It is so hard to believe that today marks the mid-point of 2011. On my behalf, I must say, it has been an amazing 6 months. The time has really gone by very quickly. Residing in Kentucky at Lane’s End, I began the year experiencing ‘the different seasons’. I loved playing in the snow with my paddock pals and sharing so much time outdoors with them. Then to be honored as the 2010 HORSE OF THE YEAR last January was truthfully one of the biggest thrills and proudest moments of my time in racing.
Now, to be happily in foal to Bernardini as I embark upon the next phase of my career, is also very special!
As I have mentioned many times in the DIARY, I am one extremely fortunate horse.
My life has been filled with loving, happy, and positive people who have encouraged ME each step of the way. Environment is very important and influences one’s behavior on so many levels. I hope the sentiments of kindness and love I have known will have a rippling effect…and extend to others I meet in my life.
The 4th of July holiday weekend is now upon us. It represents such a great time for family and friends to get together, visit, and really kick-off the summer season.
MY TEAM and I will not be together this holiday…the first time in 5 years. I will definitely hear from them and they will touch base with ME in one way or another. They constantly keep in touch to see how I am doing!
For instance, when David comes to visit ME in the paddock or at the barn, he actually does call Dottie and John while he is standing there and spending time with ME. He lets ME hear their voices during the conversation while he is there petting ME. (He knows my favorite spots!) As you know from prior Diary Entries, MY TEAM and I actually TANGO so they can see ME on their phones. Sarah, David, and my other friends at the farm are constantly taking pictures to share with THEM and ultimately YOU! Isn’t technology grand!
MY JOHN is always taking pictures of the horses at the barn and videos for the owners to see. (We tease him now…but we are extremely grateful he has so many early photos of ME! Those photos taken during my early years could never be captured again…ever!) At the end of the day, all of this…John’s YOU-TUBES, videos, pictures of BARN 55 and photos of my poodle pal, Sophie, are simply meant TO BE FUN!
The way ALL of YOU have been so very supportive of ME is something MY TEAM and I deeply cherish! I really feel like I have so many wonderful FRIENDS and such a large extended family. THANK YOU!
Here’s wishing EACH OF YOU, YOUR FAMILIES, YOUR FRIENDS and YOUR TEAM a very healthy and happy second half of 2011! Go out and share a variety of things with them…and HAVE SOME FUN!
With Love,
Hugs to All~
Z
Penny
Dear Zenny,
Your postings make my day…I almost believe that you are dictating the script. Enjoy the holiday weekend and many thanks to your connections for letting you be a part of my life.
XOXOXO,
Penny
judy berube
Dear Dunie:
Too cute. Hugs, J.B.
WILD HORSES
Thank you Big Z and Dottie! Have a great Holiday Weekend!!!!! Lori
sherry drish
YOUR FANS INTERST AND LOVE FOR YOU, DEAREST ZENNIE DOES HAVE A RIPPLING EFFECT. WE CARE ABOUT EACHOTHER HERE ON YOUR POST SITE. KIND AND CARING IS VERY NOTICABLE. WE ARE A LARGE FAMILY. SINCE ALL MY FAMILY HAS PASSED, I FEEL THE CARING OF EACH OF US HERE. I KNOW TEAM Z. FEEL JUST THE SAME. WAIT UNTIL YOU HAVE YOUR FOAL, DOTTIE WILL HAVE TWO POSTS THEN, BABY AND MOTHER. WHAT A GREAT IT WILL ALL BE FOR YOUR FANS. LOVE TO ALL. SHERRY D. WV.
Shari Voltz
Dear Zenyatta another Great picture of you and your many friends. I am so greatful for this site. It is a positive in all of our lives. I want to thank the Zenyatta familiy who made such kind remarks about Brooke, Dusty and me. You all made me cry with you beautiful remarks. I know how proud Brooke is of Dusty and like Brooke said Dusty is famous because she is on the Queen’s site :) Dusty has such a kind and loving spirit. She is so gentle. I wish you all could meet her. Well Zenyatta have a Happy 4th and God Bless you and the girls. I love you. Hugs and Kisses, Shari XXXOOO
@ I wish all my Zenyatta family a Happy and safe 4th. God Bless.
