Merry Christmas!
Zenyatta’s stall was decked out for the holiday with her favorite cookies and candy canes. Thank you to the staff at Lane’s End for taking such great care of her and bringing so much cheer. We wish everyone a joyous and peaceful holiday.
-Ann and Zenyatta’s Web Team
Sheena Davies
Enable’s sister out of Concentric by Frankel has been named Portrush a small seaside town in County Antrim NI.
Sheena Davies
Bad news from Karen.Hovis has a keratoma attached to the pedal bone and needs surgery ASAP.She will get in touch with the NFU tomorrow about insurance.She is terrified about the anesthetic again and of course infection too.Please pray for the big guy and his mum.Not the best start to 2019.Hovis brings happiness to so many but he WILL survive this again.He is’nt called the Destroyer for nothing.
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Sheena,
I am so sorry for Karen and for Hovis. This diagnosis and the surgery are very worrying indeed — very scary. Thoughts and prayers for the big guy for a positive outcome and smooth healing. All our love to Karen and brave Hovis, too.
St. Francis watch over them and keep Hovis safe. ?
Hugs and Love
Ann NC
So sorry to read this news. Prayers for Karen and Hovis.
Yes, Hovis our Destroyer…Power Up sweet boy!!
Love to all.
judith Berube
Dear Sheena:
Prayers for our Hovis and Karen. St. Francis protect him.
Goodnight. Love and Hugs, JB, LM and all the Sweeties
Sheena Davies
https://www.facebook.com/ITVWales/videos/214355242774794/UzpfSTUzNDE0NzU4NjoxMDE1NTY1MTI3MjQwMjU4Nw/
This is Billy aged 29yrs.He is the last surviving horse to play Black Beauty in the 1994 fil.He lives in Ceredigion.
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Sheena,
Billy is very handsome! I managed to catch a glimpse of his picture and a bit of the conversation about his “movie star attitude” — this before the facebook “not logged in” blocked my view of the video.
Continued good health and happiness to him!
Hugs and Love
judith Berube
Dear Sheena:
God Bless Billy with continued good health. Love and Hugs, JB
Sheena Davies
Dear Judy.Such a worry for Karen again.No wonder his hoof would’nt heal up.A go fund me page has been started by Debbie the admin.He will take a while to heal.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT and all the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX
Kimberly
Merry Christmas Queen!!! You look so majestic!!
Sheena Davies
https://classic.drf.com/news/pensioned-sire-and-grade-1-winner-stephen-got-even-dies?fbclid=IwAR3_xUYvvX826jQG7hRpLri4sKPz4AZc_-MKRh4pB_eZRHTKOIUfB895ngY
RIP Stephan.Deepest sympathy to all your carer’s at Lane’s EndX
Marshall (NC Broad)
Farewell handsome Stephen Got Even.
You were very well loved at Lane’s End where you were born and lived a happy life.
RIP and condolences to all connections, especially those close to you at LE.
Hugs and Love
Janet Newman
I had the pleasure of seeing him on my visit back in 2014. He was a very gentle and kind horse. He seemed curious that I would pay attention to him. I told him I had a nephew named Stephen and he nodded his approval. RIP and run with your son I Want Revenge in the clouds.
Marshall (NC Broad)
Very sweet, Janet.
Thanks for sharing this cute story about Stephen with us. :-)
“Gentle and kind” — not a bad epitaph to have.
Hugs and Goodnight
judith Berube
Dear Sheena, Marshall and Janet:
Rest In Peace Stephen Got Even.
Janet, so sad about his son I Want Revenge too; only 12 years old. Rest In Peace Beauties. Love and Hugs, JB
Sheena Davies
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Karen Thompson
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Quick update: Thank you so so much for all the private messages and for your utterly generous but totally unnecessary donations. You’ve made me cry almost as much as he does. You’ve all got your own horses and families to look after – please use your money on them. I will figure a way – blonde haired cute children sell well on the black market…
On the insurance front I’m still waiting to hear from NFU – I’ve opened the claim but they won’t tell me yes or no until they have all the information they need. They’re certainly being thorough having already spoken to my farrier.
I spoke with the lovely surgeon at Rainbow yesterday and we have an intent to try to do his operation under standing sedation if possible to try and avoid the need for anaesthetic which would be one worry off the table.
The lovely Frances Brown is on stand by to be the big mans taxi/ ambulance driver again so we’re waiting now.
Realistically I think we’re going to be looking at W/c the 21st but that’s praying for a yes from NFU.
In the meantime galloping gormless is fine and totally not bovvered by all the angst he’s causing.
New book title: Why Horse owners drink…
This is the update I copied Hopefully she will get the insurance and not have to sell mini-mother on the black market….
Sheena Davies
Dear Judy.I hope Karen can get the insurance from the NFU.Poor boy has been unlucky recently.Hope all is well with you.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT and all the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Sheena,
Oh my goodness, once again Karen has used her wicked sense of humor to bring us laughter — mini-mother on the black market, oh dear! Great new book title possibility, too. Will certainly hold Hovis and Karen in thoughts and prayers, both for approval from NFU and for successful surgery.
