Zenyatta

Queen of Racing

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Diary Post #339

Good Morning,

I’m hearing from MY TEAM that ‘working the sale’ requires a great deal of effort, hard work, concentration, and energy! They get up very early each morning and leave for the sales grounds. By that time, David and his crew have already gone over ALL of the horses to be offered that day and come up with the ‘short list’ which Dottie, John and The Moss’ review. All aspects of the individuals are evaluated: conformation, size, pedigree, walk, and other physical qualities! Monitoring the horse’s overall temperament is also a part of this process.

Each horse on this list is inspected. If they make this ‘cut’, the veterinarian then examines the horse and his / her xrays in the repository. The VET also scopes the horse’s throat to be sure “all parts are working well’ for good breathing to take place. A good throat is essential for a race horse!

Once a horse passes all of these steps, the decision is made as to the fair market value of the horse. As many of you may know, at an auction people can get caught up in the bidding. MY TEAM tries to be very careful not to do this. They thoroughly appraise each horse before the bidding begins and really try to stay within those limits while bidding.

If all goes well and the hammer falls while a particular HIP they are bidding on is in the ring, they sign the ticket and he or she is now a part of the racing stable!

Attending a sale as this one, is really a fun process…but truthfully a great deal of hard work. Every moment of every day while there is totally consumed with the SALE. It is all about planning for the future and getting the RIGHT HORSE for the program!

As you can see, BABY REAGAN is resting up for all of the company and activity this week. I think she wants to stay up a bit late on Monday night to see my relative, HIP # 147 sell! I do too!

By the way, HRTV is carrying the first few sessions live on their programming schedule. Otherwise, the internet is the best way to follow the events.

HMMM! This baby thing is rather interesting to ME! Reagan was born on March 7th, 2011. That is about the time MY BABY is due in 2012! I just didn’t realize human babies are so small! They told ME my baby will weigh about 125 pounds or so when he/she is born.) This becoming a MOM is really a fascinating process! I’m learning!

Enjoy the week, the racing, and the sales! Dottie is attending them this week and also spending time visiting with ME! When she returns home, we will update you on all of the action. She also promises that MY JOHN will take some terrific photos of ME to share with all of you!

With Love,
Hugs to All~(To my dear fan who made the Z BLANKET as a thank you….THANK YOU! It is absolutely priceless!)
Z

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    @ENSIGN — We just returned from several weeks of travel and were delighted to see your recent posts. You have been missed the last few months.

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    Dear JAG:
    Thanks so much for the link to “Zenyatta’s new friends”. You can really see the baby bump in those photos. Can’t wait. Hugs,J.B.

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    Dear Signofthetimes:
    Thanks for all the great links today. I echo your hope that Shack gets to just train before the BC. Hugs, J.B.

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    @Rosemary McCauley-Keep em coming. @DJ, Judy Berube and Barbara Wood-Thank you. @Marty R-Just having a family member’s birthday on January 27 is enough to qualify you for the club. Today’s joke is an elongated redneck story. A man walks into a bar in Alabama and orders a grape Nehi. surprised, the bartender looks around and says “Yore not from around here. Where you from, boy?” The guy says “I’m from New York.” The bartender says “What do you do in New York?” The guy replies “I’m a taxidermist.” The bartenders says “A taxidermist? What the heck is a taxidermist?” The guy says “I mount dead animals.” The bartender smiles and shouts to everyone in the bar “It’s OK boys. He is one of us.”

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    Hi Everyone, I couldn’t wait to let everyone know. I went to my Dr. Today. There was an office full of people there today so I had to wait a while (heart racing)so nervous. As Dr. Miller was walking in the room he was talking to me coming in. All Tests “Good” No Cancer. And he said it again No Cancer. I just told him How Happy I was. (Feel like opening the bubbly) I know I am not out of the woods(only l8 months out.) but he sounded very pleased.
    I want to Thank Everyone from the bottom of my heart for all the prayers and well wishes. It means so much to me. Just wish I could see all of you in person. I think we all have a purpose here in this life, I have really been shown that over the last few years and I Thank the Good Lord very much.
    Love to all of you.
    Zenny love Ya
    Zenny hope your family has bought some beautiful horses.
    Oh, and something else so great before he walked out he said I’ll see you in a year. I said in a year……..He said Yeah your doing good. I was 3 months then 6 month now a year. Yippee
    Please still keep me in your prayers as I pray so hard it never comes back. Love Peggy

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    What great photos of you and Tasty on Bloodhorse, Zenny!!! Beautiful girls are you both.
    @Barb (Skip)–thanks for the update on the Texas angel.
    @Trina–wonderful poem to Susan
    @Susan in TN–Thinking of you
    @Terry Crow–Ugh!! LOL
    Zenny, love you lots, stay happy and healthy. You’ve brought a lot of wonderful, caring people together.
    Lotsa of NDO love to all.

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    @Peggy (N)–what awesome news! You just made my day. It is an honor to pray for you and rejoice with you. We want to be a group that is here for each other in good times AND bad as well.
    Good night, sweet Z–love you always.

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    Hi Zenny: Hope all is well with you today and you’re enjoying your visit with your family.

    @The Kennedys in San Diego-so good to see a post from you. Hope all is well with you and you had happy travels. I agree with you so good to see a post from Ensign.

    @Ensign: So good to hear from you!!! Next time please try not to stay away for so long.

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    @Peggy(N): I am so glad for you. May the Great Healer continue to hold you in His loving arms. God bless.
    @Tina Nagele. @Barbara Wood. @Deirene:: “Many a truth spoken in jest!”

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    @Trina
    Thanks completing the link for that beautiful
    Filly
    @Laura J
    Thanks for all the great info, you are such the
    Walking/riding equine encyclopedia.
    @Judy B
    So true about Shack!!! He is a doll!!!

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    @Peggy (N), I’m so glad for your good news.
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    @Ensign, glad to see you posting. Have yuo been at the sale? I’d love to go, but I’m afraid I’d come home with something.
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    @Kennedys, welcome home!

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    Zenyatta, you are priceless. Have been watching the Keeneland website, wondering if any of these horses will surprise as you have. To have the personality that you do, you must have had all the right people working with you. Stay happy and healthy and have a safe delivery.

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    @Susan in TN and Trina Nagle
    Did not realize that the family who took Chopper’s mare, was offered him for free. So glad he is doing better.

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