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Shetland pony broke into pub, got drunk and had to be coaxed out with bar snacks
UK Metro ^ | Thursday 28 Jul 2016 | Simon Rob

Posted on 07/28/2016 6:17:36 PM PDT by Rebelbase

A Shetland pony went into a bar, did a bit of a minesweep, got drunk, and had to be coaxed out using pub snacks.

A four-legged opportunist named Mocha, snuck inside The Ascot Arms in Gravesend, Kent for a triple before the pub opened for business on Monday.

Pub owner, Mihaly Herczeg, had to use crisps, pork scratchings and carrots to coax the pony back into the garden after finding him guzzling a few pints.

The 53-year-old said although the pony usually drinks water, it would probably develop a taste for beer and apple cider given the chance.

He said: ‘Mocha lives in the garden but he managed to sneak in through the back door.

‘He is not a big drinker but he does walk around like he’s a bit drunk but he is very friendly and likes meeting new things and people.’

Pub regulars have a soft spot for 12-year-old Mocha, who has managed to sneak into the pub twice since his owner bought him five years ago.


TOPICS: Agriculture; Pets/Animals
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A horse walked into a bar, the barman said ‘why the long face?’.
1 posted on 07/28/2016 6:17:36 PM PDT by Rebelbase
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To: Rebelbase

Hitlery on hands and knees!


2 posted on 07/28/2016 6:19:31 PM PDT by Stayfree (FlushHillary.com says "NEVER HILLARY", "NEVER HILLARY", "NEVER HILLARY")
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To: Rebelbase

“Hee Haw-lways says that...”


3 posted on 07/28/2016 6:19:39 PM PDT by Vendome (Don't take life so seriously-you won't live through it anyway - "Enjoy Yourself" ala Louis Prima)
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To: Rebelbase

she has a speech to do tonight


4 posted on 07/28/2016 6:20:05 PM PDT by ZinGirl (kids in college....can't afford a tagline right now)
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To: Rebelbase

“My air conditioner broke,” John Kerry replied.


5 posted on 07/28/2016 6:20:07 PM PDT by JennysCool (My hypocrisy only goes so far)
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To: Rebelbase

No big deal. I’ve turned into a bit of an ass myself from time to time.


6 posted on 07/28/2016 6:20:16 PM PDT by lafroste
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To: Rebelbase
A four-legged opportunist named Mocha, snuck inside The Ascot Arms in Gravesend, Kent for a triple before the pub opened

I think they tried too hard to do and "4" and a "3" joke here. I believe the colloquial expression the journalist was reaching for was "a tipple before the pub opened".

7 posted on 07/28/2016 6:23:16 PM PDT by ClearCase_guy (q)
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To: Rebelbase; SaveFerris; PROCON; FredZarguna; mylife; Lil Flower; Corky Ramirez; CopperTop; ...

The Pride Of Krakow!


8 posted on 07/28/2016 6:25:00 PM PDT by Gamecock (There is always one more idiot than you counted on.)
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To: Rebelbase

“The 53-year-old said although the pony usually drinks water, it would probably develop a taste for beer and apple cider given the chance.”

According to the story, he’s had at least TWO chances. I would bet those good ole’ Brits have given that pony more than two chances.

The question is.... does he have a tab ?


9 posted on 07/28/2016 6:27:20 PM PDT by UCANSEE2 (Lost my tagline on Flight MH370. Sorry for the inconvenience.)
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To: JennysCool

Jenny omg root beer float out my nose


10 posted on 07/28/2016 6:29:39 PM PDT by al baby (Hi Mom)
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To: UCANSEE2

Reminds me of the duck that wants to buy condoms


11 posted on 07/28/2016 6:30:25 PM PDT by al baby (Hi Mom)
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To: Rebelbase

It’s Shetland Pony, not a Clydesdale, fer cryin’ out loud!

Are there NO men in the world anymore?


12 posted on 07/28/2016 6:53:38 PM PDT by ButThreeLeftsDo (Gear Up)
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To: Rebelbase

Awwww! Poor hungover little horsey.

13 posted on 07/28/2016 7:12:03 PM PDT by KarlInOhio (An orange jumpsuit is the new black pantsuit.)
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To: Rebelbase

It sounds like the pub regulars have turned Mocha into an alcoholic. Sure, it’s funny to make the pony stagger around like Foster Brooks.


14 posted on 07/28/2016 7:14:05 PM PDT by Charles Martel (Endeavor to persevere...)
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To: UCANSEE2

How does the pony manage to pull the tap handle & draw himself a draft?


15 posted on 07/28/2016 7:16:45 PM PDT by elcid1970 ("The Second Amendment is more important than Islam. Buy ammo.")
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To: ButThreeLeftsDo

“It’s Shetland Pony, not a Clydesdale, fer cryin’ out loud! Are there NO men in the world anymore?”

Just gave me a flashback to being young and living on a farm. There was a huge mule that was sweet feed crazy and would push me across the barn to get to the barrel.

The only way to stop her was a smack to the nose.


16 posted on 07/28/2016 8:10:27 PM PDT by Rebelbase (Trump IS the revolution)
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To: Rebelbase
Pub owner, Mihaly Herczeg, had to use crisps, pork scratchings and carrots to coax the pony back into the garden after finding him guzzling a few pints.

I understand that they regularly have to do the same thing with Michael Moore...

17 posted on 07/28/2016 8:37:57 PM PDT by Zeppo ("Happy Pony is on - and I'm NOT missing Happy Pony")
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