What industry made extensive use of Shetland ponies in the mid 19th-century, due to their small, sturdy stature?
(Shouts out to Brent Mastenbrook and Mike DeHart for correct answers to last week's question!)
My guess is mining. Shetlands would probably be great at hauling ore carts out of tunnels.
Posted by: johntunger | December 07, 2005 at 03:42 PM