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
MarVeena
You look awesome Z!
Thanks for sharing the pic’s.
Blessings
MarVeena/TX
Jean
A Kodak moment for sure~Love these candid moments. All look very happy and content and just waitting for your boy’s???? Enjoy your new life Z we are enjoying all the new things you are experiencing.
Helen & Guido
You ladies look like you’re lounging at a resort! So wonderful the weather has been beautiful and you sound so happy. Hugs to you!
Darryl
As much as I loved watching you run to see you like this makes me happy. It’s nice to see you relaxed and peaceful. This is a great picture…thanks Cooper. May your days always be like this.
Trish & Mike in Colorado
This is the CUTEST photo, thank you !!! Just four cuties.
Julie Ann in O.C. CA.
Dearest Zenny and All your friends! What a great photo! It makes me want to relax in the sunshine too! Abrazotes!
The Kennedys in San Diego
Congratulations and thank you, Cooper, for a fantastic shot. It is one photographers would wait weeks to get and then it probably would not turn out as well. Perfect light, subjects relaxed, but looking at the camera.
Sheri
That is such a cute picture Zenny! It prooves how happy all of you guys are there at Lanes End! Love you Zenyatta! :D
Lynette Lucas
Thank you Zenny and Cooper for sharing this photo!! You ladies look great!! Enjoy the sunshine girls!!! Love you Zenny!!!
Alex Bowdoin
Thank you Cooper for the Great Photo…Z looks so relaxed and happy with her best
friends! Thank you Dottie for these Diary’s every day.
Dmama
Thanks to Cooper for being thoughtful to take this picture. Thank you :-)
Jenna
I’m signing off for the evening.
Good night, Z, and sleep tight. Good night, Dottie. Zendotti.
Nighty night. Love you.
Sharyn Priester
AMAZING photo – you girls are just the best! Thanks to Cooper for capturing this for all of us to enjoy!
Elaine Valenzuela
What a beautiful set of gals! It’s nice to see everyone gets along just swell–just you and the girls, Zenyatta! It’s always nice to lay in the sun and just relax. I have to say that when I signed your “farewell banner” at Hollywood Park, I put something like, “May you bask in the sun and enjoy your retirement” and lo and behold that’s just what you’re doing. You gals are such beauties!
Paula Higgins
Thank you Cooper for getting this photo and to Dottie for posting it!!! This gladdens my heart to see her just catching some sun with her buddies. One of my favorite photos. Life doesn’t get better than this Zenny. You so deserve it.
LOU IN TX
Oh my, Queen Z and the Sisterhood. Thanks Cooper for such a wonderful picture of our Queen and her gal pals. You all look fabulous! Hope you continure to enjoy the sun in Kentucky. We, also, have had great weather in Tx this week. Wait till the grass starts turning green. You’ll have a feast to eat. Love you bunches Zenyatta…Lou
Sally (B)
Sweet Z!! Now, this is sure a delightful picture. Thankyou Cooper! What is better to once in a while be so content & relaxing with your friends. Kentucky suits you Z! A little cold & snow keeps you hardy yet you can look forward to many days like this Z too. Change of seasons are wonderful.
Love you n a kiss on your soft nose.
jeanie langford
How nice. Break out the Beach Boys and dance, a few waves and some sand would be a perfect backdrop. It is nice to know who is who. Sea Gull is a beautiful chestnut. Have fun. When are y’all going to start dating the boys?
sonny
I think that at some point in future after Z is done with mommy duties …..they should unretire her and have her race again ….
1. I think she’d love nothing more …i truly believe that
and 2 . she’ll still beat em all :)
Jo
Love this photo…all look absolutely blissful! Life is Good for Z and her posse! Love and hugs.
Tparker
I have no experience or knowledge on horses and thought horses only stand all day long so I was really surprised and enjoyed seeing you and your gal pals all relaxing in the sun together. Great pix for framing too!
Lori K
ZENNY, THIS IS TOO CUTE!!!! YOU GALS LOOK SO ADORABLE. WHAT A GREAT PICTURE. I LOVE YOU Z LOVE LORI XOXO…
Sue Fredrick
Wow Zen, that picture is absolutely amazing, to capture you all in a row face front……too cool. If he sells any I would like one too. It just warms my heart to see you so happy after all those years of working so hard. KUDOS to Cooper, Lane’s End, and all the employees there for making you so happy…..that’s all we really ever wanted for you. Luv and kisses on your nose
Gerrie P.
Oh what a beautiful moment, indeed. It is so wonderful to get a glimpse of Zenyatta’s new life.
Thank you so much.
Michelle
Now that’s a group of sunbathing beauties :)
Cheryl Smith
love the photo, so glad you have friends to spend the day with. Enjoy the nice weather.
Luvhorses
What a beautiful photo Zenyatta. I must say I have never
Seen a group of horses all laying down together with
Ears pricked up enjoying the sun. Definately a photo
Of the year.
Have a great day today. Happy ovulating to all.
XXXXOOOO
Shari Voltz
Dear Zenyatta that picture is just so beautiful (thanks Cooper) it made me cry. I am so so glad your happy and your girlfriends look happy too. I hope you had a really good day. It was sunny here but a bit colder. Looks like cold weather is coming back to Ohio.
I would like to tell Dawn that I prayed for her in church and lit a candle. I hope all is going well. Well my sweet girl I hope they put this picture in print I want one too. I was also happy to hear that Baby Z got rescued. That is the part of racing that I don’t like. Not all owners are a Mr. and Mrs. Moss who love their horses like they are family. I know my husband and I love our two dogs and cat like they are, our children. Well I have talked enough. I love you Queen Z. Have a Great day tomorrow. Hugs and Kisses from Shari in Ohio XXXOOO
Nancy
Glad you are enjoying yourself , we still do miss you though here in Cali :)
Tracey Dryks
You look so relaxed Zenyatta!! So glad you are enjoying your long deserved time of rest.