"Pinto! Get up!" {honk}
June 8, 2016 8:35 PM   Subscribe

Pinto is a horse with an amazing ability to play dead. His owner does not appreciate his talents, since it results in weekly calls from passers-by telling her she has a dead pony.

Pinto has gone viral, spreading from local Dallas news all the way to the UK.
posted by Fig (61 comments total) 17 users marked this as a favorite
 
Pinto is a master troll.
posted by asockpuppet at 8:46 PM on June 8, 2016 [17 favorites]


I enjoy this lady's commentary.
posted by zutalors! at 8:47 PM on June 8, 2016 [4 favorites]


And the whole time, Pinto's just laying there thinking the horse equivalent of "Why so often when I get a nice groove going, laying in the grass and chillin out, that she always comes and throws stuff at me?"
posted by chimaera at 8:51 PM on June 8, 2016 [9 favorites]


It is 2016, people, turn your phones sideways when you take a video!!!!!!!!!

I too like her commentary, but I wish the videos weren't sideways.
posted by Literaryhero at 8:52 PM on June 8, 2016 [8 favorites]


Perhaps he's just frequently struck by the meaning of the universe and forever.
posted by pwnguin at 8:52 PM on June 8, 2016 [4 favorites]


Has she checked with a vet to make sure there isn't a health reason Pinto is doing this?
posted by Ivan Fyodorovich at 8:52 PM on June 8, 2016 [6 favorites]


My new hero.

You keep stickin' it to The Man, Pinto. Refuse to play their games. Choose your own way.
posted by Capt. Renault at 8:58 PM on June 8, 2016 [7 favorites]


Pinto sounds like a cow, maybe that is a clue?
posted by grumpybear69 at 9:07 PM on June 8, 2016 [7 favorites]


Yeah, I dunno, I'm not sure that's a horse "playing dead" and not something neurological like narcolepsy. A quick search reveals that several breeds of pony and miniature horse are prone to narcolepsy. I'd be happier to hear a vet say that no, this looks like normal horseplay.
posted by biogeo at 9:13 PM on June 8, 2016 [5 favorites]


it makes me sad when she throws things at him :(
posted by emjaybee at 9:17 PM on June 8, 2016 [6 favorites]


It is 2016, people, turn your phones sideways whichever way frames the shot best when you take a video!!!!!!!!!

I used to be annoyed by this but I realized I was getting into old-man-shouts-at-cloud territory. Vertical framing works better in many cases, especially when the subject is a single person (or animal).

</derail>
posted by Johnny Wallflower at 9:45 PM on June 8, 2016 [17 favorites]


Pinto isn't the only pony who trolls drivers-by like this, as my brother and I learned the hard way.
posted by lagomorphius at 9:58 PM on June 8, 2016 [1 favorite]


Pinto is an inspiration.
posted by mazola at 10:07 PM on June 8, 2016


I guess Pinto must live in an area with a lot of suburbanites who don't know livestock or ranching.

I grew up with livestock and have driven by lots of animals laying in a field in a postion that *maybe* could be dead? I always keep driving because it's not my problem and why the heck would you make the owner/rancher deal with the problem earlier or at all? They'll figure it out.
posted by ITravelMontana at 10:10 PM on June 8, 2016 [6 favorites]


I once had a pony that ate a whole sack of molasses and became very sick, almost died. He survived to the relatively old age of 20-something, but after the colic, he took a liking to "playing dead". I always thought that he had discovered during his illness that in the civilisation of our farm, there were no wolves or lions eating sick ponies, and it was perfectly safe to let loose.
posted by mumimor at 10:19 PM on June 8, 2016 [19 favorites]


He seems to have fallen and can't giddy-up.

Sorry, that's one of my favorite jokes.
posted by SpacemanStix at 10:31 PM on June 8, 2016 [30 favorites]


Lazin' in grass is a gas, baby can you dig it!
posted by TedW at 10:44 PM on June 8, 2016 [5 favorites]


This pony is a poser.
posted by quazichimp at 10:53 PM on June 8, 2016 [2 favorites]


Why throw stones? That is a classic SCRATCH MY BELLY pose. Must have never met a friendly cat.

