MIKIE and ME on the BILLBOARD in ARKANSAS. Photo sent to us by David Longinotti
HAPPY SATURDAY!
I hope you have a wonderful weekend. There is some great racing going on around the country today and March Madness continues to be very exciting. So many last minute shots and 3 pointers really change the outcome of a game so quickly. Look at the local Kentucky teams. Louisville lost in the last few moments the other evening and the University of Kentucky secured their win in the final seconds. That is like MY SPORT. A PHOTO FINISH going one way or another or the BOB of a head can be the difference between winning and losing. I guess that is why SPORTING ACTIVITIES are so THRILLING. Every move counts!
Last week when my jockey, MIKE, was going to ride in Arkansas at Oaklawn Park, he called Dottie to mention the huge BILLBOARD he saw with US on it. John contacted his friends at that race track and was able to get a photo of it for ALL OF US to see! Mike’s right…it does LOOK IMPRESSIVE! WIN CITY! I like that thought!
Additionally, I wanted to THANK ALL OF YOU who have been asking about how I am doing in your DIARY responses. I am doing extremely well…and am having SO MUCH FUN! I have been out ‘romping in the paddock’ with my friends every day. We are truly having a great time. We absolutely love it when the wind blows just enough to make it FUN. Sometimes, it feels like the breezes are tickling my coat. When this happens, my friends and I put up our tails and gallop around the field together truly appreciating the outdoors, the wind, and each other. Such special moments!
I’m also enjoying my normal daily routine and all of favorite foods. This week, in addition to bananas and pears, I have been having a special craving for peppermints. I’ve figured out something very special about them. Not only do peppermints TASTE GREAT…but, the other fabulous thing is that my guys here can carry lots and lots of them around in their pockets at all times. That makes them very HANDY and ACCESSIBLE. Thus, every time I nod to one of them, cuddle up, or come to the front of my stall for a pat or a photo …all they have to do is reach in their pockets and VOILA…A TREAT FOR ME! Now, this is TOO CUTE!
Have a fabulous Saturday and Sunday!
With Love,
Hugs to All~
Z
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March 19, 2011 at 6:41 pm
No 1!!! All the best for you from Germany!!
March 19, 2011 at 6:43 pm
I’m glad your happy Zen!! Enjoy all your wonderful treats! Your billboard looks fantastic!!
March 19, 2011 at 6:45 pm
Happy Saturday Z!
March 19, 2011 at 6:46 pm
Zenyatta, I love the billboard of you and Mike. I am glad you are happy with your new life and friends in Kentucky. Any “blue grass” yet?
March 19, 2011 at 6:48 pm
Dar Z – this is all great news heading into the weekend!
My niece is a freshman at Duke and she is too excited about their fabulous team – so go DukeBlue Devils!
I look forward to having bruch with you tomorrow/Sunday morning! We have made this a ritual now in our house! Pleanty of bananas, pears, and croissants for all.
Enjoy your romps in the wind – with love and continued hoofs crossed!
March 19, 2011 at 6:48 pm
Yay Zenny! I am so pumped to enter your contest! I’m glad you are doing all right :D
March 19, 2011 at 6:51 pm
Hi Zenny…So glad you like those peppermints. You should have received an early birthday present from me with a few of them enclosed. ;-) Just from one birthday gal to another! The picture above is just too cute, as your Dotie would say. Once again you deliver. Many of us wanted to see this photo and her it is! Yes, March Madness is in full swing. So many exciting games just like your races, big girl. Enjoy the beautiful Spring weather. You surely have earned the opportunity to run and play. I’m anxiously waiting for info. on where to send my postcard. I sure hope the USPS is ready for us.
March 19, 2011 at 6:52 pm
Please forgive my typo…I just get too excited writing to YOU.
March 19, 2011 at 6:52 pm
The billboard is awesome! Hope they leave it up forever!! So now you have discovered that anyone can be carrying a treat in their pockets! My horses have an extra ordinatry sense of smell and know exactly which pocket in my jacket or jeans I have Purina treats or pieces of carrots. Sounds like you are learning … just don’t get nippy; keep your sweet manners. Today is my friend’s birthday (Jessica) and I’m going to give her a Zenyatta breyer model; I know she’s going to be thrilled. We drove down 350 miles from Santa Cruz to watch you race in June and win the Vanity. We both love you so much!
March 19, 2011 at 6:52 pm
Luv you so much Z! You mean so much to all of us!
Hope all goes well with Little Z.
Do you know what the plans are for your pasture mates?
Luv you and all of Team Z!
March 19, 2011 at 6:53 pm
Billboard looks Great! Thanks Z, Dottie and Mike!! Love and Hugs
March 19, 2011 at 6:56 pm
Have a wonderful weekend Zenyatta! Love and Kisses
March 19, 2011 at 6:56 pm
Love the billboard! Have a great weekend Z and enjoy the spring-ish weather we’re having! I live in Toledo, and it’s been nice here for a few days, too.
Please keep us posted on EVERYTHING (like how the little one is doing, too :)
Take care. (With all the pre-derby prep races going on, I still miss you. I went on youtube the other day and played a montage of your 19 wins, and then also your gutsy 20th race (we were there!)) I miss the excitement you brought to the track, but I’m happy to see you happy, too.
March 19, 2011 at 6:57 pm
Yes the billboard looks great. Glad you are enjoying yourself out with your new bff’s. Love you
March 19, 2011 at 6:57 pm
Happy Weekend to you sweet girl! I am so glad that you are feeling well. All your photos are awesome, the camera loves you! You have had such an impact, because of you I have made several new friends who all love you. You are the common thread that bond us all. In fact someone today posted on their facebook a photo that they had taken of you and we all commented on how your eyes shown with such gentleness and kindness which is one reason everyone loves you so much. You are a true Gift from God!
March 19, 2011 at 6:58 pm
My dear Lady Z, the photo is fabulous I was hoping we’d get to see it. It is raining here but that is OK. I’m working on post cards and thinking of you. Have a lovely weekend. Brunch in the morning. Waffles are the order with pears or strawberries. Love you, tell Dottie and JOhn to have a nice weekend.
March 19, 2011 at 6:59 pm
Love you so much beautiful girl. I can never get through a diary post without tears….you just touch my heart in a way it has never been touched. Have a great weekend….Love your #1 fan in Montana!!!
March 19, 2011 at 7:02 pm
UK Cats won again today Hooray for the home team
March 19, 2011 at 7:04 pm
Hey, Zenny – tell us what you thought of racing! On your billboard (and all the time) you raced with an expression on your face (and ears) that says “this is my fun, easy job, and I just LOVE it!” (Or was that more about your whole LIFE?) May you never have a day that isn’t a fun, marvelous adventure!
March 19, 2011 at 7:05 pm
Way to go Kentucky Wildcats. You are right, the games have been just toooo great. Can’t leave the tv as something exciting happens. Hope your Bruins win today. The sign board is spectacular. Of course, how could it not be with you and Mike on it. After a call to Lane’s End I was sad as they told me you don’t get to have visitors, as in public visitors. I said to the lady, never???? I don’t want to leave this earth without seeing you in person. Maybe you could ask Dottie if someday there will be an opportunity to visit you. I know there are so many fans that want to come and see you. I would like to have you kick me, gently, with your hoof that I did not come to CA. and see you.:( You have a happy fun filled weekend and I will be waiting to hear from you. I LOVE YOU!!!! Roses are Red, Violets are Blue, racing won’t be the same without you……xoxoxoxoxxoxo
March 19, 2011 at 7:13 pm
I’m sending on your Facebook site the pic of your LA billboard. My favorite of all. Always love the muff – where IS your muff? It’s TOO CUTE.
March 19, 2011 at 7:15 pm
LOVE the billboard Z!!! YOU have a wonderful weekend with your friends, watching sports and eating lots of peppermints;-)LOVE YOU xoxoxo
March 19, 2011 at 7:23 pm
Zenyatta, I always write your name in full
because I love your!!!Because I love you!!
Im glad your happy enjoy all your treats..
Love your photos!!!!!!
Ingrid from SoBe.
March 19, 2011 at 7:23 pm
You’re one smart Big Mama Z., big mama Z.! If you cuddled up to me, I’d give ya any treat you want. Love you, sweet girl!
March 19, 2011 at 7:30 pm
You are SO smart and really have the humans trained, Zenny!
March 19, 2011 at 7:32 pm
We hope you have a wonderful weekend playing with your friends! Hope you have warm, sunshine there. We are getting ready to order your birthday present for you! I wonder if we should all send a present to the Zenyatta lounge in your honor. I think they would have fun opening them all & having a big birthday bash there in your honor!! Take care of yourself, we all love you!
March 19, 2011 at 7:33 pm
Happy Saturday to you too Z! It has been raining here in CA-unusual for this time of the year. I am so glad that you are having such fun when the wind blows. Dozey loves the wind too. I am also so happy that you are feeling great too. Have a wonderful rest of the day. We are getting ready for more rain! Have a wonderful Sunday too! xxoo
March 19, 2011 at 7:41 pm
WOW! Terrific billboard! Greatest ever advertisement for a city. Beautiful girl, sounds like you’re doing a good job of ‘training in the treats department’.
Yesterday my computer went ‘POP’ (like a light bulb) and everything went dark. There were 5 companies in the area that, perhaps, could fix it. I chose the one starting with a ‘Z’. Hope that ‘Z’ magic extends to computer hardware! Enjoy the sunshine and all your friends.
Love and hugs, SuzanneG
ps borrowed a computer to keep up with you and all the friends on this site.
March 19, 2011 at 7:42 pm
wow the billboard looks FANTASTIC :)))))) and happy Sat. Zenny :)
March 19, 2011 at 7:44 pm
Great picture and the caption is appropriate – everything about you is a win! So glad you are doing well and getting lots of treats – my horses cuddle up to me also to get in my pocket of treats! Hope you’re having a great weekend – sure would love to see video of you and your gal pals running in that breeze. I miss the videos. Hope we get to have brunch with you again tomorrow – thanks Dottie – always look forward to the posts.
March 19, 2011 at 7:45 pm
Love the billboard.
You have your connections well trained to have treats ready whenever you do something clever or cute. Very good, Queen Z.
