WELL…HOW SPECIAL IS THIS! I AM SO PROUD!!!
Good Morning Everyone! Dottie and I were just reviewing the morning news and GUESS WHAT WE FOUND! The Associated Press did their review of the TOP FEMALE ATHLETES in the world…and for the 2nd year in a row…I AM #2 !
Now this is amazing…as, in reality, I am a thoroughbred race horse, so to be honored in this way is quite special! People often comment that horse achievements do not translate to other sports…or outside of racing…but LOOK! HERE I AM! I think this also means that people recognize the fact that I had to train and work hard to achieve in my sport just as a human would to succeed in his/her sport!
I SO APPRECIATE THIS POLL!
They had 175 people voting for this honor and ranking. Here are the top 4 per the AP:
1…Lindsey Vonn…she is a TOP OLYMPIAN and had a great year. 3 CHEERS for Lindsey! She received 77 votes.
2…ME…ZENYATTA!!!!! YIPPEE, YIPPEE!!!! (To quote the AP press release…”Zenyatta’s 32 votes placed the racehorse No. 2 in the AP Balloting for the second consecutive year. The 6 year old mare retired with a 19-1 career record and a North American earnings record for female horses. Her only loss was a narrow one in the Breeders’ Cup Classic.” (Yikes…as they said ‘narrow one’…it was just a few inches. In my heart, I know I ran a winning race! I must also add that I truly appreciate the fact that everyone makes me feel so good about how hard I tried in the Classic. All of my friends have repeatedly reinforced the fact…EFFORT APPLIED DOES MATTER!)
3. Maya Moore…she is a wonderful college basketball player. I believe she is playing in a big tournament today…and her team is working on a big streak of their own. Good luck today, Maya! (I will have the guys at the farm check the TV Guide to see when her game is scheduled. This way, I can check on how she is doing.) It is important to be supportive of my fellow athletes. She received…29 votes.
4. Serena Williams…a fabulous tennis star…………14 votes.
****Per the AP article…no one else got more than 5 votes.
This is truly a complete HONOR…and I am totally BLESSED to share this recognition with all of these highly talented women. Again, LUCKY ME!
So, as I am standing here in KENTUCKY…I hope you can all see the HUGE SMILE on my face! I am so proud and grateful to all of these voters, my Barn 55 friends, and my wonderful, wonderful FANS who have always honored my work and made me feel so special and LOVED!
Enjoy your day! It is chilly here…and per all reports from CA…totally ‘pouring’ there!
Stay warm and cozy! With love,
HUGS TO ALL~
Z
sue w
Hi Zenny…You are so gracious… always. Not only are you a champ in every way but a total class act just like all of your amazing connections. In my humble opinion you are number 1, now and forever. You always gave it 100%, never having an excuse …just always focused on getting the job done. We are all so PROUD of you. I hope this week you get to cut loose in the paddock. You deserve to kick your heels up a bit. Thanks, Dottie for making sure Zenyatta got this great news. You really ARE the best secretary.
Carolyn Caswell-Brown
#1.. #1.. #1.. To quote Bob Seger; “We love to watch her strut, we do respect her butt”. Most accurate description of her record I came across 19.9 – .1 Warm, fuzzy love & hugs to you Big Girl.
Katie Clawson
We are so proud of you Zenny!!!! :D :D Love You!
Roxanne Cook
You’ll always be NUMBER ONE, Zenyatta (male or female). No one could have done what you did any better. I have one negative comment though. I got the Blood Horse Stallion Registry last week. It’s a 2 inch thick catalog with gorgeous color photos of TB stallions all posed against some lovely background, except for Blame … his photo has YOU in the forefront, about half a length behind him. I absolutely HATE that they are using this shot to promote him. Maybe we should complain.
Kitei
Suzanne, is it possible for you to please post a link to the photo you are talking about? If so, PLEASE do!
Yvonne Pece Schnell
Horse of the Year Is Next……..
Happy Holidays To all………..
Carrie Sudweeks
Congratulations Zennie!! California is truly cold and dreary without you here! We all miss you, but know you are safe and having the best of care! We love you!!
Susan Haynes
Congratulations! You are #1 in my voting, though.
Sarah Powell
Congratulations to the Queen and the Z-team – a well-deserved honor!! Everyone involved worked hard to train her but she has what all great athletes have – heart, desire to win and something that cannot be explained because if it could there would be more great athletes. Zenyatta’s only come around once in a lifetime.
