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March 8, 2021

Cozmic One

Happy Birthday Cozmic One!

Not only does Sergio de Sousa keep Cozmic One happy and healthy at his farm, he goes out of his way to share updates with us. Here’s a glimpse into Coz’s birthday morning at De Sousa Stables.

Happy birthday Coz!

Cozmic One, birthday 2021. Video by Sergio de Sousa.
Cozmic One, birthday 2021. Video by Sergio de Sousa.
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3,328 Comments

  1. Martha Fosdick

    December 17, 2021 at 10:40 am

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    I just finished reading about Zellda on Horse Racing Nation. I have a hunch this could be garbage so please don’t shoot the messenger. First there was a post that five months ago she suffered an injury, the person reporting this couldn’t remember what it was, but thought it had to do with her hind legs. I also read the reason she wasn’t working out was because of a growth spurt and they were giving her a break. Also, it was implied that perhaps Zenny was going to be retired from broodmare duties and wanted Zellda to keep the zenyatta line going. Hope I said that right. If anyone else can find out about these things please let us know.

    • Sandy (Northeast Ohio)

      December 17, 2021 at 1:22 pm

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      Not sure what all you read, but as I understand it, Zellda was simply not interested in racing and has relocated from California to Lane’s End where she will be part of their brood mare band. Zilkah left Lane’s end in August or September and is in early training in Florida. Coz remains at the De Sousa farm in Kentucky and is on winter break from his arena training, and Ziconic is happily enjoying life in California and also doing some arena training. I’m not sure of the correct terminology for what either of them are doing – it’s not dressage but maybe hunter- jumper. I’m sure someone will enlighten us.

  2. Sandy (Northeast Ohio)

    December 17, 2021 at 1:16 pm

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    Happy Friday everyone! Hard to believe that next Friday is Christmas Eve, Hovey continues in a high state of alarm over not only the impending holidays but also the behavior of assorted humans as the Omicron variant ramps up in his part of the world. The title pretty much sums up this week’s edition of his diary. He didn’t mention whether or not there would be a holiday edition next week.
    https://www.horseandhound.co.uk/blog/hovis-friday-diary-christmas-boredom-social-media-sociopaths-hell-for-horses-772411
    Continued thoughts and prayers to the people of western Kentucky and all those affected by the dreadful tornadoes of last week. Hoping they will get the needed resources to survive and eventually rebuild.

    • Marshall (NC Broad)

      December 17, 2021 at 9:48 pm

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      Dear Sandy,
      Thanks again for providing our weekly visit with Hovis!
      Boy, what a way he has with words! He always manages to make me laugh.

      Hope Saint Nick is generous to him on Christmas!!
      Hugs and Love

    • Ann NC

      December 18, 2021 at 10:45 am

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      Thanks for sharing.
      Merry Xmas Hovis, Mum and Mini Mum!

  3. Martha Fosdick

    December 17, 2021 at 2:14 pm

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    Thanks a lot Sandy. As I said I had a hunch that most of all I read was garbage.

  4. Martha Fosdick

    December 17, 2021 at 2:20 pm

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    Take 2. As I said in my previous post, I thought more than a little of what I read was garbage and your version was the actual truth. Thanks bunches and bunches for setting things straight. HAPPY HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

    • Sandy (Northeast Ohio)

      December 18, 2021 at 10:25 am

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      ??

      • Cheryl in Bellflower

        December 19, 2021 at 3:26 pm

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        It’s hard to believe that enough time has passed for our girl to be retired from “mom” duties. If it’s true, I’m happy for her. But I still think about her as our gorgeous girl running around the snow happy, happy, happy, with all the people watching her. Makes me teary even thinking about it.???❤

        • judy berube

          December 19, 2021 at 7:13 pm

          Dear Cheryl:

          I love this video too. It was December 2010.

          https://youtu.be/qAoEi6htAjk

          Love and Hugs, JB

        • Marshall (NC Broad)

          December 20, 2021 at 5:23 pm

          Ah, seems like yesterday!
          Thanks Judy, for re-posting this for us — it is pure joy indeed.
          Now that’s one gorgeous snow scene.
          Hugs and Love ?

