Hello fans,
Last year we held our first ever Zenyatta.com Celebration, and its success left us with no doubt about hosting it again. This event is about celebrating Zenyatta’s accomplishments on and off the track and this community of fans that has only grown since her retirement.
The next four days will be full of Zenyatta love! We’ve prepared a live feed of fan photos (contribute via Instagram or email), an oversized comment section for sharing and discussion, the 2014 Celebration Sticker, an auction of exclusive Zenyatta memorabilia, and our Grand Prize, An Invitation to Meet Zenyatta.
The Celebration is four days only, October 31 through Monday November 3. During this time you can bid on all of the items listed below. Don’t forget to pick up your Celebration Sticker and be automatically entered to win An Invitation to Meet Zenyatta!
All proceeds from this event will be donated to Thoroughbred Rehab Center, Inc. Thoroughbred Rehab Center, Inc. is a CA Non-Profit and a Federal 501 (c)(3) Publicly Supported Organization operated solely by volunteers. They retrain horses for second careers and do an amazing job. Read more about their work at www.tbrci.org.
Our hearts are filled with gratitude for the outpouring of love and support we’ve received over the last two days.
With love,
-Team Z
Grand Prize: An Invitation To Meet Zenyatta
Travel and lodging are not included and winners are solely responsible for those arrangments. Visits must take place on a weekday between January 5, 2015 and February 9, 2015 and must be scheduled with Team Z at least two weeks prior to arrival.
Those who purchase the 2014 Celebration Sticker from the Zenyatta Shop will be automatically entered to win. The Celebration Sticker will be available 12 pm PST October 31 and will remain in the store until 11:59 pm PST November 3. All proceeds from Celebration Sticker purchases will be donated to Thoroughbred Rehab Center, Inc.
The drawing will take place on Wednesday November 5th.
Please read the Invitation Rules, Terms & Conditions for complete entry details.
Celebration Auction Lot 1: Zenyatta’s Halter
The highest bidder will receive this halter along with a certificate signed by Zenyatta’s owners, Jerry and Ann Moss.
Celebration Auction Lots 2-3: Zenyatta’s Shoe
The two top bidders will each receive one of these shoes along with a certificate signed by Zenyatta’s owners, Jerry and Ann Moss.
Celebration Auction Lots 4-8: Signed Limited Edition Track Bag
The five highest bidders will each receive a bag autographed by Jerry and Ann Moss, John Shirreffs, and Dottie Ingordo-Shirreffs.
Celebration Auction Lots 9-10: Signed Zenyatta Breyer
Zenyatta is Breyer model #1478 and traditional 1:9 scale.
Zenyatta.com Celebration in the Shop!
We have updated the Shop with limited edition offerings and some new products in honor of Breeders’ Cup weekend. All orders qualify for free shipping with the promo code celebrate for the duration of the Celebration! Check it out here.
sheena.davies(wales)
Wishing Red Cadeaux all the luck in the world in the Melbourne Cup tomorrow.Hugs Sheena.
shirleeinindy
Per his facebook page, Vicar had his surgery yesterday and did fine. Will be going home to Ramsey Farm to get some TLC very soon. So glad this little horse is doing okay. Lucky horse to have an owner like Ken Ramsey.
Barbara Wood
Wonderful news. I never thought of checking his FB page. Thanks!
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Shirlee and Z Fans:
Good news on Vicar. Power Up beautiful boy. Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
This is certainly good news! Power up Vicar and get well soon.
Hugs and Love
Linda in NJ
This is absolutely wonderful, wonderful news. Diana, you were right.
Wishing Vicar a speedy recovery.
Love
Linda
Bluegrass Girl
SA Press Box @SAPublicity · Nov 1
Fact- As a yearling Texas Red’s training partner was Cosmic One (one of Zenyatta’s foals) because he was big enough to go with him
Barbara Wood
Wow! How fascinating! Thanks for digging this info. up for us..
pamhomeier
That IS very interesting. While watching the two year olds run I had to wonder how Coz would size up to them. Now thanks to BG we have a little peek!
shirleeinindy
Wow, I would have loved to see that! I thought Texas Red looked like a big horse but wasn’t sure.
