thanks for the reply.. I think Jesse has always been stoic. after all those years as a hunter jumper.. When I first met him over 1.5 yrs ago, he would just hang in the corner of his stall and look sad.. At least now.. he makes plenty of noise when I approach.. ie food lol.. he is 24.. so no change from the horse I know.. a bit more animation could never hurt.. I will consider a walk around the area.