9/7/2020
The smothering blanket of high humidity lifted a little as winds from the Northeast passed in overnight. Everyone felt better this morning.
Jay (JJ, Jeremiah) is becoming more accustomed to the routine. He watched as I fed the barn horses and then brought him his flake of hay (plus, a few oats and minerals in a bucket). He enjoys the minerals, but isn't showing any interest in the handful of oats.
Next, I cleaned the stalls. I do this twice per day because it keeps the bugs down. He has been alert when I climb over the corral panels to scoop his pen, but this morning, he grazed. He knows that isn't training time. I left him to eat his breakfast in peace for an hour or so.
When I returned, I had a few, small carrots. He took them from my outstretched hand cautiously and I backed off while he enjoyed his first treat. I left the third one on his hay.
Next, I approached him for scratches. He was easier to approach and seemed to enjoy it for the first time. He reached down and grazed a bit while I scratched his back. He likes the area around and below his ears scratched. I left after a good scratching session. It was good to see him happier today.
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