This is common behavior for a mare, and in case you’ve never seen this before, she is not being mean, and didn’t cause any harm to Chip, her companion. There are other symptoms that mares can display when they are in heat, but this type of behavior is very common. Let’s call it sassy behavior for now. As someone who has spent most of my life as an equestrian, there are many things that I look back with regret, and even some shame. I’ve been around many different riding disciplines and circles of