Still glad that they are taking their time with Coz and Jess’s Dream. Great ownership and training teams. Think it is interesting that Ms. Banke did not send Taco to Pletcher???
Stephanies Kitten did not meet her reserve yesterday at the sale and is on her way home to the farm!
SallyB.(AuntiecherishesZandheryoung)
Wow, Cosmic One!! Where were they together? Was it at Mayberry Farm?
Sally B
Linda in NJ
Wow — How awesome to hear this news. I almost placed a win,place, show bet on Texas Red. I could have kicked myself afterwards.
Looking forward to seeing Coz race. I wonder if John will now run him at the big A.
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Judy.Looks as if Hudson loves her new home.Frank is quite a character,Angela had better watch her fingers!!Charlie looked really beautiful and proud!I am so glad Dubai continues to improve,will still keep him in my prayers though.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT Little Cap Dubai Hercules Frank Boo and all the Sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Sheena:
Yes, Hudson is settling in very well. Charlie is such a sweetheart. He’s so patient and accommodating. Dubai is looking so much better. Will take a photo of him on my next visit.
Did you hear Angela say in the video, “Frank, that’s my hand”. He’s so intent on getting the donuts, he sometimes misses and pecks Angela’s hand. That was little Captain trying to get a taste of the donuts. I gave him a carrot instead. Love and Hugs, JB, LM, PC, HT, Cap, Herc, Frank, Dubai, Boo and all the Sweeties
Ann NC
Charlie is a big love bug! He does looks very handsome in that western tack.
Happy Trails, Charlie!
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Ann:
That describes him to a “T”. Love and Hugs, JB
Bluegrass Girl
Tapit’s Fee Doubles to $300,000 for 2015
By Myra Lewyn The Blood=Horse Nov. 3 2014
Tapit , the nation’s leading sire who stands at the Beck family’s Gainesway near Lexington, will stand in 2015 for a $300,000 fee, Gainesway announced Nov. 3 prior to the start of the Fasig-Tipton November sale in Lexington.
The 13-year-old son of Pulpit out of the Unbridled mare Tap Your Heels stood for an advertised fee of $150,000 in 2014. He set the single-season earnings record for a North American-based sire Oct. 31, when Untapable won the $2 million Longines Breeders’ Cup Distaff (gr. I) at Santa Anita Park, eclipsing the earnings mark set by Smart Strike in 2007.
http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/88540/tapits-fee-doubles-to-300000-for-2015
Max
He is one truly impressive horse. It is little wonder that Ziconic looks like he is heading in the same direction as his handsome daddy.
Bluegrass Girl
California Chrome to race as a four-year-old, owner says
By Steve Ginsburg Reuters Mon Nov 3, 2014
(Reuters) – California Chrome, the Kentucky Derby and Preakness champion who finished third in Saturday’s $5 million Breeders’ Cup Classic, will race as a 4-year-old and forego, at least for now, a lucrative career at stud, owner Steve Coburn told Reuters on Monday.
Coburn, who co-owns the horse with Perry Martin, said he would choose the races California Chrome will run in 2015 very carefully.
http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/11/03/us-horse-racing-chrome-idUSKBN0IN20U20141103?irpc=932
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear BGG:
Will look forward to seeing CC next year. Glad he’s coming back to race as a four year old. Love and Hugs, JB
Barbara Wood
That is such good news. Praying he stays healthy.
Celeste_in_TX
That is wonderful news!! Hope they will give the horse a chance to do his best running and hope the owners do their best keeping their mouths shut.
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
Great news at a time when we could really use some great news!! So nice to be able to look forward to more Chromie races!
Linda in NJ
This is GREAT NEWS!!! CC is going to have a fantastic career as a 4 year old. Looking forward to seeing his next race.
He should and deserves to win Horse of the Year, big time. He won the Kentucky Derby. All the other races are fluff compared to the Kentucky Derby.
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, V and Montey:
Goodnight. Stay comfy and cozy. Love all of you so much. Hugs, JB
Z Princess, will always love you.