March 19, 2011 at 7:50 pm
Hi, Z – can’t wait to check out the billboard pix….hugs! Your friend, Ann Maree
March 19, 2011 at 7:50 pm
Zen- the pepperment story is Too Cute!! I do worry that you may be eating too many peppepmints, as Your Dear John once told me, You are still Very Young and We have to be careful not to rot your teath with too many sweet treats!! Please make sure to brush your teath after- Love You- I’m just looking out for you! I’m sure Lane’s End take good care of you :-)
March 19, 2011 at 7:52 pm
thats because we love you Zenyatta,, hot springs loves you girl…….my track,, i go to all the time ,,,you are the queen there girl…wow zen, a fan had a tattoo of you put on him awesome job they did ,,,wow ..you go girl…hope all is good ..great day at oaklawn,,,,,,,,waiting for the rebel,, ARKANSAS LOVES ZENYATTA !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
March 19, 2011 at 7:56 pm
Dear Z,
So good to know that you are happy and enjoying yourself with your pals. Wish we could see video of that. The billboard photo is wonderful. What a partnership were you and Mike. Thank you John and Dottie for sharing with us. Love to all of you. Judy and Russ
March 19, 2011 at 8:06 pm
I love you Z!
March 19, 2011 at 8:09 pm
THE BILLBOARD PICTURE IS TRULY TOO CUTE…JUST LIKE YOU! PEPPERMINTS ARE A REAL TREAT. CHARLES PROBABLY HAS TONS OF THEM TO SHARE WITH YOU, PIRATE QUEEN,ALYSS AND SEA GULL. YOU GALS DESERVE A SPECIAL PEPPERMINT BREAK AFTER A HARD DAY RELAXING IN THE FIELDS. ENJOY!!!
March 19, 2011 at 8:14 pm
Loved the poster. You are very photogenic.Enjoy your peppermints you deserve them.
March 19, 2011 at 8:17 pm
Dear Zenyatta, I remember how much joy our horses felt when the wind was blowing; they ran, bucked, whinnied, snorted and cavorted and it was beautiful to see.
Re the last post (#206), there were so many excellent and heartfelt comments.
@sunnyboyd: You have the perfect name and quoted one of my favorite songs (You are my sunshine), which Z epitomizes. Also, we humans need all animals more than they need us. But as we have the most power, we should also have the greatest responsibility for caring for them. Sadly, what we human animals have that animals don’t is greed, which doesn’t speak well for the human race and many of its actions with respect to all living things including the environment itself.
March 19, 2011 at 8:19 pm
Peppermints are wonderful! Hey, Queen Zenny…see if they’ll order some of the old fashioned peppermints from See’s for you…omg they’re awesome.
Love that billboard…it’s a great pic of you!
Glad to hear you’re doing well your majesty..take care, hope you get some fine spring weather for romping the paddock.
Love you.
March 19, 2011 at 8:30 pm
My Sweet Lady Zenyatta, I love the billboard. Because it captures that larger than life personality that you have with your head up & all four off the ground. Great shot! I bet it is a thrill to see you & the girls romping in the paddock with the tails held high and running with the wind. My heart sings of happiness for you, Zenyatta for you to be able to enjoy your freedom from racing. Eat, sleep & play all you want. Now that’s living! That’s what I do since I retired. Isn’t it great! It’s beautiful here on Lake Martin with spring opening all the blooms. I know it’s beautiful there too. Look up in the sky tonight to see the brightest & largest moon. It won’t happen again till 2023. Be careful playing & have a wonderful weekend. Sending Hugs & Kisses to You & Baby ZeBe From Alabama With Love, Amanda G.
March 19, 2011 at 8:31 pm
Darling Zenyatta, thank you for another fun post. May you enjoy many days of the wind blowing through your mane.
March 19, 2011 at 8:33 pm
Part 2 of my responses to Diary Post #206 comments.
@Mary: When I first saw Z in person, she quite literally took my breath away, as you said in your lovely post.
@Barbara Wood: good luck with your operation and let’s all celebrate Z’s April 1st birthday, which I am thrilled to say is also my birthday (I’ll be 70).
@Cheryl: I agree that horses (and all animals, especially dogs) are nicer and purer than humans. And they aren’t afflicted with the ugliest of human qualities – greed and cruelty to others of all species.
@AudreyC: your post was beautiful. We do need a major shift in consciousness both in terms of loving all living things for their own beautiful selves and in recognizing our self interest in their vital place in our world.
@Dawn: thinking of you always and sending positive thoughts and love your way.
@Donna: I share your lovely thoughts about horses and would only say that, as incredibly special as horses are, I would add that all animals (wild and domestic) need to be blessed, protected and loved.
Thank you ALL for your wonderful comments to post #206
March 19, 2011 at 8:55 pm
Precious Z, you fill my eyes with tears and my heart with joy everyday when I reayrdiary.Your truly a GIFT from God! I drove all nite from AZ to see you that last weekend at Hollywood Park. A bkside employee(Angel) had spoken w/John who okd me to come back to yr stall and meet U personally but misunderstanding ofthe time..missed my chance (so sad). Mario let me touch u the next day in the paddock +John&Mike kindly autographed my program. TU all-Z-team, John, Mike, & Queen Z the GREAT MEMORIES. yOUR THE BEST, FINALLY ALL know & AGREE. luv,trudy
March 19, 2011 at 8:57 pm
Hi Zenny, Hope your day is filled with as much sunshine as you pass on to all of us. You will be happy to hear your Wildcats beat W. Virginia this afternoon. Next stop for them will be the Ohio State Buckeyes, (OSU still has to beat George Mason though). Good Luck with THAT! Go easy on those peppermints – they’re hard on the teeth – at least for humans! Lots of Love & Hugs
March 19, 2011 at 8:59 pm
When I met Zenyatta at Churchill Downs, she nibbled at my camera bag and tried to get into my coat pockets. I realized later that I had one of those tins of Altoids in there, and she smelled the peppermints! What a sweet horse. She nuzzled on my neck and got to pet her. My friend Jeff took this picture of us (I use it as my Facebook avatar): https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/OtCz5ITsWjGFwbG7KjOAWQ?feat=directlink
March 19, 2011 at 9:05 pm
Love the billboard and happy to hear you are having so much fun romping with the girls. Would love more video of you out enjoying the flashes of spring that we are having. You are awesome and Mike is very special, too!
March 19, 2011 at 9:09 pm
Beautiful Zenyatta,
Happy Saturday to you, Beloved One. Enjoy all your “goodies” especially the peppermints. Your breath must be as sweet as you are!!
March 19, 2011 at 9:11 pm
Zenny – the peppermint story is really TOO CUTE! You are one smart cookie, missy, to have worked out the “peppermint logistics” so quickly. How convenient that the Lane’s End gang have turned out to be walking goody bags!!!!
Can you eat maple syrup? We make the best in the world right here in Quebec.
I’m sending you huge kisses, big girl!
March 19, 2011 at 9:21 pm
Beautiful Zenyatta, Wow, wasn’t that nice of Mike to get a shot of the billboard from his friend that we could share, please thank him for us. It is awesome! And I note that you have succeeded in training Team Z Kentucky to your liking in the peppermint rituals or anything else Her Highness may need. I know they are as enamoured of you as is everyone who knows you. Thank you for assuring us that you feel great and enjoy the luxury of running with the wind. Tough life, huh? Also noted that you are bilingual, is there no end to your talents? Sweet one, have a great weekend, enjoy the freedom and don’t forget to look at the Super Moon tonite, I will and know that you too are watching. About 8pm east coast. Love you so much.
March 19, 2011 at 9:21 pm
Hi Z, Have you ever had Bob’s peppermint’s? They are the best. Love the billboard it is great. Thank you for sharing it with us.
March 19, 2011 at 9:24 pm
Queen Z, Wow! you got over 70,000 fans in your facebook! I love your billboard in Arkansas. That is really cool! I love you Zennie.
March 19, 2011 at 9:27 pm
Zennie who helps you brush your teeth? I would think with all that sugar you might want to think about the long term.
If I can find the picture I have of “You have bad breath” you’d have a really good horse laugh. The horse in question is doing flehmen but he looks like he’s giving me the horse laugh of the day. And his teeth need brushing really bad.
March 19, 2011 at 9:27 pm
Hey Zeny! I love you soooooo much! Is there any possibility we can get some more pictures of you and your friends playing and running out in the paddock soon? I’m obsessed and need more pictures of you running free.Thanx!
March 19, 2011 at 9:30 pm
Hello Zenyatta, I’m a big fan. Can we please get some more pictures of you galloping and playing in your pasture with your pals? Thank you
March 19, 2011 at 9:33 pm
Dear Queen Zenyatta Momma ~
So happy to see the billboard picture of you and Mikie. You two are One Being, impossible to separate in my mind. Knowing your daily rituals and highlights gives your admirers a sense of comfort and closeness. Thanks for the details and thoughtfulness of your Voice, our dear Dottie.
Love and Peppermint to All ~HH (see you at Sunday Brunch)
March 19, 2011 at 9:40 pm
Hi Zenny, you and Mike look great on the billboard! As Trevor Denman would say, you are “poetry in motion”.
I’m glad you’re having fun and that the guys at Lane’s End are carrying peppermints in their pockets for you. You deserve the treats!
Have a nice evening, sweet girl.
Love to all,
Leslie
March 19, 2011 at 9:55 pm
WOW Zee that poster is totally awesome I wish I had it in my yard so I could look at your big beautiful body every day. Thank John for getting his friend to take a pic and send it….he is just such a sweetie!! Boy you sure have the gang at Lanes End trained…. but after all you are the “Queen” and they should treat you accordingly. I’m working on my postcard it sure is hard to say everything you mean to me in one little paragraph….wish I could use shorthand, HA,HA. Luv you and kisses on your nose
March 19, 2011 at 10:00 pm
AHHH, Zenny, I remember the day when that pic in Arkansas was taken. What a fabulous idea to make it a billboard. The Hot Springs area is so beautiful and you took everyone’s breath away at Oaklawn – everywhere for that matter!!
March 19, 2011 at 10:00 pm
CAN’T WAIT TO SEE THE BILLBOARD FOR MYSELF ON THURSDAY!!!!!!!!
March 19, 2011 at 10:01 pm
Zen – The billboard of you and Mike looks great!! I’m so glad you are happy and the guys have your peppermints at easy reach for you!!! Love you!! Hugs and Kisses from Roswell,NM!!!