  5. judy berube

    December 17, 2021 at 2:41 pm

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    Dear Sandy:

    Thanks for our Friday Hovis update. Will enjoy reading it later. Love and Hugs, JB

  6. judy berube

    December 17, 2021 at 2:42 pm

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    Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL and DC:

    Goodnight and Happy Dreams. Love You. Big Hugs, JB❤️??❤️??❤️??❤️??❤️??❤️

  7. judy berube

    December 17, 2021 at 2:54 pm

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    My Dear Z Family and Team Z:

    Wishing all of you safe, Happy Holidays.

    Merry Christmas.

    https://spiritofhorsecards.com/cards/119/preview

    Remembering our Sheena, Kathy R., Karen G., Keta and Kari B.

    Love and Hugs, JB

    • Marshall (NC Broad)

      December 18, 2021 at 6:09 am

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      Dear Judy,
      Beautiful. Thanks so much. ❤️
      Yes, we remember our friends with fondness and warm thoughts.
      Hugs and Love

    • Ann NC

      December 18, 2021 at 10:42 am

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      Merry Christmas.
      Thank you!
      Missing our friends.
      Keta would be so proud of the Japanese racing teams. She posted updates about them frequently.
      Love to all.

  8. judy berube

    December 17, 2021 at 3:39 pm

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    Dear Z Fans:

    Hope he is banned from racing permanently. Agree with everything this judge said. Love and Hugs, JB

    https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/255623/navarro-receives-five-year-prison-sentence-in-ped-case

    • Marshall (NC Broad)

      December 17, 2021 at 9:31 pm

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      Dear Judy,
      I agree with your opinion completely. Navarro and those of his ilk are
      totally despicable, and I certainly hope none of them can ever get another license to train. They should never be allowed to be around horses in any
      capacities.
      Thanks for posting the link.
      Hugs and Love

    • Ann NC

      December 18, 2021 at 10:40 am

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      You think he wore his Croc shoes with the jibbitz charms that spelled out ” Juice Man” ? Sobbing in court…no sympathy for the devil.
      Monsters, all of them and buckle up!
      Thanks, JB.

      • Marshall (NC Broad)

        December 18, 2021 at 12:23 pm

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        They all want the compassion they never had for their equine charges or for anyone — frankly, I don’t think 5 years is enough!
        Can only hope all of them will serve the ENTIRE sentences given with no parole and no future licenses. Am I in a fantasyland?
        Sure is hard to have good will when this stuff happens. ?
        Hugs and Love

  9. judy berube

    December 18, 2021 at 1:37 pm

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    Dear Marshall and Ann:

    Feel so sad for all the innocent horses harmed by these criminals.

    Love and Hugs, JB

  10. judy berube

    December 18, 2021 at 1:39 pm

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    Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL and DC:

    Hope you had a wonderful day. Happy Dreams. Goodnight. Love and Hugs, JB???❤️???❤️???❤️???❤️?

  11. Cheryl in Bellflower

    December 19, 2021 at 3:16 pm

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    Hi Zsters ??‍♀️ I’ve heard about another “horse” book for us to try. I havent read it, so I can’t be sure if it’s good or not. Here’s what I read about it:
    An “unforgettable” novel (Booklist) that was adapted into a major motion picture: Newly orphaned 15-year-old Charley Thompson liberates a losing racehorse and they head east together in search of Charley’s only known relative. “I was heartbroken and moved; enthralled and convinced” (Cheryl Strayed, author of Wild)

    • judy berube

      December 19, 2021 at 7:04 pm

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      Dear Cheryl:

      Thanks for the heads up. What’s the title? I’d like to check out the movie too. Love and Hugs, JB

      • Cheryl in Bellflower

        December 23, 2021 at 3:19 pm

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        Hi Judy! That was a “duh” moment! The name of the book and the movie is Lean on Pete. It came out in 2017 and is British. I ❤ the British productions. And it has a good cast! Now I definitely HAVE to read the book and see the movie?

