a good first horse for a child for pleasure and competion in hunters, also sweet and loving but sometimes moody

Shetland ponies are small horses, that are very strong for their size. They average 42 inches (10.2 hh, 107 cm) at the withers, have heavy coats, short legs and are considered quite intelligent. Shetland ponies are a very strong breed, used both for riding and pack purposes, and noted for being able to pull considerable weight.