Good Morning,
It is another lovely day here in Lexington. I know it is pretty in Del Mar with very comfortable weather in the low 70’s. MY JOHN and Dottie went to Arcadia on Monday to spend time with the horses John currently has stabled at Santa Anita. They commented it was really very pleasant for this time of the year…in the low to mid 80’s.
I’ve heard the East Coast has been much more ‘comfortable’ the last few days and they’ve had a bit of rain. Several of the turf races at Saratoga yesterday were taken ‘off the turf’ as the course was listed as ‘soft’ from the earlier rains.
Weather is such an interesting thing to contemplate. I must say that I do like it a bit on the ‘cool’ side. I know MY JOHN always commented that is one thing we horses enjoyed so much when going to Del Mar. You can actually ‘feel the ocean breezes in the air’. This type of environment really ‘perks you up’.
A resulting part of weather that is truly so fascinating to me is a RAINBOW!
“A rainbow is technically an optical and meteorological phenomenon that causes a spectrum of light to appear in the sky when the SUN shines on to droplets of moisture in the Earth’s atmosphere. It takes on a multicolored arc. Rainbows caused by sunlight always appear in the section of the sky directly opposite the sun.” **
On this morning, I think I saw MY OWN RAINBOW in the water that was dancing around my hooves. I found it rather interesting to observe. As you may know, I am a very inquisitive horse so I kept studying the different swirls and paths of the water as they circled around my hooves.
The cool water felt terrific…and the RAINBOW image that appeared was fun and curious to observe. Dottie was commenting to ME that to many people seeing a rainbow image means so many different things. She happens to believe they are LUCKY. Throughout the ages, rainbows and various references to them have been a part of art, literature, music and film. To so many people, RAINBOWS have been defined in various ways.
On this morning, it was a joy to observe and examine my own ‘little rainbow’ prancing around in the water by my hooves. To ME, it is just another illustration of how much joy one can have when taking a moment to truly appreciate the simple…yet oh so beautiful…things in life!
With Love,
Hugs to All~
Z
**Per Wikipedia
Kari Bussell
@Arlene- a very belated Happy Birthday to you!!
DJ
For “Z” Friends who would like to share in a Morning Prayer:
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Lord, fill our hearts with the spirit of your charity,
that we may please you by our thoughts,
and love you in our brothers and sisters.
Pour out on us the spirit of understanding, truth, and peace.
Help us to strive with all our hearts
to know what is pleasing to you,
and when we know your will
make us determined to do it for the good of All.
DMCQ
To Kari B: I posted at the end of #324, but I’m reposting here to make sure you can access it. Since McDude and I are both Irish, I looked this up for you. It was shared with me by my sister and continues to give me comfort. It is my intent and hope that it will also do that for you. Much love and friendship are always yours.
http://www.e-water.net/viewflash.php?flash=irishblessing_en
JoAnna Liming
Look at the beautiful baby bump!!!!! You look wonderful Z!
Kari Bussell
@All- I left replies to comments to me at end of #324…Love & JOY to ALL!
Trisha Veazey
How fun and special is that? You are the magic one Z, who radiates light, love and rainbows. You are truly amazing.
Enjoy the wonderful weather. We are gearing up for Irene here on the east coast.
Love, hugs and kisses
Max
@Zenyatta: You look fabulous. You are and always will be our rainbow. I was out this morning on vacation and bought a book about Eclipse. The conversation with the clerk while buying this book was all about you, Z. Your fame really knows no bounds. Everyone who loves horses is interested in you.
@Judy Sims. That was a wonderful video which you posted. Reckless was a true heroine, and she certainly deserves to be remembered. Great story of amazing equine courage.
Kari Bussell
@DMCQ-thank you so much for posting this beautiful Irish Blessing again…I did see it…I have watched it over and over. I think we were both posting here at same time..Please read what I wrote above two comments up…The fact you posted this for me blew my mind!!!!Zenny- Magic!!…God IS GOOD….and Zenyatta is my inspiration!
Maria McLeese
Zenyatta’s rainbow–i love it. You are the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. Rainbows are blessings we can see.
Leslie
Well, isn’t that amazing! Miss Z makes her own rainbow! Of course she does!!
Stella Bagwell
Dearest Queen,
You are that special treasure at the end of the rainbow! :) Love this pic of you!
