Good Morning Dear Friends,
I have spent so much time this week not only enjoying myself and romping about in the paddock with my pal, TASTY, but also thinking! So many different things are always happening at the farm, in our sport, with MY TEAM, and YOU…that there is a great deal to reflect upon each day. It sure keeps ME busy…and involved. I feel so fortunate and hope in some way I am helping to make my sport more ‘fun’ for you!
During the time that Jaime was doing my life-size painting, THE QUEEN’S DANCE, (which I’ve just heard the limited edition print is completely sold out…wow, thank you. I hope you truly enjoy it)…she would come out to Lane’s End and take numerous photos of ME! Jaime spent a significant amount of time with ME. She really wanted to observe the many intricate details of each muscle of my body. She also wanted to get to know ME… ZENYATTA! I’ve been told I have a wonderful personality…a very sweet face… and a kind heart! From what I’ve heard, she observed all of these qualities in ME.
One beautiful autumn day, she took the above photo! I do have a very pensive and thoughtful side to my personality. I think she captured it here.
As a professional athlete, I was able to totally focus and concentrate on the tasks at hand each day in my training program. MY JOHN always felt this was one of the keys to my racing success…the ability to work with MY TEAM towards achieving the goals we ALL shared.
At the farm, I am still able to do this…especially when something catches my attention. Here, I am concentrating on Jaime and all of the different images she wanted to capture of ME!
As you may notice, in this photo, I’m wearing one of my ‘foal tags’. It is the small, round tag attached to my halter with my name on it. In March, when my baby is born, he or she will also wear a foal tag exactly like this one bearing MY NAME on it. This is the manner in which all mares and their foals are properly identified at a farm.
I guess you could say this is the one form of JEWELRY I wear each day!
Many of you have asked for some additional photos of ME and other items. In my new SHOP, these things…the foal tag collections…and some select photos are becoming available. This photo may be found now here. We wanted it to be special for YOU.
Congratulations to Jaime! She is not only a fabulous artist….she is one terrific photographer as well.
Have a wonderful day!
With love,
Hugs to All~(I must say, it is great to see Kari Bussell feeling well enough to post a Diary entry earlier this week. This is such fabulous news! Via your Diary comments, so many of you sent her ‘prayers and well-wishes’. I’m sure your thoughtfulness helped her ‘feel so much better’! THANK YOU! You are ALL so special!)
Z
Andrea from Germany
Zenny this photo of you is so wonderful I LOVE IT and love you Zenny
Alex Bowdoin - MA
I just bought the Momma Z photo which is quite lovely and the teal leather halter bracelet…Can’t wait! Thank you very much “Team Z” for all you do!!!!
Delrene from Carlsbad - (California)
@Cynthia – Too funny and too true, likewise!!! Must just add the whole website as my Christmas list!
Lori K
ZENNY, YOU ARE SO BEAUTIFUL : ) LOVE THE PHOTO…..SENDING YOU A BIG KISS ON THAT VELVETY NOSE…..LOVE YOU ALWAY’S Lori
Suzen
Z, I never got to tell you what a blast your party was.
It MADE my Breeders Cup experience extra special. I am also delighted that I was able to meet your “family” It was a joy to chat with them. I love your print and not only purchased one, but a foal tag necklace too.
You look spectacular, and I must say, an inspiration in so many ways.
Stay well, big girl.
Lauren
Dear Zenny – You are the best. I was always a fan of horses but you have heightened my love for them even more. You have a wonderful team and special thanks to Dottie for keeping us abreast in how you are spending your days. I love the little in foal tag and I am sure that it will look lovely on baby. Yikes I can’t wait until the baby is born. Special love and kisses beautiful girl. xoxoxo
Brenda S..Ontario, Canada
A beautiful photograph of a most beautiful face Zenny. Your kind nature is so clear to see and your very expressive eyes, well they just make me melt. I would think myself the luckiest person in the world if I could look into your eyes and then kiss that velvety nose. I’m sure that Kari is feeling so much better today, thank you Dottie for putting Zenny’s best wishes for Kari into words.
JAG Adores Zenny & John Henry / So. CA
@ Barbara Wood (Texas)
I hate to share the link of where I purchased my personalized leather bracelets because they are very similar to the ones being sold here on Zen’s site. I purchased mine over a year ago. I also purchased my “foal tag” from the same place.
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HOWEVER, a woman makes bracelets with large rhinestone letters. She sells them at the Hollywood Park gift shop. I met her at the Santa Anita gift shop, so I also had her make me a John Henry bracelet. I looked at the HP gift shop, but this item is not listed. I suggest you call the gift shop at SA or HP and ask them if they can provide you with the woman’s email or phone number.
They sell for AROUND $35.00; depending on how many letters are used. She includes a heart, too. Today I’m wearing my John Henry bracelet (sorry Zenny ~ I wore yours earlier this week!) :-D
Roseann
What a beautiful picture of you Zenyatta. It really captures your sweet side.
Allen
Zenyatta you look Awesome. Love you big girl.
JoAnna Liming, Inverness, FL
OH Zenyatta, you are absolutely beautiful! We too have “tags” when we have babies. It would have been nice to have just a single one like yours…. My daughter who will soon be 2 – had a couple tags too. I can honestly say that the best day in my life was the day that she was born – she is my little miracle. When she is older I look forward to sharing with her your posts, the magic of your sport, and the specialness of horses.
Have a wonderful day sweent Zenyatta! Enjoy that baby!
