Happy Tuesday,
This is too cute! Last night, Dottie, John, Ann and Jerry all met for dinner. They were discussing my ‘future exciting dating plans’ and the ZENYATTA SCULPTURE that was done by Nina Kaiser. The prototype of the piece is photographed above with Stella and Violet. It looks like Stella is commenting to Violet how much she loves it. I DO TOO!
Nina Kaiser is a very talented sculptor. She does beautiful work! Recently, she did the JOHN HENRY life-size statue that is at Santa Anita Park. While I was at BARN 55, Nina would set up appointments with John and Dottie to come out and STUDY ME! She spent hours upon hours at the barn just observing me while I was training and out grazing. Nina actually measured every single part of my body and then took detailed photos of ALL of me! She wanted to be sure she could reproduce MY IMAGE in PERFECT SCALE! We spent a great deal of time together. This way, Nina felt she really KNEW ME and had a feel for how my body parts all flowed together when I moved. I also found it very interesting to note the keen observations of ‘an artist at work’ while she was with me!
It looks like she GOT IT RIGHT! My TEAM absolutely loved her image of me…and I’M DANCING!! How fabulous is this! YEAH, NINA!
As for my dating plans, I think this news will be released very soon. My TEAM reviewed all of the details with me this morning…and I’M SO EXCITED! I will keep you posted!
With love,
HUGS to ALL~
Z
Jo-An Holleman
I dont want them Horses On The Queen!!!!!!!
Judy Gadwood Loves Zenny/California
Oh, Zenny! Not only am I excited about this news, but JOHN HENRY is, too!! Nina rocks!
XOXO HUGS & KISSES
Sara
Im so excited to find out your dating plan! I hope all goes well dear! Love you! :]
roberta piana
what a beautiful sculpture for the beautiful zenyatta
Carole Biles
Zenyatta, the statue is a perfect replica of you. Beautiful! As for your dating partner, there are a lot of great champion horses today, but I cant think of one as great as you are!
Barbara
Too Cute!! we were just talking last night about the big date announcement! We can’t wait to hear. Love you Queen Z!
Margaret Story
Cant wait to hear who the lucky guy is Zenny, he better be someone EXTRA SPECIAL, for a special girl like you :-)
LOVE AND HUGS
Liz Mahoney
Finally the daddy news seems to be right around the corner…can’t wait!
Love you ~Z!!!
Dani
The dance pose is priceless. She really did a superb job. It’s so you. … Mystery Date to be revealed very soon!!! Very exciting news. We are all waiting breathlessly like we were at the Eclipse Awards.
Gayle Wilbert-Paoletti
Oh Zenyatta…you are so dazzling! I cannot wait to hear about your dating plans! One lucky stallion, I would say!
Agnelia
i’m so excited ;) <3
Shanda Hooton
Can’t wait to hear the news!!! It is going to be so exciting…Z!
Holly Zemba
I’m so happy for you! Can’t wait to find out who your date will be!
Pam Zacek,
A beautiful image of you for sure, sure the dogs love it also, look they look at it probably jealous right now , as your getting all this attention, but Yeah, Nina, she does a great Job, Look at you , for sure How can she mIss, your beautiful, perfect wonderful Mare, ready, Im so ready to know who your going to mate with, but first got to have that fun in the fields…. You have your day of relaxing, before that baby comes they keep you up alot. LOL
dunie oneil
Hope the sculture is truly fit for a QUEEN!
Pattie from Pickens, SC
Good Luck with your date :) I hope AP Indy is the one!! I love you & take it easy!!
Katie Clawson
Dear Zenyatta, the first time I ever saw you race was just by chance. I felt like watching horse racing that day and it turned out that YOU we running!! It was your 12th or 13th race. Once I heard about your winning streak, I FELL IN LOVE and knew that I had to follow your races. I found myself cheering you on from the very start of that race until the wire. I could not believe that a horse could come back and WIN like you did!! YOU were meant to be in my life. I am 14 now but was 12 when I first saw you run. YOU, Zenyatta, brought me into racing and now I know that I am going to be a jockey. I always liked horse racing, but was never into the sport until now. NOW I am a racing FANATIC, all because of you!