March 19, 2011 at 10:01 pm
Zenyatta, your daily posts make me smile and fill my day with happiness. I always check everyday to see what has been said.
March 19, 2011 at 10:35 pm
Dear Zenny
Just love that billboard. TOO CUTE!!!! We humans
Think horses love us so much sometimes, but
They are really smelling food. Pretty Tricky!!!!
It is sooo beautiful to watch horse run with the
Wind. Sometimes when you are up on top and
The wind blows the start up quick or run faster. So glad
You are a happy horse now. You have worked hard
For this retirement. Keep that embryo warm and sweet
Dreams.
March 19, 2011 at 10:38 pm
Dear Zenyatta, Love your diary entries. Always so much fun to read! It’s great that you can keep in touch with us and update everyone on your activities! Love you!
March 19, 2011 at 10:42 pm
Have a great day Queen Z. You look great up on a big screen…..boy if you could star in a movie….what do you think LADY ZA ZA
March 19, 2011 at 11:04 pm
Hello Queen Z,
You and Mike Smith look great on that billboard !! Wish there was one like that back home of you two in So. Cal. Take good care and don’t eat too many mints.
We Miss you on the track at Santa Anita, but so glad your healthy and happy.
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March 19, 2011 at 11:24 pm
Happy weekend right back Zen, and hey, I love that billboard, its awesome, pretty, neat…. Enjoy, your peppermints, and the fields, with your new friends, and I would love to see you run with the wind, bet its awesome also, with your new friend, bet you win the race everytime.. Keep happy, and Keep thanks again for all these beautiful diary enterings, there awesome too, make my day… do they let you have ice cream, get some peppermint ice cream, its wonderful, LOL
March 19, 2011 at 11:26 pm
Go Zenny! Love that billboard and those beautifully pricked ears of yours! Enjoy the peppermints!
March 19, 2011 at 11:26 pm
Love the billboard. When will we have a check on the pregnancy?
March 19, 2011 at 11:36 pm
Queen Zenyatta. You are so sweet and so smart. I admire your strategy to get peppermints. Your use of French is impeccable.
It is also nice to hear stories like Mary’s about first hand encounters with the beautiful Z.
March 19, 2011 at 11:58 pm
Hi Queen. LOVE LOVE LOVE the billboard!! The both of you look great…You and Mikie made such a good team!!!! Keep eating and make that baby happy!!!!
March 20, 2011 at 12:09 am
Of course they have mints for you, YOU ARE THE QUEEN! Congrats to your beloved John on Star Billing’s win, she’s a Dynaformer filly, who also sired Harmonious’s dam. Nice fillies, John.
March 20, 2011 at 12:10 am
Dear Z Fans,
One of John’s babies, Jordanelle, just won her maiden in the 10th at SA. Congrats.
Love to all of you. Judy and Russ
March 20, 2011 at 12:11 am
Congratulations to the Mosses and John with Jordanelle’s victory at Santa Anita this afternoon. Another winner! Yay!
March 20, 2011 at 12:11 am
Zenyatta must have breath as sweet as her demeanor :)
Happy day, I received my Racing Royalty poster signed by Mike and Ron! So so happy.
I hope you had a great Saturday, Zenyatta. And thank you, Dottie, for all that you are. Thank you so much for sharing this billboard!
Sleep tight, Z.
Nighty night.
March 20, 2011 at 12:14 am
Zenyatta thank you for showing us the picture. It is Awesome. You and Mike on a billboard I just love it. I think you are the greatest and so is Mike. I follow his career and that is how I fell in love with you. Oh Zenyatta we have been watching basketball at the Voltz house too. We are BIG BUCKEYE FANS!! GO BUCKS!!! I am so glad you are having fun with the girls. You deserve to have fun and just be a horse now. Your racing career will never be forgotten but now you can relax and be a mom. I love you sweet girl. Have a good night and enjoy some sun tomorrow. Hugs and kisses, Shari from Ohio XXXOOO
@Dawn I hope all is well. I lit a candle for you. Sending you many prayers. God Bless, Shari
March 20, 2011 at 12:16 am
Win City! That sounds like a great name for you and Bernardini’s first colt! Interesting! Wow! What an incredible billboard–what a team you and Mike made! Beautiful memories! Luv you!
March 20, 2011 at 12:20 am
Fantastic shot Zenyatta of you and Mike on the billboard in Arkansas-so cool! Glad that you are happy and are enjoying each & every day with your friends frolicking in the paddock. Peppermints are good for the soul and are absolutely tasty, no wonder they are your favorite, can never have enough peppermints.
Am so thankful that we have this diary to come to to keep up with what is going on in your life, Dottie is doing a fantastic job and is one very special lady.
You take care Zenyatta
My Love & Blessings to you!
March 20, 2011 at 12:29 am
Happy Saturday to you Zenny. You are so smart learning how to work those peppermints from the humans. They probably think they are fooling you by putting them in their pocket. ;)
March 20, 2011 at 12:38 am
And VOILA! You always bring a smile to my face! How cute are you – I can picture you running in the wind with your friends. My horses just go in the barn when the wind blows here! Since the barn has a large door they actually position themselves in the best wind break. Then when it dies down they go back outside. My mare says the wind makes her cold so she must not be as hot-blooded as you tough TB girls! Haha! Have a good night – practice your pick pocket skills! LOVE YOU
March 20, 2011 at 12:38 am
Oh, and yes, that billboard is absolutely fabu. Love seeing you and Mike together again even if it is only on a billboard.
March 20, 2011 at 12:48 am
Great billboard, Mike and you look great!! I loved the LA Dodger billboard, too. Saw Jordanella win today…congrats to all!!! Hope your feeling good, Zenny, and the next scan will be positive.
March 20, 2011 at 12:54 am
Z, you are like Duke, the very best year in and year out. Glad you’re enjoying your sports and your peppermints!
March 20, 2011 at 12:55 am
Happy Saturday to you dear Z! And… Congratulations to Jordanelle on her won today at Santa Anita.
March 20, 2011 at 1:08 am
Hello Pretty Girl!
So glad you are enjoying the winds and “kicking it up with the girls!” The pears and bananas are so good for you in this stage of your “baby in your belly”….Enjoy the nice wether! Get out and have fun and eat well! You are eating for two now! I so love you Zenyatta! XXX from me to you!
March 20, 2011 at 1:09 am
Ms Zenyatta, I knew that Billboard pic would get here sooner or later….too cute, is right…and the truth…WIN, in all cities. Glad you & your girlfriends are having such fun. Miss you alot, alot, alot, alot…I love you…Lisa g
March 20, 2011 at 1:15 am
Dear Queen-Z & Team-Z,
I love the billboard of you and Mike, near Hot Springs, and also the one in LA, sponsored by “Dodgertown”. You are so photogenic!! I think it’s your terrific personality shining through your eyes.
I saw Mike win a race today at Santa Anita; he was wearing the Moss’s silks and the horse (Maclean’s Music) was sporting a shadow-roll, across his nose, just like you use to do. WOW, that brought back memories!!
Hope you all have a wonderful Sunday and enjoy lots of good B-Ball.
Hugs to all. Fondly, OraJean
March 20, 2011 at 1:17 am
Beautiful Zenyatta, Checked out the races at Santa Anita today, congrats to Mr. & Mrs. Moss, Mike, John and Jordanelle. And thank you Dottie for another great diary day for us. Great weekend to all.
March 20, 2011 at 1:18 am
Dear Queeny,
March 20, 2011 at 1:20 am
Dear Z,
I miss you so much! Are you excited for spring? It’s my favorite season. Thanks for the constant updates. We miss you here in Ohio. All my friends ask for updates on you, the pregnancy, ongoings at Lane’s End…I just want you to know that we all love you so much.
March 20, 2011 at 1:27 am
The Moss’s will never really know what they have done for so many thousands of people….having chosen you as a foal and allowing us to have that uncondiitional love that your bring to us Zenyatta! You are a blessing – not only to the racing world but to the world which, at times like now, can be very sad. We remember the people of Japan, the people within all of the war zones that only want to survive and have happiness. Thank you Zenyatta! This unconditional love we have for you lifts us up today!
March 20, 2011 at 1:32 am
Zenny, I am so glad you are having SUCH a great time with March Madness, TREATS, and the wonderful weather!! Enjoy the sports!
Love, Katie(future jockey)
P.S. When will we be able to see you? :(
March 20, 2011 at 1:33 am
Guess what, Zenyatta! Jordanelle got into your Diary–took one look at that billboard and said, “I can do that.” And—– she did! Yea!! xoxoxo
March 20, 2011 at 1:44 am
Hope you are having a fabulous weekend! I have my postcards ready to go! I will be checking your website every day for the address. Tell all of your team I said Thank you! I can not thank them enough for all they have done and are doing. We love keeping in touch with you. God bless!
Love,
Your biggest 13 year old fan in Georgia<3
March 20, 2011 at 1:52 am
Love the billboard!
March 20, 2011 at 2:03 am
Z – may you have sweet peppermint dreams….sleep tight, lovey.
March 20, 2011 at 2:03 am
The billboard is just great! I will look for it when I go to Oaklawn in April. They picked the perfect couple–you and Mike. I’m glad to know you are getting all the peppermints you want.
March 20, 2011 at 2:07 am
Greetings Zenyatta!
About that Louisville team that got beat. Don’t forget it was ANOTHER Kentucky team that beat them. Morehead played a heck of a game!
Thanks for sharing that great billboard picture. Too cool!!!
March 20, 2011 at 2:13 am
Good evening Zenyatta,
yes, that is quite a nice message & billboard, you both look quite fetching :)
Aren’t you the sharpie, mints, lotsa can fit in the smallest pocket, ha ha, you’re really something. :) :)
Well, I’ve been working on a small poem for you hope you like it
here it is:
45 days we were told
45 days you will be old
45 days you will have grown enough
for the ones in the know
to declare you tough
to last until your time is due
for us, the world, to greet you as new
for we like you already
we will love you forever
as your Mom
has us in a tizzy
about her newest endeavor
YOU
waiting for the peek-a-boo
has us in a daze
for 45 days
:) :) :) :) :)
Teehee wheehee
Good night, and dreams of mints
March 20, 2011 at 2:18 am
P. S.
@ Barbara Wood
speedy recovery :) :) :)
March 20, 2011 at 2:27 am
Hay Zenny! I am a Buckeye, we play George Mason tommorrow, the winner of that game will play Kentucky – Goooo Bucs!
