Maria spends some time with Rocky every day, in his stall when it is hot. Rocky is in the stall much of the day now, especially in mid-day. He escapes the flies there and the punishing sun as well. He is calmer, easier, more affectionate. He is clever, amazingly aware of movement and sound. Maria brings him grain each day, or I do, and she loves to stand and watch him, talk to him. We are hoping to move to the new farm before winter.