We’ve made it back to Apgar View Ranch after being in ND for springs work on the farm. I’ve been trying to acclimate the horses, so am riding every day for short 2 hr periods. After returning with Freckles yesterday I rode out to the pasture because I had left the gate open. This sow was ambling up the road with her two cubs. When this photo was taken the cubs were behind the tree. Right after I snapped the picture with my phone Freckles saw the bear and proceeded to have a fit, so all photo op’s were over. The two cubs ran out on the road with mom and she saw or heard Freckles having his moment. I had never seen a horse act like that before. He blew up his mane and tail, and held his whole body in a manner that made him look huge. He was blowing snot out of his nose like a dragon. The sow took this in and did not waiver. I expected her to gather her cubs and dive into the forest, but she did not alter course. At this point I felt it best that Freckles and I head back toward the barn. There have been numerous bears sighted in the area this spring, so we’re going to have to be cautious with our excursions.