Luv & mints to you mama!
March 20, 2011 at 2:36 am
Gorgeous billboard! I love the fact that folks in Arkansas get to see you as they drive by. I only wish we had one in my town!! Anyway, love to you as always dear girl!!
March 20, 2011 at 2:43 am
Hi Zenny Girlfriend & Mother~To-Be
I’m so happy to finally see the billboard! That is very nice!
Did you get to see the Super-moon tonight? We have clouds here, so I didn’t get to see it :-(
I love pears!! Yummy & juicy! If you start craving chocolate I will really be tickled! LOL
HUGS & KISSES XOXO
March 20, 2011 at 2:44 am
@ Karen Mitchell
What a lovely post you did – responding to, and encouraging others, on Z’s site. I just want to wish you a very Happy Birthday on April 1 (April fool’s day, and Zenyatta’s birthday) – now – for I surely will not remember when the day arrives. Perhaps, since you share the same birthday, luck will intervene and have you win her bronze statue – (if you are participating in the postcard “raffle.” ) Wishing you a wonderful Birthday, and a blessed year…
@ Zenyatta
Anything less than a picture perfect poster would be shocking. There is a saying that everything happens for a reason. The posts here offer much in education, rumination, adding increased awareness of issues that need to be addressed, and a source of joy and comfort for many. I really believe your purpose is just now starting to be fulfilled – and your perfection in racing, personality, celebrity appeal – was actually the conduit for significance at a much higher level….truly, there seems to be something rather spiritual at work here.
March 20, 2011 at 2:55 am
@audreyc…we agree that Zenyatta has created a spiritual connection among us.
Her gift will continue to grow and impact others in a meaningful way.
March 20, 2011 at 2:55 am
You look so pretty on the billboard. We all laughed when we read about your love for peppermints. Wish we could give you some personally. Have a great Sunday, Zenny!
March 20, 2011 at 2:58 am
Hi gorgeous girl. Your so much sweeter then peppermints. I`m glad your doing well and have alot of friends. Both human and horsey. I watched most of the races this weekend and the Mosses and YOUR silks were strongly represented. Also in the winners circle. Jockey Chantel Sutherland won and liked beautiful in the turquoise and pick silks. Your sweet John was also the trainer. I`m selfish but I miss not seeing YOU out there. I`m sure me and millions of fans.. Ok Zenny. Enjoy your treat and your friends. Love You, Lots of Big Hugs and Kisses, Alene :-)
March 20, 2011 at 3:08 am
Dearest Sweet “Z”,
It was thrilling to watch Jordanelle win with Chantal aboard!!! Blessings to your lovely owners. A beautiful day all around. We saw the Guinness Chocolate cake on the menu : ) will try it next time. Goodnight and Sweet zzzzzz’s
March 20, 2011 at 3:09 am
Love the sign Zenny!!!!!!!!!!!!!! May they never take it down. Thanks for the photo.
March 20, 2011 at 3:12 am
p.s. We saw your John and Dottie on the way out and they had big grins on their faces! They were just beaming after Jordanelles win : ) “TOO CUTE”
March 20, 2011 at 3:21 am
What a beautiful billboard sign! When we were in Hot Springs last year, it seemed like the whole town was about Zenyatta and it was so wonderful to be a part of it! Of course, I just love everything about Zenyatta, so it was just such a treat to see and visit with so many other people who were feeling the same thing! Too cute!! Thank you once again, Dottie and Zenyatta – you make such a great diary every day is special.
March 20, 2011 at 3:21 am
Dearest Z–The billboard is FABULOUS, just like YOU! Who could ever refuse you any treat you want? That would be so hard because of your “adorability quotient”.
@Karen Mitchell–great words on animals/humans. Happy Birthday in advance. I’m 5 years behind you.
@Sunny Boyd–great poem and kind words for me.
@Dawn–waiting and praying here in Texas.
The post that commented on the Lane’s End representative saying we can never see Z is so very sad for me because early on, they said they were trying to work things out. Sad for us and sad for YOU, dear girl, because we know the love flows both ways. Love you always.
March 20, 2011 at 3:22 am
@Mary M Meek(Karen too!)
Lucky girls.
March 20, 2011 at 3:26 am
Hi Zenny, I think you are getting quite spoiled and I love it. Glad that you and your friends are enjoying the pleasent weather. I love the billboard picture and thanks for shareing it with us Fans. We love everything Zenyatta. Have a great weekend with the games and races. Will be thinking about tou as always, Love you sweet Zenny.
March 20, 2011 at 3:56 am
You have a good weekend too Zenyatta. My horses like peppermint treats too. I’m glad to hear you are doing well.
March 20, 2011 at 4:00 am
Great Billboard! You and Mike look terrific! Glad to hear your doing fine and enjoying your treats. Much deserved!
How is your friend Lie is Sweet? She should be having her foal soon. Sure hope you let us know.
Looks like your enjoying some nice weather.
Hugs and Kisses
Jackie
March 20, 2011 at 4:01 am
Zenny! What a lovely post today! I could feel myself leaning against your paddock fence watching you and your friends romp as the breezes thrill you! And I have mints in my pocket and I can imagine you coming over and cuddling up to me … a thrill of a lifetime for me! and I get to give you a mint, with your soft muzzle on my palm. Oh! life is such a delight.
Oh yes, and I love your billboard photo. Maybe John will display in your old stall at Barn 55!!!
Thanks for brightening my day. I’m so happy to hear about your routines and that you’re happy.
March 20, 2011 at 4:02 am
I love the billboard of you and Mike, thanks for sharing. My horse in southern California has shed about half of her winter coat. Is it warm enough in Kentucky for you to start shedding?
March 20, 2011 at 4:03 am
Go Bucks!!!!!
Congratulations to Jordanella. The announcers
commended John and the Mosses for their patience
With their horses. She is 5 and cost $130,000 more than
Z. Just goes to show what a gamble racing is.
Mike Repole was skeptical about Uncle Mo because
He paid the same amount of money for another
Horse the previous year and the horse did not do
Well. And look what he got in Mo. Horses are
Wonderful creatures win, lose or retire. Gods special
Creatures. They are such good therapy. Whenever I
Had a bad day I would go for a ride and forget all
My cares and worries and feel on top of the world.
My TB could not stand the smell of peppermints.He was soooo funny. In the summer we would
Put Gatorade in his water because it was so hot. He took
One sniff and would not touch the water. Very picky!!!
Sweet dreams and keep that embryo warm
March 20, 2011 at 4:06 am
Love you, sweet girl!!!!
March 20, 2011 at 4:29 am
I wish I could see the bill board in person!!!! Granted I’d rather meet you! I hope you are having a great time..Do you have a pick for the Apple Blossom?
March 20, 2011 at 4:46 am
Great billboard picture of you and Mike! Ready Lady and Little Bit think this is TOO CUTE! Regarding treats, they love Mrs. Pastures Cookies and Nicker Makers. You will soon see…
March 20, 2011 at 4:48 am
Looking at the billboard pic, still love “Angel” on the brow band. That you are!
March 20, 2011 at 5:03 am
Sweetie…tell me you’re not getting spoiled….never mind. another mint please…..(you deserve them)
March 20, 2011 at 5:07 am
Hi, sweet Zenny…Just wondered if horses suffer from morning sickness when pregnant? I hope not! You are as beautiful as ever!
March 20, 2011 at 5:20 am
Hi Zenny: I love the billboard picture. It is so nice to know that your legend lives on and your racing days have not been forgotten. Thanks for thinking of us and posting this picture. It is a great picture of you and Mike. You really do look bigger than life. I was watching the races taking place around the country this afternoon on HRTV.com. Congratulations to your CA Team on Jordanelle’s win. I am so glad to hear you are doing well and you are still having funs with your barn buddies. Your birthday is coming up real soon. I bet you’ll be receiving lots of peppermints!! Love, Linda
March 20, 2011 at 5:33 am
What a terrific billboard with Mike on your back, brings back memories of your racing days. I’m glad you’re following March Madness. It’s exciting just like your sport if I may say so. Enjoy your weekend and your bananas and peppermints. I’m looking forward to the next post. Take care Zenny.
March 20, 2011 at 6:09 am
Congratulations to John, Dottie and the Mosses on Jordanelle’s victory at Santa Anita! And many thanks to all for getting that great picture of Zenny’s billboard so everyone can enjoy it. You light up our lives, Zenny!
March 20, 2011 at 6:14 am
Hi Lady Z, hope you’re having a great weekend!!! Pleas send my love to the girls and the team, looks like you’ve got the guys trained in no time flat. :)
Hooray for Jordanelle….she won her race today with Chantal aboard!!! Chantal even smiled and popped her bowtie as if to say, I can’t help but win, look whose colors (Zenyatta’s) I’m wearing! Well I hope everyone is doing well, got to go to bed now.
Hugs and Kisses
Valeria
March 20, 2011 at 6:16 am
@Mary M. Meek – Thank you for sharing that touching photo of you with Queen Z — it seems it was a blissful encounter on both sides! Too cute!
March 20, 2011 at 6:41 am
Zenyatta, Zenyatta, Zenyatta! There’s more than just college basketball playoffs happening at the moment. I don’t follow basketball, my sport is hockey. Right now, the Alaska Aces of the ECHL have won their division (Mountain) and are in first place in the entire league. The team’s “magic number” to win the conference and secure a first round bye is seven. There are only seven games left in the season. Playoffs begin in early April. The AHL and NHL are winding down their seasons, too. Their playoffs begin in mid April. There’s nothing like speed and skill on ice. It’s kinda like with you….speed on dirt!
March 20, 2011 at 6:50 am
Love the Billboard of you and Mike , it brings back some wonderful memories of you that I must say I miss..No races with ZENYATTA running this year, how sad….Your the best and there is no one to compare now or ever God only made one ZENYATTA…YOU …LOVE YOU, LOVE YOU, LOVE YOU
March 20, 2011 at 8:41 am
I can’t believe how happy it makes me just to read your diary posts. I so look forward to them.
March 20, 2011 at 1:01 pm
Good Morning Zenyatta,
Thanks for sharing that billboard. How awesome is that? You are on two billboards and not many race horses can say that! Tben again, we haven’t seen one like you in a long time.
