Hello Everyone,
I truly want to thank all of you for the heartfelt wishes and love you have expressed to me since hearing ‘my not in foal at this moment’ news! You are so sweet and gracious in your kindness to nurture ME at this time! I so appreciate all of your concern!
I am really doing fine. In reality, this is not an uncommon thing to happen with a maiden mare like I am. It happened early in the breeding season so I will have ample time to be bred again and get in foal. As I mentioned before, so many things in life don’t always go as planned. Upon reflection, I know with my career, it would have been great to run at 2 or early 3…but I just wasn’t ready. Fortunately, MY TEAM knew that and worked with me on my own individual developmental schedule.
In relation to this current news, it is simply a minor set-back…but I will be fine. I guess I just love to do things at my own pace!
Please remember, I AM A GREAT FINISHER! Once I get into the rhythm of things…I have a history of repeating the pattern successfully…19 times in a ROW! Now that thought is just TOO CUTE!
Again, thank you…ALL OF YOU…for the love and concern you have so kindly expressed to ME!
Have a wonderful day!
With Love,
Hugs to All~
Z
Cory Wellman
Now lets focus on ovulating so YOU CAN GO SEE BERNI AGAIN….yippee!!! Second dates are always better than the first anyway!
Cheryl Smith
Zenyatta, as long as your health is ok, then all is good! Thanks for keeping us informed as always. Take care!
Sue M
Happy Birthday Zenyatta! You are as sweet and funny as you are beautiful. Thanks for reminding us that you definitely do things in your own way and in your own time – which leads to great success :)
We love you. Good luck on your second date sweetie!
Denise
Fingers crossed for the next cycle
Amanda Gilliland
My Sweet Lady Zenyatta, I finally made it 1st Post. Yeah! The photo is just breath taking. You are so photogenic and the pefect balance of features is amazing. I am so glad you are doing well and I know that John gave you plenty of time to develope your racing career and it will be so awesome when the time is right for you to be a Mom. Right now we have to celebrate your Birthday tomorrow! Dottie, I think we should have a month long celebration. “Zenyatta’s April Celebration.” That would be cool. She deserves it. Please take photos of her party & if Pirate Queen, Sea Gull & Alys sing with Charles I would love to hear them sing “Happy Birthday” to you. I love you Zenyatta. sending Hugs & Kisses from Albama With Love, Amanda G.
Kari Bussell
My Queen~
Tomorrow is your big day. I hope you have a great party and get everything your heart desires. I think your Birthday should be declared a national holiday…for Zenyatta Nation it is!
I love you Zenyatta~
Susan Edwards
Maybe Z just needs more time with her Bernardini more privately!
Beth Alexander
I am right there with you Zenyatta! All of your fans love you and want only the best for YOU! Love Always!
Dani
Happy, Happy, Happy Birthday Zenny! I just know you are going to get to eat all your favorite things today…and I’m sure Guiness is on tap as well. I hope your weather is good and you have lots of fun outside with the girls. Go crazy!!
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It is sweet of you to thank us for all our concern, love and good wishes. And you are right, you not only do everything at the best pace for you but you really are a great finisher. Actually better than great. You are an extraordinary finisher. I know we are all so relieved that you are truly okay and the same happy horse we all know and love. That’s the most important thing.
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Wishing you a wonderful special day. I’m singing happy birthday to you right now. It’s a good thing you can’t hear me because I have a terrible voice. :)
Cinda
Z everything happens for a reason as long as you are healthy and happy that is what is important. I’m sure that when you have your foal that foal will be as special as both you and your Bernie are. Happy Birthday Z, may your day be full of sunshine and all your favorite things especially peppermints.
BTW I have to share with you that my saddlebred is now addicted to peppermints! I have always given him carrots and other treats but after reading how much you loved them I gave him one, now they have become is his favorite treat. So Z my Big Red is sending you a big Happy Birthday wish and a huge thank-you for educating his Mom on the proper treats for a horse!
Janie
Happy birthday tomorrow, pretty girl. Have fun with your girlfriends and I hope you get lots of treats! I’m planning to make a donation to one of your favorite horse retirement or rescue charities in your name for your birthday – I’ll get to work on that today. Love you Zenyatta!
sue
You deserve every kind thought and MORE! We love you Z and always want what’s best for our Queen….You’ve given us countless memories and reasons to be happy….