I had the HONOR of seeing you in person at Keeneland :D My sister and I followed right behind you on your way over to the barn. I also got a hug and picture from Mike Smith the same day!! (I would love to know if he remembers me or not. I was wearing a teal & pink knit hat which said “Zenyatta” on the front) I was just a few feet away from Mike while you were in your stall. He said he liked my hat and I ask for a hug, then started walking away. Luckily, Mike came up to me before I got to far and ask if I would like a picture. Of course I said yes! (I was so happy I started to cry and forgot to tell him that I want to be a jockey.) I ALMOST got John to sign a BloodHorse magazine for me, but it was time for you to leave. To this day I still can’t believe that I have seen one of the greatest racehorses of all time!
The worst day of my life was this years Breeders’ Cup Classic. I cried for what must have been an hour all together. Someone said “She had to break our hearts once,” I can’t recall who that person was, but they were right. That race shows just how much we love and care for you Zenyatta. It wasn’t your fault and it wasn’t Mike’s fault, it all happened for a reason. The Classic PROVED that you are as great a racehorse as we say you are. One race did not define your legacy. I can’t wait to see you again! I love you Zenyatta!
P.S. I’m so excited to find out which stud was picked!!
Ollie
Zen, I just love that tiny sculpture of
you so much showing off your DANCING! Boy,
what I would do to have that sculpture!!
I’m on pins and needles about your dating
plans, you go girl. Hugs,mints,carrots and love to you.
Fran
Morning Z! It is foggy here! So glad to hear that you love Nina’s work! Can’t wait to hear your new “boyfriend” news! I hope he is going to be good enough for you! Love you Z and have a wonderful day. I love Ann’s dogs!
Cynthia Ann H.
Nina Kaiser is incredibly gifted. The statue will be phenomenal! Stella and Violet are very long-legged, aristocratic girls (just like Zenyatta).
Jane Wade
The sculpture is great…glad she designed it with you dancing! Can’t wait to hear who your first “date” will be with!
J Smith
SATURDAY 5th SANTA ANITA I am waiting for a call back from S.A. please look for a post from me later today with meet up details. Kathryn Cogswell gave me a fab. idea. I am checking to see if the Zenyatta Ladies Lounge is in need of anything, I will let you know in my later post. Everyone who cannot make it to S.A., don’t worry, we will take lots of pix and post for you, we will be representing ALL Zenyatta fans.
Christy
Hey Zen, any chance that there will be any cheap knockoffs of that wonderful statue that us common folk can afford??
Ooo, can’t wait to see who your first date will be!
Andrea from Germany
I would like to spent hours just observing you, too. The statue is nearly as beautiful as you. Love you Zenny.
Dawn Deems
Dear Zenny,
I can’t wait to hear the announcement about the lucky stallion!!
Where will the life-size statue reside?
Hope you are enjoying this lovely day.
Hugs and kisses from Ohio.
Leeann
OMG…suspense!!! we are so EXCITED can’t wait to hear about who your first date will be!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE the sculpture of you that Nina Kaiser did! Beautiful!!
LOVE YOU Z LOVE AND HUGS FROM OUR FAMILY TO YOU AND YOURS!!
Kathy Baldwin
A beautiful statue for a beautiful girl!
You are God’s #1 girl Zen. We miss you so
very much, here in SoCal!
Blessings to you Zen and everyone of your
“Connections”.
Always,
Kathy :)
Mary Davies
You are one amazing girl…in so many ways!
From our hearts to yours…Tony and mary
Cheryl Heath
Zenyatta, all this news is so exciting. Thank you so much for keeping us in touch with all that is going on. I love the sculpture and the way she has you dancing. Looking forward to the news of who will be the father of your beautiful baby. Hugs, mints and carrots.
Sandra Ryan
Hey Girlfriend,
You make sure your “date” pays for everything and treats you like a lady.
You are the “Boss Mare” and don’t you let him forget it.