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In Scottish folklore, a wet pony may be a kelpie

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If you see a majestic wet pony in Scotland, absolutely do not attempt to pet it. It is actually a shape-shifting mythological beast waiting to violently drag you into a dark loch, which is honestly typical for local wildlife.

In Scottish folklore, a wet pony may be a kelpie
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