SallyB.(AuntiecherishesZandheryoung)
Dear Judy B, Hudson sure loved his riding in his new indoor arena! I am sure it is bittersweet seeing Hudson have a new home, but I am sure you will stop there to visit and watch.
Charlie just looks so sweet all geared up and ready to go!! Frank seems to really like it there!!
Thank so much Judy, and continued prayers for Dubai.
love n hugs, Sally B
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
My Dear Sally:
The good news is, Hudson’s new barn is walking distance to the farm, so I can stop there first and visit with her, Deb and Amanda and then go to the farm to see Charlie, Dubai and Boo. The girls have been wanting access to an indoor ring for a while now and they were thrilled when this new one became available so close to the farm. Hudson loves those stud muffin treats, so I have to keep her supplied with them.
Charlie is just such an easy going boy; just waiting patiently. Yes, Frankie is happy; especially when he’s getting his favorite treat.
Thank you for continued prayers for Dubai. Love You. Hugs, JB
SallyB.(AuntiecherishesZandheryoung)
Judy B. How awesome is that!! I know you will continue with those stud muffin treats. Now at our barn, Fancy and Frito being 33 and 34 yrs old I give them only cooked pieces of carrot; easy to chew. Jo can not have any treats any more because of any sugar content. I really feel so bad but I do follow the rules…pooh!
There are times at the ages our horses are at, with Fancy. the oldest slowing down so much in the past couple months with arthritis pain in her legs, and Frito who can not chew very well and we soak her food to a mush so she gets her feed, what this winter will be like for them. It gets cold in Wisconsin!! I know how much I loved Sir, will always love Sir, and I do love the others and wish to care for them, but I wonder if we are doing too much sometimes to continue their lives. I wish they could speak. They appear happy, but I just want to be humane because it can not be for ourselves.
love n hugs, Sally B
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Sally:
I know what you are saying about wondering if we try to keep the older ones longer than they want to be here.
There are a couple of older horses at the farm too. We have to give them very small bits of carrot and not too many. One is Mama; she is 34 and blind in one eye and there is another one, around the same age. Angela simply feels that if they are not in pain and are eating enough to sustain them, enjoy going outside in the paddock during the day and coming in at night, then she just lets them be. Both of them are eating well and going out every day.
I feel bad for Jo too because she can’t have any treats, but you’re giving her all the care and love she needs and she thrives on the attention.
I think once the older ones stop eating and don’t enjoy going outside to graze anymore, then it’s there way of letting us know it’s time to let them go. Never easy. Love and Hugs, JB
Max
My personal view is that euthanasia for horses needs to be used in extreme circumstances only, to avoid unnecessary pain and suffering to the horse. If a horse is otherwise well and is only old, let the horse live for whatever length of days are given. Life is the most precious thing in this world and should be meticulously respected in all creatures. We are not God.
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Max:
That is how Angela feels about it too and I agree. Keeping them comfortable and pain free is most important to avoid suffering. That’s true of our beloved dogs and cats too. Love and Hugs, JB
SallyB.(AuntiecherishesZandheryoung)
I agree. I fought for Sir with all my might and heart. I brought this up because sometimes it is hard to see them some days walking so slowly as though it is such a great effort and I wonder if they are in some pain. God may call them any day or perhaps not. Our sanctuary does not close their barn doors at night and I have worked their at night in winter, at times it is brutally cold. In the past I know they have done better than I!! Another winter coming and they are more fragile. Most of the paddock area is concrete; they may not get up if they fall from an icy patch. These 33 and 34 yr. old Fancy and Frito are a big concern of mine. They still love to eat though!!
hugs, Sally B
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Sally:
I can see why you are concerned for them. I know you will do whatever you can to keep them comfortable. It’s tough when you don’t own them and can’t make all the decision for them. But they know the love you have for them. God Bless you and the horses. Love and Hugs, JB
SallyB.(AuntiecherishesZandheryoung)
What a outdoor working day I have had. Signing out.
Zenyatta, you are forever the horse of my dreams
Goodnight, sweet dreams in your cozy warm stall.
love n kisses to you and to your young,
Auntie Sally B
Debbie S.