Oh and um... when I get home my wife always pretends to be dead. #keepmefiwierd
posted by adept256 at 11:08 PM on June 8, 2016 [12 favorites]


Maybe he's just a really big L7 fan?
posted by Requiax at 11:21 PM on June 8, 2016 [3 favorites]


I nominate Pinto for when they make a live action version of Kate Beaton's Fat Pony
posted by gusandrews at 11:55 PM on June 8, 2016 [10 favorites]


Needs an "I Aten't Dead" sign.
posted by hat_eater at 1:32 AM on June 9, 2016 [20 favorites]


I used to have a cat that did this right in the middle of our (quite small) front lawn. With the addition that her tongue was sticking out. It was always amusing watching people do a double take as they walked past our house and saw her there, tongue out, legs up, not moving at all. The actual answer was that she was old and had arthritis and gave no shits about anything except the sun on her belly.
posted by shelleycat at 2:26 AM on June 9, 2016 [15 favorites]


Oh gosh metafilter dredges up memories, I was going between my grandfathers fields in an old pickup probably, back and forth for something, and noticed a horse in a field just laying there, maybe over an hour or two, but I was with a horsey person one trip who gave an amazingly loud and sharp whistle. Horse jumped right up.
posted by sammyo at 3:13 AM on June 9, 2016 [1 favorite]


Speaking from 30 years of experience with many different horses, I'll admit that's NOT normal horse sleeping mode. But since pinto is a pony and ponies can be annoyingly difficult (just ask pb/frimble), I'll give this one a ?maybe? IDK. But I would be freaked out every time I saw that pose and lack of response.
posted by mightshould at 4:11 AM on June 9, 2016


I could only think of this.
posted by peeedro at 4:33 AM on June 9, 2016


Dude, might there be some "special plant" in Pinto's field?
posted by Halo in reverse at 4:33 AM on June 9, 2016 [1 favorite]


Pinto should hook up with the horse yoga guy from earlier this week.
posted by ouke at 5:02 AM on June 9, 2016 [3 favorites]


I like the part where she yells out "Pinto, get up! Yer embarrassin' me in front of the neighbors".
posted by easily confused at 5:12 AM on June 9, 2016 [13 favorites]


Needs #mylazypony.

I want a spin-off TV show with Pinto as a teenage Mr Ed that says things like yeah, well, this STUPID PLACE IS DEAD, so whatever, mom.
posted by pulposus at 5:17 AM on June 9, 2016 [5 favorites]


My daughter's horse enjoyed him a good nap stretched out on the ground. People always thought something was wrong. Apparently people believe that horses only sleep standing up.
posted by COD at 5:24 AM on June 9, 2016


I like the part where she yells out "Pinto, get up! Yer embarrassin' me in front of the neighbors".

Yup. I mean, c'mon, have y'all never had a dog (or cat I suppose) that was just a complete goofball embarrassment in some way? This is the same thing, just super-sized.
posted by RolandOfEld at 6:04 AM on June 9, 2016 [2 favorites]


Aww, don't throw sticks at Pinto. He's just chillin'.
posted by dis_integration at 6:05 AM on June 9, 2016 [1 favorite]


I love Pinto. I love that Pinto is just a gigantic puppy sunning himself. I love that he gives no fucks about the dirt clods his person is throwing.

I got trapped down a Pinto rabbit hole yesterday. There are no neurological problems, Pinto's been checked out by a vet and those are dirt clods, not rocks. FYI.
posted by Sophie1 at 6:27 AM on June 9, 2016 [26 favorites]


That is seriously, the most Texan sounding person rin likely to hear on video this year.
posted by happyroach at 6:55 AM on June 9, 2016


I used to be annoyed by [vertical video] but I realized I was getting into old-man-shouts-at-cloud territory.

It's not old people who I see flying into fist-punding manbaby rage about this trivial thing.
posted by thelonius at 7:26 AM on June 9, 2016 [2 favorites]


Has she checked with a vet to make sure there isn't a health reason Pinto is doing this?

I actually don't know if she has or not
posted by beerperson at 7:30 AM on June 9, 2016 [2 favorites]


Sophie1 does.
posted by Johnny Wallflower at 7:32 AM on June 9, 2016


Sophie1: I got trapped down a Pinto rabbit hole yesterday.

I think that would be considered a deep horse wallow, if you were wondering about where you got lost.
posted by filthy light thief at 7:39 AM on June 9, 2016 [4 favorites]


Coming soon to Saturday Night Live: Pinto, the horse who could troll the net.
posted by Naberius at 7:43 AM on June 9, 2016


Clearly, this is his way of protesting that he is named Pinto when he is not a pinto.