?
Hugs and Love
Roberta
Why don’t they just breed best to the best?. She and American Pharoh would be a perfect match and a heck of a good baby and race horse
They get them together already!!
Roberta
Why don’t they just breed best to the best?. She and American Pharoh would be a perfect match and a heck of a good baby and race horse
They get them together already!!
They have the money why not ?
Z13Rulz
At this point I doubt she could get on his book.
Sheena Davies
https://www.horseandhound.co.uk/blog/hovis-friday-diary-kevin-keratoma-675664?fbclid=IwAR07AtahFmTlkHKhfGx1c97-7zd_eOuT9cAkAK8c7oEWNPjEEQktvuTI7jM
Hovis’ version of the week…..
..
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
One can’t imagine how Hovey’s scribe manages to be funny in the midst of another worrying and likely expensive health crisis. All reports from others indicate that the Sirius likely to be successful, and they may not require general anesthesia, but the recovery process sounds a bit daunting. Hovey will not be happy with all of the restrictions ?. Power up big guy ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
Grrrr – stupid auto correct. I meant SURGERY is likely to be successful!
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Sheena and Sandy,
Yes, the Hoverine’s mum is totally amazing. It is a great help to have a healthy sense of humor, and Karen’s is awesome.
I echo Sandy’s good wishes of Power Up big guy. Lots of love and prayers for smooth successful surgery.
❤️ ❤️ ❤️
Hugs and Love
Sheena Davies
Today we remember Sir Henry Cecil on what would been his 76th birthday.The genius is tending his roses in Heaven and looks down on his masterpiece Frankel with pride.RIP
shirleeinindy
Prayers for Hovis and Karen. Thanks Sheena for the news.
Just saw on Bloodhorse.com that Rivers Run Deep has been retired and will stand stud in Ohio where he did he most of his racing. Good healthy and happy retirement to him.
Lots of snow on the way. Stay warm in the barn sweet Z.
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
Oooh no! Carolinarkansas will be very sad. Where in Ohio will he be?
Judy Berube
Dear Shirlee:
Thanks for this update on Rivers. Wishing him a long, happy, healthy life. Sure our Carol will miss him. Love and Hugs, JB
Sheena Davies
https://www.racingpost.com/news/latest/cheltenham-festival-winner-willoughby-court-put-down-following-surgery/361028
Such sad news about this brave young horse.Much sympathy with the Rooneys and Ben Pauling.Willoughby was blessed with great connections.RIP cariad bachX
Judy Berube
RIP Beautiful Boy. ? Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
This is very sad news. RIP Willoughby Court and condolences to all connections.
Hugs and Love
shirleeinindy
Sandy,
Rivers Run Deep will stand at Poplar Creek Horse Center in Bethel, Ohio. RRD is an Ohio bred himself.
Sheena Davies
An incident packed race 6 at Laurel Park today as Tuffy’s way broke down Lucky Dilly fell over her and Alluring Prospect jumped over the stricken horses and Jockeys.Kimberly B could not avoid them and fell.Both she and Tuffy’s Way were euthanised and 3 jockeys were admitted to hospital but news is encouraging.RIP
Ann NC
Awful, so sad. RIP, brave babies. Hope the jockeys are well.
Years ago, there was a trainer at Laurel named Tuffy. Talk about a character, loved him!
Stay safe all in path of snow.
Snow for you, Zenny?
Prayers for Hovis and Karen.
Thanks for sharing, Sheena.
Judy Berube
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Marshall (NC Broad)
Horrible, just horrible.
RIP Tuffy’s Way and Kimberly B. Farewell beauties.
Healing wishes to the jockeys involved and condolences to those who mourn. Hope that Lucky Dilly and Alluring Prospect are okay.
Hugs and Love
Sheena Davies
Dear Judy.Winx’s 3 owners are in the US for the presentation of the ‘Vox Populi’ tomorrow.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT and all the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX
Judy Berube
Dear Sheena:
So well deserved. She joins her big sister Queen Z. Congrats to her and Papa, Street Cry.
Continued prayers for Hovis and Mum. Goodnight. Love and Hugs, JB, LM and all the Sweeties
Sheena Davies
Update on Hovis
The big guy has been booked in for an operation on the 21st and the NFU are paying for the majority so the blonde little girl is safe for now….Karen is on a training course in France and wants to be there when they operate.Without an MRI they have no idea who big the tumour is.All being well(but this is Hovis remember)he will be home on friday and Karen is looking for some big boots.He has large hooves!
Sheena Davies
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10211181940584714&set=pcb.2007476855985000&type=3&theater&ifg=1
Three photos of the big guy.As he explained he has caused his mother so much distress but he walked in sideways from the field why you may ask he refused to trot by his own wheelbarrow.Mother is writing the for sale advert…..
Sheena Davies
https://www.facebook.com/secretariatofficial/photos/a.695990520503999/1539988936104149/?type=3&theater
The presentation of the Vox Populi to the owners of the supermare Winx.
