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
Vickie
KUDOS again to Team Zenyatta – how very special that the Mosses, John and Dottie AND Mario and Carmen were there for Zenyatta! A class act and what great pictures – NEED TO see more! Oh my Zenyatta – you are sooooo LOVED!
Ingrid in MA
While I’m happy to see her so bouncy at Lane’s End (in the DRF pics),all it tells me is that she still wants to RUN! That’s all she’s ever known and it’s what she loves to do. But any way you slice it, I’m just happy that Z is happy.
Pam
Well, Zenyatta, since you are a “people” horse — perhaps moreso than any other — it is only fitting that you are included on “people” lists! What a great achievement. And I think you have more glory coming to you. Just a feeling.
Mary
Zenyatta, congratulations! You are, however, #1 in our hearts. Hugs and Prayers, and Merry Christmas
Zen-Fan
Thanks Sharon for the update…I cannot even imagine how thrilled ALL of Team Z must ahve been to witness this first hand! And for them to all fly back to Kentucky for this special part of Z’s journey…nothing but LOVE-yes, kudos again to the Mosses!
Marilu Villanueva
Congratulations Zenyatta! You deserve it. They love you! We love you too. Have a wonderful Christmas. Hugs, Marilu
Kathryn Cogswell
Sharon Call: Didn’t someone say the Hollywood Park Gift Shop has all things ‘Z.’?? ~ So in a hurry to get to those videos of the Lady ‘Z’ flying in her paddock, flat out free. Thanks to you all: I leave for an hour and look what happens!!
Kathryn Cogswell
‘ZZZZZZZZZZZZ’ FREEEEEEE!! Not videos, but pics; but OOOOOOOOOOOO S000000OOOOoooo fine. drf.com — maybe others??
Darrell Meisberger
Seeing the photos of you on drf.com today was all I wanted for Christmas. Stay well Queen Zen and spend quality time with your family.
sue w
Oh Zenny…I just saw the pictures of you running free in your paddock today! Free at last…Yipee! You are the most gorgeous horse ever. How wonderful that Dottie, John, Carmen and Mario were with the Mosses to witness sthe moment. They promise videos are coming…hurry up we are dying to see her running, romping and just “horsing around” in all her glory.
Team Zenyatta are simply the best, I can’t thank them enough for giving us a glimpse into her new life.
Delores
My Special Zenyatta, congratulations on your award. You deserve to be #1 and in all of our hearts you are. I am so glad that you are adjusting so well. Dottie’s writings are a blessing to all of us that want to know what is going on with you on a daily basis. Thank you Dottie for keeping us posted. Zenyatta is always in my heart and I can’t wait till she has a little Zenyatta. Love and Kiss to our precious Queen Z. P.S. Thanks to all of you keeping the rest of us posted on our Queen, I really appreciate it.
Thanks and Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Zenyatta. (Love you lots:)
Delores
Shanda Hooton
Congratulations and thank you! Thanks to all of you who work so hard to share Zenyatta and all of her special moments with all of us! It makes me feel like I am really apart of your world, puts a smile on my face and in my heart everytime
I hear news. You bring such joy to so many people near and far that alone makes you so very sspecial! Thanks to you and all of your people for working so hard to include so many! You are all wonderful: )
Beatrice Lian
You are truly awesome – the effect you have on so many people. I share the sentiments of all your loyal fans – you are the best of all time!! I will be very disappointed if you are not HOY this time around.
rachel
hey zenny congrats yeah i made the photo finish picture life size and i measured it and it was only 3 inches but you had a terrible trip and to come that close man i think that deserves horse of the year in my opinion be looking in the male for a little something from me
love you zenny
Jean Moore
Beautiful Zenyatta, Again you have surpassed the beauty you were yesterday. Your facebook photo running in the snow is jaw dropping gorgeous! I cry for joy at how fun this must have been for you. Can’t wait to see the video. Sleep well pretty girl. MUCH LOVE FROM ME TO YOU.
Dani
I have to admit. The photos of you running in your paddock made me cry. You transcend beautiful.
Jan Glover
Hi Beautiful Girl!! I saw the photographs taken by Barbara Livingston of you playing in the snow-you look absolutely gorgeous and happy!!! and look like you should be in dressage-you are a stunner, Z!! I’m so glad you got to spend time close to the Holidays with some of the Team Z gang-I heard that Mario was there to see you, too!! I know you were excited to see all of them!!
Little Tige->you are number 1 in my eyes for female athlete-or any athlete for that matter!!! Congratulations on your listing in the AP for female athlete-but you are the best!!!
Love you!!!
Alex Bowdoin
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING: http://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/horse-racing-steve-haskin/archive/2010/12/20/hangin-with-haskin-a-response-to-i-lied.aspx
IT IS QUITE BEAUTIFUL! YOU ARE FREE…….
Lanie Johnson
Hey Zen..Good Morning America flashed pics of the big events of 2010 and there you were at the Breeder’s Cup! SPECIAL!!
Alex Bowdoin
Dear Zenyatta,
Now that I have finished crying…Great to see you bucking and running loose on your own! Wow! Can’t wait for the video or
more pictures of you running free….It is Great to see. I am so pleased that Mario and Carmen and John and Dottie and of course your Owners were there to witness your running Free! We Love You!
Cecile
Congratulations! What a well-deserved honor – as you say you had to train and work just as hard as all the human athletes who were recognized.
Many thanks to Dottie for helping you to keep all your fans updated :-)
Gloria Jeanne
http://www.facebook.com/ZenyattaOfficial#!/photo.php?fbid=481036965674&set=a.117012245674.99825.105614530674
Gloria Jeanne
Zen is runninf free in Kentucky if you have not seen the photo yet.
mars
Oh what beautiful incredible photos!!!
http://www.drf.com/news/photos-zenyatta-play-her-lanes-end-paddock
AND her familly is there for her big day. She freely runs to Mario!!
It is the most fantastic thing to see her like this, truly in all her beauty and magnificence!!!
This has totally convinced me about the authenticity of her people.
Cheryl
Oh Zenyatta – My heart is just singing for you seeing the pictures of you running free!! Are there MORE??? I cant stop crying for it being so beautiful and wonderful – I LOVE YOU honey!
DG McCall
You’ll always be the number 1 female athlete every year and for all time in my book:)
Gloria Jeanne
What a sight!!! After a really bad day this made me cry and smile all at the same time. Zenyatta is just so perfect- she looks so happy running and playing and to have her Family there to share the day! I so love them all!
Thank you!!!
Gloria Jeanne
Thank You to the Moss’s and John and Dottie for being there with Zen when she was set free to run in the paddock. I am sure she was just like a little kid saying “look at me guys… and thank you for always loving me.”
You guys Rock- don’t ever change.
Hugs and Love
Robin
How beautiful is that – her team flies in to see her try out her wings on the farm. Our hearts are full because you all are so authentic in a cynical and unethical horse racing industry.
Jackie
Good Evening Zenny. What a sight to see you roaming and frolicking in the snow. Glad to see Jerry, Ann, Dottie, John, Mario and Carmen there with you. Almost like a baby taking their first steps and the proud parents looking on. What joy you bring to everyone. Can’t wait to see the videos!
Thank you Jerry, Ann, Dottie, John and everyone connected to the Queen you are Undeniably the best in the industry!
Have a safe trip home.
Hugs and Kisses!