Good Morning, Everyone!
Recently, I was relaxing in the paddock thinking about all of the activities planned for the future. My Team and I have been really working on some exciting plans. They are constantly monitoring my well-being…which is always their #1 goal. Additionally, my pals at Lane’s End always make sure I am in fabulous shape and taking great care of myself. Just think….I am going to be a MOM! All of this is really very exciting!
It is also that time of the year when so many people in our industry focus on the YEARLING SALES! The September Keeneland Yearling Sale is one of the largest sales in the entire industry. People from all over the world travel to Lexington for this sale with the hope of purchasing young horses who will ultimately enrich their racing programs. As you may know, this is the sale I was purchased from when I was a yearling in 2005!
David, who is a part of MY TEAM, was recently asked by THE BLOODHORSE to do some video presentations discussing criteria on how to select a yearling at a sale, the physical qualities to look for in a young horse, and then a discussion about ME! In my opinion, this is the TOO CUTE part of these presentations….the part about ME! Blush, Blush!
On their web-site, THE BLOODHORSE presented a short segment from each of these videos. I thought it would be fun to share them with you. You’ll see ME as a yearling in the sales ring, HIP #703, and many clips of ME during my racing career. The one segment at Churchill Downs was taken a few moments after I arrived at the track from the airport for the 2010 Breeders’ Cup.
Conformation DVD Feature: Zenyatta | Videos | BloodHorse.com
Conformation DVD Feature: David Ingordo | Videos | BloodHorse.com
Wow…I have really had a FUN TIME in my life! Thank you for sharing so many of these experiences WITH ME!
Please enjoy!
With Love,
Hugs to All~
Z
LouAnn Cingel of Union, Missouri
Thanks so much for the links and sharing some of your past exciting moments with us all once again. Never tire of seeing segments and super moments of your life my dear sweet girl. Thoughts of you today helped me tremendously with my first infusion today to fight my cancer. You are such a comforting source for my soul. You sparkle and shine brighter than any star up above. I love you lots Zenyatta and you will always be in my heart.
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Dear Zenny
You are definately a “gotta have” horse, great
Conformation great Tempermental and gorgeous
Coat. Great photo of you on this post. The Yearlings
Are coming!!!! Who is going to visit Zenny???? It
Is a surprise, can’t wait to see.
XXXXOOOO
JAG from California :-)
@TRINA {{hugs}}}
Thank you for the poem on behalf of my sweet and dear mother, RAMONA. She’s as beautiful as her name!! :-)
tony and sue
Zenny, is your CA family coming to visit during the next few days? Is that what your beautiful mind is pondering? You sure sound excited about future plans…bring them on! We’d love to see more of you and your “family” anywhere, anytime.
Trina Nagele
@Lisa—Congratulations on your champion stallion! High hoof!
@Susan in TN—In case Lisa doesn’t get back to answer your question, I googled DSHB and found it stands for Dressage Sport Horse Breeding, allthough maybe there’s another meaning too. http://www.usdf.org/awards/all-breeds/dshb-all-breeds.asp
Trina Nagele
@LouAnn Cingel of Union, Missouri–Hugs and prayers for you on your first day of infusions. You go girl!
AJ from CA
@Abrigail from Montreal – thxs for link w/Z being greeted at CDowns…a great treat to watch after a long work day and very therapeutic for the soul. Also loved the conformation videos with David I. today.
Wild Horses
You look gorgeous Big Z. Love Ya Lori
Trina Nagele
@Shari Voltz—What exciting news about your students being invited to write to Madame Mistletoe!High hoof! How wonderful that she won her first race—love that name too. I’ll try to check out the website.
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@Abigail from Montreal and JAG
Thanks for posting the Steve Haskins link,
Wondered what happened to him and so glad
He is recovering. Really loved this blog, which
Showed how Stay Thirst a royally bred, late
Bloomer over came all odds to be a recognized
As a champion.
He so very much deserves what he has earned.
So many young champions overcome all odds to
Show their innately bred talent. Thanks to his Sire
And Dam for creating such a wonderful boy.
despite the issues he faced.
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@Trina
Thanks for the lovely b-day poems.
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@Judy B
Thanks for reposting the links. Best of luck
To HDG. She is a well built talented filly.
Love to watch her run.
Trina Nagele
You betcha we love Stay Thirsty and always have, haven’t we, Zenny! He’s Bernie’s boy!
