Good Morning,
All of you are SO SWEET! Thank you so much for the warm wishes on my 28 Day Scan Results. I’m doing great and TRULY APPRECIATE all of your kind comments. The next big date is the 42 day scan. As Dottie has mentioned earlier, it is a very important one. After this, if all is A-OK, the pregnancy is considered to be ‘pretty secure’ and well on its way. HOOVES CROSSED, for sure!
This morning, John sent this photo to ME! He wanted ME to know that my friends at BARN 55 are also sending their regards. Here’s ZARDANA sending her greetings to ME! I’d know that TREE anywhere. I’ve stood there for zillions of hours over the last 4 years. It is great to see her again and to keep in touch with my dear friends at the barn.
The postcards are starting to arrive for the contest. I think the postal service in Arcadia really LOVES ME! They have been fabulous about everything. When Dottie was there the other day, a man in line was wearing a Zenyatta Hat. He told her he’d had offers from people wanting to BUY it from him. This is TOO CUTE!
I’m hearing you are all very thoughtful and additionally rather clever in your responses on the postcards. I’m also delighted that you like the idea of BRONZE #19 for the winner! I really thought that particular number would be incredibly significant! Thank you for feeling the same way!
Several have asked for the rules of the contest again. They are in Diary #205 in detail. If you click on the top part of the web-site that says NEWS, it will take you to a list of the prior posts. Just in case you need the information again, the mailing address is in Diary #209.
GOOD LUCK TO ALL!
Life Is Sweet’s foal…isn’t HE a DOLL! I’m so glad her owners let me introduce him to you yesterday. I’m hearing she is really having a wonderful time with him and he is a very active and friendly colt! It is so much fun to follow all of this activity at the farm. Plus, I’m learning so much. I gather that he will be totally with his MOM and nursing for approximately the next 4-6 months. She will teach him so many great things. He will even learn to ‘eat the grass and graze’ from her! I know Life Is Sweet will be great at this. I grazed next to her for countless afternoons at BARN 55. In addition to being a very accomplished athlete, she’s a ‘great grazer’.
Can you imagine ME teaching my foal to graze? Not to sound too bold, but I’m also really TERRIFIC at this and very experienced. My confidence is really high in relation to this aspect of becoming a MOM. I’ve got ‘teaching a little foal to graze’ down PAT. It will be a SLAM DUNK for ME! (Just had to say it…as we are in the midst of March Madness.)
Speaking of that, the games are moving right along. They are playing the SWEET SIXTEEN rounds now. My San Diego State gave it a good college try (no pun intended)…but lost last night. They did very well…just came up a few points short. Kentucky plays tonight. The winners of these games now will go forward to participate in the ELITE EIGHT Rounds. It is getting very exciting!
Tomorrow, there are some more 3 year old prep races for the Kentucky Derby and the Dubai Carnival of Racing takes place early in the morning our time! My Mikie is over there riding a couple horses from California. I’m sending him a BIG HIGH HOOF for GOOD LUCK!
Wow! This being a SPORTS FAN IS SO MUCH FUN!
Enjoy your day!
With Love,
Hugs to All~(YEAH…I smell some bananas and pears coming MY WAY!)
Z
dan
Dear Zenny,
So good to see the great Zardana. I appreciate you keeping us posted on the accomplishments of John’s other horses. I think Mr. Commons could be the next Giacomo or Tiago. Can you ask John if he has any pictures of Puff and Winston that he could post.
Regards,
Dan
Janie
What a cutie you are Zenyatta! Thanks for sharing the photo of Zardana with us – I’m sure she misses her dear friend being nearby but I’m sure she knows what a happy girl you are! Love you honeybunch.
Kitei
That’s one cute buddy you have in Zardana, Zenny! Please be sure to teach your own baby to dance like you! <3
Ann from Indiana
Best wishes to you too! My husband has a Zenyatta hat and he wears it everywhere we go and gets many comments from people wanting to know about you and people that know about you. I received my Z Breyer horse today; my husband surprised me with it. I have a Zenyatta wall with posters and pictures and even one signed by Mike. So I see you everyday.
Kitei
That’s a cute green hat Zardana’s wearing! Do you have one like that? LOL
Barbara
Great Zenyatta! Too cute! I did see that Zardana worked out yesterday she looks great in the photo:)) Thanks for you posting and enjoy those bananas!
Celeste
That is a wonderful photo of Zardana peeking out at you from under the tree. In other words, it is too cute!! Thank you for sharing the photo with us. This is the most wonderful website for feeling good. Thank you, Zenyatta and Dottie and the entire Zenyatta Team, both at Barn 55 and Lane’s End. Beautiful message as always, Queen Z.
Tatia
So happy to hear your scan went well and everything is coming along nicely.
Zardana is a pretty girl, too. Thanks for sharing the pic of her.
I know you will be great at the grazing lessons!
#19 for the bronze is just a perfect choice.
Have a great weekend and enjoy the ball games :-)
Cheryl
We all love you so much and want you to have a healthy baby foal. I think your gonna be one terrific mommy! Hope your little one is a dancer just like you.
Kathy B.
Oh my…I think I’m a great grazer too! I flew over HP earlier this week and it looks like some of the area was being resodded…if so I’m sure the grass will taste even sweeter for our Barn 55 friends! Thanks for the sweet pic of Zardana…I love her too!
Kim Noble
Fingers crossed until your next scan. I don’t have a Zenny hat but I do have a Z tat so I carry you with me at all times.
Terri B.
So cool. Very excited for you.
