Why does a pony roll? My daughter asked me.
She just had her first riding lesson. The pony she had ridden had been untacked and let free in a field with other ponies. Soon we watched Smartie rolling from side to side on the ground.
Not surprising, I explained, as the pony might have felt sweaty after the saddle was taken off. It’s a normal behavior of horses and ponies whether after grooming, a bath or a sweaty ride. Perhaps the pony had an itch or wanted to dry her sweaty coat or just roll for sheer pleasure. Sometimes horses roll in order to get a layer of dirt or dust on their coat to repel insects. Wild horses are known to frequently roll whether for social or grooming reasons.
How interesting! And, wonderful action shots, the pony is beautiful x
Apologies for late comment, busy week, but catching up now! #alphabetphoto
Great photos, he looks so happy rolling about.
I’ve never seen ponies do this before Kriss, what an incredible sight! Well done for getting in camera though. Brilliant photos. Running a bit behind at the moment but I’ll be back #alphabetphoto
i’d always wondered why they do this and now I know! Thanks for sharing this fabulous photo x
I always loved horses! Look at how happy his fave is while doing the roll! Priceless =) #alphabetphoto
Great pictures and something I have often pondered myself!
How exciting to have her first lesson. Hope she enjoyed it. #AlphabetPhoto
Great question! …And lovely pics!
Hope she enjoyed her riding lesson 🙂
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I’ve never seen a pony roll! When little T is old enough, we’re thinking of giving her some riding lessons too… that is, only if she’s interested! 🙂 #alphabetphoto.
Great shots Kriss, the pony looks like it’s thoroughly enjoying that!
Great photos, and an interesting tale behind them. A very interesting choice for ‘P’! #alphabetphoto
Very interesting, I have often pondered over the same question!