The American Shetland Pony Network is a domain owned and maintained by Platte Ridge Publishing.  The
American Shetland Pony Network incudes the following American Shetland Pony breeder websites:
The Area VI Club is a recognized club of the ASPC/AMHR.  It includes the following states and provinces:
Iowa, Minnesota, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota, Colorado, Wyoming, Western Ontario and
Manitoba.
Black Birch Ranch & Tack is located in snowy Embarass, Minnesota.  Embarass has the distinction of being the
coldest spot in the Lower 48 states but the "Snowmane" ponies of Black Birch Ranch don't seem to mind!  
Luke and Nora Lukas invite you to visit their website and let them help you with all of your pony tack needs.
Located in Peyton, Colorado with a beautiful view of Pike's Peak.  Fingerpaint Pony Farm specializes in family
ponies with an emphasis on ponies that are Foundation Certified with the American Shetland Pony Club.  
Bloodlines include Plattes, McCall, VB, Lou-Ed, Red Rock and Inka Rue.
Situated in the heart of Post Rock Country near Russell, Kansas, Cheg-Kim Ponies and the Cheg-Kim prefix are
well known throughout the Classic Shetland community.  Along with producing top knotch ponies Cheg-Kim
Ponies also breeds AMHR Miniature Horses, Watusi Cattle, Zebu Cattle, Sicilian Donkeys and a wide variety of
Pigeons, Poultry, Waterfowl and other exotics.  Stop in and take the virtual tour!
Hopwood's Pony Ranch is located near the geographical center of Nebraska and specializes in Classic and
Foundation Performance ponies that are ASPC and PtHA registered.  They also have a small herd or AMHA and
AMHR Miniature Horses and ADMS Donkeys of miniature and standard sizes as well as Irish Setters.
Breeders of primarily Classic & Foundation American Shetland Ponies, Platte Ridge Farm is home of the
Modern Halter Hall of Fame stallions Willowlawn's Mr. Unique and Grassmere's Mr. Unique. Ponies with the
Plattes prefix are contributing to breeding programs and lighting up show strings across the United States
and Europe.  Platte Ridge Farm is located in Central Minnesota on the banks of the Platte River.
The Midwest Classic Shetland Breeders' Association is the only American Shetland Pony Club member club
that is dedicated exclusively to promoting and enjoying the Classic American Shetland Pony and its sub
division the Foundation American Shetland Pony.  The MCSBA hosts the Spotlight Show each Memorial Day
weekend in Waterloo, Iowa at the National Dairy Cattle Congress Grounds for all divisions of ASPC ponies as
well as A and B Miniature Horses and National Show Ponies.

Click HERE to download the 2012 MCSBA Spotlight Show Class List!
Click HERE to download the 2012 MCSBA Spotlight Show Entry Forms!
Grassmere Farm in Paris, Kentucky is well known throughout the Shetland and Miniature world for producing
Champion after Champion Modern Shetland Ponies, Classic Shetland Ponies, Foundation Shetland Ponies, and
Miniature Horses.  Grassmere Farm was the home of Wink's Showdeo Kid II who was one of the most
influential sires in the history of the ASPC and AMHR.  A few other notable Grassmere ponies include
Congress Champions Grassmere's Hallmark, Grassmere's Midnight Madness, Grassmere's Mr. Unique,  
Grassmere's Heiress, Grassmere's Showgirl, and Grassmere's Mr. Foxxy.