Good Morning Everyone,
I hope all of you had a wonderful weekend. We did at Lane’s End….and my BARN 55 Friends had a great time at Santa Anita on Saturday with CLOUD MAN winning! This was his first start ever and he really ran a wonderful race coming from far back…”out of the clouds”. A HIGH HOOF to him for sure! Then the TOC (Thoroughbred Owners of California) presented MY OWNERS with several fabulous honors and awards. Everyone is so kind!
This morning, I wanted to share with you my BRONZE done by Nina Kaiser. She is doing 100 of them this size. I explained the process to you in an earlier DIARY entry. She is now completing the project! Here’s JOHN with the one he and Dottie will have. It is Artist Proof #2! I really think she did an amazing job! It really looks just like ME…DANCING! Yeah, NINA!
And look at my John! He is teasing me that he just can’t resist ‘checking my legs’. He has done this for so many years each morning that it is really a ‘part of his daily routine’. He is laughing that now he can still ‘check them out’! My trainer is TOO CUTE!
At Lane’s End, I am hearing that lots of babies are being born. It is that time of the year. I’m going to ask about my friend, LIFE IS SWEET! From what I’ve been told, she is due around this time. I’ll get an update for you.
Enjoy your day!
With Love,
Hugs to ALL~
Z
Especially Horses
Only 100 BRONZES! I want one!
Margaret
My turn to go first!
Margaret
Rats I missed it! Oh Z 2nd in this case isn’t so bad. Those pics of John checking you out are just so cute. You have the most entertaining human family I could ever imagine. You are one lucky horse.
Especially Horses
@Margaret Sorry, I would have gladly gone second. The Bronze looks so lovely, with Z’s signature dance step.
Jamie
The Bronze certainly does look like you. Great pictures too. Baby season is so exciting–I would like pictures of them all! Can’t wait to see your foal.
Love, Hugs, and bananas to you, Zenny
elizabeth harris
love your dance Z and the bronze is a lovely representation of it.
I now have a poster of you from Horse Illustrated – always puts a smile on my face.
Especially Horses
@ Margaret. So funny, I am about to leave on a business trip and decided to take one quick sneak peak at the website before leaving and was so happy I did when I saw the new post. I agree with Margaret the Team Z family is fabulous and so sharing with all us Z fans. Thank you, thank you, and thank you!
Liz
Zenny,
Are you getting your own bronze at Santa Anita? That would be great!! I know your home was Hollywood Park..but one of your most triumphant victories came at SA. It would be great to have a piece of you there for all of us Cali Gals to admire. Hugs!!
P.S. I had some Guiness for you yesterday.
Barbara Wood
Hi, Big Z–Nina did a marvelous job on your bronze, and our dear John is too cute checking your legs! Wish I could afford one.
Can’t wait to hear about all the foals. Maybe you could do a link to pictures of them if their owners don’t mind. Also, could you please update us on the status of your pasture-mates. We LOVE getting this daily input from you. You’re going to LOVE that fresh spring grass!
Bobbie from WI
Love the pictures of John with your replica. I bet he checked your legs every morning! Have any of your pasture mates been bred yet and confirmed in foal? Have a beautiful day, you sweet girl. Watch out–pregnancy can make you very sentimental.
Stella Bagwell
Dearest Zenyatta,
The bronze captures your image perfectly! It’s majestic–just like you! :) And isn’t it nice for John that he can still ‘check’ your legs! :) I must say yours have lovely lines–especially when you’re dancing.
Thank you, dear Z, for sharing all of your heartwarming news. Have a lovely week and give my best wishes to all the new mothers and their foals at Lane’s End.
Much love,
Stel
Mary Jane
The Dancing Queen in bronze. Wonderful. Hey Zenny, how are John, Steve, Mario, and the rest of your gang doing without you? Even though they have some wonderful horses to deal with I’m sure…. there is only one like you. It must be hard to be separated by so many miles. Would love an update.
