April 10, 2026: Trainer Life, Week Two

Hey! Bee here.

I’m taking over the Weekly Buzz this week so you can hear it straight from the horse’s mouth.

Despite my very convincing disguise, Sarah still found me.

Well.

We are officially settled into this whole training situation.

No more introductions. No more first impressions. Just the part where everyone expects me to actually do the work.

I have a routine now. I know where things are, who the neighbors are, and which situations are likely to require… discussion. Sarah continues to introduce me to things that are meant to build confidence. I continue to evaluate those decisions carefully.

Mom came to visit me on Monday and again on Wednesday. I greeted her in my usual way, which is to acknowledge her presence without making a big deal about it. She seemed appropriately grateful.

I am, according to Sarah, becoming “less anxious.”

I would like to clarify that I am not anxious. I am observant. There is a difference. That said, I will admit that things are starting to feel a little more… manageable.

Mom is not riding me right now, and before anyone gets any ideas, this was not a last-minute decision. Sarah made it very clear from the beginning that she would be training both of us at the same time.

While Sarah works with me, she is also teaching Mom how to understand what I’m feeling, how to read my reactions, and how to use her body, legs, and hands in a way that actually makes sense to me.

Which, if we’re being honest, is long overdue. I have been communicating very clearly for quite some time.

This week, Mom rode Sarah’s horse, Joe, while Sarah rode me, and we all went out into the pasture together. I behaved well. Very well, actually. I could feel Sarah paying attention to every little thing I was thinking about doing, which is both impressive and slightly inconvenient.

Meanwhile, Mom was watching. Not just riding, but watching me like a hawk. It was a little creepy.

Apparently, this is part of her training too.

The pasture was a good exercise. There was space, things to look at, and plenty of opportunities for me to consider my options. Sarah had responses for all of them. Again, inconvenient.

I’ve also been informed that I will be staying here through May to continue my training.

Something about “Rome wasn’t built in a day.”

I assume this means we are committing to the process. I have thoughts, but I will allow it.

But I will say this.

Things are starting to feel different.

A little quieter.
A little clearer.
A little less like I need to question every single thing.

Don’t get carried away. I still have standards like my friends in this video from the Facebook account of Ozzy Man Reviews (Explicit Language Warning):

Ozzy Man Reviews: Horses vs Bunny

But… I might be learning.

And apparently, so is Mom.

We’ll see how this continues.

Also, I’ve been told training isn’t free.

So if you don’t order something from my mom…
she might not be able to afford more of this “personal growth” for me.

Actually, on second thought… maybe don’t order.

No, wait. Order. And tell your friends. I have a reputation to maintain.

Until next time,
Bee 🐝