Happy December 30th to All~
As you can see, this is my very favorite place in our paddock to stand and ‘check everything out’. I just love to follow all of the activity and different things going on at the farm. From this vantage point, I can see absolutely EVERYTHING. I just love it!
Sarah wanted to come by and get an ‘end of the year’ photo of ME for Dottie to use in the DIARY….and here I was standing in MY SPOT!
At night, TASTY and I do go back to the barn and stay nice and cozy. The rest of the time we are enjoying our fabulous paddock together. HMM, that reminds ME, I’d better chat with TASTY for a bit and find out about our NEW YEAR’S EVE plans!
I’m sure you are quite busy making all of your plans and deciding upon your resolutions for the upcoming year! TASTY and I better get those things organized as well. The time is getting close!
Enjoy your day!
With Love,
Hugs to All~
Z
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Peggy N.:
Wonderful news. Hugs, JB
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Max:
Thank you for thinking of Russ and me. I miss conversing with you too. Hugs, JB
Guido
You are the Queen of the farm Z! They’ve been playing your races today on TVG. Happy New Year Z!!!!
JAG ~ Mommy Zen's Auntie Judy ~ So. California
10 most unbreakable records (5-1)
http://www.drf.com/news/10-most-unbreakable-records-5-1
NOTE: Don’t forget to click on the tab “view 10-6” so you can read the whole list. ENJOY!
Phyllis James
I am so looking forward to the new year because, of course, of the arrival of your bundle of joy, AND because I will be getting my Zenyatta bronze in January. Happy New Year to you, to Tasty, and to all your frineds.
Pattie Mulderig
Love you, Zen! Happy New Year to you, Tasty and to all the 2 leggeds and 4 leggeds at Lane’s End. Happy New Year to The Mosses, John and Dottie and everyone at Barn 55. I think of you all the time, Z. I would love to meet you someday!
Jan S. in Houston
Zenyatta,
A very happy and healthy New Year to you and Ms. Tasty. And to everyone. xoxo.
AJ from CA
Debbie G – what a small world to find the artist who designs the Eclipse awards and of course a common link to our Z!
Peggy – Wonderful health and wellness news and a great way to start the new year!
Granny P – thanks for sharing about your daughter’s new password and isn’t it wonderful how Z-s blog has a way of bringing out the kid in us? I would never have thought of riding on a carousel at the L.A. Zoo had it not been for Mr. and Mrs. Moss but there I was among all the little kiddies having a blast!
To All – have a wonderful and safe New Years eve tomorrow!
Fran Doos
Hi Z! I am sure you are fast asleep in your stall by now. It is about 10:00 p.m. your time. I love the picture of you standing in your favorite spot. It is nice to have a special spot to watch everything going on. Let me take this opportunity to wish you, Tasty, all your friends at Lane’s End, John and Dottie, and, of course, your wonderful owners a very happy and prosperous New Year. Love you Queen Z! xxoo and big smooches!
Sunny Boyd
Good evening Zenyatta,
last eve before New Year’s eve, as always you’re looking good :)
Glad to learn everything’s coming along nicely for you & Tasty.
Maybe the barn folks will serve up carrot juice spiked with Guinness for all the mares tomorrow night?
Have a good night and dream sweet
Kari Bussell
@PEGGY (N)- YIPEEEEE!!!Thank you for letting us know. Happy New Year!!
Kari Bussell
@Judy B- I keep you and Russ in my prayers.-Hugs-Love-Health & JOY to you both this New Year!
quarterhossgal
Queen Z….you look very regal in your paddock. Happy Birthday Zenny and Tasty!
Not only TB’s, quarter horses celebrate their birthdays on Jan.1 too. My four will have something special added to their grain on Sunday. They love carrots, apples and Mrs. Pasture’s cookies.
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Kari B.:
Thank you so much for thinking of us. We love you and miss you and think of you often. Love and Hugs, Judy and Russ
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Z,
Goodnight and Sweet Baby Dreams. Love you lot, Judy and Russ
Nancy
@Trina Nagele, @JAG, @Barbara Wood, @Dawn Conrad, @Heidi: Thanks for your suggestions & good wishes. Very much appreciated!
It was a bit tricky getting into the Barn 55 area, but I did succeed in the end. It was an incredibly cool experience, & I (along w/ a couple of good friends) got to see Mr. Commons, Harmonious, Ebby, Nereid, & more. Michelle and Steve were so wonderfully gracious and informative! Mario was at work massaging Ebby’s legs & applying her bandages after her morning gallop.
