Good Morning All!
John and Dottie were on their way back to the barn yesterday afternoon when these adorable POODLES were driving right next to them with their owner. SOPHIE thought they looked just like her….only MUCH bigger!
John simply had to get this photo. (Needless to say, Dottie was driving!) The 2 dogs in the back sure seemed to be enjoying every moment of the summer breeze while driving around town. I think lots of our 4-legged pals LOVE DEL MAR!
The real point of John and Dottie’s trip from the barn was to go to the market and purchase more dandelion leaves for the horses. Per MY JOHN, they absolutely love them! I do remember that John always tried to have some fun and different things for us to munch on and play with all of the time….often with the primary objective being to change the pace from our normal routine…and KEEP THINGS HEALTHY AND FUN FOR US!
Perhaps you remember meeting my BARN 55 friend, BRONZE BEAUTY. In an earlier diary, I referred to her as “Sleeping Beauty” as she LOVES her naps. Well, John also knows she LOVES dandelion leaves. So much so, she’ll wake up to have them. Please enjoy her photos. She is a DOLL!
It can be pretty terrific to be a lucky DOG or a fortunate HORSE enjoying life in DEL MAR!
With Love,
Hugs to All~(Have some fun today!)
Z
DJ
To TC: Oh that’s really funny! Unexpected punch-line and not irreverent. Thank you!!
Snoprinz
Bronze Beauty reminds me of Life Is Sweet in that they both love to sleep. Life is great at Barn 55. The horses are cared for and trained really well. Thanks to John and Dottie. Take care Zen.
Debbie
hi Z! the photos are TOO CUTE! I wanted to go to Del Mar this summer but won’t be darn! next year for sure! In fact, I told my husband we might retire there because he’d have the warmer weather and ocean and I’d have horseracing and I love the ocean too;) YOU stay cool gorgeous mama I love YOU xoxoxo
DJ
diastu in Artiste: Will be wearing my ‘Designer Dumpling Tag’ tomorrow and thinking of you! Hope I don’t get too many compliments or I’ll have to tell them where I got it and your “Z” ministry will never end! :)
DJ
To Susan in TN: Welcome Back! We missed you! Glad you are feeling better. Sent off Sassy’s treat today!
Terry Crow
@DJ-Glad you approved of the joke. It makes a difference to me.
DJ
TC: You are very sweet!
Lisa g
@Terry Crow, that was really good…did not expect that ending. Thanks.
DJ
TC: If they are ever really bad…I promise I won’t tell!! :)
Lisa g
@Eveline, how wonderful to know this…Horseflower, I love it. Thank you.
Christine in VA
Hi MOMMA Z,
Was just sitting here looking at some of the videos. As usual tears came to my eyes. You are such a beloved gift dear girl. I wish I could find a place where I could feel the soft velvet of a horses nose. Pictures have to do me. Have a great day and eat well MOMMA.
Jan
Zenyatta,
Those poodles were almost as big as the Mini Cooper. Lol. Cute picture. Bronze Beauty is more like sleeping beauty. :):) Hope you are enjoying your day and getting plenty of R & R. I bet that belly of yours is really getting big. ;) Love you in Houston.
Allen
Did not know horses loved Dandelion Leaves. Great information,Love You Z, hope you have a great afternoon.
Sarah Powell
Z your John is just the best – his horses are so fortunate to be in his care. Hope you’re enjoying the cooler weather – maybe getting outside more?
@Denise – your foal is Too cute – so much energy for only a week old – I think you chose the right name – looks like a real “pepper pot” – you might have you hands full! LOL I have a young filly that just attached herself to me when I weaned her from her Momma – she tries so hard to figure out a way to climb in the car with me.
Cathleen
Bronze Beauty reminds me of Life Is Sweet. I seem to recall she loved her naps as well. Any updates on her and her colt, Z? XOXOX
Amanda Fuller
I just read that, if everything goes good you will have a FULL sibling this time next year!
Brenda S..
John’s photo of the poodles is TOO CUTE. I once had a miniature poodle who jumped out of the car window in the middle of downtown Toronto and took off across a small park. It was not funny to see me chasing the poodle and leaving the car, my daughter inside, in the middle of the streetcar tracks. We all got home safely. I do believe that the atmosphere in Barn 55 encourages quiet naps and restful sleeps, I expect that snacks in bed are the norm. Bronze Beauty is for sure a beauty and clearly knew that she didn’t need to get up for her treat. Who knew about dandelion leaves before today.
Another example of the loving care in your JOHN’s barn.
Lisa g
@Amanda Fuller, thanks for this great update, I hope it will be a boy, We already have the Girl.
ZENYATTALOVERAMY!!
I love that car!! and bronze beauty is so adorable!! thanks again zeny! ooxoxoxooxo FROM YOUR BIGGEST FAN AMY.
Tressia in Phoenix
ALL those photos are TOO CUTE! This is the best website family ever!
Lisa g
Uncle Mo is getting a bath, and all his workouts the last few days are BULLETS…Lisa g.
Lisa g
GO, MO, GO, Baby Boy
Amanda Fuller
If anyone wants to read the article about Zenyatta’s 1/2 sister and the BIG news that she will have a FULL sibling next year here is the link. Yeah! http://www.drf.com/news/del-mar-zenyattas-breeder-has-two-must-see-fillies
The Kennedys in San Diego
@Amanda Fuller — Thank you for the link. Additional confirmation that indeed there will be a full sibling to Zenyatta.
Robyn Mullhausen
It can be a lucky dog or fortunate horse to enjoy life with John and Dottie!!! The dandelion leafs are just a bonus!!
Lisa g
@Amanada Fuller: Again, lots of thanks, great, great article. Alot of news in one. This is very exciting. Thanks for this link. Lisa g
Donna
I am in shock that Zenyatta’s dam was bred to Street Cry.
I hope it is a colt !!!!!!
Bonnie MacRaith
Wow, we should ALL be eating dandelions!
According to the USDA Bulletin #8, “Composition of Foods” (Haytowitz and Matthews 1984), dandelions rank in the top 4 green vegetables in overall nutritional value. Minnich, in “Gardening for Better Nutrition” ranks them, out of all vegetables, including grains, seeds and greens, as tied for 9th best. According to these data, dandelions are nature’s richest green vegetable source of beta-carotene, from which Vitamin A is created, and the third richest source of Vitamin A of all foods, after cod-liver oil and beef liver! They also are particularly rich in fiber, potassium, iron, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus and the B vitamins, thiamine and riboflavin, and are a good source of protein.
nancy mcnaul applegate
Zenny, you’re right…she is a beauty, just like you!
Gloria Jeanne
Too Cute!!! Love all photos that YOUR JOHN took. The helpful pony tricks are a special treat too, who knew horses liked to dandlion leafs???
Love and Hugs!!!