n. "the bench;" the bench team sports players sit on during gameplay. To "ride the pine pony" means to sit out of a game because of an injury, a suspension, or, especially, because a player sucks.
by wayfarer May 1, 2005
An expression when an athlete must sit on the bench and not participate in a sporting event. Various reasons include poor performance, injury, illness, or in the case of students athletes, incapable of maintaining required academic levels in school.
Greg: That's why I love being goalie. Always know my place in the pipes.
Les: (chuckles) You're riding the Pine Pony pal. Julie's one, you're two.
Greg: I'm the backup?! How could he do this to me?!
Les: (chuckles) You're riding the Pine Pony pal. Julie's one, you're two.
Greg: I'm the backup?! How could he do this to me?!
by KnightofNerdom May 9, 2019
by Taylor November 25, 2003