JoAnna
Patricia Emery
Love your Jewels! Thanks for the info on that…you are going to be the greatest mother and TASTY too! Will you stay in the same paddock with Tasty and her foal or will the LE staff keep you separate for a while? I know the Mosses are keeping your foal, but how lond will he/she stay with you. I think you mentioned the weaning process in one of your posts, but if anyone remembers let me know! I know it is one week away, but
HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE!!!!!! We all have much to be thankful for…especially you Zen & your lovely, thoughtful TEAM!
XOXO The Emerys
Kathy Baldwin
BEAUTIFUL MOMMA Z! :) WHAT A NICE POST FROM
YOU ZENNY AND DOTTIE. AND OH, WHAT A MOST
LOVELY PHOTO BY JAIME. YOU AND YOUR SPECIAL
CONNECTIONS ARE THE BEST! THANKS TO ALL OF
YOU OUT THERE FOR THE GREAT LINKS THIS WEEK.
SENDING HEALING THOUGHTS TO EVERYONE IN THE
ZENYATTA NATION! :)
PEACE & LOVE,
KATHY from SoCal xoxo
kelly- Allentown, Pa
@JAG Adores Zenny & John Henry / So. CA -The pics are so cute. Thanks. Love the white tigers.
LauraJ (Cincinnati, OH)
@Joanna Liming in FL, there are Zenyatta foal tag items in the Merchandise section (bracelets and earrings).
Margaret
FOR ZENYATTA/DOTTIE
I know some of the prices “seem” a bit high–partially due to it being for Zennie. I know some of the funds are suppose to help with the Moss Foundation. Could you tell us anything about this? Do they help with funding for Old Friends or any other rescue? I know Z has done lots of stuff for SCTA (I think those are the initials)–do they get any funds?
I so wish I could have helped Michael Blowen more last spring with Old Friends. Finances wouldn’t allow that. I know I sent my precious horse video collection and a few dollars. If I had a choice where the benefit portion of my money went for Z’s collection–this would be the one.
But i look forward at next paycheck to go ashoping in your store!i can hardly wait!
Ingrid Arnone. South Beach.
What a beautiful photo, Ingrid.
Linda M
Sweet Queen Z – you have got your GLOW-ON! Beautiful!
You and Team Z have your online store looking great. I am so happy these items are available since I was not able to go to your party :(
Fans of Z that were able to attend the Party; thank you for posting your pictures! So wonderful to see all of you enjoying yourselves!
Linda M
Zenny and Dottie – this Z bling is absolutely wonderful! Is there any updates on the possibility of the “Z” pins becomng available? Would love to proudly wear one! :)
Gary Moulton
Since Thanksgiving is just one week away I thought posting this video might be good timing. I saw it on PBS. I found Joe Hutto’s “My Life as a Turkey” a wonderful story. I was glued to it once it started. I think your “John” would enjoy it if he could find an hour to watch it. I would say more but I don’t want to spoil it for anybody. I can tell you it’s not about Thanksgiving.
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http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/my-life-as-a-turkey/full-episode/7378/
Celeste
Thank you for posting such a lovely photo and for adding so many more items we can shop for! I missed out on ordering the limited edition print because I was trying to find out more about it, but that works out all right because now I’ll just order the poster and add on a copy of the wonderful photograph and maybe a foal tag or two – lol! Well…my birthday is the week before Christmas so I just told my hubby that is what I want and he said order it now. Bless him.
If I wasn’t rushing out of here to go get some dog food I would take more time to respond to some of the beautiful posts here, but I do want to say thank you to Abigail for posting the link to the video by Oaklawn. Absolutely stunning, never seen before footage!! Thank you!!
Anita in CA
I love your picture, and must order one. The picture and post remind me of the day, almost a year ago, when I was able to visit you at Barn 55, you touch you and look in your eye as you looked back at me. I felt your great calm nature was overwhelming to me and for that moment I felt your focus on me, Zen. You are a Great Horse. I am so blessed to have had that moment, which I prayed for, and to have seen 3 of your races. I love you, special Girl, and always will. I know so many others, if not all who visit here feel the same way toward you. Have a wonderful day, Zenny. XXXOOO
Robin - Ventura CA
I ordered my poster last night, can’t wait to get it! What a lovely picture of you Zenny!
Hugs and Kisses to you sweet mama and baby Z!
XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO Love you forever and ever.
Trisha
Hello girl, yes Jamie has captured the essence of you on canvas as well in print. That in itself was a huge accomplishment, because you are so beautiful and special. She has done a wonderful job and such a nice person also. Have a signed copy of print.
You bundle up pretty girl it’s gonna be cold and wet. Take care
Love hugs and kisses
Lisa in CO
Perfection and the most beautiful creature on the planet.
Amy K
Z – your human family loves and takes great care of you. Here is another example of someone who makes a difference. Wish all the participants in this great sport could follow in your footsteps – You inspire each of us to be better humans.
http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/national-news/2011/06/28/unsung-heroes-celia-fawkes.aspx
dunie
Love to YOU; love to Kari!
Laura
Great picture, love it. Always wondered what the tags were about thanks for sharing. I like to learn all these new things about the breeding side of the race industry that you share with us. Keep them coming :)
Christine B in No. CA (Placerville)
Hi Zenny,
LOVE the photo & all of the merchandise at the new store! I think I will have to get a Z tag for myself & a smaller foal tag for my dog. :} Both of my OTTBs have similar tags (name & phone number) for their bridles just in case something happens out on the trail. I’ll add everything else in your store to my Christmas wish list. Thank you Team Z! Have a great day everyone!!
MLV
I ordered both my posters, limited and regular, the day they became available and I have not yet received them. I must be patient, I must be patient, I must be patient.