Could getting bucked by a real life Pony hurt a human?

[Azureth 687]

In the show many of them in particular AJ and RD are shown to be pretty strong with their hooves and when they buck something. But what about real life? Anyone know how strong real Ponies hooves are, and what would happen if one actually used their hooves and bucked a person? 

[RadonRebel 23]

It would hurt them a lot. Ponies are smaller than horses but can still pack a punch. It would defiantly bruise the person real good. If hit in just the right way it could definitely break some bones. Overall would not recommend standing behind one to test it out

Edited June 8, 2016 by RadonRebel

[cuteycindyhoney 13,307]

A pony kicking you in real life can in deed KILL you. If a hoof connected solidly on your forehead, say, it could be a lethal blow.

It's a full size horse, but read the Sherlock Holmes story "Silver Blaze"

[Kyoshi Frost Wolf 41,538]

Don't judge a pony by its size. I have never been kicked by one before, I don't plan to, but I have full certainty that they can still hit incredibly hard despite their stature. And they are strategic too! Because of their height, they could hit you square in the knee or elsewhere and THAT, would be trouble.

[Fhaolan 4,483]

Yes. A full on buck from a true pony can kill a human.

 

Real life ponies are any horse breeds below four and a quarter feet or so at the shoulder. It's usually part of the various breed standards that they are very tough and strong, as they are still technically supposed to be working animals with most of the strength of a full-size horse and who can survive off poor feed and conditions. 

 

The smallest true ponies are the Shetlands and Shetland cross-breeds like the Lopez Island Ponies. I've actually dealt with a feral Lopez Island Pony and that thing was capable of taking your head off given half a chance. It bucked the back of my friends pickup truck, and smashed the tailgate to the point we had to use a wrecking bar to get it open again. That was unshod, of course. If it actually had horseshoes on...

 

Now, on the other hand there's a thing called 'Miniature Horses'. Minis are smaller than most ponies, maxing out at about Shetland Pony size. Mini's are bred as decorative pets and are usually somewhat stronger than a dog about the same size but that's about it. They're not as strong as ponies, pound for pound. When most people think 'pony' they're actually thinking about Miniature Horses. Being kicked by a mini can hurt a heck of a lot, simply because all their strength gets concentrated down onto those small hooves. However, it's unlikely to kill you unless it hits you somewhere very specific.

[Azureth 687]

Yes. A full on buck from a true pony can kill a human.

 

Real life ponies are any horse breeds below four and a quarter feet or so at the shoulder. It's usually part of the various breed standards that they are very tough and strong, as they are still technically supposed to be working animals with most of the strength of a full-size horse and who can survive off poor feed and conditions. 

 

The smallest true ponies are the Shetlands and Shetland cross-breeds like the Lopez Island Ponies. I've actually dealt with a feral Lopez Island Pony and that thing was capable of taking your head off given half a chance. It bucked the back of my friends pickup truck, and smashed the tailgate to the point we had to use a wrecking bar to get it open again. That was unshod, of course. If it actually had horseshoes on...

 

Now, on the other hand there's a thing called 'Miniature Horses'. Minis are smaller than most ponies, maxing out at about Shetland Pony size. Mini's are bred as decorative pets and are usually somewhat stronger than a dog about the same size but that's about it. They're not as strong as ponies, pound for pound. When most people think 'pony' they're actually thinking about Miniature Horses. Being kicked by a mini can hurt a heck of a lot, simply because all their strength gets concentrated down onto those small hooves. However, it's unlikely to kill you unless it hits you somewhere very specific.

Wow, that's crazy! So if a Pony were to kick you in the chest do you think they could break a few ribs?

[Quill Waver 1,408]

Having been dazed by one such instance, I can indeed vouch for their power. It hurts, unless you are unlucky enough to receive a shot to the head, which may spell death.
 
Fortunately for me, I had a helmet on at the time. Shattered the helmet into three pieces and left me so dizzy I could only lay on the ground for about fifteen minutes, but otherwise fine.
 

Wow, that's crazy! So if a Pony were to kick you in the chest do you think they could break a few ribs?

 

Almost with ease.