Barbara
Always such a positive diary I love this. Thank you for making my day again. I look forward to your diary, when I got home I was hoping I would read a new post! Jim Rome is really cute!!!! Happy 4th to you and your team :)
suew
Hi Zenny…thank you for another wonderful diary entry. You and your Dottie are excellent communicators and Sarah sure can take awesome pictures. I want to wish everyone who visits this diary a safe, happy and relaxing 4th. of July holiday. We have musch to be thankful for…including the friendships that come from our love of all things Zenyatta. To the Barn 55 folks and those at LE who care for our Queen, enjoy your time with friends and family, too. Being part of Zenny’s world is such a blessing in many different ways.
Mary Ann Wrenn
A very happy July 4th to you, Zenyatta, and to TEAM ZENYATTA!!! I want to thank you all for sharing Zenyatta. I enjoy every day and feel blessed because I get to share in Zenyatta’s day. I LOVE horses but do not have a place to keep one. This sure is the next best thing!!! Thank you, TEAM ZENYATTA, for allowing me to feel like I have a horse to care for. THANK YOU!!!
Sue
Hi Z, I just want to say hello and I love you. I used to have 2 major things I wanted to do. Go to Hawaii and my football team goes to the Super Bowl and win. I have successfully completed one Super bowl done and won. I have added a third to my list see Zenyatta. I never could be there when you where racing. I am not so far away since you moved to Kentucky. Two out of three will be great as long as you are the second part of my plan accomplishments.
I read your diary every day and just love you like the first time I saw you race. I don’t care what others say you are the best thing that has happened to horse racing in the last 50 years.
Love ya a bunch
Sue
Terry Crow
@Charlotte Farmer-How goes the fundraising? @all-I always thought that it was the greatest of timing that two of our founding fathers, John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, both passed away on July 4, 1826, exactly 50 years after the Declaration of Independence. God Bless America.
Gloria
Happy 4th of July weekend to all of Team Zenyatta! Technology is THE BEST! I think Zenyatta fans feel extremely grateful at the generosity Team Z has shown us. We are very fortunate. Have a great holiday to all of Team Z and as always, rock on, Big Mama Z. LOVE YOU LOTS! XOX
Candace
This post is just another example of the wonderful people surrounding this horse. Every personality, every individual shared their positive aspects and ways with her building her into what she became. She, in turn, shared all of that with US! Anyone who touched her…anyone who got to be near her…even those who just cheered from miles away. Its a ripple effect of goodness and positivity that I am honored to have been and still be part of on every level. Animals are much more intelligent, intuitive and aware than many give them creit for…Zenyatta helped bring focus to the huge capacity of love each and every creature has within. What a blessing!! Again I thank her team and her and wish all of them and each of you a wonderful holiday. Watch race reruns of our girl and relive the memories!!!
ZENYATTALOVERAMY!!
hahaa! he looks like a tall guy! but not so much when hes around you!hahah! hope your having a great friday!love you and you bby sooo! much oxoxoxoxo! FROM YOUR BIGGEST FAN AMY.
Sally (B)
Hi sweet Z; What a another pretty pic of you!! I am sorry your team can not make the 4th with you this year. I won’t see my whole family either; but my dearest friends are coming down for a couple days. Don’t forget to wear a little red, white and blue Z, and celebrate our Independence Day with those girl friends of yours! I know you have plenty of friends there. I wish you and all your team, and Lane’s End, and all here on the post a wonderful 4th of July, but most of all, I wish you love Z!!
love with 2 kisses on your soft nose – one for your baby Z
Judy (Maass) Gadwood ~ CA
The Mosses to receive Pincay Award:
http://www.brisnet.com/cgi-bin/editorial/news/article.cgi?id=22754
HIGH HOOVES, ZENNY!!! WOO HOO
…”Trained masterfully by John Shirreffs, the remarkable mare became the first female to ever win the Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1), rallying furiously in the final quarter of a mile under regular jockey Mike Smith to prevail in 2009 at Santa Anita…”
…”The Mosses and Shirreffs were widely lauded for making Zenyatta accessible to the racing public as she was often visited by fans at her Hollywood Park stable. The entire Zenyatta team was given a Special Eclipse Award earlier this year.”… I RAISE MY HAND LOL ;-)
ATTN DUMPLINGS AND ALL ~ ALL THE MORE REASON TO BE AT HP FOR THE GOLD CUP!!!
