New pony wobbles- talk me down!

[Not_so_brave_anymore]

Ok, I'm hoping this is completely standard, but I just need someone else to say it!

New pony came home last week (after a 15 year break from anything horsey). She's sold as that rarest of things, a genuine first ridden- she brought her last two jockeys off the lead rein. She's been absolutely good as gold, very friendly with the kids etc. BUT the only thing that I'm over thinking is that whenever she's been in (she lives out, but I've been bringing her in twice a day to change rugs) and then I put her out again, she always has a big roll, then does a couple of squealing bucks and charges down to the bottom of the field.

This is completely normal pony behaviour, right?!! I feel like, when I used to have horses as a teen/young adult, I used to love seeing them showing off like this, and it never put me off riding. But now I'm older, and it's my kids' safety at risk, I can't stop worrying about her doing this with a child on board.....

(fwiw she came from the local pc dc, so I really don't think she's been missold as FR)

 

[MissTyc]

All my horses have squealed, bucked, reared, exploded in the field, and behaved perfectly under saddle. In fact, the ones that can express themselves tend to be the most balanced individuals as they understand the difference between playtime and worktime

 

[Roxylola]

It's normal pony behaviour. I might be worried if she didn't!

 

[Red-1]

All normal, and congratulations on finding a great pony for your daughters!

 

[splashgirl45]

yes completely normal, piccies please

 

[Not_so_brave_anymore]

All my horses have squealed, bucked, reared, exploded in the field, and behaved perfectly under saddle. In fact, the ones that can express themselves tend to be the most balanced individuals as they understand the difference between playtime and worktime

thank you so much for

All my horses have squealed, bucked, reared, exploded in the field, and behaved perfectly under saddle. In fact, the ones that can express themselves tend to be the most balanced individuals as they understand the difference between playtime and worktime

That's a lovely way of explaining it!

 

[Not_so_brave_anymore]

Thank you everyone for taking the time to reply! I don't really know what happened- one minute I was a totally fearless 16yo hacking out by myself on my *spirited* mare, rolling my eyes at my ridiculous nervous mum, and then I blinked, and now I'm the ridiculous nervous mum ???

 

[vmac66]

Perfectly normal. My mare does a very good Bambi impression in the field. All 4 legs of the floor at the same time while turning a circle. She's rock solid when ridden.

 

[windand rain]

Normal ponies learn balance and security on their feet by practising loose in the field so it welcome it, I love watching them showing off

 

[Ambers Echo]

All healthy, happy horses and ponies play. Which is all she's doing. Agree- we need pics!

 

[scats]

Totally normal. If it helps, my girls do the most horrendously impressive ninja moves in the field- vertical bucks, rears, flinging themselves around etc. They wouldn’t dream of doing that under saddle.

 

[doodle]

Robin every morning goes out, finds the perfect spot to roll. Throws himself down and when done leaps in the air and sets off at gallop quite often screaming his head off, Up to his buddy. It’s normal!

 

[Pinkvboots]

Totally normal mine get up to all sorts in the field bucking rearing the lot, they have the sense to know field is play time and riding is not try not to worry, most horses will often let of steam on the lunge but it's not necessarily a reflection of there behaviour when ridden.

 

[Highflinger]

Mine rolls , bucks & leaps about in the field but totally steady but very forward when ridden - he is 29!

 

[MuddyMonster]

Yes, totally normal behaviour pony behaviour

Good luck with your new pony! Wishing you years of fun to come.

 

[Winters100]

My 'safe as houses' 14 year old still does this, and ridden she is the perfect schoolmistress, I would put my Grandmother on her without fear. I love to see it!

 

[JK-min]

Absolutely normal behaviour. Infact if I let my pony off in the field and she doesn’t do anything except walk away I’m disappointed. Always camera ready haha.
I’m pretty confident that that isn’t a sign that will put your kids at risk but with a little one myself I understand the worries

 

[Jules111]

It's so funny how different we feel when it's our children involved. My own project youngster throws impressive shapes when i'm on him and I laugh and carry on. When my daughters 14 yr old safe as houses first ridden pony trots a bit faster than i'd like to see my baby travelling I experience and inner scream

It sounds like you've found the perfect first pony who knows where she is allowed to let off steam.