I think he did it on purpose while he was visiting Ponyville. Now I don't know the true story but I figure. He came visiting AJ and Mac. Then one day while out and about with them. He see's Zecora. Having been on a long brake up from Little Brave Heart the previous summer. He was feeling like maybe he was ready to get back into that rodeo.Well, at first it was hard to talk to her. He being a good old southern stallion and her.... speaking in rhyme. He was not sure how he would brake the ice with her. That's when he found out she was a healer. Though he had to find a way to make in convincing. So after finding out where she lived and gaining a bit of wildlife knowledge from Fluttershy. He set out to find an Everfree Needle Squirrel. Not very dangerous but known for there defensive spikes.Well after a bit of searching an a tussle with a Timberwolf (which he could have used instead). He found one not far from Zecora's. It did not take much to get the squirrel mad at him. I simple kick and full moon. Then WHAM! He was ready to be the next pin cushion for Carousel Boutique. Well one thing lead to another and soon Zecora was tending to his tender backside and getting a good view. Mind you, all those years alone. Well, even the most solitary of mares could use a bit of company now and then.And so, wounds lead to words and words lead to hours and time well spent just might lead to a little romance. So work through the pain Brae. It all might be worth it. In the END!