Happy Friday to All!
MY JOHN did get some great images of TASTY and I while he was here visiting several days ago. I hope you enjoy them. He wanted to get a variety of photos…so you could share in the many activities which make up our day here at Lane’s End.
Basically, we eat, sleep, play, get tons of attention and grooming, and LOVE TO RUN! I guess one never gets too far from his / her roots…and ours, being that we are thoroughbred race horses, means we are bred to run. I must say…we have great FUN doing so!
HMMMM…..I hope our ‘babies to be’ inherit the passion we have for exercise, training, and running! HOOVES CROSSED! I know one thing for sure, both TASTY and I will set a very positive example and role model for our foals.
On the racing front, there are several very competitive stakes taking place this weekend. At DELTA DOWNS, the races at this venue highlight the action. With the graded stakes earnings from one singular race for 2 year olds, The Delta Jackpot which has a purse of $1,000,000, the winner and possibly the 2nd horse will earn enough graded stakes money to qualify for the 2012 Kentucky Derby field. So for this reason alone, this Grade 3 event becomes quite significant and one to follow. It has definite ramifications for next year’s 3 year old DERBY contenders and the graded stakes money one needs to ultimately qualify for the field.
I must say, our business is one of always looking ahead and thinking about the future! That is truly something that adds to the FUN and EXCITEMENT OF OUR SPORT!
Good Luck to all runners this weekend and their connections.
May ALL of you have a wonderful time as well.
With Love,
Hugs to All~
Z
M. Kern
Beautiful! I love it! I love it! I love it! Big hug and kisses to both of you.
Barbara Wood (Texas)
I would love a copy of this picture too. It is TOO cute.
Kari Bussell
My Queen, Great one who inspires and gives great JOY. What a splendid photo of YOU and Tasty. I think many of us would love it if maybe you and Dottie could persuade Mr. Shirreffs (hero) to sell some of his beautiful photos in your shop. He takes such great photos and I love seeing you through his eyes. I know for me there would be the added factor (I am a sentimental fool) of the fact he took it. Tasty is a great precious friend. I am so glad the two of you are so happy. I love you.
Sally B. (Wi)
What a treat to see another free spirited lovely picture of you & Tasty. I wager the two of you will get your foals exercising in no time at all!! Born to run, train and race will be the greatest gift you will give to your baby z, starting with small baby steps of course.
Can’t over do; like I met a friend today neither of us had watches or pedometers, we walked tooooo far for a good 1 1/2 hrs!! I over did. I should have a trainer like John to monitor me!! ha (I’m not over the hill yet, but I am getting closer to the top.)ha ha I will look forward to the Bloodhorse as I want to know what horses are running in the Delta Jackpot etc. Goodluck to all of them.
I’m happy you are happy Z. You and Z team have a fun packed weekend.
love n 2 kisses on your soft nose, one for baby z
Shema
After a long day at work, you pic is what I gazed at as closing down the computer. So fresh and uplifting to gaze upon you and Tasty in your gallop. ahhh! It brightens my spirits!
Kari Bussell
@Terry Crow – I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sue Fredrick - Wisconsin
@MARGIEINSOCAL How hysterical that picture you draw…..on second thought maybe not too far from the truth!! LOL
@DIANAS you crack me up with those menu ideas. Too Funny
@TERRY CROW sincere condolences on the loss of your long time friend…. I can’t even imagine.
Kari Bussell
@Sharon Call- Peanut butter, miracle whip (kraft only) salad dressing & bananas on soft white bread turnovers = Heaven.
No need for me to put Kari Bussell from “Tennessee” after my name my Tn. shines straight through.-LOL
I do ask that all who love me, please say a prayer for my beloved Vols as they are on life support. My Kentucky Z’sters can wait until after this week’s game to say prayers on Vols behalf.
@Debbie G- I’ll be thinking of you tomorrow.
Sandy, New Jersey
Oh, Zenny, I just got home and found that my Jaime Corum The Queen’s Dance Limited Edition had arrived. I opened it immediately and there is only one word for it Magnificent!!!! And the signatures make it even more special. I can’t wait to get it framed and displayed. Thank you a million times for offering this wonderful limited edition piece for sale.
Kari Bussell
@Diane S- oops left your name out of above comment.
@Jag- after much consideration , my money’s on you. I need big pay-off for Z shop. Go Jag!
Cynthia H./Where Zenyatta Danced
FOR LOVE OF ZENYATTA: Dumplings are to meet on “lay-in” Saturday a few hours after cock-crow, in cavernous, cold and misty Griffith Park, to engage in a contentious foot race to capture the wooden icon of an esteemed equine immortal, possibly followed by a leisurely stroll through unchartered territory harboring furry, carnivorous big cats and other fearsome wild beasts, under the chaperon of head warden cum drill sargeant JAG…..sounds an awful lot like Dumpling boot camp to me! Have a wonderful time tomorrow, Dumps. Judy, live your dream and be our Mikie for one day. RIde the paint off Zenyatta (but please save a few chips for those who will come after). Somewhere in each of us, a precious piece of the little girl we once were remains. Remember what it was like to run with all one’s might towards the steed of one’s choosing—and win! Let her come alive again tomorrow, for one short “moment in time.”
