The Weekly Buzz with Bee

Introducing Wise Market herd’s founding member, Bee

Date Published: February 9, 2025

Meet Bee! A dream come true. 🐴✨

Bee is officially registered with the American Paint Horse Association and comes with a story as beautiful as she is. At 12 years old, she carries the name No Valde Bee Smart, passed down from her Sire, Nu Valde Gay, and her Dam, Honey Bee Smart—a legacy of strength, intelligence, and heart.

Before joining us, Bee spent years with just one owner, who even won the APHA Worlds on her a few years back! Now, she’s adjusting to her new home and her new mom (me!), and let’s just say… she’s teaching me as much as I’m teaching her.

Herd Life

  • Bee already found a boyfriend: Sinjari, her charming neighbor to the left.

  • She has a love-hate relationship with the gelding (jury's still out on whether they’ll be besties or frenemies).

  • She’s been here just two weeks, and she’s already making sure I know who’s boss (hint: it’s not me).

Overcoming Fears

Bee came with a few quirks—water crossings and shadows were no-go zones. But yesterday, we had a breakthrough:

  • She calmly crossed the scary no-water creek THREE times (and with me on her back)! No jumping, no hesitation, just pure confidence.

She’s settling in, learning, and growing as am I, and I’m beyond grateful to have her as the first of many in the Wise Market herd, thanks to patrons, collectors, and friends like you! 💛

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July 10, 2026: Summer in Texas = Sweat, Skin & Bee's New War Paint

Summer in Texas means more than heat. It also brings flies, sweat, fungi, and skin problems. This week, Bee reminded me why horse owners become experts at spotting tiny changes before they become big problems, and why baby diaper cream has earned a permanent place in my grooming tote.

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June 19, 2026: Heat, Horses, and Humbling Lessons

Texas heat and humidity can be dangerous for horses. This week, Bee enjoys her luxury stall life, takes successful rides outside the arena, teaches me a few lessons about split reins, and reminds me that finding the right horse is worth the wait.

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After a rocky start to stall life, Bee seems to be settling in. Successful rides, a trainer check-in, and a full spa day have me cautiously optimistic this week.

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May 29, 2026: Pasture Mare Problems and Hard Decisions

Bee returned to Equine Obsession this week as a stall mare and immediately began lobbying for more outdoor time. Between saddle shopping, arena work, and difficult decisions about our future together, it's been a week full of reflection.

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Horse ownership rarely follows a straight line. This week’s Weekly Buzz with Bee explores changing plans, horse care decisions, training adjustments, barn life, and why sometimes gathering information is the responsible choice.

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May 8, 2026: Hot Horses & Nervous Systems

This week’s Weekly Buzz explores what makes a horse “hot,” why horses spook at ridiculous things, and how Bee is learning to think before reacting instead of assuming every leaf is a murder attempt.

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May 1, 2026: Why Some Horses Stay

This week’s Buzz is about choosing heart over easy answers, why Bee is staying in training, and the barn family that makes horse life so meaningful.

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This week’s training focused on rein management, softness, and refining communication. A closer look at how small adjustments create better connection, consistency, and progress with your horse.

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April 10, 2026: Trainer Life, Week Two

Bee takes over this week’s Weekly Buzz to share her training progress, reduced anxiety, and what it takes to train both horse and rider at the same time.

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April 2, 2026: Lessons in Letting Go

This week’s Weekly Buzz shares Bee’s first days in training, a humbling riding lesson, and what it really means to improve your seat and trust your horse.

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