Bee turns thirteen today. This birthday reflection looks at where we are in our partnership, what age really means for a horse, and why this confident, opinionated mare continues to keep me learning and laughing.

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.

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.

Most people have never tightened a saddle, but what happens in that moment can explain a lot about horse behavior. In this Bonus Buzz, we talk about ulcers, discomfort, and why what looks like sass might actually be pain.

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.

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.

Bee’s annual exam included vaccinations and a much-needed dental float. Learn how equine teeth erupt, why sharp points form, and what a thorough dental exam really involves.

A warm mash, a stubborn horse, and an unexpected pasturemate reveal how herd dynamics, winter hydration, and a little jealousy can change everything.

Bee reports back after a sudden winter freeze, sharing how horses stay warm, why hay and water matter, gratitude for barn staff, and lessons learned in cold weather care.

Bee had a week. New shoe mechanics, sore tendons, winter hydration battles, blanket destruction, and the first two training sessions that reminded us learning never stops.

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.

Horse spooks come in many forms, from a subtle skin flinch to a full-body reaction that demands fast decisions from the rider. This week’s Weekly Buzz with Bee dives into what spooks really feel like, why emergency dismounts matter, and how daily exposure builds confidence and safety for both horse and rider.

A New Year at the barn brings fresh goals and familiar routines. This Weekly Buzz with Bee reflects on riding progress, desensitizing, obstacle work, and the small wins that build trust, confidence, and partnership one ride at a time.

Christmas does not stop at the barn. This week’s Buzz reflects on faith, gratitude, and the people who care for horses every day, even on holidays, making it possible to step away knowing Bee is safe, fed, and loved.

This week Bee and I faced a stubborn challenge involving a perfectly normal lane and a mare with strong opinions. A funny, honest look at patience, leadership, and the small lessons that matter most.

This week’s Buzz explores the great barnyard debate. Are mares really moodier? Are geldings truly steadier? We take a humorous, honest look at both while celebrating the brilliance, sass, and heart that make Bee the mare she is.

Thanksgiving week brought only two barn visits, but they were full of carrots, grooming, giggles, and first rides. Bee soaked up the attention while Henley stepped confidently into her cowgirl shoes. A warm holiday update from the barn.

This week’s Buzz covers hats vs helmets, the Texas EHV alert, and the steps barns can take to protect their horses. Bee and I learned a lot, rode when we could, and are excited to welcome family into her new barn home for Thanksgiving.

Several horses at our barn colicked this week, which sent me digging into the science. Here is what really raises colic risk during weather swings, what prevents it, and what to do when things look off.

When Bee’s hoof started peeling, I thought disaster had struck. Turns out, she was just shedding her frog — a normal, healthy part of hoof growth. In this week’s Weekly Buzz with Bee, we talk about what the frog is, what it does, and when to worry.