Dear Judy
Thanks for the videos.Charlie is so handsome and looks proud and ready to go in his beautiful western tack. I laughed to see how BIG Frank is and how well he is doing with Angela and his little pony pal. Hudson will enjoy a dry ring in winter, glad they will be just down the road. Good to hear Dubai is improving and send lots of love to him.Hugs,Debbie
Ash has been doing fine,enjoying life and getting ready for colder weather with a fuzzy coat coming in.He is in great spirits and getting lots of exercise.
It was Ash’s day off today but I know he wants to be out every day and try.Went down and took him out for a handwalk and grass.He whinnied and when I walked into the barn all the horses had their heads out over their stall doors and it is a really lively welcoming committee. Ash is at the end and I go along by them all with greetings until I get to my boy.Monsoon rains today but his new blanket is light and waterproof and just right for fall days. He dives into the halter and is so excited yet stays with me and is mindful of me on our way to his grassy delights.He had a little spook with a loud sound through the bushes and shook abit but just kept his head down grazing. A few minutes later a really weird sound came from a truck like air decompressing and woooosh,his head shot up so high,so fast,my hand was under his belly saying,”I’m here”, and he just looked and then went back to his grass.Lucky me,I forget how powerful he is until a moment like that.On the way home he was really relaxed,lots of chewing and his head was low and down by my shoulder.Lunch was in the stall when we arrived at the barn,nice hay and two full water buckets for dunking.I put some treats in the corner bucket,apples and carrots and he munches down every one and then licks the bottom of the bucket- really knows how to get the most out of life-smile.Every day is precious,he has had hard times.I am so happy for today. Hugs,Debbie
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Debbie S:
Glad you liked the videos and photo of my Charlie.
I love your description of your day with Ash. So beautiful. Love and Hugs to You, Ash and Tully
Janet Newman
Well Princess of Sylmar was bought by Shadai for 3.1 million. So she will be moving to Japan.
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Janet:
Oh, I’m sorry to hear that Princess of Sylmar will be leaving the US. I hope Shadai will post updates on her from time to time. Wishing her a happy, healthy life. Will miss you beautiful girl. Love and Hugs, JB
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Janet and Z Fans:
I just checked the F-T sales results and saw that Ria Antonia was purchased by Katsumi Yoshida, so I guess she’s going to Japan too? He also purchased Fashion Plate. There are some other mares on the list that you will recognize, including Leigh Court who raced Saturday in the BC Filly and Mare Sprint. Love and Hugs, JB
http://www.fasigtipton.com/ci/results/view/2014/The-November-Sale
Max
Palace Malice is not going to be happy with this news.
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Max:
No, he’s not. Poor baby. Love and Hugs, JB
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Max.What do you think of NM coming to Lane’s End?Great news.Also Kauto star is appearing at Olympia on dec 16th.My cousin Julie is going up and I might go with her I am so proud he is doing so well in his new career.Now if only the Moose could be freed!.Sheena.
Max
Sheena. Noble Mission is heading to a very good home.
Moose is tweeting with the ladies again. His French needs some work, but we get the meaning. Hope that you will see Kauto. Take photos.
Elizabeth in NM
Love catching up on everyone’s posts. Am in the middle of a project I need to complete, so haven’t had much time to check in. Wrote a quick poem today in keeping with Zenyatta’s Celebration at Santa Anita. It helps with the sadness of the week to put positive thoughts down on paper. Zenny is so very special, and her website has been such a blessing to me and I think everyone here in her website family. Wishing everyone here on the Zenny’s site and her family a blessed evening.
With Love Elizabeth
The Dance of the Queen,
her high-stepping grace;
still thrills our hearts
when we think of her race.
Graceful, victorious,
diligent and glorious!
Noble vision carried through;
race after race running true.
To run and to win ~
the desire of her heart.;
for Zenyatta, The Queen ~
now new chapters start.
Cosmic One and Ziconic ~
now follow her stride.
Running and training,
their paths open wide.
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Elizabeth:
Bravo! Too cute. Love and Hugs, JB
Celeste_in_TX
Awww, that is a wonderful poem. Thank you for creating and sharing. Beautiful!