Wishing Mike and Cynthia great happiness in their lives as they become man and wife tomorrow.
Dear Judy.Karen has her next round of nerve blocks on the 28th.I do pray all goes well with Hovis.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT and all the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX
Donna Z
Congratulations to Winx and her team! This is a well-deserved award for her. The best of luck to the super mare as she continues her racing career this year.
Sheena, where did you hear about Mike & Cynthia getting married this Sunday? I could not find anything about this. I wish them unlimited happiness as they join their lives and in their future together.
I just read that the three jockeys involved in the spills at Laurel yesterday all escaped serious injury. This is wonderful news. It’s so sad that the horses did not fare as well.
Sheena Davies
I heard on Zenny’s Tribe.One of the members was at Santa Anita for the Vox Populi presentation.She knows Mike so took a photo.One of his last as a single man.
Marshall (NC Broad)
Congratulations to the beautiful and talented Winx and to her connections! Well Done!
Sending congratulations and best wishes to Mike and his bride! ?
Thanks for the updates, Sheena!
Hugs and Love
Judy Berube
Dear Marshall:
Add my congratulations to yours for Mikey and his wife. Love and Hugs, JB
Sheena Davies
https://twitter.com/KingKautoV/status/1084333522272337921
Two besties together now forever in greener pastures.Wonderful memories.
Ingrid Arnane
Dear Z Sisters:
For the Dancing Queen, ABBA’s Dancing Queen!
Love & Hugs Ingrid
https://www.facebook.com/musicasinesqueciveis65/videos/1571650566475821/
Ingrid Arnone
Dear Z Sisters:
For the “Dancing Queen” ABBA”s Dancing Queen!
Love & Hugs Ingrid.
https://www.facebook.com/musicasinesqueciveis65/videos/1571650566475821/
Judy B
Dear Ingrid:
Thank you for posting this video. Love it. Hope you’re doing better. Love and Hugs, JB
Judy Berube
Dear Ingrid:
Thanks for posting this. One of my favorite videos of Z. Love and Hugs, JB
Judy Berube
Dear Ingrid and Z Fans:
Our Kari B’s wonderful video of Zenyatta, Dancing Queen. Love and Hugs, JB
https://www.google.com/search?q=video%20Zenyatta%20the%20dancing%20queen%20ABBA%20YouTube
Sheena Davies
https://www.facebook.com/Midnight-Chase-133571386702772/
We say goodbye to the much loved chaser Midnight Chase.He died on thursday aged 17 after a short illness.He loved racing at Cheltenham and took part in the 2011 Gold cup.Thank you for the memories and sleep tightX
Sheena Davies
https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/231550/owner-and-leading-breeder-lady-rothschild-dies-at-83?fbclid=IwAR375pDNiPprLpCHnKc2g30zXuYpD9g9c3bMppjqzvhY1jjO22SRlFj9508
The death has been announced of Lady Rothschild owner of Nathaniel who was trained by John Gosden.Named after her son Nathaniel went on to sire dual Arc heroine Enable.RIP
Sheena Davies
Today we remember the courageous St Nicholas Abbey who died this day in 2014.The son of Montjeu had undergone more surgery for colic.Ironically his fractured leg had finally healed after 6 long months.One of the bravest horses I have known.He will always be loved.RIP sweetheartX
Do not go gentle into that good night
Rage,rage against the dying of the light.
Marshall (NC Broad)
Rest in Peace Midnight Chase, Mrs. Rothschild and the courageous St. Nicholas Abbey.
Hail and farewell.
Hugs and Love
Sheena Davies
https://www.racing.com/news/2019-01-15/news-winx-return-barrier-trial
A smooth trial for superstar Winx.She just strolled in 7th.Video in link.
Hovis has a very early start next monday and he is not a morning person!
Judy B
Dear Sheena:
RIP Midnight Chase, Lady R, your Kauto and SNA.
Winx rules. Prayers for a successful surgery and complete recovery for Hovis. Goodnight. Love and Hugs, JB, LM and all the Sweeties
Judy Berube
Dear Sheena:
Thanks for this video. Winx is magnificent! Love and Hugs, JB
Judy B
Dear Z Fans:
Congrats to Mr. Pittman and COZ’s Isabela on their awards. Love and Hugs, JB
https://retiredracehorseproject.org/rrp-news-articles/1523-pittman-de-sousa-among-winners-at-us-equestrian-annual-meeting
Judy Berube
Dear Sheena:
RIP Midnight Chase, Lady R, Kauto and SNA.
Prayers for Hovis for a successful surgery and complete recovery. Goodnight. Love and Hugs, JB, LM and all the Sweeties
Judy Berube
RIP Denman
Judy Berube
Dear Z Fans:
Congrats to COZ’s Isabela on her award and Mr. Pittman too. Love and Hugs, JB
https://retiredracehorseproject.org/rrp-news-articles/1523-pittman-de-sousa-among-winners-at-us-equestrian-annual-meeting
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Judy,
Thanks for posting this article. Congratulations to Isabela and Mr. Pittman on receiving these awards. Well done!
Hugs and Love