm project.
Joey
We welcomed a new arrival, Joey, to the Farm in Spring 2025. Joey is a Shetland pony (not a miniature Shetland like Kiera so he’s a little bigger) and has a beautiful chestnut and white coat.