Ann NC
Thanks, Elizabeth.
Just what the Doctor ordered!
Lovely!
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
Thanks so much Elizabeth. I still have the poem you wrote when Coz was born and an glad to add this one to my “collection.”
Maryp NY
Thanks Elizabeth for a real smile maker!
sue and tony
Elizabeth, very nice!
Barbara Wood
@Sally B. and Judy B.–God bless Fancy, Frito, Jo, and Mama.
@Elizabeth in NM–beautiful poem–thanks and hugs.
KathyR
Melbourne Cup goes to Germany.
Protectionist has taken out the 2014 Melbourne Cup, with Red Cadeaux placing second again, and Who Shot the Barman in third for New Zealand. Cheers, KathyR
Debbie S.
Dear Elizabeth
Loved your poem,it really captured out Queen.
Dear Judy
Thank-you.
KathyR
Dear Max:
Willing Foe placed 13 in the Melbourne Cup: feeling here is that Godolphin should have given him a run prior to the Cup. He ran on well in what was the fastest Cup since 2002. Admire Rakti for Japan (and the favourite) finished last.
Max
Given what happened after that race, I’m glad that he’s okay. He is okay?
KathyR
Tragedy strikes the Melbourne Cup.
Caulfield Cup winner, Admire Rakti, who finished last today in the Cup, collapsed and died in his stall after the race. And in a further dampener on the day, another runner, Araldo shied when a child waved a flag at him , fell and broke his sesamoid. Vets are trying to save the horse. Very upsetting.
Celeste_in_TX
How sad. That is such a tragedy for such a grand celebration. My heart goes out to all those concerned connections and fans.
Bluegrass Girl
Andrew Bensley on Monday Nov. 3 2014
Araldo has cut leg severely after taking fright returning to his stable after Melb Cup. Likely to go to Werribee vets for examination.
KathyR
Dear Bluegrass Girl:
This is a case where I wish that Bensley was right in his reporting: distressingly, that is not the case, as Araldo has been destroyed after breaking his leg post the race. Not a good day for Australian racing. Hugs KathyR
Bluegrass Girl
Racing Post Monday Nov. 3 2014 West Molesey, South East
RV chairman of stewards Terry Bailey has confirmed that beaten Melbourne Cup favourite Admire Rakti collapsed and died after the race
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
RIP Admire Rakti. So sad. Love and Hugs, JB
Bluegrass Girl
Adam White Monday Nov. 3 2014
One of the world’s best jockeys Ryan Moore. Now a Melbourne Cup winning jockey aboard Protectionist.
Heath Belvoir tweet
What a life Ryan Moore has, wins the Cox Plate
flies to U.S and rides in Breeders’ Cup
then goes back to Australia and wins the Melbourne Cup
Bluegrass Girl
Racing Post on Monday Nov.3, 2014
Melbourne Cup result:
1. Protectionist
2. Red Cadeaux
3. Who Shot Thebarman
Bet America
RT Red Cadeaux’s 3 Melbourne Cup 2nd places for Ed Dunlop Racing on a par with Makybe Diva’s 3 victories for a Euro! #bravehorse
♥ Auntie Judy aka JAG / So. CA ♥
Team Z
I entered a bid for Zen’s halter but I wasn’t able to place a bid for a horse shoe :-( I got a link to purchase boots when I tried to open link to enter. Maybe we are only allowed to bid on one item. Oh well, I guess it wasn’t meant to be. Maybe I’ll win the halter!! :-)
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear AJ:
Good luck; hope you do. Love and Hugs, JB
Debbie S.
Dear KathyR
I am so sorry to hear of the death of Admire Rakti immediately after the Melbourne Cup race and of the other horse who has suffered a fracture,hope he can be saved and retire if he can have quality of life. So sad.
How are Little Thurzel and General doing?
Love to hear your posts.
Hugs,Debbie
KathyR
Dear Debbie S.
Has been a really lousy Melbourne Cup. Most upset about it all.