Fran
Hi Z! Love to you and your baby! So glad everything is going well. Are you going to let us know if you are going to have a filly or colt? That will be so exciting! Can’t wait to hear! Our first sunny day in a week here in CA (central Valley)! More rain is coming. Have a wonderful weekend and keep up the grazing! xxoo
Patti in Carlsbad
LOVE ZARDANA. SHE IS ANOTHER AWESOME MARE IN THE SHIRREFFS’ BARN. I STILL THINK BACK WITH GLEE WHEN I REMEMBER HER OUTSTANDING RACE WITH RACHEL A. GREAT RACE BETWEEN TWO GREAT HORSES!
HAPPY YOU ARE HAVING A LOT OF POST CARDS FROM YOUR FANS ENTERING THE CONTEST. I BET THE ARCADIA POST OFFICE IS EXCITED. IT SHOULD BE FUN FRO THEM, ALSO.
A ZENYATTA HAT IS A TREASURE. EVERYONE LOVES THEM…AS THEY LOVE YOU, QUEEN Z.
Chris H
So glad that your scan was good — Our mare is in her 266th day of pregnancy — can’t wait for our little foal to arrive! Hoping the foal arrives either right before our trip to Hawaii or right after — sure don’t want to miss out on this important event!!
RHONDA C
DEAR QUEEN ZENNY, ALL THE NEWS IS GREAT. THANKS FOR THE PICTURES. WE LOVE YOU. GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU. XOXOXOX
Carolyn Caswell-Brown
Thank you for sharing the pic of Zardana. Do your other buddies at Barn 55 miss the papparazzi-hub-bub since you’ve been gone or are they feeling a little “snubbed”? Good Luck to Mikey in Dubai! Bet he wishes you were still “the wings beneath his feet”
Sarah Powell
Fingers crossed until your next scan – I’m sure all is well. Just imagine you next to your own little “Z-babe” – too cute! Zardana looks like she is sending you a big hello – bet she misses you. Going to mail my postcards shortly. Hope the weekend is great for all.
Linda Deutsch
Thank you for the smiles!!! It is so wonderful sharing all this heartfelt news with you and your sense of humor (thanks, Dottie) is awesome. Hooves/fingers crossed for all that you mentioned and a wish good luck also can’t hurt. Your baby is SOOOOOO lucky. Love you all.
Melanie
quick question is Zenyatta officially pregnant? or is she working on getting pregnant>?
Debbie
hi Z! Zardana looks so cute under the tree, like she’s up to a little mischief maybe;-)I’m excited about the contest, I hope I win! Life is Sweet will be a good mama and so will YOU!!! I’m looking forward to watching the prep races tomorrow as well as Dubai… love you gorgeous xo
susan
glad to see you’re not just a race fan but a sports fan! continued good health to you and your little one!
Shannon From Cool
Zenyatta, you will be a wonderful mother.
Barb France
I think Zardana is looking for you under that tree! So happy about your scan news…we are so proud of you and how you have adapted to your “new chapter”. I keep looking at those cute pic of LIS’s new foal. HOW CUTE!! Hope Mikey does well and keeps safe over there. Enjoy your pears and bananas!!!! Say hello to Dottie and John.
Gloria Jeanne
Zen, You are just TOO CUTE!!!! I picked UCONN to go all the way to the final two and win it all!!! Back to you know – I just LOVE this post today. You will be such a great mom and teaching your little one to graze – I hope the foal with go to John’s Barn 55 in the great state of California – I just love the Hollywood Park track! I know Zardana I think she’s Awesome too she smoked Rachel and confirmed YOU as Queen forever!!!!
Love YOU – Hugs
Sheri
Wow Zardana is pretty! And again congrats to Life is Sweet! And congrats to you that everything is going great with your pregnancy! You should be expecting a postcard from me very soon! I am sending it eiter tomorrow or monday!! Love you!!! :D
Sug
Zenny, You are still the queen of our hearts. Dottie, many thanks to you for keeping us posted with the diary. I can’t wait to check my Facebook every afternoon to read the new posts. So much information, and such cute descriptions. Zenny, to be retired, you sure are a popular girl. We LOVE you and no other athlete can compare.
sherry drish
I KNOW YOU AND YOUR FOAL WILL BE THE TALK OF THE TOWN NEXT SPRING. Z I THINK YOU ARE GREAT AT ALL YOU DO, SO BEING A MOM WILL BE EASY FOR YOU. ALL YOUR FANS ARE SO EXCITED ABOUT THE BRONZE OF YOU, I EVEN TOOK A PIC OF IT. YOU AND TEAM ARE THE BEST FOLKS FOREVER, KNOW WONDER YOU ARE OUTSTANDING.. LOVE SHERRY D. WV
judy berube
Dear Z,
Thank you, Dottie and John for all the beautiful photos. Life is Sweet’s boy is adorable. Can’t wait to see little Z. Love to all of you. Judy and Russ
Ann Maree
Hi, Zenny,
What a total joy you are — you are amazing! Less than 2 weeks ago, I was remarking that your Facebook page had 70,000 fans…can you believe it is now over 72,000!!! This just is unprecedented that a retired horse, and especially a mare, is getting more and more popular and well known! For sure, Mr. Farish has to be impressed! I think he thought your popularity might wane, but I don’t see this happening. Even if Dottie weren’t so diligent about posting your diary, I think there is still a tremendous public interest in what is happening with you and your life. So grateful Dottie is so faithful in reporting your activities and keeping us updated. It is really such a blessing. Hugs. Your friend, Ann Maree
P.S. AnimalsRock4Love did a fantastic musical tribute about you to a song I suggested, and it is really so special. “She” from the movie, Notting Hill: http://youtu.be/WrAtLqd-01w
Hope you enjoy it! Love you, girl.