@Cynthia H.: I did email you that same evening, but am not certain if you received my message.
@Delrene: In case it may be of help if it’s your first visit to Barn 55, take Century Boulevard west from Crenshaw, & turn right (north) onto Doty/Hollywood Park Gate 4 (signal). Circle to the right in the large parking lot, then head north up to the second guard gate where you will sign in & receive a name tag. They will need to call John’s office to get the OK. (They prefer that you call his office in advance, however I was never able to obtain his number from any of the HP offices.) Then continue north to Barn 55 which is clearly marked. Good luck!
Happy New Year & best wishes to all for 2012! Nancy
Cheryl
You are so ENCREDIDLEY CUTE!! Look at you there checking out the world and all the goings on. I think that is the thing about you little lady, you are so so smart. I just LOVE YOU
Alene
Love you “Z”!!!!!! I never call you that. For some reason tonight I did. You and Tasty both have an exciting 2012 coming. WOW, I just can`t wait. I wish all of you a happy and mosy importantly health New Year!!! Lots of Big Hugs and Kisses, Alene
Alene
Love you “Z”!!!!!! I never call you that. For some reason tonight I did. You and Tasty both have an exciting 2012 coming. WOW, I just can`t wait. I wish all of you a happy and mostly importantly health New Year!!! Lots of Big Hugs and Kisses, Alene
Irene Caty
Zenyatta, you are looking so beautiful as always. That is a great end of the year photo of you. I think you should be a model with all the very good photo’s that have been taken of you. I wish you a great New Year with much happiness with your sweet foal. It will be a Magnificent 2012 for you. God Bless you and your Foal. Sending bunches of love.
Becca
Zenyatta, may you have a grand New Year with Tasty! Thank you for sharing a photo of yourself. You look stunning! I love reading your diary posts; I look forward to it every day.
I hope you and your team enjoy the holidays. :) HAPPY NEW YEAR!
JAG ~ Mommy Zen's Auntie Judy ~ So. California
@ Nancy
I’m glad you got to “experience’ Barn 55! It’s a wonderful, magical place! I’d love to have an “office” there LOL
Did the barn cats come out and greet you?
Irene Caty
P.S. I forgot to mention Tasty, I wish her a Happy New Year Also and the best for her and her foal in 2012. You and Tasty will be so happy together as Mom’s. That is going to be a great sight to see. God Bless you both Zenyatta and Tasty.
Vicki B. near Hollywood Park
I saw “War Horse” today, and liked it very much, intense, gripping, and emotional — as others have indicated. I had been afraid it might be too brutal to watch in parts, but I was prepared by knowing some of what happened to horses in WWI, and so the film was not too much for me, except a couple of brief moments. The pluses far outweighed the tough spots.
M. Kern
Happy New Year to the two most gorgeous mares. Wishing you and Tasty the best 2012. I love you guys!
Robin RAB
Zenny – you bring such LOVE and LIGHT to all of us. Happy New Year to you, your sweet baby, Tasty and her baby, and all of your humans in CA and KY. You really make life’s rough spots alot smoother, just by being you. YOU ARE A BEAUTIFUL GIRL, INSIDE AND OUT.
Peggy (N) South Georgia
@Everyone, Thank you so much for the well wishes.
@Max,Thank You
@Kari, Marty, Maryp, Dawn, Judy & Russ,Sharon, Oh gosh hope I haven’t missed anyone. All your in my prayers daily. May the good lord and his angels take care of us all.
As Dottie says too, I know we have to make the most of each day. Love You all.
HAPPY NEW YEAR
Zenny I haven’t forgotten you, I’ll talk to you tomorrow night. Love Ya Peggy
candi carter
my dearest Queen Zenyatta you and your baby as well as tasty and to all your connection have a blissful new year 2012.PS and to all the dumpling in the world.Love you Z!!!xoxoxo.
JAG ~ Mommy Zen's Auntie Judy ~ So. California
I’m in tears reading this. I know Lewis and his wife, Donna. I’ve been a guest in their home…. this is a beautiful article!
http://www.drf.com/news/hovdey-cenicola-battling-old-partner-john-henry
God Bless you Lewis!
Judy Gadwood
Peggy (N) South Georgia
@JAG, thank you for the article on Lewis Cenicola. Great article….