Barbara Wood
Wow, Zennie, what an honor. Just think–if they had polled all of us, you would have won for sure. No matter, you will always be #1 in our book. We’re just thankful so many are coming to realize your greatness. Love you always.
Cheryl Heath
Congratulations Zenyatta, you are number 1 in my heart. What a great honor. Also, I was at this year’s classic and you won…an effort I think I will never see again. Even those that had money on other horses, I can’t imagine, were cheering wildly for you. That, my lady, is greatness!!!! You are so very wonderful.
pamela
congratulations zenyatta another accomplishment on your incrediable record. you are the best!!!! Love you
Cindy Johnson
Well Deserved!!! You are strong in mind, skills, Athletisism, conformation, determination (to run from the back with all that dirt in your face), you have a great attitude and you are beautiful to look at.
Patty Smith
This is spectacular news! I heard it yesterday and was so very thrilled for you! You soooooooooo deserve it! Congratulations to you and now it’s on to HORSE OF THE YEAR!!!
Rita Boucher
And none of the other gals competed against males!!! So is the real equal opportunity gal… that’s right, Zen.
Linda
You’re number one in my book— ONLY you can claim competing against the opposite sex!!
Megan
Always number 1.Congrats on being the 2nd top female athlete in the world 2 years running.What an honor for you.I feel so proud.All of your finishes were breath taking,but the last race was the best.What heart and determination you demonstrated.I never felt a loss,it just enforced what I already knew,you are a true Champion and I’m glad for your recognition.Thanks for the post as always Dottie.
Linda Craig
Congratulations Zenny, well done!
Barbara Wood
I just went and checked for myself Blame’s picture in the Stallion Register. I cannot believe it. Totally classless. Those are supposed to be conformation-type shots. Furthermore, I do not think Bloodhorse should have accepted it. Come on–he’s a good-looking horse, as shown by his other pictures I’ve seen. That kind of thing is totally unnecessary. You know they have other good pictures of him in his own right.
Rhonda Clements
I posted this on my page yesterday after I read it I think you are number 1 though, just my opinion! Love you Zenny
Lynne Narez
YOU DA WOMAN Z!! Congratulations on this honor, see how much you inspire the human kind??? ROCK ON YOU BIG HEARTED GIRL!!!
Teresa Drennen
I read this yesterday, girl. I am beaming and so happy that you were recognized in this way. I live in MN, and everyone is all abuzz about Vonn winning, and I have to remind them all who came in second in the voting. You are my #1 Female Athlete of the Year. Love you!
Julie Ann
Zenyatta, Congratulation, what great news, # 2 female athlete. You know, for all of us here you are truly number 1 not only as an athlete but as a great Beauty with the most heart! YES, it’s raining non-stop here in California. I’m getting ready to bake some Christmas treats for the neighbors but I just had to stop and read your post. It’s the highlight of my day! Thanks and Congratulations,(and so you don’t forget your Spanish), Felicidades! Andale! Julie Ann
cheryl
CONGRATS Zenya—-Queen of Racing! And Queen of our Hearts!
debbie gustafsion
Congrats, Zen baby,,,,,,,But you will always be #1 to me …..Now i hope they give you Horse of the year, because you deserve it and worked hard for it,,,,But you are the one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!no matter what…Queen of all Queens!!!!!!!!!!!Lady Z…2011
Diana
Queen Z, you are #1 in so many hearts, and we are happy that being #2 makes you smile. What a wonderful ambassador you are no matter what the sport. Stay warm and happy, and know how much you are loved!
Helen
That is wonderful big girl! You DESERVE this! Kitei had a link to a wonderful story about you and so thank you goes to Kitei for sharing it!
Still hoping they will let me visit you this coming year.
debbie gustafsion
THANK YOU MR AND MRS MOSS FOR ALL YOU HAVE DONE ,,,,,,YOUR BIG GIRL,IS AND AMERICAN DREAM…THAT CAME TRUE……CHEERS ZENYATTA!!
Mary Jane
She may be queen of the slopes, but you are THE QUEEN. Way to go Z!
Mary Stanford
Congrats Queen Z….you deserved the honor. I read today that my favorite NFL Quarterback, Drew Brees was first place male athlete by the AP. My favorite female and favorite male athletes won these great honors!!! Congrats to both who so deserve this honor!!! Hugs to you Z….