This week, Bee and I are learning that moving a horse's shoulders requires a lot more coordination than expected. Between crossed signals, unexpected backing, and a few small victories, we're making progress. Plus, Bee's changing shape has me thinking about a new saddle.

Bee's love life is heating up, but pasture romance comes with consequences! This week, we're also exploring fascinating horse health facts, including how horses breathe, what tying up means, and how an AI-powered app analyzes movement and gait asymmetry.

Bee welcomed some very special visitors this week, including grandchildren Henley and Cullen. Between carrot negotiations, Jenna's impressive mounting skills, and a thorough evaluation by a prospective buyer's trainer, it was a memorable week that has me reconsidering Bee's future.

Horses can doze standing up, curl into a surprisingly compact "horse loaf," or stretch completely flat for deeper sleep. After catching Bee napping in her stall, I went looking for the science behind how horses sleep and why lying down matters.

Cooler weather, another week without altrenogest and a successful trail ride gave me a chance to see how far Bee and I have come. This week, we're talking weather changes, collection, softness and why riding outside the arena is still work for us.

After months of progress managing Bee's anxiety, I started wondering whether she still needed medication to suppress her cycles. One week into our experiment without altrenogest, the biggest surprise is how little has changed.

I thought my graduation days were over, but Sarah apparently had one more degree for me. A new shanked bit became an unexpected milestone in learning softer hands, quieter cues and just how little it takes to communicate with Bee.

Bee has gained a little weight since returning from training, so we're slowing down the buffet. This week, we're learning about grazing muzzles, slow-feed hay nets, pasture sugars and why healthy equine weight loss should be gradual.

It started with a rejected cuddle in front of the Port-A-Cool. Then I realized Bee and I share an alarming number of traits, from our opinions and independence to our love of cold weather, spa treatments and uninterrupted sleep.

Bathing a horse is about more than getting her clean. From starting at the feet to safely washing the face, cooling after exercise and discovering Bee's favorite nubby grooming gloves, here's what bath time has taught me.

A good horse test ride begins long before you get in the saddle. After evaluating a potential trade for Bee, I'm sharing what I've learned about groundwork, lunging, trainer testing, rider compatibility and knowing when a horse simply isn't the right match.

Bee takes over the blog while Mom is away and shares a beginner-friendly guide to equine first aid, from colic and eye injuries to first-aid kits, vital signs and emergency transportation.

A simple barn conversation led to questions about deworming, sedation during extreme heat, and modern parasite control. Plus, get the latest update on Birdie, the barn kitten who has quickly become everyone's favorite lunchtime companion.

Reading Healing Shine felt less like reading someone else's story and more like finding words for my own journey with Bee and Sarah. Sometimes the horses that challenge us become our greatest teachers.

Selling Bee has reminded me that some things can't be rushed. This week is about trusting God's timing, riding through the Texas heat, and uncovering the truth behind the old saying that the best horses have floppy bottom lips.

This week was filled with learning. From experienced riders helping evaluate Bee as a barrel horse to discovering what her hooves reveal about her health, every lesson reinforced one truth: horses are always communicating if we know how to listen.

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.

Confidence isn't built in a single ride. This week Bee faced spooky sticks, rabbits, vultures, giant balls, and even a tarp, proving that trust and confidence are built one calm step at a time.

New World Screwworm isn't just another summertime pest. Unlike common maggots, these larvae feed on living tissue and can quickly become life-threatening. Learn how to recognize the warning signs, protect your horse, understand why Texas is on alert, and why every animal owner should care.

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.