Happy, Happy Thursday to Everyone!
This is a very exciting day for several reasons! First of all, I am getting some fun visitors from the 60 Minutes Crew! They did such a great segment on ME when I was at Barn 55. Their staff came and spent a complete week with John, MYSELF, and all of My Team. Now they are coming out to Lane’s End to get some current footage of ME for a follow-up piece. This will be fun!
My paddock mates and I will all be looking TOO CUTE for them! David has been speaking with their offices to help get it all organized. I’ll let you know when 60 Minutes is going to air this piece. I’ve heard…it could be this Sunday…but I’ll find out more once everyone is at the farm with ME!
On another note, I want to THANK ALL OF YOU FOR ASKING ABOUT ME in your comments and responses! At this moment, everything in my life is moving right along perfectly. I’m in terrific shape, extremely healthy and very happy. I’ll keep you posted as time goes along…but at this moment I could not be better! BLUSH, BLUSH!
Also, as the Kentucky Oaks is getting closer, my friend, ZAZU, looks like she will be coming to KY to participate in this race. She will work again over the weekend…and if all is A-OK, she will then be on the plane and coming for the OAKS. This also means I’ll get to spend some fun times with Ann, Jerry and Dottie. They will be coming to town. I’m so EXCITED!
As for the business side of ME, I have alerted NINA KAISER (our sculptor) to have #19 ready to go for Dawn Conrad, our contest winner. I know Dottie will be calling her soon to get all of the postal particulars so the BRONZED ME can be sent safely to her!
Whew! Now that I have taken care of my business matters for the day….I’m off to exercise and play in the paddock with my friends. YIPPEE!
Have a wonderful day!
With love,
Hugs to ALL~
Z
Kim S
Happy Thursday to you Zenny and to everyone. Thanks for the info about 60 Minutes, can’t wait to see it. Also good luck to Zazu!!
Love the head shot of you on the Kentucky Blu Grass. Enjoy!
Thinking and praying for everyone involved in all this nasty weather.
Lotsa love to all.
Kathy P.
So GLAD that everything in your little life is moving along so smoothly. We love you BUNCHES!!!
AJ from CA
Hi Z – looking forward to the 60 Minutes follow up on you. You look great in the pix munching away on the Kentucky bluegrass…must be delicious!
Dawn C – Congrats on the bronze #19 – maybe you can send us a pix when you receive it?
LouAnn Cingel of Union, Missouri
Excited to see you on national TV on 60 minutes again-lucky you, Zenyatta! Bet you are looking forward to spending time with Ann, Jerry and Dottie when they come to town-I can only imagine how much you miss them. So happy that you are doing well and are enjoying the Kentucky Blue Grass. You shine brighter than any star up above Zenyatta and thankyou for the smile you put on my face every day. Love & Blessings to you always!
Trina Nagele
@Anna Wiley– The address in Kentucky is:
Lane’s End
Box 626
Versailles, KY 40383
You could also write in care of Dottie Shirreffs at:
511 S. First Ave #230
Arcadia, CA 91006
That’s the address we used for the contest. I hope that helps. Yours, Trina
Leslie
Again, I’ll say it’s incredibly nice of all of you to give away bronze #19. Z you are the mostest generousest horsey ever!
Janet
Hi Zenny girl! Looking forward to seeing your interview on 60 Minutes. I’ve been waiting for that. Love and hugs to you.
Cheryl Harshall
So glad to see that all is well. Missed hearing from you. Can’t wait to see the 60 Minutes interview. Have a great time with your friends!
Paula Higgins
Sharon Call, yes, the people of central and northern Alabama are undergoing terrible hardships right now. It is heartbreaking to see the scenes of people who have nothing left but the clothing on their backs. The death toll is horrific and certain to rise. Ringgold, Polk and Bartow all had deaths in Ga. You are right Sharon, we were very lucky. I don’t have a cellar so my plan was to have my husband, dog, cats and Zenyatta statue in the bathtub. No joke.
Tere Thomas
So relieved you are fine after all that terrible weather last night. Very worried about you. Can’t wait for the 60 Minutes piece – just knew they would catch up with you again!! Love you!
judy berube
To Kimberly Potter:
Your welcome. He ran well, even with all the traffic he ran into. Hugs, Judy B.
Bridget
Blush, blush…hmmmm, now that sounds promising! Gee, wonder what that could mean? Glad you’re doing well, Z. I will definitely watch the 60 Minutes piece since it was the first one when I fell in love with you. Also, because it looks like the only way we’ll get to see you now is if we watch you from afar! :( So glad to at least be able to see you in this piece!!
Rita
Congrats Dawn. Z its so good to hear from you. I have been so busy working, I did read your blog but was too tired to write.I am so happy that you are in good health and happy. Love you so much.
Janet Oliver
Oh boy, I can’t wait to see the 60 Minutes piece on Zenyatta!
Liz
Hi Big Z..
Glad to hear you’re doing so well. Who is your Derby pick? I’m hoping Midnight Interlude upsets! Good luck to Zazu. Hope she makes it to the Oaks.