I was so happy to see your colors in the winners circle yesterday on tv. I noticed the same thing, Valerie. Chantal twicked that bow tie as you said, to tell everyone…Look! Zenyatta’s colors! Whatever reason she did that… we have our own idea. ha! It’s all about Zenyatta and we KNOW that because we think so too!
Zenyatta, you have a poster in another magazine. “Horse Illustrated”. Of course I had to purcchase it. One cannot have enough of your photos or posters.
Have a great day! Loved your stall photo too in your previous entry. Mr. Moss looked so proud but probably would love to have you standing next to him. In his heart, you were.
Oh, by the way, I am from the town that Jimmer Fredette grew up. So please root for BYU.
March 20, 2011 at 1:07 pm
I was reading some comments about whether or not people would get to see you at Lanes End and it got me thinking – you need to be very careful now, now big excitements or situations that might cause stress and there are a lot of other good horses at Lanes End who are in the same condition or who need their peace and quiet. I think the Lanes End staff are quite honorable for remembering the needs of their horses – I am sure they are perfectly aware of the money they could reap in from selling tickets at the door, but that would not necessarily be very good for the horses. When you had fans all around you were at the track, etc where it was customary – not at a quiet horse farm where new foals are coming into the world. I just want you to be taken care of and spoiled spoiled spoiled and it sounds to me like those wishes are coming true. Just a thought. LOVE YOU
March 20, 2011 at 1:14 pm
Dear Zenny
Have a great relaxing Sunday. Enjoy the search and
Find for peppermints. Hugs to BBF’s. Hope the weather
Is good. XXXXOOO
March 20, 2011 at 1:16 pm
Zenny you’re wsuch a funny girl! I am sending you some peppermints for your birthday. I love you and I am so glad you are happy!! If you’re happy, I’m happy!! Love hearing you’re are in good health and playing and have fun with your other buddies. Enjoy..Spring is around the corner and you can smell all the beautiful flowers. I know you will enjoy that! oxoxox
March 20, 2011 at 1:19 pm
OH!! almost forgot..the billboard is absolutely amazing!! wow…now that is a celebrity!!! Great graphics and markerting choice. That graphic desigher probably got a raise for that one!
March 20, 2011 at 1:53 pm
Your billboard is wonderful and I love the photo of you with Mary Meek. Thank you for sharing it with us, Mary.
March 20, 2011 at 2:07 pm
Just checked out Hooty on his FB page. It looks like he is very happy and useful.
March 20, 2011 at 2:09 pm
Those of you who really know Thoroughbred Horse Racing may comment more knowledgeably regarding Oaklawn Racing and the three-plus generations of astute planning that traditionally goes into its future, while Mr. Cella stays mindful of a strong tradition. Historically, Oaklawn traces it inception to 1904, began its 97th season with 2011, and in 2005, was awarded the First Eclipse Award to a race course. Since then, as times and the world change, the Cella Family, and Mr. Charles J. Cella, consistently seeks the best for its racing family, the horses welcomed there, and the racing community at large. If there is a first among equally-committed facilities, Oaklawn and the Cella Family leadership deserve credit for lifting and maintaining a bar of excellence ennobling horse racing by its venerable example. Lots of commentary on Charles Cella and Oaklawn can be found online. Your personal recollections are especially nice, shared here. Thanks, all.
March 20, 2011 at 2:13 pm
Thanks, Zenny, for having the billboard picture posted on your diary. Of course, you look so beautiful that it takes one’s breath away. I know you must be careful in your new job, but I still wonder if you have used any of your dancing moves lately. Those have been a wonderful part of your visible image, and while we can understand if they are not in your daily schedule, maybe you just feel good at times and “show your stuff?” Just wondering. Love and kisses, dear one.
March 20, 2011 at 2:44 pm
ZENYATTA AND TEAM – AS ALWAYS MY HEART IS RUNNING OVER WITH LOVE FOR ALL OF YOU… GOD BLESS.
March 20, 2011 at 2:57 pm
That billboard would make a GREAT poster! Any chance of that? Put me down for 2 – one for me and one for my classroom! All of my students are now Zenyatta fans and have a countdown board for when the baby is due!!! Too cute!!! Latest writing assignment – name the foal…
March 20, 2011 at 3:20 pm
Oh, big beautiful Z!! John is so thoughtful; this picture is awesome-and billboard size. (rightfully so) You are a stitch Z, glad you know the convenience of the peppermint candy! ha I’ll have to send more soon. My heart just broke. I read Heinretta Wolfe’s comments. No visitations for Z at Lane’s End!! Oops; tears have filled my eyes. I truly regret I was unable to see you the morning after the Breeders Cup back by the barns. I could have kissed your nose and told you how great & beautiful you are. At least I saw you up close at Oaklawn and again at Keeneland but…….it is just not the same thing. Love and 2 kisses on your soft nose.
March 20, 2011 at 3:36 pm
What a wonderful billboard. Zenny, you look so relaxed. It is wonderful how healing our connections to animals are. They can teach us so much about being in the moment, about living. They give without an agenda (except maybe for a treat, LOL). Thank you Dottie, Zennie, team Z. In a world of political rancor, where important issues are made into power struggles, I can go here to cleanse my mind and heart. This is an oasis of light, joy, and friendship. Very healing.
March 20, 2011 at 3:37 pm
That is to cute! You are such a spoiled little mare! haha! Love you Zenyatta and I am glad that you are still doing great!!! :D
March 20, 2011 at 3:53 pm
@ Annie from post 206
When I was writing about rescue, I was transferring my non-profit org’s experience in general to the surplus horses issue, we did not rescue horses. I meant to say that from my experience the people in the field were the ones truly motivated, gritty, hanging tough.
The job is no fun, often you’re up your butt in doodoo, mostly though it’s unbelievably filthy, shocking the things you see,the carelessness,scares the heck out of you for the animals who had to endure. The field workers really are the ones who are in touch, but often are being ignored because it doesn’t fit the image that the board thinks it needs to portray to get the funds. If you have a way you think will make it easier for these horses, try it.
Good morning Zenyatta
hope the morning finds big clouds of oat dust being blown out of your feedbag by your eager nostrils sniffin out the last little morsel of breakfast, and some pears for the digestion, carrots & nanas and your desert, mints. Keeps you feeling cool and refreshed.
Have a great day :) :) :)
March 20, 2011 at 4:07 pm
@ Karen Mitchell
yes, it’s too bad.
March 20, 2011 at 4:12 pm
Zenny…you are such a beautiful lady…from our hearts to yours…Tony and Mary…
March 20, 2011 at 4:20 pm
Mike Smith has posted on his Facebook page this link to download the Official Zenyatta Coloring Book.
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http://www.hollywoodpark.com/zenyatta-coloring-book.pdf
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Be sure to visit his page for more Zenyatta goodies.
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http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mike-Smith-Jockey/122849674424919
March 20, 2011 at 4:21 pm
Dear Zenny and Baby Z – What a beautiful billboard of you. You look so happy – you are really smiling. Your craving stories are too cute. What kind of peppermints are you craving? Is there a special brand that you like? I would love to send you some. You have brought so much joy into my life, that that is the least I could do. Love you beautiful girl. Have a wonderful First Day of Spring. Hugs and Kisses.
March 20, 2011 at 4:21 pm
Mike Smith has posted on his Facebook page this link to download the Official Zenyatta Coloring Book.
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http://www.hollywoodpark.com/zenyatta-coloring-book.pdf
March 20, 2011 at 4:22 pm
Here is link to Mike’s Facebook page for more goodies:
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http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mike-Smith-Jockey/122849674424919
March 20, 2011 at 4:35 pm
Ah Zenny, how I love you and your diary posts…TOO CUTE…love the peppermint info, that’s adorable.
March 20, 2011 at 4:37 pm
I was at the Breeders Cup and will never forget the roar of the crowd when you were coming down the track. You couldn’t hear anything else. I just replayed it on tape; I have most of your races on tape and replay them often. Love the billboard.
March 20, 2011 at 4:40 pm
Thanks to Mike Smith and his friend, David Longinotti for the great photo of ‘your’ billboard. The billboard itself is probably a tourist attraction. Sure brings back the days of your racing though. I’m so glad I have the DVD of your races to watch. Everytime I watch, it so inspires me and once again leaves me in awe of your beauty and your magnificent power as well as your grace and your kindness. So many wonderful memories past and now moments present to be cherished. ….I’m glad your peppermint cravings are being met. Be careful though – too many and you might get a tummy ache.
March 20, 2011 at 4:59 pm
What a wonderful billboard sure brings back so much, and a nice photo as well from Mary Meek. Have a nice day today, it’s raning here so a bit on the cold side. How can you go wrong with peppermints, bananas and pears :) With love as always Z.
March 20, 2011 at 5:05 pm
Wow Zenyatta! Your facebook has 70,961 fans and still growing! I wonder if you can be the first Thoroughbred Racehorse to get over a million fans on Facebook- that would be TOO CUTE for sure!!!
March 20, 2011 at 5:12 pm
So glad to read all about how much you are enjoying everything. Pats and Hugs to you Lady Z.
March 20, 2011 at 5:23 pm
Zenyatta, from Russia with love.
March 20, 2011 at 6:01 pm
@Mary Meek, What a glorious photo. It captures Zenyatta’s loving tenderness and it shows, in your expression, how deeply we all cherish who she is and what she means to us. Thank you for sharing the sweetness.
March 20, 2011 at 6:03 pm
@Olga Pikalova, I imagine Zenyatta replying to you “TO Russia with love!”
March 20, 2011 at 6:07 pm
Zenyatta,
Nice poster. Isn’t there a billboard at LAX of you, Kobe, and K Kardashsian. So glad to hear you are doing well and having fun and enjoying all your goodies. Stay healthy,safe and happy big mama. :-)
March 20, 2011 at 6:18 pm
Dear Queen-Z & Team-Z,
This morning, I realized how mixed-up my recollections of the race that reminded me of you were, last evening?? It was the winner of the 10th race, Jordanelle (a 4yr. old filly)…riden by Chantal Sutherland (not Mike Smith), in the silks of Ann and Jerry Moss. I was very surprized to see Mike Smith riding for Stonestreet Stables…but not surprized to see a wonderful, winning run on the lovely 3yr.old colt, Maclean’s Music. Anyway, it was a great day of racing, and The Factor looked great too, at Oaklawn!!
