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The animals come rushing over when B shows up with his grandmother, Terry, Maria, the donkeys, sheep, and dogs (me too). The donkeys line up for brushing, so does Zinnia; it’s brushing season. Breaden is curious, asks a lot of questions, and he’s even started bringing the hay to the animals for their afternoon feeding. It’s great to have him back on a Spring schedule.

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B is confident with his brushing style, and the donkeys love the feeling. Maria teaches the best ways to hold the brushes and handle the donkeys. They don’t even care about carrots anymore; they want “B” time.

Zip doesn’t avoid attention; he comes running when Breaden is here and turns over on her back for a belly rub.