Jude
You are still “Horse of the Year” 2011 in my humble opinion…. I love you Queen!! Stay healthy big girl!! Happy 4th to you and your family and friends at the barn.
Tracey Dryka, Ottawa, ON Canada
You never leave a place you love, a part of it goes with you leaving you a part of you behind. I am sure everyone has fond memories of such a BEAUTIFUL LADY!!!!
Shannon From Cool
YOU are the best SPARKLER there ever was, Happy 4th of July Miss Z.
Especially Horses
@Everyone. It’s time to celebrate freedom and American excellence. We are a Grand Ole Country indeed, with beautiful traditions like the Kentucky Derby, Country Fairs, Apple Pie and many cherished and unforgettable American patriots – man, woman and beast alike.
Zenyatta, you are a precious and most loved piece of American history.
Happy 4th of July and God Bless America.
Debbie
hi Z! Happy July 1st to YOU and your team;) Have a fun, safe holiday! YOU look gorgeous as usual, those ears pricked forward- TOO CUTE!!! love YOU mama Z xoxoxo
Cheryl
Thanks for the diary entry!! Love the picture! A very happy July 4th to all. I will be working but I will surely check my feel good moment of the day when I check your site!! Love you always!!
Lucia
@ Team Zenyatta: I hope each and everyone of you have an amazing, blessed 4th of July! I know you will be with Zenyatta in spirit!
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Zenyatta, you look amazing, as usual! :) Thanks for always brightening my day! Lots of love,
Kiki Sim
Wow Z!! First time you didnt use ‘TOO CUTE’!!
I love ya anyway and glad to know you are well
And that your team keeps in touch!!
Stay safe girl!
-the one YOU make glad every day you post
Kari Bussell
Zenyatta~YOU are the highlight of my day. I LOVE you and All your people…!
Back to work …just checking in on Our Queen…Love to All!
Kathy Kimber
@Shari Voltz: I hope Dusty and Brooke have a great holiday and I do wish I could meet Dusty. Give her a big hug if you can.
@Merry Ann Wrenn:We all do have a horse and her name is Zenyatta and she is going to have her first foal we are going to be silly and in love all over again.
Debbie G
That’s a cool picture, Zenny. I remember when Rex Chapman was a superstar at UK. He’s tall, but you’ve still got him beat, big girl! I hope you, everyone on your team and all Zenyatta fans have a wonderful holiday. I love you, Zenny!! :-)
Brenda
Dear Zenny, I hope you enjoyed Canada Day and I know you will have a great July 4th. I’m sure that LE makes sure that you and your friends are not bothered by fireworks. Here, in Fort Erie, we have the Friendship Festival and join with Buffalo in celebrating both of the national holidays so there are lots of fireworks on both sides of the Peace Bridge. On your diary your extended family can celebrate friendship as well so it’s a wonderful weekend for us all. Once again Sarah has taken a fantastic picture of you but then again, could there be a bad one? I’d love to know if Matt got another kiss from you during that photo op. Much love to you and all your Team both in California and Kentucky, Safe holidays everyone.
Kathy Kimber
@Terry Crow: We must not rest in our efforts to get Noor to Kentucky I’m sure Charlotte will give us an update when she has one. This is so important. Where is my joke?
Ingrid Arnone
My dear Zenyatta, I hope you were running on 4 of July, I miss you…
Happy 4 July, love you, Ingrid.
Kim Noble
Happy 4th of July to you Zenny and everyone who takes care of you! We cherish you more than you will ever know.