Good Morning,
So much is going on these days in Lexington. I have such a busy schedule. It is my understanding that I even have a ‘CALENDAR’ that Dottie coordinates with Sarah each week to be sure I am where I need to be and when at the farm each day. I am having so much fun! This SECOND CAREER aspect of my life is rather exciting!
Needless to say, it is absolutely necessary for them to schedule in times for ‘HAIR, MANE AND HOOF’ care. As you know, I truly want to LOOK MY BEST!
Nicholas Karem is one of the photographers who was at Lane’s End last week shooting photos of ME. He is working with LOUISVILLE MAGAZINE. They are currently doing a piece involving ME right now. He really tried to get some very ‘unique’ shots. I sure hope I LOOK FABULOUS! He said I DID!
This reminded ME of the time Robert Maxwell came out to BARN 55 to get ‘just the right photo of ME’ for W MAGAZINE! He spent an hour on the ground rolling around on my grass snapping shots, stood on ladders of various sizes for another hour, and even had his assistant hold SOPHIE as a prop for ME to track with MY eyes. All of this was done with the goal of getting just the RIGHT photo! I saw the one they used in their piece…it was very special! LUCKY ME!
Some other very special things are also happening right now. As many of you may have read, MY JOHN was busy last week spending some time on a project that involved ME. When he was here on Friday, he did whisper a tid-bit in my ear. He is so excited! On Thursday, he went to Louisville to see the ‘in-progress’ LIFE SIZE PAINTING of ME that is currently being completed by artist, Jamie Corum. They have been in touch while the project was unfolding….but Jamie wanted John to review the final details in person with her and add anything more specific that would make the painting PERFECT!
From all reports, when he walked into the room and looked at the painting, I heard MY JOHN was ‘speechless’! After all of the years we spent together, he is the one person who truly knows every single inch of my body better than anyone else. He had one word to share with The Moss’ and Dottie after seeing Jaime’s work….”MAGNIFICENT”! Per John, “I did not have much more to add…Jamie captured ZENYATTA perfectly!”
This painting will be unveiled at MY PARTY! I can’t wait to share it with all of YOU!
Here’s wishing you a wonderful day!
With Love,
Hugs to All~
Z
Lisa B.
Love YOU Zenny!! OOOXXX
@ JAG/California… Thanks for the info on Giacomo. I sure hope the farm will let him have visitors. I will have to make the 4 1/2hr trip north just to see him.
M. Kern
What a lovely picture. You look awesome Queen Z. I hope they will show the painting on TV the Breeders’ Cup day. Thanks for keeping us updated. I love you!
Elaine
How cool and what a wonderful idea!
How about putting together a 2012 Calendar of beautiful pictures of you?! I’d be the first one in line for that!
Trisha
Z, your baby is coming right along. How exciting. Miss seeing you race but alas, we all have to grow up and experience new things in life.
Will love you forever
Love, hugs and kises
Barb France
Just want to say….Thank You for all that you do!!!! God Bless!!!
Karla Davis
This website is brilliant. Thanks to all for sharing her story. ;) Can’t wait for baby.
Barbara Wood
I have been away while on the road, and it may take me a day to two to catch up. What a MARVEKOUS shot, of you, Z! (Is there any other kind?) Wow! A life-size portrait. I would LOVE to be there to see it.
@Susan in TN–thank you for the FABULOUS news about the River Edge horses. Will pray that Rusty will find someone soon.
@All who were discussing Charismatuc a while back. I promised that I would call Old Friends and check on his status in Japan. I just got off the phone with Sylvia from there, and she said that Charismatuc is doing very well. She also reported that the people in Japan know of Old Friends’ interest in him, but that he is still doing fine over there. So they are keeping tabs on him. Don’t forget Charismatic’s special on ESPN tonight at 8 p.m. Eastern.
@Charlotte Farmer–Happy Birthday!
Stella Bagwell
Dearest Zenyatta,
I truly believe you are going to become one of the most photographed, sketched and painted animals of all time! And rightly so! Who could possibly look as magnificent as you? :)
This painting is going to make your party stupendous. I can’t wait to see it.
I hear it’s turned cool back east so I hope you’re wearing your sexy blanket and taking care of yourself and little baby Z/B!
Love and kisses,
Stel
sharon in seattle
amazing – a life-size portrait – a tribute fit for a Queen! I’d love to see it someday. thanks TeamZ for all your incredible work!
Andrea from Germany
Can`t wait to see Jamies painting.Love you Zenny-
LouAnn Cingel of Union, Missouri
Gosh Almighty Zenyatta, you keep getting more beautiful as the days pass on. And it is so fantastic that a life size painting of you is being done, I can only imagine how breathtaking it will be when it is finished. Am looking forward to being able to see it, at least I hope that it is put here in your diary or somewhere on the internet so that we may all enjoy seeing it. I wish’d that I were able to make it to your party at the BC, but unfortunately that is not a possibility, but I am so happy for all those that will be attending. I am sure that it is going to be lots of fun and so exciting.
You just keep shining and sparkling there Zenyatta, you are brighter than any star up above. Love you lots and you are always my inspiration. Love & Blessings with lots of hugs to you always!
