After a pony named Chico spent weeks away at horse camp, his human thought he would be excited to come home. But she was surprised when instead, the chestnut gelding decided to show her exactly who was boss. In a hilarious video, the sassy pony makes it clear he expects to retain his place at the top of the herd hierarchy.
Showing Off His Best Moves
As soon as Chico got back to his familiar barn, he broke into an animated trot as if to say “Guess who’s home!” He pranced and side-stepped, keeping his human entertained trying to remove his tack. But Chico was just getting warmed up before making his true power play.
Staking His Claim
In the pasture awaited Chico’s herd. But he wasn’t about to blend back into the crowd quietly. The stocky pony charged at top speed, head held high, straight toward the other horses. He violently double-barreled, teeth bared to bite, sending them fleeing. Message received: Chico was reclaiming his title of boss of this barn.
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Not Just Horsing Around
To an outsider, it seemed like exaggerated drama over who was top horse. But establishing rank in the herd is serious business for equines. After a long absence, Chico felt the need to reassert his dominance decisively through aggression. He wasn’t about to risk losing his hard-earned place as leader.
A Horse Who Knows What He Wants
While bossy behavior often carries a negative connotation, Chico earns sympathy for his antics. The pony knew what he wanted – respect – and he was willing to fight for it. After his unequivocal display of authority, order was restored in Chico’s herd. The boss was back, and he had the moves to prove it.