Joan
I just googled Dadeville,Alabama and one post says it took a direct hit. Doesn’t sound good.
Love ya Z
Robin A.B.
Zenny – We have all been very worried about all of these tornadoes, but it sounds like you and your pals are A-OK. CANNOT WAIT for the 60 minutes piece. The first one was amazing, and I watch it alot. LOVE YOU, GIRLIE, AND ALL OF YOUR HUMANS TOO!!!!
Tracy K
Great to hear from you Zenyatta! I check this website every day for news about you. Also, I see on the 60 minutes website your story will run this Sunday 5/1. I can’t wait to see it!
monica
dear sweet zen… i still miss seeing you so much here in calif – i pray i can visit you one day in kentucky – you are such a happy and serene horse – it was such a joy to just be in your company – i miss seeing you race and dance – but i am always so very glad to know you are happy and healthy – its all we ever want for you my dear – wishing you good weather, good grazing grass and good days always – i love you a bunch!! monica in california
Sarah Powell
SO good to see a picture of you and hear about the upcoming 60 minutes segment – can’t wait! Thankfully, we dodged the storm in SC but just across the line in northern GA there was a touchdown. Praying for all those folks and animals in the storm areas – I have 11 horses and they are always my biggest worry during the storm season. Hope we hear news from Ala. soon. Keeping my fingers crossed for all those lottery winners!!LOL
(thanks Dottie)
OraJean Stevenson
Hi Zenny & Team-Z,
Thanks for the update and the “heads-up”
regarding the “60 Minutes” piece from
Lane’s End Farm. Can’t wait to see it…
see you and your paddock GAL-PALS!!
I’m glad to hear you’re keeping well, and
those auwful tornadoes have not touched-
down in your home town.
Hugs to all. Fondly, OraJean
Jackie
Good Evening Queen “Z”, So glad to hear your enjoying your Kentucky Blue Grass. I am looking forward to the 60 Minute piece. I thought they were not going to air until the summer. Last time you appeared on 60 Minutes I believe it was Halloween and those poor children. I kept thowing the candy at them just to get back to my tv!
Good Luck to Zazu. She is quite a horse. Saw her in person when she beat Turbulent Decent. Great Race!
To all who have been affected by the recent devastating storms, my thoughts and prayers are with you. May you take great comfort in knowing there are a tremendous amount of people who care!
To Zenny and all those at Lane’s End stay safe.
Hugs and kisses.
Jackie
Celeste
Thank you for letting us know to watch out for a follow up segment on our Queen on 60 Minutes. I’ll be looking forward to seeing them show how beautiful Zenyatta is with the bluegrass of Kentucky surrounding her!
Karen
Hi Zenyatta my sweet beautiful girl. Glad to hear you are doing well. I will be looking forward to your 60 Minutes update. I Love You Girlfriend!!
Jan Doyle
Zenny, you are such a busy girl. Can’t wait to see another 60 min report. I have the DVD on the first 60 minute report and watch it often. So glad your family is coming next month to see you. Have fun and stay safe. Hugs to all
DJ
Dearest Sweet “Z”,
Just returned from SA; (HP) seemed too far a drive today after the devastating tornado news…so we enjoyed a nice lunch at the Frontrunner and left after the 7th. Your Cloudman was spectacular in such a difficult race. He was boxed out and had no where to go but still somehow found an in to ZOOM in for a great “Show!” Very impressive against these tough contenders. “Z” you look beautiful, relaxed and content, the perfect formula for a future mother-to-be.
Linda E Ohio
@Trina Nagele-Thank you for posting the Service Dog to Surf-ice Dog link at the end of diary post 232! It is perhaps my favorite inspirational feel good video besides anything Zenyatta of course.
Hi Zennie! Cannot wait to see the follow-up 60 Minute segment. At the end of the program, I vividly remember you standing so regally, focusing on something in the far distance…simply majestic as always.
A good luck shout out to Zazu in the Kentucky Oaks!
My heart goes out to everyone who lived in areas hit by the devastating storms.
Linda in NJ
Hi Zenny: I love the picture. From one former dancer to another, I recognize your turnout. It appears you have both of your hooves turned out in 2nd position. You must miss dancing. How cool is this that you are going to be on 60 minutes again. I can’t wait to see it.
@Amanda: I was glad to see a post from you. My prayers are with all those that are in the areas that got hit by the storms. I just saw the devastating scenes on TV.
dunie
So happy for you, Zenny.
Blush! Blush!
MaryAnn Donahue
Dear Zenyatta, You are too CUTE!! You express yourself in such an endearing way through Dottie, your interpretor.
Am eagerly awaiting the new 60 Minutes segment about you. The producers of that show know a good thing, meaning you, and all of your fans will be watching to see you on a big screen at Lane’s End. “Hooves crossed” that it will be broadcast this Sunday, the weekend before the KD and KO.
Take care dear one. You are a treasure.
Love you,
Mary Ann