There are also videos online of her dogs: a terrier named Yorkie and a bulldog called Collie.
posted by ricochet biscuit at 7:46 AM on June 9, 2016 [10 favorites]


Metafilter: I was with a horsey person
posted by Panjandrum at 7:55 AM on June 9, 2016 [1 favorite]


Reminds me of goth bear
posted by mcmile at 8:09 AM on June 9, 2016


There are no neurological problems, Pinto's been checked out by a vet and those are dirt clods, not rocks. FYI.
posted by Sophie1


Would be interested in reading the discussion, Sophie1. My thought isn't a neurological issue, but ulcers. It's expensive to check for ulcers (medicate also) I'm a tad skeptical she did so.

It isn't the clods or rocks that bother me-- I flip rocks at my horses when they're being jerks** but when she tossed a piece of wire fence, and the fact that there is trash readily available to toss, is what gets my hackles up.

**Then the jerks start nosing around on the ground, because I *might* be tossing apples, but at least they stop leaning on the fence. sigh
posted by BlueHorse at 8:17 AM on June 9, 2016 [3 favorites]


BlueHorse - I'll see if I can refind it...
posted by Sophie1 at 9:01 AM on June 9, 2016


my cat does this exact thing (obviously not in the middle of a field with me throwing dirt clods at her but you know) and im very delighted to see a horse doing it too. two lazy lil buddies just sunnin their tums
posted by burgerrr at 9:17 AM on June 9, 2016


Ok - the owner of the pony, Mark Kelley's, original Facebook page said that the pony had no illnesses and that he had always done this. I can't find his original site, but here's the new Facebook page for Pinto where you can ask any questions you like.
posted by Sophie1 at 9:18 AM on June 9, 2016


I like the part where she yells out "Pinto, get up! Yer embarrassin' me in front of the neighbors"

This pony and I share much more in common than I would like to admit.
posted by SpacemanStix at 9:25 AM on June 9, 2016 [6 favorites]


These videos are private now.
posted by boo_radley at 10:53 AM on June 9, 2016


Yeah, I was just about to say the same thing. I am forlorn that I cannot see this Pinto.
posted by bologna on wry at 10:54 AM on June 9, 2016 [1 favorite]


just picture this, but a pony
posted by burgerrr at 10:59 AM on June 9, 2016 [1 favorite]


Wish I could but that domain is blocked at work. JUST FORGET IT I HATE YOU PINTO
posted by bologna on wry at 11:08 AM on June 9, 2016 [2 favorites]


JUST FORGET IT I HATE YOU PINTO

How could you hate pinto? He's such a good pony.

Yes you are. Yes you are! *scratches behind his ears and pats his tummy*
posted by SpacemanStix at 11:10 AM on June 9, 2016 [1 favorite]


Oh no!

Try these , from Facebook.

Failing that, the Daily Mail link has screenshots.
posted by Fig at 11:15 AM on June 9, 2016


Here's Pinto's Facebook, which also seems to have video. Also shared pictures of dogs and humans doing the Pinto.
posted by Fig at 11:18 AM on June 9, 2016


People yakkity yak a streak and waste your time of day
But Mister Dead will never speak unless he has something to say.
posted by hal9k at 12:23 PM on June 9, 2016 [1 favorite]


All the YouTube videos say they're private :(

"Pinto, now yer embarrassin' me on the internet. How did you get a YouTube account? I'm turnin' this thing off."
posted by SpacemanStix at 3:06 PM on June 9, 2016 [8 favorites]


I SAW THE PINTO. WORTH THE WAIT. But seriously, why was she hurling rocks at him? Poor guy just chillin' out and he gets rocks thrown at him. Pinto: A++, Pinto's owner: D. :(
posted by bologna on wry at 4:31 PM on June 9, 2016


That would completely freak me out and I would make it get up. Rolling, laying down, all fine, but just laying there upside down? I'd be yelling "Dammit Pinto" and throwing stuff too.
posted by bongo_x at 9:29 PM on June 9, 2016


I can confirm, that's one of the most Texan things I've ever seen. And yeah, she's just throwing dirt. Her accent and attitude remind me of a local woman/friend of my husband who hand-raised a blind bull calf named Bullie, and kept him in her house with a diaper on.
posted by threeturtles at 10:11 PM on June 9, 2016


it's that one leg stretched plaintively skyward that gets me
posted by angrycat at 4:45 AM on June 10, 2016 [2 favorites]


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