        • judy berube

          December 23, 2021 at 4:13 pm

          Dear Cheryl:

          Thanks. I love British shows too. Watch them on PBS all the time.

          Will look for the movie. Merry Christmas; Happy Holidays. Love and Hugs, JB

  12. judy berube

    December 19, 2021 at 7:07 pm

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    Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL and DC:

    Goodnight. Stay comfy and cozy. Love You. Hugs, JB??????????????????

  13. judy berube

    December 20, 2021 at 10:48 am

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    Dear Z Fans:

    Wonderful video on Z Princess’ Daddy, War Front, from BloodHorse. Love and Hugs, JB

    https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/videos/255687/icons-war-front-a-fan-favorite-at-claiborne

    • Marshall (NC Broad)

      December 20, 2021 at 5:54 pm

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      Dear Judy,
      Isn’t War Front just the handsomest!
      So nice that Claiborne thought so much of Danzig that they wanted a son of his to continue the line. I love that he is so adored.
      Thanks for posting the link.
      Hugs and Love ❤️

      • judy berube

        December 21, 2021 at 12:01 pm

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        Dear Marshall:

        Danzig was one of my favorites. Love War Front too. Love and Hugs, JB

    • shirlee c cook

      December 22, 2021 at 5:56 am

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      Judy,
      I will always remember Z Princess with such sadness. I celebrate her every year around BC time with a small gift to Our Mims. Oh, what could have been!

      • judy berube

        December 22, 2021 at 11:31 am

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        Dear Shirlee:

        We’ll never get over it.

        My heart goes out to Ann and Jerry; devastating loss.

        She just had the look of a Champion even at six months old. ?

        https://share.icloud.com/photos/0acXbQpri-AzQw-9VJvmZ3aoQ

        Love and Hugs, JB

        • Cheryl in Bellflower

          December 24, 2021 at 9:15 pm

          You could just TELL she was feisty ? Sassy girl!

  14. judy berube

    December 20, 2021 at 10:55 am

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    Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL and DC:

    Have a restful evening and stay comfy and cozy. Happy Dreams. Love You. Hugs, JB????????????

  15. judy berube

    December 20, 2021 at 11:04 am

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    Dear Z Fans:

    This is great news!

    https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/255299/study-yields-insight-into-laminitis-testing-treatment

    Horrible disease. Will be wonderful to be able to treat and cure some day and save our beloved horses. Love and Hugs, JB

    • Marshall (NC Broad)

      December 20, 2021 at 5:50 pm

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      Dear Judy,
      Oh let it be so!
      What a fantastic thing that would be. Wishing these wonderful veterinary scientists absolute success!
      Thanks for sharing, JB❣️
      Hugs and Love

      • judy berube

        December 21, 2021 at 12:02 pm

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        Dear Marshall:

        Love and Hugs, JB

  16. judy berube

    December 21, 2021 at 12:03 pm

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    Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL and DC:

    Goodnight. Love You. Big Hugs, JB

  17. judy berube

    December 21, 2021 at 12:15 pm

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    Dear Ann and Z Fans:

    Kudos to Ray P. on this article. Juice Man; dispicable.

    RIP beautiful XY Jet. ???Love and Hugs, JB

    https://www.paulickreport.com/news/ray-s-paddock/view-from-the-eighth-pole-soul-searching-restitution-in-order-for-owners-who-supported-jorge-navarros-stable/

    • judy berube

      December 21, 2021 at 12:19 pm

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      OOPs: That’s despicable! (Any way you spell it). Love and Hugs, JB

    • Marshall (NC Broad)

      December 21, 2021 at 7:27 pm

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      Dear Judy,
      Yes, kudos to Ray P. for sure! This sorry guy is the ultimate sleezeball, and that’s putting it nicely. Boos and hisses to any owners who knew this was
      going on, too. They should be held accountable as well.
      Thanks for posting this article, JB❣️
      Hugs and Love

      • Ann NC

        December 22, 2021 at 8:24 am

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        Right on, Marshall!
        The shoes cemented his guilty plea, ha.
        Thanks, Judy B.

