09/05/2026
💙 A happy-sad day at Blue Horse Farm! 💙
Yesterday we sent Belle and Bojangles Rebel, aka Cobra, off to their new homes up north.
Belle is one of our original horses and has been my own pet for nearly 10 years. Many of you who have followed her story know that she has developed heaves and hypohidrosis, and our hot, humid Southern climate has become increasingly difficult for her. Thankfully, family up north has agreed to give her a wonderful new home where we hope the cooler climate will help her thrive.
Belle will spend her retirement as a much-loved family horse—trail riding, being spoiled, and teaching the next generation of kids in our family. 💙 She is, after all, the reason for the “Blue” in Blue Horse Farm. She has carried, taught, challenged, and loved so many students over the years, and she will be deeply missed by all of us, as well as so many current and former BHF students.
Cobra came to us last year, and while he is a wonderful horse—smart, brave, outgoing, and incredibly capable—we learned that lesson-horse life just wasn’t his calling. He likes to move out, is sensitive to his rider, and would much rather be exploring a trail than walking circles in an arena with beginners!
Luckily, we had a family member who was the perfect match for him. Cobra will spend his days riding trails with his new best friend, getting to live the kind of life he enjoys most—out in the open and ready for the next adventure. 🐴🌲
One of the hardest parts of loving horses is recognizing when what is best for them means letting them go somewhere else. We will miss these two tremendously, but it makes my heart happy knowing they are both headed toward lives that suit them.
Happy trails, Belle & Cobra. You will always be part of the Blue Horse Farm family. 💙🐴