Dear Friends,
Today marks the end of another year! In my lifetime, I’ve been incredibly fortunate to have several very wonderful years filled with the love, kindness and thoughtfulness of so many people.
December 31st can also be a day of great reflection. Often people review the year mentally …and the different paths that took place in their lives. For ME, this was definitely a year of CHANGE. My life and career went from one amazing stage to another…from being the very accomplished professional athlete that I was…to now becoming a broodmare. Hopefully, though, throughout all of these life changes for ME one thing has remained constant….that I have continued to be a TRUE FRIEND to ALL OF YOU….the wonderful people who have shared so many of these experiences with ME!
Additionally, 2011 will always mean a great deal to ME personally for another reason… thanks to ALL OF YOU, MY DEAR OWNERS, and MY DEVOTED FRIENDS AT BARN 55….I became the 2010 HORSE OF THE YEAR last January! I will always celebrate this moment and cherish it! In all sincerity, it did mean the world to ME to be recognized for ALL of my racing accomplishments with this honor. From the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU for your part in helping to make it possible!
I know many people are celebrating tonight and making their 2012 NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS! Mine are quite simple yet specific….I want to eat right, stay healthy, and become a terrific MOM! I also want to be a loving friend to ALL of YOU and a great role model and inspiration for MY SPORT! It is so special to be able to ‘give something back’. Each of these goals encompasses a very high level of importance to ME!
TASTY and I, TEAM ZENYATTA, BARN 55, and our LANE’S END pals, ALL want to wish EVERY ONE of you a GREAT 2012….blessed with lots of love, great health, happiness, and the joy of realizing your dreams and cherished special moments.
With Love,
Hugs to All~(HAPPY, HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL OF YOU!)
Z
Oh, this is TOO CUTE! We also wanted to start the NEW YEAR with a HIGH HOOF to celebrate our BRAND NEW WEBSITE DESIGN. My dear ‘tech’ friends, TYLER and KYLE, are working on the final details of it at this moment! The site will be down for maintenance for some time on Sunday. Depending on your timezone, the new site will be online Sunday night or Monday morning. I must say, I think it is going to be ONE FUN and VERY EXCITING NEW YEAR!
CHEERS EVERYONE!
Lisa B - Escondido, CA
Happy New Year to ALL!!
Love YOU Precious Zenny. OOOXXX
Margaret
Dear Z
Ah a repeat photo. But truly one of the nicest. You and John. It is so nice to see you willingly standing willingly next to your best buddy and partner–next to Mikey.
I downloaded the tv series Jockeys from iTunes and have spent the day watching it. It has a couple of your couple of your races and several different clips of Mikey. He was and is so completely devoted to you in heart spirit and mind. Not because you win because of your willingness to put it all out there on the track. His love for you shines through my tv. We don’t see the Mosses or the Sherriffs–although John is in the background in one or two places. If they are half as committed as Mikey is–your in great hands. And I know the folks at Lane’s End has your best interest in mind at all times. In some ways its probably quite scary to be responsible for such a great horse. Overwhelming.
Anyway Happy New Year to all. I hope it all is wonderful safe and a blast.
See everyone when the new site goes live!
JAG ~ Mommy Zen's Auntie Judy ~ So. California
2011 Farewells
http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/slideshows/slideshow/2011Farewells/2011-farewells#LTY1NDMwMzI3MQ
My heart stopped when I got to pic #47. That is Cathy Roby who let me have my firt picture taken with JOHN HENRY! It was so sad when I got a call that she had passed away after a stroke. John and Cathy are together again, but he was told NO more biting! :D
Sue Colvin -NJ
sad & beautiful. thx for sharing :)
Nancy McIntyre
Dear Lady Z,
You embody the heart and spirit of a true champion – one who can compete at the highest level, and then relish the role of a loving mom. Aren’t we all so blessed that you have such good friends and loving support. I met you at Barn 55 2 days before Thanksgiving 2010. Since then, I have loved sharing all the new milestones in your life!
God bless you, your little one, and all those who care for you.
Happy New Year 2012!
JAG ~ Mommy Zen's Auntie Judy ~ So. California
http://espn.go.com/horse-racing/story/_/id/7407391/twelve-wishes-2012
Zen and Rachel are mentioned in #8!
