Jun 13, 2025: Bee Joins the In Crowd & Goodbye to Old Friends

We went into the week expecting rain—and planned accordingly. Sunday brought some beautiful weather, so I saddled up for a good ride with Bee across the scenic property. She’s still a little spooky outside the arena, especially in unfamiliar spots, but her curiosity and my stern kicks keeps her moving forward. We’re making progress, one careful step at a time.

One tool that might help is Clinton Anderson’s No Worries Club. I’ve been eyeing his method and groundwork program, but for now, it's on the wish list while we prioritize Wise Market LLC sales over splurges.

This week was also full of transitions. We said goodbye to Marvelous, Martini, and our little mini buddy, Rudy. It’s always hard watching herd dynamics shift, especially for Bee, who just started finding her footing in the front pasture.

Speaking of footing—Bee got a little treat experiment: a Pedialyte ice pop. Verdict? Nope. She turned her nose up at it. The rest of the front herd did the same, so we’re all wondering… if horses won’t eat it, should our kids? For Bee, carrots are still the undefeated favorite snack.

On the social front, herd politics took an unexpected turn. Neville, the boss gelding who’s made it his mission to keep Bee isolated, has a new target—enter Hannibal Lechter (you read correctly), the latest gelding addition. With Neville’s attention diverted, Bee’s been granted a little breathing room. And guess what? She’s using it to cozy up with the cool crowd. Her new running mate? Gypsy. They’ve been spotted grazing, wandering, and just hanging out together like longtime pals.

Things are looking up for our girl. New bonds, old routines, and all the sass we love.