A wonderful couple, Barbara and Reuven, brought this photo to the barn for John and Dottie. In the note, Barbara said she made this as a gift for Reuven last year for Christmas because he was “A SUPER FAN OF ZENYATTA SINCE HER VERY FIRST RACE!” She crocheted the scarf in John’s stable colors and then made the other pieces to go with it. I guess they have been following John’s horses for some time now.
According to Barbara, “they were there when Giacomo broke his maiden and followed him all the way to the Kentucky Derby victory.” This is adorable.
Then when they read that “Zenyatta was toying with Tiago in her works”…they came to my maiden race and have followed me since.
Horseracing is such a special sport. I have been greatly blessed to meet so many wonderful people during the last few years.
Just think…this Thanksgiving will mark the 4th Anniversary of the day I broke my maiden. I truly have so much to be thankful for each day!
Have a terrific Tuesday!
Hugs to all~
Z
Ellen Zachary
Happy Holidays to all of the Zenyatta family…
Ellen Zachary
Happy Holidays to all of the Zenyatta family!
Shanna
What a cute plushie! Have a Happy Thanksgiving Zenyatta.
cathy tyerman
Cute stuffie Zen! Thanks for keeping all of us adoring fans updated,love your diary big girl! Can’t wait to find out who the lucky stallion will be who gets to make a Zenny Jr. with you
Rita
What a terrific fund raising item this would make. Too cute for words.
Maria
Happy Thanksgiving Zennie! I love you!!!!
Ingrid in MA
Horse racing WAS special–because of a SUPERMARE named ZENYATTA. I think it will be a long,long,LONG time before I find it even a fraction as special as it was with YOU in it. You’re a once-in-a-lifetime horse, Zen, and I must agree whole-heartedly with your pal Mike on this – there’s no stallion ANYWHERE that’s good enough for you.
Lori Stein
Happy Thanksgiving to you Big Z, we are all so thankful for you. I also want to wish a happy holiday to your buddies Harmonious, khendum, all the other horses and the whole team at the Shirreffs’ barn. I hope they televise your farewell on TVG, I’d like to get one last look at your devistating beauty before you leave for the bluegrass. Be happy big girl. Hope to someday see you in KY. Love Lori
Nancy
We want to come see you in KY some time. We drove all the way to Churchill, but did not get a good look at your magnificence. We have not forgotten about you. And we love your little stories….thank you so much for them.
Gloria
Hi Big Mama Z! That is such a cute picture. I’m still holding out that one day, there will be a Zenyatta beanie baby! Happy Thanksgiving to all of Team Zenyatta. Love you guys!!
Misty
How sweet!! I totally love the Zenyatta plush!!! Would buy one in a heartbeat!!!
Ann Maree
Hey, girl, always enjoy your updates. You have so many fans who have watched you every step of the way of your career. I am so envious of them…I didn’t discover you until last year, quite by accident, I saw your successful run at the BCC 2009. I’ve tried to catch up on your terrific career….thanks to YouTube and to John, there are lots of videos that chronicle your amazing career. Sure hope there will be many more videos of the next phase of your life. I read the sweetest account of an interview with your first “family”, Don Robinson. He is so in awe of what you have become, and since he’s not far from where you will be at Lane’s End, maybe he will come visit you. Take care. Hugs.
Susie Cartwright
Love you Z!!
Victoria
Hope you and Team Z have a great Thanksgiving.
LauraS
Happy Holidays to team Zenyatta! Thank you for a wonderful ride. She’s truly one-of-a-kind!
Alex Bowdoin
Dear Queen Z, I wish you and your Team a
Fabulous Thanksgiving!! I keep going to the DVR to watch your dances and races. We miss you already…
Elena Erdman
Hi Zenyatta … I was just remembering the awesome dance you performed on your way to the track at Churchill Downs, that was so amazing. My son was here and he was awed at it… what a gal.. Dancing Queen… Happy Thanksgiving to you and your fabulous people.. what a treasure you are!!!
Sally L. Hopkins
Luv you Z! Thanks for your posts. Have a great day. xoxo
Paula Higgins
That’s a hoot. Zenyatta you have some very creative and sweet fans.
Barb France
Happy Thanksgiving to you and Team Zenyatta! I am so grateful for all the joy that you and your “Team” have given me. I too feel blessed in meeting so many new wonderful people during my Breeder’s Cup trip. That good old “southern hospitality” sure came through with all the people we met. I will enjoy coming back to Kentucky to see you.
lanie Johnson
That is really cute and cuddly! How nice of them to share it with you!! Love to have one!!
So glad you are getting to see the fans before you head here to Ky! They all love you and you have meant so much to them…I can understand that!
Ky is a bit cold tonight..most of the leaves have now fallen and it’s hard to believe that Christmas is right upon me!! I have to get busy!!
What do you want for Christmas? Do you and the family do something special each year? Would love to hear about it!
Happy Anniversary regal and beautiful girl!! The highlight of my life!! God speed and thank you so much for sharing this diary with us..it means sooo much!! Thank you for giving my heart a thrill with each race, each milestone! God shined a light on all of us through you!! Sweet dreams…sweet girl!!
Robin Porcelain
Happy Thanksgiving to Zenyatta, all of team Z and their families, and, of course, Zenyatta’s faithful fans!!!
Nancy
Zen———–You are the queen of girl power…………You should be on the cover of VOUGE………..beauty, brains, and most of all style.xxoo
Quarterhossgal
Happy Thanksgiving to Team Zenyatta!! I bet there will be carrots. apples and peppermints for Barn 55!! Can’t wait for my special Blood Horse issue featuring Big Z.
Hope you are getting a hair coat for your trip to Kentucky
Angel Pedro
Zenny…you have so many good,dear and devoted friends like Barbara and Reuven because you are who you are!
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving and sip a Guiness for me!
Sandra Ryan
Zenyatta for President 2012!
Everybody loves her.
Kathleen Wood
Dear Team Zenyatta,
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving. Our family will be giving thanks, and raising a glass of Guinness, that we have been able to see Zenyatta run live here in SoCal. We look forward to seeing you on Dec. 5! PS our fave sire for you is Tiznow — although like Mike said — no one is worthy. He’s smart, gorgeous, sturdy and loves to run. Why not? Maybe you can just have a beer together and take it from there.
See you soon,
Love, Kathy Nick Abby and Charley
Jeanne
Team Zenyatta: Have a very Happy Thanksgiving, and thank you for sharing your Girl with all of us.
Marci
Such a great note Kathy!
Our dear Zen and the Team – enjoy your holiday. Take a breath, relish and relish and enjoy your success. Our girl is THE best. You may want to look at the DRF 11/21 issue, my friends and I wrote and then all of us signed a letter to the editor endorsing you – fact based – for HOY. We were SO pleased it was published!!! We want you for HOY. Happy Holidays Lady Z and Team Z! Love our horse.
Linda Henderson
Happy Thanksgiving Zenyatta. You are the best. I love your diary.