Lou Ann
Happy New Year Zenny! Happy New Year to John & Dottie, the Mosses, Lanes End team, Barn 55 team, and Tasty too! May God richly bless you all in 2012!
Kim S in Tampa FL
Finally!!! Caught up with your entries, Big Girl. Maybe that will be one of my resolutions, at least, not to get so far behind.
@Shari Voltz–Glad you got to spend time with your Mom. I know that it’s really hard in that situation. Unfortunately, I never got to that stage when my Dad was in the rehab center. I know you cherish every moment. Hope and pray Larry is still doing better.
@Diana S–so sorry to hear about your allergic reaction but glad to know you are back at it :)
@Kathy B–Sending you strength on the anniversary of the loss of your dog. Rely on your new addition to help you heal.
@Granny P–how great to see your interest in Zenyatta and praying for Lou Ann
@JAG–Lion and Tiger and Bear! Oh wow! How cute are those guys, being able to stay together and get along so well. Don’t we wish people were this smart?
The greatest of New Years to everyone. Eagerly awaiting the new arrivals to the equine community. Undying love to you Zenny, stay healthy.
Lotsa love to all.
Dylan
Happy New Year to you Zenyatta!!! I will be eagerly awaiting your foal! Wish you all the best for the year. Also would like to wish your entire team, Mr. and Mrs. Moss, Mr. Shirreffs, Mrs. Ingordo-Shirreffs, your groom Mario, and Carmen, and all your other barn 55 pals, as well as your friends at Lane’s End a Happy New Year!! Thank you so much so keeping our beautiful Zenyatta close to us and helping her communicate with us all!! All of your efforts are greatly appreciated!! And a big blanket Happy New Year to all the fans on here. Hope everyone has a prosperous year! Be safe and make some great memories, its page 1 of a 366 page book, write an amazing story! Best wishes for the new year!
Marshall (in NC)
What a lovely post from you, Zenyatta! Hope you and Tasty are snug in your barn for a sweet sleep! Zenny, you certainly ARE a good role model already — we should all try to be as kind, gentle, generous and strong as you, dear girl. You are exceptional!
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL!!!
Dylan
I’m sorry I forgot; I also want to wish a Happy New Year to Tasty Temptation!!! Thanks for looking over Zenyatta on the farm!
HappyHarriet
Dear Queen Zenyatta –
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Happy New Year AND Happy Birthday. Thanks for being the inspiration you are – you and your connections. Hopefully your integrity and honesty will continue to inspire those who need it to lift themselves to a higher level of achievement and self-restraint.
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A new website? Wonderful! Hopefully it limits postings to a one short post per day per person, since self-monitoring seems to be a lost art.
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Your life is an example of what can happen when loving nurture, rather than arrogant abuse, is the order of the day.
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Hugs to the Queen ~~HH
Vickie Dana Point Ca
A very Happy and Safe New Year to ALL! Team Z all of the posters here and Lane’s End – THANK YOU for everything in 2011 – here is hoping 2012 will be very special year!
Hugs to all!
Helen Donnelly (Michigan)
The New Year is here, Beautiful Creature. Blessings to you Zenyatta and everyone who loves you. That includes Jerry, Ann, John, Dottie,
Mike, Steve, Mario, Barn 55, David, Sarah, Lane’s End, and each and every person who visits you on this site, whether we post or not.
You heal our hearts and provide a balm for the soul. There is a new book out titled “Horses Never Lie About Love” by Jana Harris.
That title could apply to you more than you know. Peace and joy to one and all. May the year 2012 and every future year be good.
Celeste
Happy New Year to our Queen and all of her connections!! Happy Birthday, Zenyatta and all other Thoroughbreds! Thank you wonderful team for this site, all the photos, all the diary entries all the love that is posted here. Best wishes to all, with gratitude.
Eveline / Maryland.
Hi Zenny, Happy and healthy New Year to you and the entire Z- family. Happy Birthday as well. Exited about the new site, hope we don’t loose the old posts ! An edit button would be appreciated. Really appreciate everyone posting, and posting often. I really look forward to Dawn’s essays, all the great links , @ Sandy- loved the fireworks, stories, @ Vicky- I think you’re going to find a hidden treasure in the back yard. Everyone ,thanks for sharing about health issues, furry family members and anything else you can think off ! Dottie, thank you so much for this site; the best anti-depressant ever!