Zenny, wishing you a peaceful, happy, first week of Spring, at Lane’s End Farm.
Fondly, OraJean
March 20, 2011 at 6:20 pm
Zenny…I’m not giving up hope that we may have the chance to meet you. So far there are two meet and greets with you for charity during the summer so that’s a good start. When the breeding season is over I think what Charles and Mr. Farish said earlier will happen. Your adoring public will see you again. Hooves crossed! On another subject…March Madness sure is exciting. These teams are taking the games right down to the wire…just like you did in many races. :-)
March 20, 2011 at 6:59 pm
Dearest,Zenyatta. Good morning, from Colorado. So sorry I missed yesterday and I apologize if I get a little long winded today, but alot has been going on. What a difference a couple of days can make. While doctors were checking my mom, she kept telling them she had to be ready to take our driving trip in July. Kentucky here we come! As you would say Zenny, TOO CUTE! She is home from the hospital doing so much better and although not all good news, we know what will be necessary going forward. The expressed concerns, well wishes and prayers were so uplifting, I thank everyone for their positive support. I feel so blessed to be part of your wonderful world, Zenny! So many outstanding individuals coming together in one place, sharing their love of you and of one another as well as concern for the wellfare of the world we live in. I agree with others that we have been spiritually knit together. How fantastic is that :) :) Dottie thank you so much for all that do!!! The picture of Jerry in your stall was so bitter sweet. Thinking of all those once in a lifetime memories together with you and Team Z mixed with the new hopes and dreams for your fabulous future. As you said “he loves you a whole bunch”! Enjoyed seeing the billboard from Arkansas with you and our marvelous Mike!! Thanks to Mike also for everything he is doing on his facebook site. Loved your peppermint story, Zenny :) I feel so badly that I never got to share one with you out of my own hand, but no matter what I hear Zenny, I will never give up the dream of meeting you. I do believe that miracles both large and small occur everyday. May you and yours continue to be blessed with only the best in life. Hope you and those beautiful “paddock gal pals” are enjoying a Sunday bathed in sunshine and soft breezes. Sweet dreams, always. Hugs and kisses. XXXOOO
@Shari Voltz – Hope you are continuing to heal from your fall. I have found we just do not bounce like we did in our youth. :) Thank you for your prayers, I hope you know you are always in my thoughts as well. And just for you, GO BUCKS!!
@Barbara Wood – Your Irish Blessing was absolutely beautiful. It brought tears, but also comfort at the same time. Thanks to Kathryn Cogswell for the link. I hope some others enjoyed it as well. Hope you are doing wonderfully in your recovery :)
@Karen Mitchell – Thank you for everything.
@DJ – Thank you for the Saint Joseph prayer.
@Mary M. Meek – Your picture was so touching.
@Sharon Call – Regina from NJ – Peggy – Thank you all for your wonderful thoughts and prayers and for your great comments about the Mayo Clinic. I regret that you all have had to experience visits, but your positive comments make me more confident in my decision to seek advice from the experts there. I will be going to the location in Scottsdale at the end of May.
@AudreyC – I thought the quote from Einstein was great. And I agree that all of us coming together because of our love of the beautiful Zenyatta and what has occurred since with all of us is wonderfully spiritual! As the beautiful song by Charice voices, we are sending our “Notes To God” with the comments posted here.
March 20, 2011 at 7:02 pm
Zenyatta,I always write your name in full
because I love your name!! and I love you and I love your team!!!And I love horse racing!!!But without you is not the same!
GOD BLESS YOU ALL!!!
Ingrid from SoBE,
March 20, 2011 at 8:07 pm
Queen Z, what a great billboard! And what a joy it is to read about how happy you are, how much fun you are having, and how your people are keeping peppermints in their pockets for you. Dottie, as Zenyatta’s secretary you are amazing as well as TOO CUTE! :)
@Shari Voltz and any other teachers and parents out there, please see Dani’s link to the Zenyatta Coloring Book, as well as Mike Smith’s facebook page. He will sign the book for any kids who color all the pages and then go to visit him at the track.
How wonderful it is to be a part of this Zenyatta community. I don’t post very often, but I check in every day and love reading Z’s diary and all of your comments. Sending positive thoughts to all of you who are suffering, whether you are writing in or not. Z has brought us all together with her big spirit.
Thanks to her generous, big hearted connections, we can all be touched by this magnificent mare.
March 20, 2011 at 8:21 pm
Hi everyone–Just getting mu “Zenny” fix for today.
Hope you are having a marvelous day, Z. Spring is here–YIPPEE! Hope you are kicking up your heels. Love you always.
March 20, 2011 at 8:21 pm
Dear Zenyatta, Too many peppermints could be dangerous to your health. Too much sugar can lead to insulin resistance which can lead to laminitis. Carrots are good for you. They are an excellent source of biotin for your hooves + protein and other vitamins and minerals. My brother and I always stuffed all 6 of our pockets full of carrot pieces for the horses at the riding stable and made sure we gave some to every horse. My horses get carrots every day but never any candy or sweet feed. We want you to stay healthy so please do not eat lots of peppermints.
March 20, 2011 at 8:22 pm
Glad everythings going great for you Zenyatta! I break my neck every day to check your diary. I feel bad for Mario. I have groomed and been an asst. trainer for 30 years and I know how attached grooms get to the horsers they groomand, horses become attached to their grooms! I can’t even imagine how much M
March 20, 2011 at 8:25 pm
Mario misses you! Thanks for spreading your love around… I love you so much Zenyatta.. Thanks to Team Z too!! Keep enjoying all of your treats.. I sent you a card with a little girl and a horse on it..hope you like it!!!
March 20, 2011 at 8:49 pm
You have trained your handlers well if you can get peppermints whenever you wish.
March 20, 2011 at 9:36 pm
Z YOU ARE EVERYWHERE. WE NEVER TIRE OF PHOTOS OF YOU AND MIKE. I KNOW HE WILL BE SO GLAD TO VISIT YOU AND YOUR FOAL TOO.KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK OF GETTING THE HUMANS TRAINED FOR MORE PEPPERMINTS. LOVE SHERRY D. WV.
March 20, 2011 at 9:43 pm
Zenyatta I hope you enjoyed the sunshine today it was so beautiful outside. I walked my dogs in the woods and could not get enough. I downloaded the Zenyatta coloring book for the children off of Mike’s Facebook page. Deborah let me know about it. It is so cool. I know the children will love it. Anything about you. They will want to color instead of doing my social studies work. I am going to use the book for their free time activity. The book is to cute :) Well my sweet girl I am off to get some things ready for school. I sometimes don’t have enough hours in the day. Have a good night. I love you so much. Hugs and Kisses from Shari in Ohio XXXOOO
@Deborah thank you for letting me know.
@Dani thank you so much for posting the site.
@Dawn I am glad to hear from you. Your in my prayers :)
@Sandra if you are Mario’s wife. Let him know his picture with Zenyatta hangs in my kitchen. It was a Christmas gift from my husband. Mario and Mike signed it. I treasure that picture. God Bless, Shari :)
March 20, 2011 at 9:50 pm
Did anyone see or hear the call of race 8 st oaklawn? Da da da dum -vs Ok Nothanksforasking by Terry Wallace … Was fantastic and so fun. Also a good race:)
March 20, 2011 at 10:26 pm
Queen Mom Z…did we have brunch today? I had my pears and bananas ready to join you. Loved the Billboard Z, you and Mike were quite a pair!! Mike and Terry Wallace spent time in Nebraska in their early days at our racetrack called AKSARBEN. So they both feel like old friends. Terry Wallace comes back in July to call races at Horsemen’s Park.
We miss our daily races here, we are thankful to see TVG to keep up with all of racings stars.
Have a wonderful day Zenny.
March 20, 2011 at 10:28 pm
Zenyatta, what can I say that hasn’t been said before today. The accolades and kudos just keep coming as you are a legend in your time. Enjoy those peppermints!
March 20, 2011 at 10:32 pm
Dearest Sweet “Z”,
Thank you for sharing the billboard of you and your Mikie with Us! What a welcoming surprise from Arkansas : ) Our son Michael is almost 20, 6ft and is still ‘Mikie’ to us :) Enjoy your little treats…everything in moderation, life is short and passes quickly. For those in need of a prayer: “Pray, hope and don’t worry. Worry is useless. God is merciful and will hear your prayer. Prayer is the best weapon we have; it is the key to God’s heart.” Padre Pio
March 20, 2011 at 10:33 pm
p.s. sending Good thoughts your way, Dawn…
March 20, 2011 at 10:37 pm
Hi Zen
need to name you baby PEPPERMINTZEN OR ZENAGAIN. Take care have a great sunday
March 20, 2011 at 11:39 pm
Carmen Zamora,Zenyatta’s hotwalker during her racind days,is Mario’s wife. Is Sandra Gomez perhaps a daughter?
March 20, 2011 at 11:42 pm
Oops, meant to say Carmen Zamora, Zenyatta’s hotwalker during her racing days, is Mario’s wife. Is Sandra Gomez perhaps a daughter? Do you mind telling us?
March 21, 2011 at 12:10 am
Happy happy Sunday!
I hope you all had a great weekend.
Love to Zenyatta and many thanks to Dottie.
Have a wonderful night and sleep tight, gorgeous girl.
Nighty night.
March 21, 2011 at 12:36 am
Ahh…Zenyatta!!!! Today at work a customer showed up who was wearing a blue KEENELAND shirt with a silhouette of a Thoroughbred in full run…
I asked him if he and his family had ever been to any of your races and he said yes, he had! I am SOOO jealous =] I only ever got to watch you on YouTube hehe, as I am not really into racing, I just love horses in general. But you sure did catch my eye! It’s amazing how far your reach extends even now that you’ve retired!! (I am in South Texas, btw =] )
I can’t wait to see your first baby!! And I am so glad that you are happy and safe and having fun!!
