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Coal miners occasionally employed this breed to pull carts underground. Are you familiar with it?
Correct Incorrect Shetland ponies, originally from Scotland, are resilient creatures. They were once exported to countries like Britain and the US to serve as mine ponies, hauling carts of coal and minerals underground. Their compact size and robust build made them well-suited for this work. However, it was a hazardous job, and few ponies survived for long. Fortunately, they are no longer used for this purpose.