        • Marshall (NC Broad)

          December 22, 2021 at 11:22 pm

          Ironic. His ego brought him down wearing those shoes —
          poetic justice, huh?
          Merry Christmas neighbor❣️
          Hugs and Love

        • Ann NC

          December 24, 2021 at 6:51 am

          Absolutely, neighbor.
          Merry Christmas to you!

  18. shirlee c cook

    December 22, 2021 at 5:58 am

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    Merry Christmas to all of you here on the Blog. Hope everyone is healthy and safe through the holidays.
    All the babies will be a year older on 1/1/22! Time for Derby dreams.
    Sandy, as always thanks for our Friday fun with Hovis.

    • Marshall (NC Broad)

      December 22, 2021 at 11:24 pm

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      Thanks Shirlee!
      Stay well and Merry Christmas to you and yours, also!
      Happy New Year❣️
      Hugs and Love

    • judy berube

      December 23, 2021 at 11:16 am

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      Dear Shirlee:

      Merry Christmas. Love and Hugs, JB

    • Ann NC

      December 24, 2021 at 6:53 am

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      Merry Christmas my ‘cappin friend.
      Merry Christmas Zfans.

  19. judy berube

    December 22, 2021 at 11:33 am

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    Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL and DC:

    Happy Dreams. Love and Hugs, JB????????????

    • Nancy Stamp

      December 23, 2021 at 9:41 am

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      So glad to see and hear the news from all of the “faithful” Such a comfort in these troubled times. Hope for happiness in the New Year. Thanks for your comments. Nancy

      • judy berube

        December 23, 2021 at 11:15 am

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        Dear Nancy:

        Merry Christmas; Happy Holidays. Love and Hugs, JB

      • Marshall (NC Broad)

        December 23, 2021 at 5:52 pm

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        Dear Nancy,
        So nice to hear from you! Yes this is our place of comfort for sure.
        Z always makes everything better!
        All the best to you and yours in the New Year, also.
        Merry Christmas❣️
        Hugs and Love

  20. judy berube

    December 23, 2021 at 10:26 pm

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    Dear Z Fans:

    RIP beautiful Dansili. ? Run free in God’s Heaven.

    Love and Hugs, JB

    https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/255723/champion-sire-dansili-dies-at-25

    • Marshall (NC Broad)

      December 24, 2021 at 8:09 pm

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      ?
      RIP Dansili, splendid boy.
      Sad news.
      Thank you, JB.
      Hugs and Love

  21. judy berube

    December 23, 2021 at 10:58 pm

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    Dear Z Fans:

    Heartwarming story of well loved retired Thoroughbred, Ports N Porsches. Love and Hugs, JB

    https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/255731/portsie-enjoying-the-good-life-at-longrun

    • Ann NC

      December 24, 2021 at 6:54 am

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      Thanks for sharing.
      What a Love Bug!
      All the best for him.
      Merry Christmas. Love to all.

    • Marshall (NC Broad)

      December 24, 2021 at 8:49 pm

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      Dear Judy,
      Thanks for sharing this article with us.
      What a sweetheart! So happy that Portsie has landed at Long Run and
      is so adored. Wish they all were so loved.
      Hugs and Love

  22. Sandy (Northeast Ohio)

    December 24, 2021 at 7:37 am

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    Happy Friday everyone! Hovey extends Kissmuss greetings from himself and his poor Mum who is recovering from spinal surgery?. It’s lucky his scribe was up to penning a few lines. Best wishes to her for a speedy and uneventful recovery and to all of my Zenny blog friends for peaceful, healthy, and blessed Christmas ❤️?❤️?❤️
    https://secure.horseandhound.co.uk/blog/hovis-friday-diary-happy-kissmuss-one-and-all-773342

    • judy berube

      December 24, 2021 at 11:26 am

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      Dear Sandy:

      Thanks for our Friday Hovis update. Hovie’s mum is absolutely awesome. Wishing her all the best. Healing prayers. Love and Hugs, JB