Stephanie Quilichini
Can’t wait to hear about Life is Sweet!! And then we will be waiting for your foal this time next year!!!
sue
Thank you again for sharing. I love you and your team so very much! You have a huge part of my heart and always will. God did certainly bless us with you your team. Forever …
judy berube
Dear Z:
You are so right. Your Dear John and Dottie are TOO CUTE. Nina really captured your dance pose. We look forward to news on Life is Sweet. Love to all of you. Judy and Russ
ENSIGN
The bronze Zenyatta statues are available here:
http://www.equinesculpture.com/limited-edition-zenyatta-bronze-statue.htm
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Price is $1250.00
Mary
Zenyatta, A big thank you to Dottie for taking the adorable pictures of John checking out your legs. Congratulations on the new awards and honors. Love, Hugs and Prayers
Suzanne G
What a beautiful bronze and what a beautiful subject! Thanks to Dottie for her journalism and photography skills too. Such fun to see John looking so happy. Look forward to hearing about LIS and any of your other LE friends. Congratulations to Cloud Man on his outstanding victory and to your family for the TOC awards. As always, with deep appreciation for all the sharing you do. Love and hugs,
SuzanneG
Allen
Beautiful bronze, but she had a beautiful model to work with. Thanks to John and Dottie for sharing with us. Has any of your possee been bred yet? Hope you have a great day Queen Z.
Pam
That would be wonderful if you could update us on Life Is Sweet. She’s another of my favorite horses. I still have the video bookmarked of John waking her up in her stall at Barn 55. Too cute. Maybe we could also sneak a peek at a photo of her baby? Glad you’re feeling well. Love the bronze.
Sandra Ryan
Love your “extended walk” girlfriend!
You really should entertain a career in Dressage after you little one is born.
Miss Team Zenyatta & Mike! Seriously!
Denise A. Medcalf
Hey Zenyatta and owners…I read Z is expecting her own little baby in about a year with Bernadini as the father. Looking forward to pics of that little foal. Congrats and keep healthy.
Chris
Yeah for Cloud Man! And that is such a beautiful statue–but with such a gorgeous model, what do you expact? I’ll be waiting to hear about Life is Sweet!
Shannon From Cool
Bravo for all of you. Way to go Cloud Man, you made it rain like crazy up here in Northern California!!!
Kari Bussell
I am so glad you are having such great time my Queen. You are my heart. You give me nothing nut sheer utter Joy in all you do. Your statue looks beautiful.Your “Dear John” ( Mr. Shirreffs to me Ha-ha) looks so playful and happy looking at “you” while his “Dear Dottie” snaps the photos.
I am thrilled that you will be getting us a update on Sleeping Beauty herself, and our Princess-Life Is Sweet.
Spring is in the air… Have a Great time.
I hope you feel great joy today and every day of your life. I will love you forever.
As always, thank you so bery much Dottie. It means to world to many…
Lynette Lucas
Love the bronze! Love you Zenny!
Ellen Sheld
Zenyatta, you truly are an inspiration to all people. A perfectionist at the mercy of the lesser. Everyday, I look at my calender to see your beauty and to see the closest the world has come to perfection. I am wishing you the most wonderful job that comes next, Motherhood. All my love to the both of you, happiness, health, and lots of bananas!
Jane R
Re: the statue – Very nice likeness!
Just think, Big Mama, this time next yr, you’ll have a beautifully flawless little girl at your side! ;) Cant wait!
And, yes, please find out about LIS. I’m very interested in knowing how she’s doing. Who was she covered by, anyway? I dont remember seeing or hearing anything about her ‘date”.
Have a great wk – I’m sorry it’s a yucky day. Maybe tomorrow will be warm & sunny!
Barbara
What a great and cute dairy and photo!! Thanks Queen Z and Dottie!!
Mary B.
I haven’t read your post in a while so I just got on and read some of your back posts and I just learned that you are in foal!!! That wonderful news literally made me cry! I am so happy for you and your family!!! There is no more exciting time than planning for the new baby! Hope you stay feeling well…”You Beautiful Big Mama”!!!! Hugs to all!!!