Karen Mitchell
Dear Zenyatta, That is a beautiful photo of you. I’m so glad your spirits are good and that you are ready to try again. You are the best example of doing things at the right time and I know all your team and family will make the best decisions for you in your new career. Some day (I hope it is next spring) I look forward to seeing pictures of you with your foal, just as beautiful and touching as those wonderful pictures of Life Is Sweet with her adorable foal. Tomorrow you turn 7 and I turn 70. I am so happy and proud to share your birthday. Have a joyous day with your friends and family. Love and many hugs, Karen
Janis
Zenyatta, you made my day. Yes, A GREAT FINISHER INDEED. You are so energizing. I love reading your Diary as you take what life gives you and always make wonderful things happen. An early “Happy Birthday” greeting to you. Love Ya, Z.
karen
You are a wonderful, loving, beautiful creature. You will be a great Mom too. It was such an experience watching you race and I hope to actually meet you in person one day. Love you !!
Gloria Jeanne
Hi Zenyatta- Thank you for Thanking us.
I can’t wait to hear what you are getting for your Birthday Present tomorrow, I hope what ever it is, it’s not an April Fool’s joke. Anyway, I’m glad that you have taken your time and done things when you are ready, racing, dancing, and motherhood. With all my Love – Hugs to You Sweet Zenyatta
Shannon From Cool
We will be patient with you too. Yesterday while walking my huge 16.3 Thoroughbred I was thinking that he’s just a shrimp compared to you at 17.2. Wow! You are one gorgeous mountain of a horse Zenyatta and every inch filled with love and beauty.
Linda
Happy early Birthday!!! I understand your birthday is April 1st.
Susan from New Jersey
Happy Birthday Zenny. Enjoy your day and get ready for your next date with Bernadini. This time next year when it is your 8th birthday you will have your foal (I am praying for this) to be at your side. Luv u very much
Karey R
Kirk, I just went back to review diary #514 and found your post near the end of the 754 entries. I’d like you and your wife to know that my caring thoughts are with you, and I hope that, somehow, sharing a similar sadness with our lovely Zenyatta will bring you some small comfort and renewal of hope.
Mary
PARTY BIG TOMORROW! Zenyatta, I bet the decorations will go up, and a big horsey cake and goodies for all your guests will be set out tomorrow on your big day.
Wonder why you were born to be an April Fools girl? Because you fooled some as you came from behind to win? Hugs and Prayers on your birthday eve
Christine in VA
Love to hear from you Zen,
When you are ready things will go well. You always have been a bring up the rear kind of girl…so when you are ready go for it. Eat your fruit ,veggies and grain but easy on the sugar…Oh HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Sheila Cook
I am so pleased to share my anniversary with your birthday. April 1. I have been married for 20 years. So great to have that in common with you Z. You are the greatest.
Dani
Sheesh I’m a lame brain today. I keep thinking today is the 1st – so happy, happy, happy birthday 1 day early!
Barbara
Beautiful picture! I am so glad that you are feeling well. Happy Birthday! Have a guinness for your birthday and I will have one in your honor as well! Love you Queen Z!
Jo-An Holleman
This Diary is so helpful to me. You dont know the true effect you have on people. Love The Zenyatta Team!!!!!!! After my Son died last year I threw myself into my Horse stuff and of course Zenyatta being “The Queen” was right on Top. Thank you so Much!!!!!!
Bridge
I can totally relate Z. We are a lot alike. I am super tall too, and I was a late bloomer! I was older in life when I had success in writing music. I kinda came up from last place just when I thought it was impossible. I ended up having a huge SCORE!!! That’s why I love you so much. Just when you would think it was impossible for you to win cause you were so far behind, you came up so fast and did what seemed to be impossible!!!! You gave hope to the rest of us. We all thought, man if she can do that… ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE!!!! You will be a mamma when the time is exactly perfect. You are miraculous and all is exactly the way it is supposed to be. Love you so much!!!
Alexandra Bowdoin
I love the photo. You are very beautiful!
Thank you Dottie for all of these posts.
Have you received much mail of late????
How is Barn 55 dealing with all of the cards coming in? Have a great day today. It will be snowing here in Massachusetts tonight…Again…Our beloved Queen Z, you have a Birthday tomorrow….
Sarah Powell
This is a great photo of you – love the background. Are you having “spa” day today in preparation for your big birthday and your future date? Hope we get some good news and a couple of weeks – in the meantime, enjoy the spring weather and eat all your favorites tomorrow! Thanks Dottie for keeping us “in the loop.”
Sue
Z you are the greatest closer and the Coolest horse on the planet. In January you wished me Happy Birthday on post #52. I say back at ya Z and yes you are TOO CUTE!