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Grateful, so grateful

Grateful, so grateful

11/20/25

“The world was beautiful, and she was so grateful to be in it. To be alive, to be here, to see this. She stuck out a hand over the railing, grazing a star as it shot past, and her fingers came away glowing with blue and green dust. She laughed, a sound of pure joy, and she cried more, because that joy was a miracle.”

Iykyk😗✌️

11/20/25

“The world was beautiful, and she was so grateful to be in it. To be alive, to be here, to see this. She stuck out a hand over the railing, grazing a star as it shot past, and her fingers came away glowing with blue and green dust. She laughed, a sound of pure joy, and she cried more, because that joy was a miracle.”

Iykyk😗✌️

a moment

a moment

you reap what you sow

you reap what you sow

pov youre stalking my favorites folder after this week at incentive finals🤍

pov youre stalking my favorites folder after this week at incentive finals🤍

Lexington look book

Lexington look book

happy third gotcha day to my #1 🤍 I think Buffy has seen known and judged all the versions of me over the years and for that I am grateful✨🤍

happy third gotcha day to my #1 🤍 I think Buffy has seen known and judged all the versions of me over the years and for that I am grateful✨🤍

2 weeks in 12 seconds…. That’s about how fast it felt 😮‍💨 #equestrian #horseshow

2 weeks in 12 seconds…. That’s about how fast it felt 😮‍💨 #equestrian #horseshow

much love for taco 🤍🤍 #horse #equestrian #horseshow

much love for taco 🤍🤍 #horse #equestrian #horseshow

First stop of the summer ☀️🍩

First stop of the summer ☀️🍩

post card from a girl just living her best life 🖤

post card from a girl just living her best life 🖤

WEF week 1✔️ (you show jumpers are another breed) (I am a dressage girly at heart)

WEF week 1✔️ (you show jumpers are another breed) (I am a dressage girly at heart)

2025 is for getting scrappy in the name of chasing bigger dreams #freelancegroomNOTmagnawaveladylol

2025 is for getting scrappy in the name of chasing bigger dreams #freelancegroomNOTmagnawaveladylol

a favorite day from 2024 - and a rare, genuine smile. 2025 will be so different. so many things will never be the same. they will be better 🫶🏻

a favorite day from 2024 - and a rare, genuine smile. 2025 will be so different. so many things will never be the same. they will be better 🫶🏻

quarter life crisis survived ✔️
new goals and plans ✔️
milkshake in the rain (on the beach)✔️
had a happy birthday ✔️

quarter life crisis survived ✔️
new goals and plans ✔️
milkshake in the rain (on the beach)✔️
had a happy birthday ✔️

It is with extreme gratitude that I am able to announce today, the first in a series of exciting career moves. I am officially a certified equine massage therapist!

My goal has long been to improve the lives of top level sport horses. Show grooming and hands on horsemanship has sparked a flame in me for a deeper understanding of the equine athlete, literally inspiring me to go past “skin deep”. So after quite a few weeks of studying, I am pleased to be able to take on a limited number of massage clients.

My passion for the sport is ever growing, and the past year has been dedicated to self reflection, growth, and necessary lifestyle changes. I look forward to sharing each step of my new path with friends and family! The next announcement might t look a little familiar…🌴🐊

With love,
Bella Nye, ESMT

It is with extreme gratitude that I am able to announce today, the first in a series of exciting career moves. I am officially a certified equine massage therapist!

My goal has long been to improve the lives of top level sport horses. Show grooming and hands on horsemanship has sparked a flame in me for a deeper understanding of the equine athlete, literally inspiring me to go past “skin deep”. So after quite a few weeks of studying, I am pleased to be able to take on a limited number of massage clients.

My passion for the sport is ever growing, and the past year has been dedicated to self reflection, growth, and necessary lifestyle changes. I look forward to sharing each step of my new path with friends and family! The next announcement might t look a little familiar…🌴🐊

