17/04/2023
Fivla and Vitamin are two Shetland ponies who gained fame for their unique role as "pony models" for a knitting book. Here are a few interesting facts about them:
Fivla and Vitamin were both born in the Shetland Islands, where they were used for traditional tasks like pulling carts and plowing fields before becoming models.
The idea to knit sweaters for the ponies came from a promotional campaign for the book "Knit Your Own Britain". The ponies' owners, who run a business providing animal models for film and TV, were contacted to see if they had any suitable animals. Fivla and Vitamin were perfect for the job because of their small size and calm temperament.
The sweaters that Fivla and Vitamin wear in their photoshoots are made of wool from Shetland sheep, which is known for its softness and warmth. The sweaters were designed and knit by a local Shetland knitter named Doreen Brown.
Fivla and Vitamin's photoshoots have been featured in numerous magazines and newspapers, and they have even appeared on TV shows like "The One Show" and "The Paul O'Grady Show". They have become beloved celebrities in their own right and have helped to promote the beauty and charm of the Shetland Islands to people all over the world.