Edited June 8, 2016 by Quillwaver

[Fhaolan 4,483]

Wow, that's crazy! So if a Pony were to kick you in the chest do you think they could break a few ribs?

 

More than a few ribs. Even the small Shetlands weigh about 450-500 pounds, and can put most of that weight behind a double-barrel buck. If they manage to fully connect it's like being hit by a small car.

[FanOfManyShows 396]

Applejack can buck a tree so hard all of it's apples fall. so yes it would hurt, you'd probably be killed to.

[El Duderino 879]

Well, earth ponies seem to actually be as strong, or even stronger than real horses, not just ponies. I mean, Applejack can buck a tree hard enough to make ALL the apples fall off at once. That's pretty strong. Getting bucked by a real horse can kill a person, so I imagine getting bucked by an earth pony would too. 

 

As for how strong real ponies are, I don't know, but I doubt getting bucked by one would feel very good. 

 

Either way, getting bucked by a pony, real or MLP, would hurt.

Edited June 8, 2016 by El Duderino

[The MegaBrony 219]

Now replace Wolverine in that scene with a pony. X-Mares coming soon.

Edited June 8, 2016 by The MegaBrony

[Kenshiro 13,493]

If you piss them off, they will hoof you really bad. Brohoof  

[Steve Piranha 29,425]

Ponies are proportionally stronger than horses, about twice as their weight, so it'll obviously hurt if one of them kicks you 

[cmarston1 5,959]

Yes yes it would.

I don't see how this is even a question.

[Foxy Socks 2,599]

If they are powerful enough to knock apples off a tree, yes.

[Megas 27,656]

Yeah I'm pretty sure it could kill you

[Moony the Cat 3,702]

My Cousin was kicked in the knee, by a Horse, so that kinda counts i think.

 

According to him, that hurt a lot but nothing was broken.

I myself, have no experience in getting bucked by a Horse or Pony.

[Dreambiscuit 9,816]

Yeah, real horses can kick the daylights out of you (I've felt it first hand)! But I like to think a kick from our pastel ponies would be softer and less traumatic because they're toons. Everypony knows toons are soft and squishy, so why should their kicks be so bad? I know, they can kick apples out of trees, but remember, those are also toon trees. The apples are probably easier to buck off than a hard real tree. I'm not saying you wouldn't feel a kick from one of our pony friends, but I just don't feel it would be a matter of breaking bones.   

[Aurora Glimmer 494]

I think being kicked by any equine - regardless of size - would probably hurt a whole lot.

Edited June 9, 2016 by Silvestra Spooner

[TeeSix 116]

Put it this way - an M4 Sherman medium tank exerts around 9.4 Newton-cm2 / 13.7psi ground pressure. A horse can kick with a force up to 1,378 Newton-cm2 / 2,000psi. So basically, a horse's kick can theoretically do more immediate damage than being rolled over by a tank.

[Twilight Frost 271]

 

This should answer your question. Basically, A single "light" kick from Applejack would be enough to snap the hardest thickest bone in your entire body. A Powerful Kick would be enough to probably kill you and a full power double hoofed death kick would obliterate your body in pieces. 

 

Ponies are more faster, more durable, able to break or at least bend the laws oh physics with their bodies in ways that our greatest machines cannot even do. 

[Shanks 10,816]

A kick from even some of the weaker ponies could do serious damage, ones from the stronger ones like Applejack will probably kill you.

[Trinitron Keys 89]

Don't stand behind one, and don't get close to one or try to climb on their back unless they know you and trust you well. Let them sniff your hand first, talk nice to them, learn the language, give 'em treats and don't play rough. If a pony has a mean reputation, especially a stallion, stay away from him and let the pros handle it. That's all I know so far.

[twiia 1,843]

If they were as strong as AppleJack a human might have to go to the ER. A pony like Fluttershy would probably just hurt a bit.

[Babyyoshi309 1,829]

First of all, a lot of people have been killed in real life from being kicked by horses. MLP ponies are stronger than normal horses, yet also smaller. So stronger force on a smaller surface area. Even a light kick from a pony would be like getting hit by a bullet, and would AT LEAST shatter your ribs! A full force kick from a pony would be like getting shot by a giant sniper rifle from 2 inches away! It might even cause you to explode! (might)