    • Marshall (NC Broad)

      December 24, 2021 at 9:02 pm

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      Dear Sandy,
      Thanks bunches for our Hovis message!
      He is such a hoot, bless him.
      Hope Mum will have a smooth recovery and that the surgery will
      make a positive difference in the back condition.
      Merry Christmas to all❣️ God bless us every one. ?
      Hugs and Love

  23. judy berube

    December 24, 2021 at 11:31 am

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    Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL, My Z Family, Team Z and Lane’s End Staff:

    Merry Christmas from Lola Mae and me. Love You. Big Hugs. ????????????

    https://share.icloud.com/photos/0d4_JcnMDlPcvFih6RXsB507A

    • Marshall (NC Broad)

      December 24, 2021 at 9:10 pm

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      Dear Judy,
      Oh my goodness, what a darling little Christmas angel! I love Lola Mae’s
      cute outfit.
      Thanks so much for sharing Miss Cuteness with us — she brings many
      smiles❣️
      Merry Christmas to you and LM, and thank you for being a friend!
      ? ? ? ? ?
      Hugs and Love

  24. judy berube

    December 24, 2021 at 3:42 pm

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    Dear Z Fans:

    Winx is in foal to Pierro. Baby due Fall 2022. Wishing her an easy, safe foaling and healthy babe. Love and Hugs, JB

    https://www.racenet.com.au/news/champion-mare-confirmed-in-foal-to-pierro-as-new-winx-stand-is-unveiled-at-randwick-20211202

    • judy berube

      December 24, 2021 at 3:43 pm

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      PS: That’s our Fall; Australia’s Spring. Love and Hugs, JB

      • Marshall (NC Broad)

        December 24, 2021 at 9:25 pm

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        All the best this time to Winx. Hope this will be a smooth term
        and delivery with a healthy live foal the result. Good health to
        both mama and baby!
        Thanks again, JB. ?
        Hugs and Love

  25. judy berube

    December 24, 2021 at 3:56 pm

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    Dear Z Fans:

    Queen B’s first foal, QB One, to make her debut on Sunday at Santa Anita. Godspeed Beauty; safe and sound. She’s trained by Richard Mandella, same as Mama. Love and Hugs, JB

    https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/255713/beholders-first-foal-to-debut-dec-26-at-santa-anita

    • Marshall (NC Broad)

      December 24, 2021 at 9:34 pm

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      Dear Judy,
      Best of luck to QB One in his debut! May he have safe, successful and happy racing always. He is a nice looking colt.
      Hugs and Love

  26. judy berube

    December 24, 2021 at 4:10 pm

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    OOPs: My appologies to QB One; HE is making his debut on Sunday. Sorry about that QB One. Love and Hugs, JB

  27. Marshall (NC Broad)

    December 24, 2021 at 9:38 pm

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    Dear darling Z and family,
    Sending you every good wish for a very Merry Christmas❣️
    Hope Santa Claus brings you all some yummy treats and that each of
    you have lovely weather to enjoy wherever you are.

    Greetings of the Season to Team Z and Lane’s End, too!

    Hugs and Love

  28. Martha Fosdick

    December 25, 2021 at 9:10 am

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    Christmas Greetings to Zsters all, May your day be glorious, and you have a ball.

  29. Sally Blank

    December 25, 2021 at 5:37 pm

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    Run like the wind Coz!! And to every other Zenyatta foal.
    Wish you Zenyatta so much love your foals too; and wish you a Very Merry Christmas.
    I also wish Ann and all there at Lanes End the best Christmas ever.
    Forever in my heart,
    Auntie Sally B

  30. Sally Blank

    December 25, 2021 at 5:39 pm

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    Wishing all your, my friends here on the blog a Very Merry Christmas and may your New Year be filled with such health and fun!
    Hugs, Sally B

    • Marshall (NC Broad)

      December 25, 2021 at 6:52 pm

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      Dear Sally,
      Wishing you that exact same message, Auntie Sally❣️
      Great to hear from you, Z-friend. ?
      All the Best!
      Hugs and Love

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