Good Morning Everyone!
Happy Saturday! I wanted to share this photo of SOPHIE…along with her message to ME…with YOU. Needless to say, she is keeping up on all of my ‘activities and experiences’ while I’m at Lane’s End. Here, Sophie is nibbling on one of her favorite chew goodies…but she did want to remind me to EAT PROPERLY, WATCH MY DIET and TO MONITOR ALL OF MY SNACKS at this time.
Needless to say, this is all very exciting! I so appreciate all of your sweet messages. MARIO is an absolute doll! (So glad you noticed!) Please remember, that I do TANGO with my BARN 55 friends and MY TEAM all of the time. We do this often and really do keep in touch. It is so kind of you to want to start a fund for Mario to come and visit me. FYI, he will be able to come for visits with others from my CA FAMILY. MY TEAM will always offer him the opportunity to stay in touch with ME! THANK YOU, though, for all of your thoughtfulness and the kindness of this gesture. It is greatly appreciated by all of MY TEAM! I also wanted you to know how deeply touched Mario is by this act of kindness you have shown him!
Many of you have asked…what will happen next with me? The web-page on Fetus Development…that you are referring to in the ‘RESPONSES’…can be very educational. So, if you chose to review the material presented, it can be a very helpful reference to learn about the stages I will be experiencing during the next 11 months. This may be found HERE. Dottie was explaining to me…just like women have books to refer to when they are having babies….this can be a great reference for ME! There are always so many NEW things to learn in life! I am having a wonderful time exploring them!
On several occasions, Dottie has mentioned to ME how special it is to read so many of your wonderful, uplifting ‘RESPONSES’ in the DIARY. Often in life, we face various challenges. In one way or another, we ALL have them. They come in different forms, situations, and at different times of our lives. That is why it is so meaningful to see so many of you really trying to offer support, kindness and a WONDERFUL LOVING SPIRIT…not just to ME and MY TEAM…BUT TO EACH OTHER. It means a GREAT DEAL TO ME!
I know this type of support, devotion, and love is what encouraged me to become the HORSE I AM. I could not have done it all without the GENEROSITY OF SPIRIT that MY TEAM and MY FANS extended to ME! Thus, to see an extension of this continue with ALL of YOU via your ‘RESPONSES’ in the DIARY…REALLY MAKES ME FEEL SO PROUD!
With Love,
Hugs to All…Especially, at this time, to my dear friend, “BUD”~
Z
TanNa
Your thoughtfulness as always shines through. thanks, Z. PS I now sign my notes, with love, hugs to all,
Hope you’ don’t mind
Sarah Powell
Well once again you have nailed it – these posts truly are a place for people to share information, offer support and share our love of horses most especially our love for you Queen Z. That love is what keeps us all coming back. I was heading to my barn but decided to check one more time for a post and was so glad I did! Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend.
Linda Shull
Love all of these updates. Could we have more and more pictures and videos. Hope she conceived and that the little zenyatta or zen is as beautiful and strong and as good natured as his or her Mother. Take care and have a healthy strong foal.
Jeffrey
Thank You. That answers a lot of question that we will be having.
Bridget
I’ve said it before and I’l say it again…. Z HAS THE BEST FANS IN THE WORLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ONLY LOVE FOR OUR BELOVED ZENYATTA!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now… Off to read the website about the sweet little babies!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you so much for always being so informative!!!!!!
Bridget
Oh I almost forgot…
That Sophie sure is a cutie patootti!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Alex
Hey baby girl, I have a question! See, when human women get pregnant, they aren’t allowed to have alcohol- it hurts the baby! So my question is, does the same apply to horses? Will you have to stop drinking your guinness?
Thanks sweetheart! I love you Zenyatta!
Cheryl Heath
Great to hear from you today. I love all the good information you are sharing with us. Hugs
Andrea from Germany
Its so precious to me that you are sharing you experiences with us. I rrreeeaaally love your posts. And Sophie she is amazing. What a pretty little face, so cute. Hugs to all. Love you Zenny.
Theresa Buck
I am so glad that you are keeping us updated on everything…wishing you the best of luck
Mary M. Meek
Zenyatta/Dottie, love the updates, love the picture of Sophie, too. I grew up with a black poodle named Pierre (not very original name, but hey, I was 7 and that was the only French boy name I knew) who lived to be 17 years old. Poodles are intelligent dogs and agile — I love how they can stand on their hind legs and “walk.”
Fingers crossed that there will be the “clatter clatter” of little hooves for you next Spring. I know you will be a fantastic mom! I was so happy to be able to meet you last fall in Louisville, and didn’t mind at all that you tried to eat my hair. I was honored! Good luck in your new life on the farm, I can see from these diary entries that you are loving it!