March 21, 2011 at 12:36 am
And by the way..i LOVE the billboard!! hehehe
March 21, 2011 at 12:37 am
Oh, and I have a calendar with photos of you at Santa Anita. You look FIERCE!! =]
March 21, 2011 at 12:43 am
dearest zenyatta. im writing you to let u know that in this day an age when the world is turning. an coming to its darkest times. there is a ray of sunlight beaming down an the hopes of the racing world has become a dream again the sport of kings became the sport of queens. we are truely blessed to have had watched you kick some royal butt. an become what you are an have become, an hopes that lil zen will give us the same an higher levels of what you have given us thank you.
March 21, 2011 at 12:47 am
Hey Pretty Girl, It was another perfect Spring Sunday here in NW Arkansas…hope your Sunday was great too. The billboard is AMAZING just like you. Be very proud! Take care all!
March 21, 2011 at 1:17 am
The photo of you on that billboard is stunning! You always look so lovely, Zen. I’m glad to hear that you’re doing well. <3
March 21, 2011 at 1:45 am
I haven’t posted in several days but have been keeping up with your diary, Zenny.
Wish we could have a billboard of you and Mike in every city. But then again, that wouldn’t be enough. :) We all just can’t get enough of you and your wonderful connections. Spring has sprung pretty girl, so you and your BBF’s enjoy the weather and Kentucky Bluegrass.
Lotsa love to everyone
March 21, 2011 at 2:12 am
Good evening Zenyatta,
hope the day treated you well, with an easy pace, a little bit of sunshine on your back and a gentle breeze on your face. How are you paddock pals?
One question for the ones in the know:
Some of the discussions here were regarding surplus horses
What happens if you don’t breed a mare but also leave her intact? I have never heard of a mare being spayed, yet if you don’t spay a dam or queen and do not breed them, often they will experience uterine complications requiring hysterectomies after all. Would not breeding mean removal of mares’ reproductive organs also? Thanks.
Well, Zetty, nightfall is upon us again, the stars are a twinkling, yes, and my dog needs tinkling, so I bid you good night and wish for you dreams of all you favorites. :) :) :)
March 21, 2011 at 2:35 am
Hi Zenyatta, just got back from Oaklawn Park in Hot Springs. I am so glad you posted the picture on the billboard – you look fabulous, as always. Had a great time, sorry Blind Luck did not win; The Factor was awesome, so was ArchArchArch. Gonna be a great Derby! Of course, one of the first things I did upon returning home was to go to your website – missed your diary entries so much. What a great idea for a contest to win your gorgeous bronze sculpture. So happy you are feeling great, eating well and having such fun with your BBFs. You are so special, an Angel in Disguise. Good nite.
March 21, 2011 at 2:40 am
@Sunny Boyd
Great questions. The do not remove mares reproductive
Organs for population control. Abdominal surgery
In horses is very dangerous. They just cycle like
Humans and I guess go through somesort of
Menopause when fertility decreases. Some mares when
In season are not very pleasant and they can have hormonal
Problems and uterine cramping etc. Like humans
They have varying responses when coming into
Season. That is where the term marish comes in.
When they act more hormonal the can be termed
Marish (acting very female; cranky not wanting to
Move forward when being ridden etc.
March 21, 2011 at 3:06 am
@Sunny Boyd
Mares actually don’t have menopause like humans.
Their fertility declines. They may cycle forever or
Stop cycling dependbon the mare. Even though not
Fertile they can still have mating behaviors if stimulated
By a stallion or gelding. My TB loved to have girlfriends
He was gelded but really enjoyed mare company. We had
A very marsh horse at the barn that came up to him after
My lesson in the ring. She approached him very flirtatiously
And he came up to her very sweetly. He is now 28 and he
Has paired up with a very fiery younger mare that has
Been retired for a few years ad she was fairly unridable. Just
A very difficult challenging mare. Some horses Do not
Enjoy being ridden and may not enjoy their job so it
Is important to find them the correct job.
March 21, 2011 at 3:44 am
@ Dawn
Your Mom telling the doctors that she had to be ready to take a trip to Kentucky to meet Zenyatta, says it all….and your love for your Mom is the food to feed her purpose. I will send positive thoughts and prayers to you and your Mom. I would like to imbibe a bit, if I may, for, in the end, a higher purpose will transcend a multitude of physical things. My father was not in the best of health, with a huge emoblism close to his heart (a real time bomb), heart disease, and eighty years old…but he insisted on caring for my Mom, also 80, at the end of terminal liver cancer, in their one and only, marital home. Although we had nurses aides, and help, during the day, my father refused anyone there at night – as this woman was his wife of 50 years, and he, and he only – would be the one to stay with her – rubbing her back, lifting her – often 10 times a night, for her to relieve herself, and consoling her. It was his purpose. After my Mom passed, my father lost his will to live, and he died peacefully, one year later (also on hospice- at home, with us, his children , around him). However – the point is, I remember my father saying – despite his own physical problems – that, had my mother lived, he could have gone on another ten years, taking care of her.
So – there you go. You & your Mom WILL travel to Kentucky, and I wish, more than anything – that her will and joy in this life will remain strong….
Also, it does not surprise me that an animal, such as Zenyatta (whose everything about her, inspired Dottie, to write for her), would be the impetus for a support system. Animals are intelligent in many ways. They may know nothing of finance, and money, but they are closer to the earth, and have a wisdom that, by far, transcends ours. I look forward to hearing about you & your Mom’s trip to Kentucky in July, and I wish her much sunshine, and a heart filled with purpose.
March 21, 2011 at 3:49 am
Thanks soooo much for the coloring book
Link. It is sooo cute. What a great project
For the teachers to use for fun in class. Teach
Those children about horses and racing. Soon
To be new track fans.
March 21, 2011 at 4:19 am
I relive your glory days often. The billboard of you and Mike bring it all back again.
Z, you are the Queen. There is no other like you. NONE!
March 21, 2011 at 4:54 am
here is a video basically courtesy of Ann Maree. Enjoy the ride. Of course the rumpus we all know and love
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmE_efaFZZE&feature=related
March 21, 2011 at 5:11 am
another fix. The life of a celebrity.
I feel confident saying Z is comfortable now.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PsJ7TjTcm10&feature=related
March 21, 2011 at 5:16 am
sort of like me washing my standard poodle’s feet!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1-ivpLcPnw&feature=related
March 21, 2011 at 5:22 am
just one little more indulgence down memory lane
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3C2kaIKTf3w&feature=related
March 21, 2011 at 12:01 pm
Dearest Queen Z,
I loved the billboard photo! It brought back such wonderful moments that I will never forget. My husband and I drove over twelve hundred miles from Texas to Oaklawn to watch you run in the 2010 Apple Blossom. The day of the race was our 39th wedding anniversary and we celebrated it with your fabulous victory! The memory of that day and seeing you up close still brings tears to my eyes. Thank you, dear Z, for all that you’ve brought to me and my family’s life. We love you.
Hope your coming week is full of fun and plenty of treats! :)
Much love and kisses,
Stel
March 21, 2011 at 1:28 pm
Dearest Zenyatta
It is so kind of you to keep us updated with your life after racing, as you know you have many fans and so often our Champions move on to something else and we sit sadly wishing we could just know whats goin on in their life…you have always been special and loveing and to do this diary just shows so much heart. Thank you Zenyatta, and all those that make this happen…I am going to Santa Anita for my honeymoon next month and I am wearing all my Zenyatta shirts…its the first time I’ve been there in years that you won’t be there:(
One of my friends painted a tee shirt with your picture on it, your name across the front…I have not worn it yet as I am saving it for our special occassion, but its BEAUTIFUL, and it has your name on the haulter and it looks just like you. I am marring a really great guy, he loves you too.
I LOVE YOU ZENYATTA.
March 21, 2011 at 1:47 pm
2audreyc–thanks for the beautiful testimony about your parents. What an example!
@Stella Bagwell– we came from Texas to the Apple Blossom too. Wasn’t it GREAT???I was really glad Rachel wasn’t there, because the stress lkevel would have been unbearable.
March 21, 2011 at 1:53 pm
Hi Zenny:
Happy Monday! It was fun taking a trip down memory lane this morning watching videos of your races. You were so fantastic. I bet there will be other billboards with your picture advertising racing events. You got the people out to the race track! We love you Zenny!
March 21, 2011 at 2:42 pm
Hi Z…love the story about your treats..I like treats too..but I cannot carry off having them as well as you!!! You are an amazing living work of art..cannot get enough of just seeing your movements..and your grace..perfect in every way..looking forward to everything good for you..You are everything good to me..Bless your heart..xx on your sweet nose and hugs around your lovely neck..and thank you Dottie for your help letting us know how Our Darlin Girl is doing ..love you too!! xx
March 21, 2011 at 2:56 pm
Good morning Zenyatta,
it’s too late for breakfast by now, I bet you’re out and about flossing your perlies with blue grass blades. Yummy :) :) :)
Have a great day!
@Signofthetimes
thanks for the info.
So keeping mares intact while not breeding them does not effect their female reproductive health, they just have more hormonal cycles with the accompanying mare moods which may or may not be easy to live with for their people? That’s quite interesting.
Another question:
Do horses get emotionally attached to their people, and who’s is more dependent the mare or stallion/gelding? Thanks.
March 21, 2011 at 3:30 pm
Super Excited about the contest! Ready for the address! I bet you will get tons of postcards!!
March 21, 2011 at 3:38 pm
Hi Z, that poster of you and Mike looks fabulous!! What a joy it is to read that you are doing well and are happy! I can’t wait to meet your little one. Thank you to team Z for keeping us posted. Until next time, keep enjoying your treats!
March 21, 2011 at 3:55 pm
To Barbara Wood–The Apple Blossom was absolutely wonderful! I was overcome with emotion that day at seeing Zenyatta and I still get that way when I think of it. She was like a beautiful star among all those lovely blossoms. And 45,000 people cheering for her—it was incredible.
We felt sure there had to be other Texans there that day, too! :) Thanks for letting me know.
Stella
March 21, 2011 at 5:07 pm
Awesome! Glad to hear that you are enjoying your days with your friends and the beauty of spring! I am sure it is becoming a very exciting time at Lane’s End with all of the new foals! Love you Lots!
Patricia & Ella Emery
March 21, 2011 at 5:18 pm
@Signofthetimes said:
“Mares actually don’t have menopause like humans.”
….
