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
Amanda Gilliland
My Sweet Lady Zenyatta, WOW! I wish I could give Cooper a BIG HUG for this photo! What an absolutely breath taking site to behold! The Fabulous Four resting in the sun! Now that’s what I’m talking about! I am thrilled beyond words to see you & friends to be able to be totally free and just do what you want to. This is a priceless photo! You are all BEAUTIFUL BABES!! Zenyatta, on Fri. I recieved my beautiful Tablet Necklace from Mike Smith and my Z Cap & Z T-Shirts came too!!! I was so excited the mailman thought something was wrong with me. I said “Just to happy for words.” Now the next thing is your lithograph & Secretariat with Zenyatta Poster. I am turning my family room into a “Z Room”.
I love you so much, Zenyatta!! Tell Cooper to keep those eyes peeled for more wonderful shots! Tell Dottie they need to sell greeting cards of you!! Keep that beautiful face to the sun & keep enjoying life. Sending Hugs & Kisses From Alabama With Love, Amanda G.
Ellie Hamblen
This is a simply wonderful photo. One of my favorites! :) Thanks to Cooper and to the awesome Zenyatta fb page. Usually my favorite racehorses are retired and I don’t hear much about them ever again. To be able to “keep up” with “Zenyatta the Great” is so very cool! Much thanks!!!
HappyHarriet
Hi Queen Zenyatta! Oh you girls look so comfy that I’d like to be sitting there with you enjoying the sun. Cooper deserves a big bonus for his alertness and moreso his willingness to put something extra into his day so this beautiful (and unusual) picture could be captured for all time. One of the best parts of the picture is the ability to so easily see and identify each of those pretty girls. I feel like we got to know them better. I have to say – i grew up in the country with plenty of livestock and i cannot remember ever seeing a group all laying down in the same direction and looking in the same direction. I swear you couldn’t get that to happen in most fields ever!! You ladies have a lovely weekend. ~~HH
Linda Henderson
Love the picture of you and your friends in the sun, dear Zenyatta. And yes, having fun is important.
Sunny Boyd
@ Gary Moulton
Zenyatta is on the far right, you were looking at Alyss :) :)
Sharon in Seattle
every time I wish that Zenyatta was still racing, I’ll think of this picture and know that she’s doing what she most richly deserves – relaxing and hangin’ out with the gals!!
Kim S
You girls look so relaxed, happy and content. And Too Cute!!! Enjoy yourselves in this nice weather.
Lotsa love to all.
Kbuckeye
Oh, Zennie! This picture is just priceless! Wish it were that warm here. So glad to see you happy, and with friends. You continue to bring your fans joy!
mlmini
Zenyatta you are the most fabulous of them all. I am so happy you had a wonderful day in the sun, you deserve it. Much love and carrots to the best filly in the world.
Sarah Powell
“Pretty maid(ens) all in a row!” I just love this picture! Thanks Cooper and of course Dottie. My babies were all laid out in the sun today also. I think this is one of my favorite pictures but I think that every time I see a new one of Queen Z. This one would fly across the wires if made available – hint, hint.
Karen
FABULOUS photo! Thank you Cooper!
ARPfan
Thank you, Cooper, for taking this AWESOME pic, and to Team Z for sharing it with us!
Dona
LOOKING GOOD GIRLS!
Catherine Uher
Can you say wallpaper?! Absolutely love this! Pure bliss! Love you and your girls Zenyatta! :)
PerkyGreen
KUDOS to Cooper It’s amazing all 4 are laying together,The Girls must feel very secure in their enviroment.What a life I’am jealous.Ya’ll look fabulous. Stay warm & sound and is there any word of your meeting with Mr.B? LOTS”O”LOVE Baby Girl
Katie Clawson
AMAZING PICTURE! You are all so beautiful!!
Lisa T
So nice to see you relaxing with your friends Zenyatta. Love you lots!! XXOXX
Barbara Wood
@Emerald City–God bless you for your work with Baby Z and others!
@Dawn–did I miss your report? Maybe you don’t have all the results yet? Still praying.
Love you, Big Z, always.
Kitei
@Carolyn McFall — Click for Alys:
http://www.equineline.com/Free-5X-Pedigree.cfm?page_state=PROCESS_SUBMIT&horse_name=Alys&foaling_year=2007&dam_name=&nicking_stats_indicator=Y&x=17&y=21
Julie DuVall
What a beautiful photo! Four lovely ladies basking in the sun. A nice image to keep in mind while it’s raining here in So Cal! :)
Tamyatta
Future maternity ward…LOL
Absolutely adorable. I vote for the wall size poster:)
P.S. Not being tacky, but who would name a thoroughbred racehorse “Sea Gull”? lol,This chick has Slew, Northern Dancer, Raise a Native, Secretariat, Mr. Prospector (to name a few) in her family tree and the best she got was “Sea Gull”? Oh well…at least she passed the background check to pal around with you in your paddock!!! :) Have fun in the sun!
Hilltophorsewoman No Cal
Hi Zenyatta, what an awesome picture! You and your girls look so happy and relaxed I’m glad you are finally getting some warm weather! I guess it’s our turn now. Bodie and Savannah are up to their bellies in snow here. Thank you Cooper and Dottie for sharing the picture.
Barb France
Nothing better than girls having fun in the sun…thanks for a great picture! Cooper, keep that camera handy ’cause you never know when a “Kodak” moment is around the corner!!!
Bonnie MacRaith
This is a great shot, Cooper was there at the right time. I noticed they are all laying in the same position, kind of on their left side, all facing the same direction…a statement of their solidarity and camaraderie….a great little tribe.
Kitei
So, so pretty, y’all…
❤…Girls, girls, girls
were made to love…❤
Thank you Cooper, Dottie and Zen Grrlz for sharing the sweetness!
Kitei
Does anyone else think Sea Gull might have been named for the image some little girl noticed in her blaze?
Kitei
You girls are definitely the ultimate Misses February!
livey
Thank you Cooper for taking the time to capture this picture for all of us to appreciate as well.
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This picture warms my heart. Z looks happy with her lady friends and their new life.
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Thank you LE for taking care of our beautiful Z.
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Keep the videos and pictures coming.
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Happy weekend to all. :)
Holly Zemba
This is the best picture yet!!! I’m so glad you are enjoying your lounging time!!!! You deserve it. Speaking of Mario did he stay in Kentucky with you? It seemed like he loved you so much and you loved him too.
rachel
hey zenny geuss where i am in calli at the del mar race track and as i was on the track i was thinking of you when i saw you thundering down the track in the clemet hirch stakes well now ill be able to see yours and bernardinis foal doing the same
have a great day and lucky you its sunny there its raining here