With love,
Bella Nye, ESMT

The office lately �🤎 big things in the works ✨🫶🏻

The office lately 🤎 big things in the works ✨🫶🏻

day ✌️ @ marlay park with my besties @jess.idol and @hozier

day ✌️ @ marlay park with my besties @jess.idol and @hozier

📍Dublin, Ireland

📍Dublin, Ireland

When in doubt, the key is probably 1234# 🤓

When in doubt, the key is probably 1234# 🤓

Feb 01-Feb 17

Feb 01-Feb 17

Things just got super weird. It’s my time to shine

Things just got super weird. It’s my time to shine

october ‘23

october ‘23

Summer in the city 🌆

Summer in the city 🌆

Everyone wish buffy a happy belated birthday

Everyone wish buffy a happy belated birthday

A collection of small moments that made up a big season 🫶🏻

A collection of small moments that made up a big season 🫶🏻

& I laugh like me again🫶🏻

& I laugh like me again🫶🏻

Blue skies and good vibes here for week five 🦄

Blue skies and good vibes here for week five 🦄

Cleaning day 🧽

Cleaning day 🧽

Hard to believe we’ve already been in Florida two months… four more to go, getting ready for season with a little theraplate time this morning!

Hard to believe we’ve already been in Florida two months… four more to go, getting ready for season with a little theraplate time this morning!

Merry Christmas from the stable down south 🎄

Merry Christmas from the stable down south 🎄

A tidy stable >>

A tidy stable >>

Sometimes even the groom gets dressed up and puts a leg over🤪With @catherinehaddadstaller ‘s Sir Real, wearing Lara Tweedie from head to toe 🤍

Sometimes even the groom gets dressed up and puts a leg over🤪With @catherinehaddadstaller ‘s Sir Real, wearing Lara Tweedie from head to toe 🤍

✔️stable unpacked
✔️horses turned out
🔜 training for show season 🤩

✔️stable unpacked
✔️horses turned out
🔜 training for show season 🤩

Flo-rida with the obligatory ‘Frankie sticking her head out the stall window’ photo

Flo-rida with the obligatory ‘Frankie sticking her head out the stall window’ photo

pov: a groom’s fall morning 🍂

pov: a groom’s fall morning 🍂

Out of office!

Out of office!

Physically, I may be on the fence. However, I’m never unsure about my love for Miss Celine 👑

Physically, I may be on the fence. However, I’m never unsure about my love for Miss Celine 👑

Buffy, buffy the barn cat🥹💛

Buffy, buffy the barn cat🥹�💛

An afternoon groom for Hazel ASK yesterday❤️ #equestrian #dressage #horse #horseshow

An afternoon groom for Hazel ASK yesterday❤️ #equestrian #dressage #horse #horseshow

Early hand walks and AM turnout? Must be home in NJ for summer🤍✨

Early hand walks and AM turnout? Must be home in NJ for summer🤍✨

IDA NATIONALS 2022!🥳 ✔️ Congratulations to everybody who showed this weekend!! So SO proud of my team for securing fourth place overall & for their incredible individual achievements. On to the next!

IDA NATIONALS 2022!🥳 ✔️ Congratulations to everybody who showed this weekend!! So SO proud of my team for securing fourth place overall & for their incredible individual achievements. On to the next!

Today’s the day!! 🎊 Centenary IDA has arrived in Lexington, Virginia to compete at IDA nationals. This weekend, I compete in the quiz challenge, lower training individual & lower training team. Good luck to everyone showing! 🏆

Today’s the day!! 🎊 Centenary IDA has arrived in Lexington, Virginia to compete at IDA nationals. This weekend, I compete in the quiz challenge, lower training individual & lower training team. Good luck to everyone showing! 🏆

CONGRATULATIONS!! To my friends, classmates, coaches and horses on first place in collegiate national and second/third place novice at ANRC. it was a great great week with you all and something I’ve wanted to do since freshman year 🌪💃 #rollclones

CONGRATULATIONS!! To my friends, classmates, coaches and horses on first place in collegiate national and second/third place novice at ANRC. it was a great great week with you all and something I’ve wanted to do since freshman year 🌪💃 #rollclones

show groom with a sprinkle of spring break ☀️

show groom with a sprinkle of spring break ☀️

Jacob being a very good boy 🤍

Jacob being a very good boy 🤍

Honey, I’m home!

Honey, I’m home!

First IDA home show was a success all around 💙 thank you big shot, for being an amazing draw 🦄

First IDA home show was a success all around 💙 thank you big shot, for being an amazing draw 🦄

A very good start to a very good season 🥇

A very good start to a very good season 🥇

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Calico Equestrian is dedicated to sharing my passion for all things equestrian. As a professional groom and lifestyle blogger (and vlogger), I aim to inspire and connect with fellow equestrians through stories, tips, and guidance tailored to enhance your equestrian lifestyle.

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