Kari Bussell
Zenyatta- Only God knows how very much I love you! You are INSPIRATION & JOY- Tears- Speechless!-Beyond Overwhelmed- Thank YOU!
@Silent Angel Dumpling Chapter- (still squalling)- You have my eternally gratitude!!.
Dreaming of you Zenny and your precious Zennyland as always.
I love you Queen Z ….and ALL!
Trina Nagele
@Margaret—Thanks for the good news update on the wild horses. Hoof ray!
Sally (B)
I’m late for a very important date!! That date is here with you Z. I just love looking at YOU! (your pictures & reading everything you write) How lucky we all are. I would absoulutely love to get to a yearling sale. You were an awesome yearling, and look what you became. WOW!
love with 2 kisses on your soft nose, one for baby z.
Marty R
To all who have extended birthday wishes to me and welcomed me to “Zenyattaland”, thank you very much. To Trina Nagele, I am astounded and so pleased you would take the time to compose one of your very special poems to me, a complete stranger. Thank you. This is such a friendly place with such kind, loving people, it’s like being wrapped in a warm, cozy blanket. Of course, all of that starts with Zenyatta and her amazing team and flows through the “Dumplingz.” Thank you all for making this a really happy birthday.
Barbara Wood
@Lou Ann Cingel–prayers and hugs coming your way.
Sally (B)
@susan in TN, Trina Nagele; Thanks for thinking of me; things turned out quite well.
@Dawn Conrad; great choice of poem
@the smart link people; I still have to go back and look at some links I could not get to. But thank you for them.
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@Doreen
Hope you have or are reading latest blog
From Steve Haskins ie Stay Thirsty. Link
Is posted above. It is a great well written
Blog about Team Thirsty.
Paula Higgins
Thank you Dottie for posting the links for everyone to see. I saw the confirmation one a few days ago. It is wonderful. Zenny looks beautiful! What a face! To Steve Haskin, you are in my thoughts for a speedy recovery. You were greatly missed.
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@Marty R
Welcome to Zenyatta land. It is a great
Place thanks to Dottie, The Mosses and
Lane’s End for a job well done with our Queen.
Trina Nagele
Dearest Zenny, Thanks for another beautiful diary entry, and special thanks for those links showing your very own David Ingordo and his thoughts on conformation. He sure knew what he was doing when he picked you!
@Gary Moulton—You’ve got the prescription! High hoof!
@Terry Crow—Pretty smart cookie, that lady!
Kari Bussell
@Marty R- I am very late posting today !
Happy Birthday!!
@LouAnn Cingel-You are in my thoughts & prayers.Cling to the joy when it seems to much!
Trina Nagele
@Sally (B)–Glad to get the good news. High hoof!
nina
You are a lucky girl Z . Other horses don’t fair that well.Specially those in the latter books of that sale. Maybe you and your team can create a foundation to help all of those who end in the wrong hands. It’s desperately needed.
All the best to you and both your teams.
Karen Gogue
Zenny
Have I told you lately that I love you? Well, I do. I love you more and more and….You’re the greatest!!
Yvonne and Maurice
Hi Zenyatta. Hi thanx so much for posting the links. I saw the first one yesterday on the Bloodhorse. As soon as I see anything with the name, Zenyatta, in it, I immediately take notice and either read or watch. Awesome! Love you big girl. Stay comfy, eat well for two and have loads of relaxing fun with TT and all of your barn friends. Love you, Angel in Disguise.
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@Trina
Wholeheartedly agree about Stay Thirsty. It so sad
That no one saw his vision. It was there, his Sire stamped
Him a champion like he was. Zenny was so lucky to
Have someone like David and Dottie see her
Vision and John Sherriffs to nurture the vision and
Create it. What a wonderful team Zenny has.
It is gestalt versus hard core statistics.
Kari Bussell
@Dear Steve Haskin- One need only read one of your beautiful books or articles to realize what a kind, gentle, precious soul you are. You were so kind & concerned about me during & since our private exchanges for your beautiful article about Zenyatta. I agree whole-hearted about Thirsty! You are a gifted writer & I cherish our friendship. You have been in my thoughts and prayers since our first communications with all those I call friend…You are so very loved. You make all those you encounter feel so special… many thanks to you Steve. You & your family remain in my thoughts & prayer.