Shetland ponies are easily identified by their short legs, long mane and tail, and thick winter coat, which serves as a protection against the inclement weather of their original habitat.
Šetlandi poni tunneb hõlpsasti ära madalate jalgade, pika laka ja saba ning tiheda talvekasuka järgi, mis kaitseb teda kodumaa karmi kliima eest.