General is doing well, goes to the vet on Thursday for blood tests to see how the medication is going. My little girl is doing nicely with the removal of poor Red – biggest problem is trying to get her relaxed enough to have a fly veil put on – she’s never seen one, and I’m just going really slowly to get her used to it: the flies are starting to be a problem, and with her pink nose she needs protection from skin cancer. But we’ll get there. I just thank the good Lord that she’s safe from having to race. Thanks for asking. Hugs, KathyR
sheena.davies(wales)
Am gutted for Red Cadeaux but ran a fine race.Huge congrats to our Ryan,yet again,the big race jockey.So sad about Admire Rakti.We ask a lot of these beautiful creatures in the name of sport! Prayers for Araldo silly child!Hugs Sheena
KathyR
Dear Sheena:
At least Red Cadeaux is alive to compete another day: we have also lost Araldo. Dreadful day of racing.
KathyR
The tragic details of the 2014 Melbourne Cup from The Age (Melbourne newspaper):
http://www.theage.com.au/sport/horseracing/melbourne-cup-2014-araldo-dies-after-breaking-leg-20141104-11gx2z.html
shirleeinindy
KathyR,
So gratified that our Breeders Cup races did not result in any serious falls or deaths. From all reports, Vicars In Trouble will recover and race again. What a blessing!
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Shirlee:
Indeed. Love and Hugs, JB
Maryp NY
Dear Shirlee:
I have been looking for a report on Vicars and didn’t find one. Thank you for the update.
It is a blessing.
Hugs,
Maryp
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
RIP beautiful Araldo. Love and Hugs, JB
KathyR
Dear Max:
Have looked up the stewards report on the Melbourne Cup: there was no mention of Willing Foe beyond his 13th placing, so (fingers crossed, given the way things have gone over here today) he’s okay.
sheena.davies(wales)
RIP.Araldo.A very sad end to what is always a great race!Red Cadeaux may be back next year.Hugs Sheena.
Kathy
November 4 Cherokee Devotional
Individuality colors life. Our moods have color, our clothing, our skin-tones, our ideas. We were not created to be all alike, but we were created to be ourselves-to fill a place that no other person could fill. The earth would be a dull place if every hill and tree and valley were in a line and nothing could ever be different. If everything had one drab color or was totally flat, we would follow suit and be just as dull. No rule exists that we have to be like everyone else. We don’t have to follow trends and do unwise things because someone else is doing them. Our lives are separate entities-apart from the crowd. It is our a du da lv di, our personal responsibility to keep self-respect, without question.
God Almighty has made us all.
Red Cloud
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Kathy.We are all,truly,individual. it’s what makes the world go round!Oh,it’s horrible to feel cold again it seems to have been either mild or hot for such a long time this year.Heard it was even chilly in NM yesterday Mango had to use her pink blanket and she’s getting a cart for Faith.Poor little dog and her family were left behind when the owners moved,how cruel is that!!Did you see the B&B bandits?Marty is taking a rest with Oliber the cat!Got a Czech license now.
Poor Fubu’s mum is ill again and he’s on nursing duties thinks she got cold going out Thursday.The Mcgoose babies are growing they are just too cuddly!A lot of money was raised for Joey’s playroom he’s got over 515,000 “likes” now nearly 100,000 more since he passed away.Enjoyed the video of the horse playing with the dog such joy!
Have a lovely day.Love and hugs to you,Kisses for Holly,Nikko and Sugar.Sheena.
Kathy
Dear Sheena,
Mango is such a doll. Loved her pink blankie. She and her moms are to be commended on their Freedom Wheels charity. Fabulous work. The B&B Bandits are adorable.I tink it’s virtually impossible for Boo and Buddy to take a bad picture. I worry about Marty and that cat! Hope the cat ate just before the picture! lol Congratulations on his Czech bizness license. There’s no stopping him. Sorry to hear of Kimberly’s illness. The McGoose’s are so beautiful. Max and Mia don’t look like throwback poms to me. I think they’re the small variety. Adorable little family. That’s wonderful that Joey’s playroom has raised so much. Good too that his likes have increased. It somehow makes it hurt a little less if he is still being “liked.” Horses and dogs. What a great combination! As you say, “JOY.” Have a good day. Love and hugs from me, kisses from Holly, Nikko and Sugar. Kathy.