Good Morning,
The weather has been absolutely GREAT in Kentucky for the last few days. It actually reached the 70′s. WOW…a bit of California in the Bluegrass State!
Here I am enjoying the sunshine with by Paddock Friends. From left to right, they are Sea Gull, P.Q., Alyss and ME! YIPPEE, we are all just relaxing, looking fabulous, EARS FORWARD, and SO HAPPY!
Cooper, who is the yearling manager at Lane’s End, was driving by our paddock when he looked over and saw us in the field enjoying the sunshine! He could not resist jumping out of his truck and taking this photo. I think we all look terrific! So glad he was able to capture this moment…for YOU!
We had a fabulous afternoon! I was thinking back…and this is the warmest it has been since I arrived in Kentucky. It brought back memories. I have not lounged around in a paddock and laid in the sun like this since I was a yearling. I’ve spent a great deal of time ‘sunning’ in California. As many of you may know, John always had me graze and spend a couple of hours each day outdoors with my dear friend, Mario! But to be totally free like this in a large paddock…I have not done this for years!
Hope you have a wonderful day with some of your friends. Enjoy yourself, relax, and most importantly remember to HAVE SOME FUN!
With Love,
Hugs to All~
Z
racehorse lover
You guys look like you are happy and peaceful. Love you Z
Sandy
Thank you Cooper for the great photo! It is so nice seeing you relaxing and enjoying your friends♥
Jess
Soooooo glad to see ya doing well Big Mama.
Me and my family and friends will come visit ya some day in KY!!! I do, wish you were still racing, but I’m glad your having LOTS of FUN!!! Take care See ya soon Queen Z. Your most adoring fan and budding veterinarian.
Jess
Jess
So glad to see ya doing well Big Mama.
Me and my family and friends will come visit ya some day in KY!!! I do, wish you were still racing, but I’m glad your having LOTS of FUN!!! Take care See ya soon Queen Z. Your most adoring fan and budding veterinarian.
Jess
Alex
You look great, baby girl! <3
Kathy Hunter
Tell Copper this shot would make an awesome full-size wall photograph.
Annette Reynar
You all look so content, enjoy the warmth the sun has to offer!
I guess it won’t be long before your big date with that handsome stud, can’t wait for the news.
Have fun with your girlfriends, you are a goodlooking bunch.
Hugs and kisses from Canada Queen Z
xoxoxoxox
rosemarie bandura
NOW THAT pic should be made into prints and sold. I would buy one! Great shot!
Marty
Great photo!!! You love hanging out with your girlfriends. Hope it stays warm in Kentucky… Have fun sunning!!!!
Theosa Hoffeld
You ladies are looking stunning out there soaking up the rays of Kentucky sunshine!
christine
Zen, How great so happy for you
“OK GIRLS WHO HAS THE SUN TAN LOTION”
ECH
My new wallpaper! So fab Miss Z, and so happy that you are enjoying your new life. Can’t wait to hear about your first date <3
Theresa
Ears forward – love it!
Bridget
” Oh the sun shines bright on my old Kentucky home!”
Cooper wins POTY!!!!!!!!! Amazing picture!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Stephanie Q
Great Photo. I was able to meet and see the Lippizzan Stallions today and they are so beautiful. Made me hope that one day I’ll get to meet my favorite Horse Zenyatta!!
Maria
Cooper, thank you for sharing this beautiful picture. It’s priceless! I love it sooooo much. Queen Z, you and your buddies look so magnificent. It’s great to see you relaxing and enjoying life.
Loplady
Lady Z enjoy your sunny days! Love you girl!
sherry drish
WOW WHAT A NICE PICTURE. YOU GIRLS EARNED THIS. ZENYATTA, IT BROUGHT TEARS TO MY EYES WHEN YOU SAID YOU HAVENT BEEN FREE IN A PADDOCK SINCE YOU WERE A YEARLING. I HOPE ALL YOU DAYS WILL BE FILLED WITH THIS PEACE. ALSO A PRETTY FOAL TO LOVE AND CARE FOR. I WISH LOVE TO ALL THE MARES AND TO YOUR TEAM. LOVE SHERRY D.
Andrea Morris
Dottie do you think this picture will ever be made available for purchase on Zenyattas web site? It is so beautiful!
Smittie
How comfortable you look! My 2 girls are jealous as they are still hock deep in snow! All that vitamin D is so good for you.
Toi
Hi Zenny!
This photo is spectacular! I would love to buy a print of this shot. Thanks to Cooper for taking it.
Helen
LOVE IT! LOVE IT! LOVE IT!
That photo you Maidens is a keeper.
If you can give some little hints… have PQ, Sea Gull and Alyss dates in the near future? And… are their guy’s names being kept under wraps? Many of us would love to know (if their owners approve).
Meanwhile, your date with your handsome Bernardini is in the offing and we too await with baited breath! Let’s know what you think of him! Let the sun keep shining on your “Old Kentucky Home”!!!
Kim McKinney
Oh Z……you are still so beautiful!! You look great lounging with the girls!! I miss you on the track so I love seeing candid shots like this one!! Please tell Cooper THANK YOU for posting it!! He must know how much we LOVE and ADORE our QUEEN Z!!!!
Mike G
This photo is just too perfect.You look so at peace and I am so happy for you.You are a true Queen of horse racing and I’m so honored to have watched you run.Thank You so much for all the tears of joy and happiness…Hope to see you in person someday soon.
Jane R
Good afternoon, Beautiful!
Cooper deserves a big bonus for seizing the opportunity and getting that pic you and the girls lying down.
What’s really cool about it (and what many dont realize), aside from the fact that your all facing the same direction and quite close together, is that ALL FOUR of you are lying down at the same time. I know the prey/herd animal instincts – that one will usually stay standing to “keep watch”.
Just goes to show how relaxed and comfy you all are in your surroundings..and that’s a BIG compliment to Lane’s End! :)
I have decided this pic is the perfect wallpaper for my comp, so I can look at it everyday!
Luv ya, Big Mama!
OraJean Stevenson
Dear Queen-Z & Girlfriends,
This photo is so cute!!! The content, happy MARES, relaxing and basking in the sun, tells us all that, “LIFE IS GOOD at LANE’S END FARM”. What a great Diary Entry…thanks, Dottie and the photographer? !! Enjoy your weekend.
Hugs to all. Fondly, OraJean
Jane R
Thats should be the title of this calendar shot: Maiden Sunbathers!
Jan Doyle
Its The Golden Girls all over again. Wish I could have join you there. Yippee for the warm weather for you. I can just invision you all laying in a field of Texas Bluebonnet’s. How beautiful you look. Have fun and stay safe. Love you Zenyatta!
max
Great great photo. You and your entourage look fabulous. It is always a pleasure to read about your life.
Carol
What a great photo of four very happy horses. It will put a smile on the face of everyone who sees Zenyatta and her three friends enjoying the sunshine. Thanks, Cooper Sawyer, for sending it along for Zenyatta’s diary.