Good Morning,
I hope you had a fabulous weekend! I sure did! It all started on Friday afternoon when several of MY BARN 55 FRIENDS flew into Lexington for MY BIRTHDAY! Ann, Dottie, Dawn Hunkin (one of my vets), Michelle (one of John’s assistants and my personal masseuse while I was at the barn), Isabelle (who was my rider whenever Steve was off)Lara and Claudia (Moss family members and 2 of my biggest cheerleaders) all flew in to be with me for the celebration. Sarah joined us when everyone got to the farm. This was all planned in advance…so it is very special that it was able to really HAPPEN!
Charles and the guys helped me get ready for my party. I was outside grazing after my bath when everyone arrived. There were all kinds of snacks and goodies to eat! My favorites were carrots, pears, bananas and peppermints. There was a SPECIAL CAKE JUST FOR ME…and cupcakes for everyone at the farm. They had Z’s, Apple Blossoms or Crowns on them! My John sent his camera with Dottie…so we have tons of photos for him to download and share with ALL OF YOU later this week.
I also received so many cards and gifts from so many wonderful people. You guys are too much! The photo at the top of the page is from a kindergarten class in New York. They did a life-size drawing of ME. They used cotton balls for the white on my legs and my blaze and yarn for my mane and tail. The students wrote me messages all over the card! This really took a great deal of hard work for the students and their teacher. It is absolutely TOO CUTE! It is also very touching that they would do this for ME! We have sent this card back to California to Barn 55 where John is going to display it. I am SO PROUD!
The 5th grade class from Ohio sent a fruit basket (it was terrific) and some of you even sent ME checks for the farm to buy me peppermints and fruit. I am truly speechless at all of this KINDNESS! I want you to know…I am DEEPLY TOUCHED and VERY APPRECIATIVE of all of this THOUGHTFULNESS!
I’m now 7! I can’t wait for John to share the rest of the photos with you of my PARTY! THANK YOU AGAIN FOR EVERYTHING!
On another note, I wanted to let you know about the ZENYATTA BRONZE CONTEST! As Dottie was out of town this weekend, she could not get to the post office to get all of the entries until later today. Thus, in fairness to everyone, we’ll start the drawing on Wednesday. We will pick the 64 cards for the first part of the contest on that day. So sorry for the inconvenience…but there was no way to get the cards from the last few days until this afternoon. We appreciate your understanding this change in schedule!
Again, thank you for making ME FEEL SO SPECIAL in SO MANY WAYS!
With love,
Hugs to all~
Z
Mary
DEAREST ZENYATTA
I Honestly think everyday is a special day for you…I am glad soooo many people love you, I wish I could hug you and wish you a HAPPY BIRTHDAY in person…
Your pictures are beautiful, as you are beautiful…Many More years to you.
ZENYATTA I LOVE YOU:)
Sharon in Ohio
Hi Zenny, this is a great post with all of the wonderful pictures ! The card is so precious…….the little Kinder’s really worked hard on your card. I love the cotton on your white blaze on your face! They were very creative and hats off to their teacher. The cotton made me think of cotton in your ears.
Glad your special friends from Cal…could all come to surprise you. Such lucky girls,all of you. What lovely treats…yummy!! A fantastic party, for you, love love the picture of you with the carrots…you looked like a very happy girl. You are now seven years old. Lots of love for you.xoxoxoxo
sandra isley
God Bless you beautiful Girl. Hope you had a great day!
tony and sue
Zenny…you have the most talented fans in the world. That picture is absolutely priceless. I know John will be thrilled to have it on display at Barn 55. It sure sounds as if your party was a success.
We wish we could have been there with you to enjoy some of those cupcakes. Steve must have made certain there was lots of icing…good for him. ;-)
You wilol be seeing Bernie again this week. We pray everything goes well for you this time around. God Bless you and your wonderful connections who continue to keep we, your adoring fans, part of your life.
Valeria Cannon
@ Jan, Charles is not in this picture. If you go back to some of the very first posts when Lady Z got to Lane’s End, you’ll see pictures of Charles, or her video when she was first turned out. Have a blessed day!!!! :)
Celeste
Beautiful!!! It is so wonderful, such a beautiful experience to sit here at my computer and I can even feel all the love that surrounds you, Zenyatta, with all the beautiful, wonderful photos of your birthday celebration. What a wonderful treat to have so many of your friends and family from your CA Barn visit you on your special day. My heart just overflows with how beautiful this all is. Wow. Thank you for sharing with us. I am happy when Zenyatta is happy. Thank you all!
Regina From NJ
@Beth Hicks: You can get the Breyer-Zenyatta at Back in the Saddle .com or by calling 800- 865-2478. It is on Page 56 of the catalogue and is Item No B58319. It is on back order but due to be shipped out by the end of April. I just ordered mine. You can call them anytime – even late at night – to place an order. I hope this helps you. enjoy!
Dear Zenyatta: How can anyone possibly look so magnificent with carrot greens hanging out of her mouth? But, you do, Great mare, and I love you.xoxoxox G’night.
Shannon From Cool
What an amazing story of an amazing horse. Zenyatta, you continue to inspire everyone around you. So glad you had a first class birthday celebration.