Darlene Daniels
Ah, my angel Zenyatta! What a lovely post. Thank you so much. It brought tears to my eyes. My hope for 2012 is for you to remain as blessed and as much an inspiration and blessing to us all as you always have been and for your precious baby to be as blessed and awesome as you. One of my resolutions is to start being a doer insteaed of a dreamer. Therefore in some way I want to help rescued TBs this year. I love you my angel Zenyatta and my love to all. Happy New Year!
Darlene Daniels
Sorry for posting again so quickly but I wanted to “ditto”!! what Eveline just said. Love to all.
Rosemary McCauley
Happy New Year to the Horse of the Century! Also to John, Dottie, Barn 55, Lane’s End and everyone on this site. Looking forward to the new website design.
Shelly
Zenyatta and Tasty, i have started each and every day this past year reading your every thoughtful word!I feel a very special bond with you and Tasty i can’t even put into words. I feel part of a very special group of people who all have one thing in common,you! Thankyou Dottie, for making Zenyatta and Tasty available to all of us on a daily basis! Happy NewYear!!
Emma
Happy New year Miss Z
Stella Bagwell in South Texas
Dearest Zenyatta,
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
I hope you and Tasty are starting the new year out with a beautiful Sunday in the paddock!
Thank you for giving me a wonderful year of photos, stories, and your loving friendship!
Hugs and kisses,
Stel
Brenda S..Ontario, Canada
Zenyatta, Tasty, all Team Z and all Dumplings, on this first day of what is going to be a momentous year, good health and good fortune to all. I have missed you all for several days but I’m going to try to catch up on all the posts. Thank you to all who sent condolences and also seasonal greetings, they were much appreciated.
Carmela B
Lady Z–just a couple more months to go…then your new baby will be here! How exciting! HAPPY NEW YEAR to you & Tasty &all the folks around you, taking such good care of you both!
Ricky
Sincerely wish ALL the best. I am sorry if I offended ANYONE. Have only the best intentions. Stay happy and healthy. Still learning the way of the Horse.
AJ from CA
Happy New Year to Z, the Mosses, Sherriffs, Barn 55, Lanes End, TT and all fellow fans. Also a “Happy (generic) Birthday to Z and all her buddies. Wishing you all a healthy and prosperous 2012 filled with lots of love and high hooves!
LauraJ in Cincinnati OH
Happy New Year everyone! And happy “birthday” to Northern Hemisphere TBs worldwide.
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@Eveline, I second the wish for an edit function.
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@Darlene Daniels, what an excellent resolution. You can contribute in many different ways–activism, hands-on, and of course money. Every little bit helps.
@Happy Harriet, you don’t have to read all the posts, or any of them. Just sayin’.
maryp (New York)
I can’t express how much Zenyatta/Dottie, Team Z and all Zsters have meant to me. How uplifting for me this past year has been because of all of you. My sincerest “thank you” and thank God for you!
A New Year’s Prayer:
Let me be a little kinder
Let me be a little blinder
To the faults of those about me Let me praise a little more.
Let me be, when I am weary,
Just a little bit more cheery
Let me serve a little better
Those that I am striving for.
Let me be a little braver
When temptation bids me waver
Let me strive a little harder
To be all that I should be.
Let me be a little meeker
With the brother that is weaker
Let me think more of my neighbor
And a little less of me.
Amen
Sue Colvin -NJ
thx for the new yrs prayer=nice
signofthetimes
Dear Zenny
Happy New Years day to you, Tasty T (love that
name); enjoy the KY chill, is there snow?. Happy
Birthday to both of you. Thanks so very much to
The Mosses, Dottie and John, Barn 55, all of Lanes
End and Betnardini for helping to create baby Z/B.
Looking forward to new site without additional
restrictions and all old posts archived (hope).
XXXXOOOO
signofthetimes
2012 returnee’s: A better year.
http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/racing-news/2011/12/21/2012-season-shaping-up-to-be-a-classic.aspx
signofthetimes
Latest on Rapid Redux
http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/racing-news/2011/12/30/rapid-redux-entered-for-wednesday-race-at-laurel.aspx