The foundation stallion was an Arabian/Appaloosa/Shetland pony cross. The company name derives from a hybrid between a zebra and Shetland pony. Michael began riding aged three on a Shetland pony named Hercules. Juan added additional bloodlines including the Welsh Pony, Shetland pony, and small Thoroughbreds. Juan added additional bloodlines, including the Welsh Pony, Shetland pony, and small Thoroughbreds. The traditional Shetland Pony is still bred. On 5 May 1980, the next Shetland pony mascot, Pte. The official mascot is a Shetland pony named Cruachan. Horace is a Shetland pony who is brown. He used to live near Sterling, Scotland with a stable companion Shetland pony named Islay. A breed association, the American Shetland Pony Club, was formed in 1888. The American Shetland Pony is well-suited to harness use. The current mascot is a Shetland pony Cruachan IV who was presented in late 2012. The parade featured the famous Lone Star Brewing Company Shetland Pony Hitch. The Shetland Pony is a very small, robust breed of pony.