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
Gina
That plush horse is adorable! You are truly loved. I sure hope we can come see you in KY, hope the enormmity of you fan base and will accommodate us with visits, photos and updates like these.
I can’t imagine the pain of your fammily saying goodbye. Hope they visit you often and that the new folks will treat you as well.
Happy Thanksgiving to you all!!
Gina
I meant I hope they understand the enormity of your fanbase, ooops.
Lisa g
Ms Zenyatta, the little YOU is so cute. Wish I could get one. Happy Anniversay, Beautiful Lady, and Happy Thanksgiving. I am going on a trip tomorrow, but hopefully I will get access to a computer so I can read your posts and the loving posts of all of your fans.
Lisa g
Team Zenyatta, Happy Thanksgiving. Dottie, you are wonderful for this. God Bless you.
Irene Caty
Oh Zenny, you just love all that is going on around you where you are at. There are so many people that follow you and love you so much. People just look for what they can do for you because they want you to be happy. Love is a powerful thing and there is so much that surrounds you on a daily basis. You, Queen Zenyatta have earned every bit of it so please keep enjoying the attention and the happiness that surrounds you. I love you much, Irene
Jan Glover
oh, how adorable, Big Girl, the plush horse looks just like you!!! love the scarf!!
Won’t be long before your get-together on the 5th!! Sure hope they televise it!!!
Oh, just wanted to put a bug in your ear–i think that fella, Mineshaft, is handsome, what do you think??!!
Hope we will see your Moneighs up close, soon!!
Hope you and Team Zenyatta enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday!!! Hope you enjoy lots of carrot cake, Z!!!
Sara Rhudy
So cute Z!! One of the many things I’m thankful for is YOU!! :)
xoxoxo
Robyn Mullhausen
Awwwwww. So sweet, just like you Zenyatta. Happy Thanksgiving to you and all your wonderful human family. Thanks for the post. Please keep them coming so we know how you are doing.
Hugs for you neck and kisses on your nose…
Leslie
Zenny, the plushie is very cute! I hope you and all of Team Z have a wonderful Thanksgiving! Take care, sweet one.
Love,
Leslie
Valerie Chase
So cute – love it Z! How lucky you are to receive so many wonderful gifts, but you deserve it and everyone just wants to show how much they love and admire you. Best wishes to you and all your family for a wonderful Thanksgiving! Big hug and a toast of Guiness to you precious girl!! :)
S
happy thanksgiving team zenyatta and all her fans! And of course to the queen!…a little extra sweet feed and peppermint pie:)
Sissy Criss
Happy Anniversary and Happy Thanksgiving!!!! Hope you have a wonderful and Blessed day!!! Love the plush horse and the scarf!!! Would love to have one exactly like yours!!! Love your diary and Love You, your the Best!!!!! Love, Sissy
Vickie
Wow – I was there for your first race..I said hmmm…. the second I said wow! And ever since I have been in heaven! Hard to beleive it has been this long- THANK YOU – Thank your TEAM!
Rhonda Clements
Happy Thanksgiving to you Zenyatta and all of Team Z, I feel truly blessed to have felt the thrill and excitement of watching you race. You are a gift of unmeasurable value to racing and to all of us who love you. You are a miracle that is why you were given to such special owners, thank you for sharing your wonderful amazing horse with us all. She is like none other, she is the true Queen of racing and HOTY in every way , I am thankful for the special feeling she gave us all… Zenyatta love you sweet girl
Anita Carville
You are so cuute Miss Z. Happy Thanksgiving to you and all your special family. Please thank them for giving you to us.
carolyn
Queen Zenyatta, We know you enjoy your Guinness, but remember now, You cant be drinking them when you are in foal. The Guiness will have to wait awhile. I hope John hasnt got you to spoiled to them, or they are going to be hard to give up so quickly.
Mary Hale
Team Zenyatta – thank you for sharing Zenyatta. She has brightened my world considerably. Happy Thanksgiving to you all. Lady Z — hope you get your Guiness or two.
Trisha Veazey
Good morning beautiful Z. Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving with all your favorite things to eat, apples, carrots, mints etc.
You are definitely one of the things all of us who love you so much are thankful for.
Love hugs and kisses
Lanie Johnson
Good Morning girl! It’s just pouring down here in Ky and pretty chilly too! Everyone getting things done for tomorrow!Have a great Thanksgiving full of love and good things to eat!! I love you!!
Judy Sims
Look forward everyday to your diary posts and know you are doing well.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your “family.”
Hoist a Guiness and enjoy your day.
Lisa g
Ms. Zenyatta, Good Morning Beautiful Lady, have a great day. When are your pictures coming out? Where can I get an issue of BloodHorse? I love you, sweet girl. Lisa g
Mary G
Hi Z, Wishing you and Team Zenyatta a very Happy Thanksgiving! I hope you get to indulge in carrot cake, peppermints, apples and carrots till your hearts desire. Also be sure to wash it all down with some Guinness before you lay down in your comfy stall to watch some football! (on second thought keep the Guinness to a mininum– trust me you don’t want to be that one drunken relative at the Holiday Table! :)
Have a great day sweet Z, we’ll be thinking of you in our Holiday prayers…
Dani
I wrote TY and told them all about your incredible races and your unprecedented record, as well as your stardom in magazines and on CBS. Hopefully they will follow suit with a beanie baby Zenyatta. They have Smarty Jones, Barbaro and Secretariat plus every year put out a Derby Horse. So I think there is a good chance.
You will miss California but will have many new friends at Lane’s End and lots of new lovin’. But don’t forget all of us here who will love and cherish you forever. Thank you Team Z for keeping us up to date with our girl. You are the best. Happy Thanksgiving and I will have a Guiness and toast you all. Love ya beauty queen.
Jean Moore
To magnificent Zenyatta, Wishing you a Happy Anniversary and Thanksgiving. I know you will be stuffing yourself with all your favorite treats and hope the family is with you. You are becoming an icon in this world and that fits you well. The joy that you have given to so many is a true inspiration and I want to thank Mr. and Mrs. Moss, Dottie and John, Mario and Mike for the way they have allowed you to become the GREAT ZENYATTA. All trainers should be required to learn from John. You make my day, every day.
Tricia Clemmensen
Hey Lovely Zenyatta – Have a Guinness on me for Thanksgiving. And we thank you for all you have given us over the past three years. Really nice to know you broke your maiden on Thanksgiving. May you and all your connections have a wonderful Thanksgiving. xoxoxoxoxo – Tricia
Fran
Hey Z have a happy day today, Wednesday, and tell your family to have a wonderful Thanksgiving! Hope they give you extra carrots and mints. Those of us who own horses know we don’t get the day off on Thanksgiving-still have to take care of our babies!
sue
ennie…my special Zenyatta magazine came today! You are one beautiful mare and reading about your entire “history” was thrilling. You are the best there is or ever was, IMO. Have a wonderful thanksgiving. {{{ }}} to your entire team.
Edie Dickenson
Happy happy Thanksgiving, Zenny! You and your love of life are great blessings! I am so thankful for you, and I love you very much!
Linda Bulger
Have a great THANKSGIVING Zenyatta and to the team ditto
Katie Ziberna
I am getting the breyer Zenyatta!! I am your biggest fan and I cried when Blame beat you! He only won beacause you were so far back
Love U Zen,
Katie