I wish I were a horse…. :/
March 21, 2011 at 5:22 pm
*was
March 21, 2011 at 5:51 pm
Dear Zenyatta,
The billboard of you and Mike looks great and “bigger than life.” Kind of like you. Everytime you mention that pears are one of your favorite treats, I smile because my very own special OTT also loved pears. She also shares a common ancestor with you, Hyperion, which I found out when I read a great blog post about you on the Bloodhorse. You probably know that you are very popular at the BH. I’m so glad that you are happy running free in your paddock with your mare friends. You are the best and deserve the best life has to offer.
sending love and lots of peppermints,
MaryAnn
March 21, 2011 at 6:50 pm
Wow Zeny! What a fantastic billboard. He must miss you very much. You were a team. You were part of a bigger plan! Both of you and the Zenyatta family have done wonders to the lives of so many including myself. More blessings to you and your family so they can continue the good work in the horse racing industry. Hugs, MV
March 21, 2011 at 7:03 pm
Dearest Sweet “Z”,
A great name for your little filly or colt…”WIN CITY!”
March 21, 2011 at 7:51 pm
Zenny you are so darn CUTE. We all love hearing about your days and how you are feeling, THANK YOU for keeping us up to date with you. And a little cat has told me that SOMEONE’S BIRTHDAY IS COMING UP SOON, I wonder who that could be (ha, ha)? Could you tell me is there a cretin type of peppermints you like? Please let me know if See’s peppermints are one of your favorites? As all ways, With Lots of Love and Big, Big hugs.
March 21, 2011 at 7:52 pm
One more thing, we love the billboard of you and Mike. Have a great day!!
March 21, 2011 at 8:57 pm
Hey, Lizzy, you had it right the first time. I wish I were a horse.
March 21, 2011 at 9:25 pm
Are they ever going to work it out so if we can come to Kentucky we can see Zenyatta? I’d be happy even if it was from a distance. Its at the top of my bucket list. (ha Ha)
March 21, 2011 at 9:28 pm
Hi again Zeny and Dottie! Please congratulate John on his wins last week – Star Billing and Jordanelle. Thanks! MV
March 21, 2011 at 9:44 pm
Hi Zenyatta, How about the name CareofZenBern for your foal?
I am so glad to have heard about you in time to be part of your fan community, read your heart warming stories and see your beautiful life-loving pictures. I had never heard of you until the 60 minute program last fall. From then on I kept watch on the internet of Zenyatta news! And your Diary Posts! Unfortunately I was unable to see any of your races until after the fact, as we don’t have the tv channels that carried them (of course, the first 19 I didn’t know about). Glad to see them on YouTube. I got The way you ran the races made them exciting to watch, including your last race – You made the races exciting. I got your and Secretariat’s poster – a piece of history ! And Blood-Horse’s Commemorative issue of you. Real nice! You and your team reflect the love of God!
March 21, 2011 at 10:44 pm
Look up the definition of Zenyatta and it says “Win City”! That’s you sweetheart…what a great pic of you and Mikey…love it! Every nite after I watch your races I think about how much fun it must be to feed you those wonderful mints you love so much. I hope to come see you someday..just like everyone else. Some dreams do come true so I’ll keep the faith. You are my darlin’! Always loving you, Tammi
March 21, 2011 at 10:48 pm
What a great visual of you and your friends enjoying the spring weather! Good exercise for pregnant you also. Just a note to highlight that WI has TWO teams in the Sweet 16—Marquette and UW-Madison. Yeah!
March 21, 2011 at 11:35 pm
Mary N Meek – loved your oicture; I am jealous
Mars said, Thanks for the memories to your sites
suew said; where did
you read there was a meet and greet for charity that was to happen?
Thanks to all
March 21, 2011 at 11:46 pm
What a beautiful picture of the most captivating team in racing. Thanks to the man who sent it to John. I’m so happy that you are enjoying your life as a real horse and can run free at last. You certainly have more than earned it many times over. As John has said, there is nothing that is not exceptional about you. We love you Zenny.
March 21, 2011 at 11:54 pm
Peppermints Mmmm thats my horses favorite! :D
March 22, 2011 at 12:04 am
@Lizzy
Very cute !!! I agree it would be nice to not have to
Deal with menopause (human male or female).
@ Sunny Boyd
I really love your posts. They are so poetic and
Expressive. Bet you are one of the last four in line
For the Zenyatta statue. To answer your question,
Horses are very individual like people. Zenyatta is
A very lovely mare. Probably not to marish and does
Not get too upset about a lot of things. However, Steve
Says she is a female and does need a firm hand at times.
I would imagine she is one of the best mares we could have
Exposure to. Mares I think in general are more independent
And less loving as they are the leader of the herd and
They have their hormonal moment. Stallions are in general
Hard to handle on th ground and when ridden. A very experienced
Rider need to ride them. If there is a mare in season they can attempt
To mount at any time in Any situation. Everything with them
Has to be a dominant move because a human does not want
A stallion to dominate them. Could be dangerous. I have not
Had much exposure to stallions as it is difficult to
Have them around a barn with a variety as there has to be special
Fencing and other things. However, the cold breeds (draft horses
And such have less driven and more congenial breeds. Thoroughbreds
Are considered hot and probably more or equally
Hot would be Arabians. Geldings are probably in general
More general. Of course their are the exception. And they
Can also get mates reved up as well. I am a little partial
To geldings because I really loved my 17 hand TB. He was
Very quirky and would only love for a few minutes unless you
Had carrots. And then you were his best friend. He absolutely
Loved his job and did it will until retired at 28. When you ride
A horse that loves their job it is very special. That is why
Z and Mike have a special relationship.
Anyone with other ideas or experiences? Horses are truly
Gods special creatures and should be treated as such. Just
Like Zenny. She is so lucky to have Team Z and Team
LE.
March 22, 2011 at 12:13 am
Love reading your post! Thanks for keeping Zenyatta’s fan’s informed as to how she is doing after raacing. Visiting Kentucky in May after the derby, hope to stop by and see you!
March 22, 2011 at 12:19 am
Dearest Zenyatta, It rained really hard here all day yesterday, but the sun is always shining for me when I can read your inspiring diary and the many wonderful responses from your fans.
@Barbara Wood– I hope all goes smoothly for you with your hip replacement. I’m glad you are in good hands.
@Shizuka in Japan– I’m hoping you and yours are OK in the midst of the ongoing tragedy there.
March 22, 2011 at 12:31 am
Hi Zenny! Just spent some time after I came home from work, watching videos of you on YouTube. Grazing at the tracks, flying to Churchill. Zenny, you have the best eyes. I’m trying to find words to share in the postcard, of this love affair we are having with you, and especially what it is for me. It’s like to capture the fullness of everything I love about horses and racing. Now to find words for that! Hope you had a great day.
March 22, 2011 at 12:34 am
Z, one more thing about your eyes. You are so distinctly female. I love how feminine you come across. It’s so interesting to me. The boys and the girls really have a different light and energy coming out of the eyes. How magical!
March 22, 2011 at 12:37 am
@Lizzy….ME TOO!!!! How funny. I am thinking Pink again 2day and seeing frozen whisker pictures. Being silly–
March 22, 2011 at 1:24 am
@Barbara Wood: Just read that you are having a hip replacement. I had a hip replacement too. I had no problem following the surgery. It has been 16 years since my surgery. Good luck to you!!!
March 22, 2011 at 1:50 am
Hi Z….your birthday will be here in 11 days….I wonder what Dottie and Mrs Moss have planned for you??? Hmmm. My horse’s birthday is the day after yours. Have a wonderful birthday and be sure to send us lots of pictures of your party…if you have one (I’m sure you will).
March 22, 2011 at 2:11 am
Hey Big Z
Your 7th Birthday is comong up next week. Maybe you’ll get a big peppermint ice cream cake. You already get so many goodies, I don’t know exactly what’s next. I hope your feeling well and I know your enjoying your romping in the paddock with your girls. I would love to see some more pictures of you now. The Derby and Oaks are right around the corner. Who do you like for the Derby? I know who you like for the Oaks, hopefully the Z tradition will carry on in many different ways for years to come. Well have a few peppermints for me. When your tiny dancer comes he /she will be born with a peppermint addiction- Ha-ha. Love Ya
March 22, 2011 at 3:29 am
@Barbara Wood — I’m sorry, I got mixed up. I meant to wish you well on your KNEE replacement.
March 22, 2011 at 4:05 am
My Sweet Lady Zenyatta, I just wanted to tell you goodnight and I hope you & Baby ZB sleep well. What did you think of the Supermoon? It was a sight to behold. Be safe beautiful lady.
@signofthetimes,I like your post especially were you say they are God’s creatures and should be treated as such.
Zenyatta is so special & so loved. Thanks to her Team Z at Calf & Ky for taking such great care of her. Sending Hugs & Kisses From Alabama With Love & Kisses. Amanda G.
March 22, 2011 at 4:34 am
Dear Z… YOU are “TOO CUTE”!! And, I really think the human who helps you write is also TOO CUTE!! I love your writing style and humor! Your posts always make me smile or laugh. I’m so glad you have these wonderful humans around who love you so much and take such great care of you… and, of course, I’m soooo glad you are doing well and are happy!
March 22, 2011 at 5:07 am
hi Zenny!!!!
I haven’t had much time to read your Diary entries lately but I’m so glad that you’re still writing them and that your doing gr8. Take care of yourself and enjoy yourself.
Please keep us updated on any news!
I love you,
Zeina
March 22, 2011 at 6:36 am
Zenny Zen! Run like the wind. I’m so happy that you are happy. I had my riding lesson yesterday. It was windy and my mare was wanting to run. My teacher had me get off and longed her. She ran and kicked her heels and she looked so beautiful. I’ m a beginner, so I’m not ready for too much friskiness yet. So, yesterday & today I learned something about horses and the wind. and I love that you connected to my life that way. Happy happy, my Zenny.
March 22, 2011 at 11:22 pm
Oh Zen, You are so cute begging for treats. Thanks for your updates!!!
Judy
March 24, 2011 at 10:18 pm
Zenyatta, I’m glad that you’re having lots of fun with your buddies, especially with the warm weather and winds. You are developing cravings for many different things, including peppermint. Some people advise against too much peppermint or anything very sugary. I advise moderation. I will enter your contest as soon as I find out the address to send the postcard to. You are absolutely right about the fact that any little move can make the difference between winning or losing a game. I am pulling mostly for your teams-Kentucky and California.
April 15, 2011 at 3:37 pm
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