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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Bonus Buzz: Thirteen Looks Good on You Bee!

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After a fall and an overwhelming amount of advice, I’ve made a decision about Bee’s future. This week’s Weekly Buzz is about training, growth, and choosing the next right step for both of us.

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I left town for the weekend. Bee stayed home. Between herd life, healing ribs, and photo updates from the barn, this week’s Weekly Buzz is about steady relationships and quiet reassurance.

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After the fall, three experienced riders took Bee in both arenas. The verdict? Athletic. Powerful. Trainable. This week’s Weekly Buzz explores accountability, leadership, and the decision to train intentionally month by month before deciding whether we stay together.

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February 20, 2026: God’s Got Me

A calm trail ride turned into 21 seconds at 20.9 mph and a hard fall. This week’s Weekly Buzz shares what happened, what I learned, and why faith, helmets, and closing the gate matter more than ever.

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January 16, 2026: One Year In

One year ago, Bee became mine. What followed was a year of lessons in patience, trust, mare logic, and growth. A look back at how far we have come together, and how much this horse has taught me.

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