Shari VoltzOhio
Dear Zenyatta You and Tasty look so BEAUTIFUL running. I agree you must sell some pictures in your shop. I really love that shop. I had such a good day with my 5th Graders. I must give them a HIGH HOOF for their hard work. They are really a GREAT group of children. They know who you are Zenyatta and know that baby of yours will be SPECIAL. As fast as the wind. Well sweet girl have a good night. Sweet dreams to you and Tasty :) Hugs and Kisses. Love, Shari XXXOOO
@ Kari you are in my prayers everyday :)
@ Terry so sorry for your loss. God Bless you.
@ Hi Susan :)
@ Dawn sweet friend I will call you over the weekend :
@ Way to go to UNREGULATED (he won his race) Mistletoe’s friend :)
Linda M
Fellow Queen Z Fans – in case you are not on the mailing list, check out the Exclusively Equine Holiday Catalog!
http://www.exclusivelyequine.com/images/pdfs/2011EEHolidayCatalog.pdf
Zenny the cover is so beautiful AND your holiday ornament with Your Mikie is TOO CUTE!
tony
That’s our Zenny…still a cover girl!
Anita in CA
I love this picture. It is my favorite of the recent ones. Zenny, you and Tasty are just lovely together. Thank you to Your John and Dottie for all of them. I love the idea of a calendar also. My 2011 Zen calendar is almost done :-/
Kari Bussell
Go SARBONNE GO!!!
3RD race Hollywood Park. You can get live streaming at calracing.com…1st race now…
Kathleen
The queen running with her tail flagged…..how appropriate!! Just remember to slow down a little when baby Zen arrives…..what to make sure he or she can keep up!!!
Pretty soon there will be the pitter patter of tiny hooves. Always loved foaling out mares. Never got much sleep from Jan thru May, but well worth it
kannj
Great photo of you and Tasty. Thank you for sharing.
Deborah Lawson
Totally awesome Zen & Tasty! Just remember you both are carrying “precious cargo”.:)))
Kari Bussell
*****Corection***
SARBONNE(Shirreff’s/Moss) is in race 8 at Hollywood Park. Post time-8:01….11:00 est…
Go SARBONNE GO!!
Kari Bussell
I am the reigning 2010 Space Queen for endless typos and sure to win title again this year.LOL –
**correction*
Kim S in Tampa FL
Zenny. you and that tail!!! How beautiful!!! Just love Tasty too, such a contrast to you.
@Terry Crow–so sorry to hear about Don. Hope he’s doing well at the Rainbow Bridge. I’m sure he has made lots of friends. Take your time posting, we’ll all be waiting for you.
And just to let everyone know, the dropped off rescue has changed names from Faith to Grace but her registered name is Freida’s Girl. She’s a Lousiana bred and did race but just wasn’t into it. Poor thing can’t seem to get her head out of the hay for too long. So hopefully all those bones will be covered soon.
Going to some other sites to check out news that is going on. Have a great Friday night.
Lotsa love to all.
Paula McCaleb
Awwwww, Beautiful Sweet MaMa’s Zenyatta and Tasty…..I just love this picture! I hope you don’t mind I had to copy it to my computer and I just made it my desktop background. It looks GREAT. Thank you John for sharing your pictures and I agree with the others, they would make a wonderful Calendar for 2012….hint, hint. :) hugs to the mama’s Z & T.
nina
Two racing pregnant divas!!!! Have a great weekend Zenny and Tasty.
Janet Newman
Love the photo! It is always a joy to see the two “girls” just having fun.
quarterhossgal
What a beautiful picture of two in foal mares! JOHN IS ONE VERY TALENTED MAN!
HE MUST BE PART HORSE TO GET SUCH GREAT SHOTS!
Jag: We seem to love the same horses, Zenny, John and Cigar. another one of my favorite horses at the Kentucky Horse Park is Da Hoss, he has a great personality, so friendly!
Linda Clausen
GEORGOUS photo! Love it! 2 beautiful girls. Thanks for sharing this.
Irene Caty
Zenyatta, you and Tasty look so beautiful running together and I love it. I am so glad to see that you do spend some time running and for you Zentatta I sincerely hope that you will dance again after your foal has arrived, I’m sure you want to show your super foal your tricks of the trade that is one prospect of your popularity. I can say that every time that you would do your dance the crowd would scream and go crazy with excitment. Thank you John and Dottie for all your efforts to share Zenyatta with us fans. I love Zenyatta so much and this all means the world to me. Love to All!
cerb
I love these photos that John took. Thank you for sharing them with us. I think Tasty is a pretty gray, and I’m glad that she and Zenny get along so well. Do you notice how often Zenyatta has her tail up? She looks excited and happy :)
signofthetimes
@Laura J
Ann Moss has said publicly that they are keeping
This foal so no need to bet your house. It is a done deal.