Patricia
So glad you had such a special and wonderful birthday, we love you and wish you the happiest year ahead!!!
Robbie Pfeufer Kahn
To Kathryn: Beautifully told story about your heart encounter with the mare. Lovely.
relientkislove
Aww I love that last one. You’re so cute Zenyatta! Extremely photogenic too(:
Amanda Gilliland
My Sweet Lady Zenyatta, I love the photos in this post. The life size by the kindrgarden class is ao awesome. I can’t imagine how excited they must be to see it posted at the top of your post. The cupcakes looked yummy! You’ve got a good looking group at L.E. to take care of you. I know you had a blast with your family & friends. I’m sure they were just as excited to see you as you were to see them. I hope you made some wonderful memories of turning 7.
@ everyone who in the past post that remembered my couisin in prayer. Thank You. He did pass on Sunday @ 12:10. He fought a good fight since August last year but God called him into HIS ARMS.He lost from 170 to below 100 in that time so his body failed him.
I want to say that reading Zenyatta’s posts is a Blessing at this time. My brain starts to unwind and it is uplifting to read positive thoughts. It’s healing to me & I get lost in reading everyone’s comments. I love you, Zenyatta. Sending Hug & Kisses With Love From Alabama. Amanda G.
candi cartier
oooh zenny you are so gorgeous I cannot get enough of your photos you give me joy and inspiration thanks for your family and your people in california as well as in lane ends people to taking care of you and giving you a good life,we love you so much here in florida,wish someday we can visit you and see you face to face always take care yourself we love you very much here in florida.
Jackie
Glad to see all the love! What special friends you have to come all that way to share your birthday!
Sure sounds as if you had quite time! Can’t wait to see the photos!
Hugs and Kisses
Jackie
Robbie Pfeufer Kahn
To Shari Voltz: Thank you for your kind comment.
To L.S. and Sharon Call: Thank you for clarifying why Zenyatta needs the chain added to her halter. I remember reading one story about when Zenyatta was in training. She flipped out and lifted Mario (220 lbs) right off the ground!
Jane in Seattle
@Kathryn Cogswell – perfectly spoken…”The Zenyatta Effect.”
Valeria Cannon
@ Amanda G., my condolences to you and your family. My God bless you with sweet memories and kind thoughts of your cousin.
Hugs and Kisses,
Valeria
KIMBERLY
Hi Queen, Thanks for the pics from your birthday. Looks like you and everyone around you had a blast! Love the pic with you and what is left of a bunch of carrots. You are such a wonderful poser!!! Love you big girl!
Suzen
Hey Birthday Girl! I’m so glad that you had a fabulous day.And that birthday card is amazing. It’s going to look great at Barn 55.Looks like those kids worked hard on that card.
A special card for a special horse!!!
Bridge
That card is soooooooo awesome!!! It says “BEAT THE BOYS!, GOOD DANCER,BFF,WILL HAVE A BABY, LOVES CHILDREN, ECT..LOVES PEARS, BARN 55 LOVES HER!!!
WHAT A FUN DAY!!!!!!
LOVE YOU GORGEOUS GIRL!!!
XO!!!
Linda Henderson
What a precious group of people! Sounds like a great birthday for a great girl. I look forward to seeing all the pictures. And I love the giant birthday horse card from New York. Just super!
Irene Caty
Hi Zenny, you are special in many ways. You are the Queen. I’m so happy to find that your Birthday was so much fun. Those cupcakes looked great. It was wonderful that thr girls from barn 55 could be there for your Birthday. You are loved by so many and that card of you made by the kindergarden class was top of the line and I just loved it. The picture of you eating the carrott was cute. You are looking great. This surely was a unforgetable Birthday all the way around. I am so happy for you. Sending you love and kisses.
Joan
What a lovely birthday for you! The cupcakes looked delicious, and I’m glad you enjoyed your birthday carrots so much. It’s amazing to think of the love you have inspired from all of us.
S (in san diego)
Looks like you had a very special birthday big girl!! So happy for you.
@Kathryn, Beautiful memory and so well said. Thanks for sharing.
Nancy
Very Special day is the day you where born!!We still love and miss you here in Cali!!! xoxoxox
Lynn ..... (nearby Hwd Park) California
This is nearly crazy how we all fuss over Zenyatta. I LOVE IT!
Zenny, my sweet, you deserve every spoiled moment. YOU .. are quite a Gift for us all.
Rene Hersey
Ms. “Z” you make each day more special. Thank you for “being” and Happy B Day~the Angels sing your name in celebration!!!
XXX
Love from your dedicated Fans in California!
Rene Hersey
@ Ms. Kathryn C:
Your words instruct and inspire. Thank you for sharing the “101” of Horse relations. I volunteer at a very special rescue. I will incorporate your tips from now on.
And, yes, I agree, “Z’ makes this World so much more special!
Thanks again.
Rene
susan
glad you had such a great birthday and that many of your friends could come! our boy turns 27 on april 16. last year we played “which hand is the carrot in?” as the party game which he thought was stupid-probably won’t repeat that again! love to you and team z-
Linda
Love you so much you captured my daughters and my heart when we first saw you on the program Jockeys and last year at Breeders Stakes we almost fell over when we saw you again. What a personality and race and year! Many more Blessings.