Kisses,
Stel
Sharyn
Beautiful picture and you gotta love those cute guys taking such good care of you!! Rainbows will be over you always!
Jane Wade
Yes, definately a lucky rainbow over our beautiful Zenyatta! Enjoy your day Zenyatta and baby Z! xoxo
Barbara Wood
@Sarah–thank you so much for the lovely picture of OUR Z!
@Trina N–thank you for the clarification on kimmyv and for the lovely poem for Arlene.
@Dearest Kari Bussell–Holy mackerel! I thought maybe your crossroads/mountain had to do with a job or maybe a relationship. I had no idea what you were facing. Please know I’m wrapping my arms around you from afar with a big Z-size hug right now. Will redouble my prayers, now that I know what direction to pray. Please know you are beloved by all on this site, not only for your posts, but for your marvelous videos as well.
I have to confess something: I love “Rocky Top” as well. Our Baylor Lady Bears (basketball) will travel to Knoxville to play the Lady Vols this fall. When our coach Kim is getting the team rteady to play you all, she blasts “Rocky Top” as loud as the speakers will play it for days in advance. We all really like the song. We beat you all last year, but you may clean our clocks in Kville!
@Judy Sims– thank you so much for the background on Sgt. Reckless! I have heard about her but did not know the whole story.
@Kathryn Cogswell–miss you, along with others who are missing.
Barbara Wood
@DMCQ– forgot to mention thanks to you as well for the Irish Blessing, which I will claim for myself as well, since I have Scotch-Irish roots. There are 2 places I would love to be right now: 1)in Knoxville to help Kari with whatever she needs and 2) Ireland, where it’s the greenest green ever, in contrast to the deadness of everything here in TX.
Mary
Thank you to Dottie for helping you express yourself, Zenyatta.
Hugs and Prayers
ps I do wish Lane’s End would have let summer visitors see you from a distance, at least. Who knows, maybe you aren’t even there:)
DJ
To Kari B: I loved your video! Joyful and happy..just like Y.O.U.!
sherry drish
ZENYATTA WILL WONDERS NEVER CEASE YOU ARE BLESSED. YOU ARE A BLESSING TO ALL YOUR FANS TOO. WE LOVE YA. SHERRY D. WV.
Teresa Jimenez
We all miss you Queen Z back in Cali.
Pat Beck
You look fit and fabulous, darling Z. Love you always!
Bonnie
Loved the Rainbow picture and the Sgt.Reckless video. You are both very much heroes
Elizabeth
Dearest Zenyatta –
What a gorgeous picture of you! I love seeing all the beautiful pictures that represent the many varied facets of your character and also your great physical beauty. You are SO intelligent and inquisitive!
I am very down today but seeing you always makes me happy, and gives me inspiration and hope! Thank you for everything, beautiful girl!
Love,
Elizabeth
Joanna
Wow, Z…look at you all round with the foal! Best picture I’ve seen of you in this stage. When do mares typically start to feel movement, or have you already? Have a great day everybody!
Susan in TN
Zenny- how beautiful and fitting! You truly have been lucky for me, helping me find this wonderful group of people and inspiring me to do rescue work. You are some special girl! You are so sensitive and intelligent- I feel better just looking at you. LOVE YOU <3
Sarah
Gettin’ a little thick in the middle there Zenyatta–cant’ wait!
Susan in TN
Hi, Z friends! I haven’t had time to read today’s posts and it is time to go out to the rescue, so I will be back later. I did leave some comments and questions at the end of last post, to anyone who cares to look.
THANK YOU to all who have “Liked” Chester’s FB page- I will be sure to tell him and the other sweeties! You don’t have to “Like” the page to see it, though.
@Judy Berube: Have you been able to view the FB page yet? Let me know!
harold moore
YOU ARE LOOKING MORE LIKE A MOM EVERYTIME WE GET A PICTURE OF YOU BIG Z
Beth Alexander
You look radiant! Love you always!
Lisa g
@TrinaN, another great poem. The creativity and talent and passion in Zenyatta’s World is amazing..Lisa g
Lisa g
@LauraJ: Thank you for the links to Zenyatta and Zenyatta/Mikey Ornament…I want both, o, yes, I do..Thank you..Lisa g