June 6, 2025: New Friends, New Digs, and a Special Guest Ride

Written By Christina Wise

This week, Bee had a special visitor all the way from Kansas City—our friend Elise! It had been years since Elise had been on a horse, but Bee was the perfect partner. I led them around the arena, coaching Elise on cues, and Bee was calm, patient, and completely sweet. When Elise was unsure, Bee would walk away… then circle back to me like a magnet (Bee still my heart ). That’s her groundwork training kicking in—knowing who to trust and when to return.

Elise and Bee making the arena rounds

In big news: Bee moved her digs! With some boarders leaving, we played a little musical stalls. She’s now got a spot in the main barn for bad weather and stall rest, but most days she’s out grazing with the front herd—which we hope will do wonders for her health and routine. She’s learning new rhythms, new stall mates (hello Martini and Vita!), and making new friends.

Pearl the mini pony became her instant BFF, but Neville, the front pasture boss, is still throwing shade (and charges ). It’s keeping the other horses at a distance, but we’re hoping everyone chills out soon. Bee’s also adjusting to the barn’s new let-in and let-out routine—she’s already mastered waiting her turn and finding her stall. Now if only she’d come in for other people, not just me.

We also had a visit from our amazing farrier, Shawn Kelly, this week for Bee’s routine hoof care. He’s a lifesaver for this novice horse mom still learning the ropes of hoof maintenance.

Bee giving kisses to Shawn for making her nails look so good!

And a heartfelt goodbye to Sinjari, who headed to the East Coast this week. Bee seems a little heartbroken, missing her back pasture crew—but she’s adjusting like the strong, sweet girl we know she is (especially with Pearl waiting for her at the gate).

Sinjari’s owner Nancy putting some cushy shoes on for the long ride!

Christina Wise
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