Dear Shaboom and Clyde,
My mare sometimes squeals at other horses while I am riding her. Why does she do that? Moe, Burns, OR.
Moe,
Your mare may be exhibiting signs of being in season. If she holds her tail out and seems to be easily excited when around male horses this could be the cause of her squealing. It could also be that she is trying to gain dominance over other horses by intimidating them. This behavior should not be allowed when she is under saddle as it could lead to someone getting hurt. You may want to talk with a reliable trainer to learn how to curb this behavior.
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