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Yes, as long as they are not clipped. They are naturally hardy ponies as they originated from the Shetland Islands which are very cold islands in northern Scotland where it snows during winter.

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A pony or horse can stay outside indefinitely, as long as they have proper feed and water and a wind shelter of some sort. Remember to give a salt or mineral block also.

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