🌟 Meet Bee! 🌟 The founding member of the Wise Market herd and a dream come true. 🐴✨

February 9, 2025

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 has already found a boyfriend in Sinjari, her charming neighbor to the left.

She has a love-hate relationship with the gelding on her right (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—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! 💛

If you’re as excited about Bee as we are, drop a 🐝 emoji in the comments!

#WiseMarketLLC #MeetBee #OurFirstHorse #DreamsComeTrue #TheJourneyContinues #APHARegistered #PaintHorseLove"

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