After a long ride, on pulling the saddle off, the pony is turned loose, when he at once proceeds to roll himself from one side to another, finishing up with a "shake" before he goes off grazing.

If he has been overridden he may not succeed in rolling completely over.

This is regarded as a sure sign that he has been overridden, and you know that he will take some days, or even maybe weeks, to recover from it.

I have seen horses brought in absolutely staggering and trembling and so turned loose.

A favourite mount is seldom so mistreated; and if the boss is present the rider knows he will take a note of it.