Signofthetimes
Dear Zenny and Dottie
Thanks so much for sharing the embryo/fetus
Development diagrams and narration of the horse
Now I see why around 45 days is so important. Fetus
Can’t be seen any more on US too big. Thanks so much
for these very inspirational posts. Your support and
Thoughtfulness brightens my day every day.
Have a wonderful relaxing day. Keep that embryo
Warm in the oven. Thanks sooo very much for
Being Zenyatta XXXXOOOO
Marty
Wow that is very educational. You’re gonna make a great mommy..Btw Sophie is very cute..
Susie Cartwright
Some of the Derby horses are copying your style Z!! There’s only one you!
Sandy, New Jersey
Zenny, please thank Dottie so much for including the link for the fetus development timeline. I have added it to my Favorites so I can follow right along with your baby’s development. This is going to be exciting!!
susan
john takes incredible pictures! thank you, zenyatta, for being so generous. have a great day! it’s pretty here in tennessee today so maybe you are having sun and blue sky, too. thank you to the two-leggeds on your team- they seem really special!
sue
HOw fantastic that we get to experience right along with you the development of your fetus/colt/filly. How I want SO much for you to stay healthy and produce the prettiest filly like yourself, or handsome boy/colt like daddy. I am sending my wishes along with Sophie’s. DId you know that Sophie means wisdom?
Cheryl Smith
We all love you so much and we want you to always be safe, and healthy so you will be around for a very long time.
Nancy McNaul Applegate
the main thing is to stay healthy, Zenyatta. every horse’s pregnancy experience is different. remember you come from a family with wisdom, and wit, who always be there to guide you, support you, and take care of you every step of the way.
Nancy
Zenny, can you still enjoy your Guinness or is that a no-no for a pregnant mare? Do you think a good name for a boy foal would be Zenyatto?
J Smith
Yes Zenyatta, exactly why we love your site, for the wonderful, uplifting, messages and postings. That’s what we want to see.
@ Alex, believe it or not, Dr’s in the U.K. used to recommend drinking a pint of Guinness
to pregnant women! I think it has a high iron content. But that was in my grandma’s day, I’m not so sure they’d do it now.
cheryl
knowing you will give us a true winner, snowflakes from ohio
Judy Gadwood Loves Zenny/California
Hi Zenny!
Happy Saturday to you.
We look forward to following your pregnancy via the internet. Thank God for the internet; it keeps us closer to YOU!
Hugs & Kisses XOXO
Ann Maree
Hi, Zenny,
Someone said you have the best fans in the world, and I certainly agree, but you also have the best connections in the world. The care and concern everyone has for keeping the fans “in the loop” is without equal. I kind of feel sorry for fans of some other horses who would love to get updates but hardly ever hear from those connections. We have gotten pretty spoiled…I just hope that your “secretary” (Dottie!!) knows how much we appreciate the time she spends on this project. Hope everyone is well and happy at LE and at HP! Hugs. Your friend, Ann Maree
KIMBERLY
Oh Queen, We all love you so much. Can’t wait for “BABY Z”…
Fran
Hi Z! I was fully expecting to wake up to snow this morning-yep-here in the central valley! However, as usual, the weather man was not right! No snow! It was beautiful and sunny this morning. This afternoon big big clouds are coming in but don’t know exactly if we are going to get rain. Our Doozey has been resting and just being a horse since the show. Next week, back at it though. Doozey and Kate took 4th in the eventing, and Doozey received a time penalty for going too fast in the cross country! What do they expect from an ex-racehorse? We tell Kate to look at her watch but she forgets! Hope your day is grand! Eat well and get lots of rest Z! Until my next post xxoo!
suew
Zenny…YOU are one of a kind in so many ways. Your understanding, compassion and loving nature should be examples for everyone to follow. This diary brings a huge smile everytime I read it. Dottie and you are certainly of “one mind” in communicating with us. You set a shining example for others…I hope we can live up to your high standards. The world is so much better with you and all of team Z…in CA and LE in it. Thanks again for sharing more information with us on your pending motherhood. What a facinating journey we are on…together. ;-)
Maryann
We need to start thinking of baby blankets for the foal. I know that Z’s team will make sure Mom and baby are kept warm and snuggly, so they don’t need tooo many blankets. What I am going to do is crochet baby blankets and donate them to charity in Z’s and her babys name.
I think that is a good way for me to honor her and help the less fortunate.
Neva Rae Powers
Sweet.
Debbie
Sophie is adorable!!! guess what my fav beer is now??? did you guess:-)yep, Guinness! love it! Keeping my fingers hooves crossed that you’re with babe!!! love you so much Z, stay well and happy and I look forward to your next post- I get worried when you miss a day:-( just makes my day to hear how you are! love you xoxoxo