Dee in FL
I just received my Zenyatta Christmas ornament by Breyer. It is beautiful – see wwww.the originalhorsetackcompany.com to order. Thank you to the Mosses, Dottie & John and everyone at Barn 55 for sharing your life Zenyatta. You are a very amazing race horse. I read your diary post each day.
Haley
Hi Z!!
I am writing a biography about you. I’d love to be able to interview the Z herself…
Love you!!
Barbara Wood
@Kimberly Potter–praying for the best outcome and a report from you that all is well!
@Denise in AZ–Just saw your post about the job–SO sorry. SOmething will work out. I’m sure of it. Hugs and prayers to you all!
@the Kennedys–thanks for the report on BL.
Peggy (N)
Hi Zenyatta, hope you are having a good day today, has it gotten a little cooler there.
There is a very nice article on Bloodhorse today, about AfterCare for Thoroughbreds with Donna Barton Brothers. Way to Go been hoping for this. I just believe every horse should be taken care of. I know there’s a long way to go, but this is a beginning. (I have to learn how to pull it over for all)
@Sallie, yes I have to get a Dumpling tag. Who is it that you can get one from?
@Everyone going to the Lexington Area, i had posted about a little restaurant in the downtown area that I ate lunch at that was very good to me. (I had forgotten the name of it.) My brother David Googled it on his new apple I phone. That thing is the bomb. really nice. Anyway its Ramsey’s on High St. It’s good not a real fancy place, but they have a nice Southern Cuisine lunch.
I just thought I would let everyone know. I enjoyed it.
@Kennedy’s in San Diego, such a nice post yeaterday. Thank You so much for sharing about your visit to Blind Luck.
@Blind Luck, i agree with the Kennedy’s so much. If you do have to go to the sale, yes if anyone tries to put you on an International flight, (To Anywhere) yes, you Run my girl. Its just that we love you and so hope that you stay nearby, I know I just want to maybe see your foals run here oneday and hopefully get to see you again. We love you and just don’t want to see you go far Far away. Yikes, the sales just a few weeks away. Don’t forget to run fast.
Karla Phelps
Z! What happened to your tail? Love that mama look you are taking on! Cannot wait to see your little baby! Winter cannot pass fast enough for me!
Andra Gault
Is your friend serious about a calendar? If there is going to be one, will you let us know of it? Z, if you great enough to be photographed, maybe your foal would be just as great when it is born.
Peggy (N)
@Barbara Wood, Thank You for the update on Charismatic. Just love him. I will be watching the special.
Peggy (N)
@Sally B. sorry I do know how to spell your name sometimes my fingers just get too fast. OOPS, sorry
judy berube
Dear Z and Z Fans:
Missed all of you and being able to post for a day. Our computer burned out and we have a new one. Z, you look fabulous in this photo, as always. Tiger is too cute. Can’t wait to see the new “magnificent” painting of you Z. Love you and love all of you, Judy and Russ
quarterhossgal
Queen Z…what great news! A life sized picture of you, hope we are able get smaller copies for our collection of Z photos.
Good news about Giacomo, coming home where he belongs!
Linda
Can’t wait till the 4th. Going to the after party.
Laurie Collins
I sure wish I could be at your party Z. Unfortunately finances won’t allow it but I will be there in spirit. I can’t wait to see your painting and pictures from your party. Your the best!
Paul
Zenyatta, I’m glad that you’re having so much fun! You definitely want to look your best with all these photographers, magazines, and artists wanting to get a moment with you. Hopefully, the 2 magazines that you mentioned will get increased readership as a result of articles done on you. As for the picture being painted of you, I would love to see it when it comes out. I’m sure you look fabulous, baby bump and all. The attention and fanfare don’t stop for you, do they? That’s a good thing. March 2012, the month that your foal is due, will be here before you know it. You’ll wonder where all the time went. Your foal will probably look a lot like Tiger who looks like a much smaller version of you. Tiger, I love you more than anything or anybody.
harold moore
Your looking real good BIG Z,CAN NOT WAIT TO SEE YOUR PAINTING.
maryp
How GRAND to have a life sized painting of you, Z! Thanks for the love and care of your team. None Better.
Brenda S..
Wow Zenny!!! Any portrait of YOU would be amazing but one that is life sized is almost beyond imagination. And John says that it is MAGNIFICENT so we know it will be breathtaking. I wish, wish I could be at your party to see it unveiled but maybe Mr. and Mrs Moss (if they commissioned the painting) will consent to having prints made so that we can all share in the magnificence.
@ Kimberley P – Best Wishes to you Granny, the new parents and the babe.
@ JAG – I’m so glad that I went to see Giacomo in July and I’m sure he’ll have lots of visitors in sunny Ca.
Dianne Meyer
It is still all about you girl.
They are trying to get us revved up about this years horses.But you are still to fresh on our minds and hearts.Stay healthy
Ingrid Arnone
I have a great admiration for your team, they always have something incredible about you, I cannot wait to see your beautiful panting, and I know the reason my adorable Zenyatta you are so special, love you Ingrid.
@ Charlotte Farmer happy birthday.
judy berube
Dear Susan in Tn:
Great news about Sass and Cheyenne. Chester and Chopper are living the good life. Hugs, JB