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Flowers on Zenyatta's statue. Photo courtesy of Gloria Ubardelli.
Flowers on Zenyatta’s statue. Photo courtesy of Gloria Ubardelli.

Dear fans,

We are so touched by the flowers and notes left at Zenyatta’s statue during the Breeders’ Cup. The strength and compassion shown by this community never ceases to amaze us.

The 2014 Zenyatta.com Celebration was a huge success, and we can’t wait to share the final results. Auction winners have been notified, and we will be drawing our grand prize and bonus gift bag winners shortly. All winners will be notified tonight. Check your email!

Thank you all so much for taking part this year!

Team Z

Tiara left in honor of Z Princess. Photo: Gloria Ubardelli.
Tiara left in honor of Z Princess. Photo: Gloria Ubardelli.
Flowers sent from Texas. Photo: Cynthia Holt
Flowers sent from Texas. Photo: Cynthia Holt

Reader Interactions

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    @those concerned about the bullies– We don’t let it get to us. We have gone through worse before! We just keep loving each other, and though we all know it is Zenny who brought us together, we also realize that “just another horse blog” would get tiresome pretty soon. We’re here for each other, and if anyone doesn’t like it, he/she can find another blog. I think that’s what makes us different. We are truly a Z-family.
    On that note–I agree with carol in Arkansas, when she said
    PUVamp
    TC, where are you?
    @Hovis–you make us look forward to hearing from you every week.
    Happy weekend to all.

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    As someone who’s had the pleasure of visiting here for many years, I’ve quietly observed the “power struggles” that seem to take place. Our sweet Dottie was Z’s voice at the start keeping us up to date on all things Queen related. As time went on, some visitors began to include other topics not always relating to Zenny but at least about the horse industry to be pertinent. Then others heard about the site and joined in, forged relationships with one another like a family sharing personal details which sort of excluded the rest of us. Sometimes, I think people came here to simply visit and catch up on one another’s lives like they would in a letter, text or phone conversation. Someone would eventually say something and be told to go elsewhere if they didn’t like it. This site needs to be free of anyone pushing their own personal agenda, religion or beliefs out of respect for others. Please people let’s remain kind and patient to all who come here and most of all accepting as Zenyatta was and still is. Don’t be angry at my words just think consider them.

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    Dear Sheena:

    Goodnight. Thanks for sending me Sparkle and Savannah’s Blog posts. Love and Hugs, JB, LM, PC, HT, Cap, Herc, Frank, Dubai, Boo and all the Sweeties

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    Dear Z, COZ, ZI, V and Montey:

    Goodnight. Stay comfy and cozy. Love You. Hugs, JB

    Z Princess, will always love you.

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    Tell every 1 i said much luv and thx for the prayers. Espec tell sheena and Kathy thx for the ecards on the blog. U guys r the greatest

    This is from Vampy Sue
    Please keep her in your prayers
    She is still in the hospital till Monday . I will try to keep you all posted .
    love to all Sue R.

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    U can’t imagine a world w/o me….wow! My mind is blown. That does wonders for my heart :-) .
    U guys dont think of me as useless even tho im disabled and feel that way. Uve brought a huge smile. To. My face :-D :-D :- This is from. Vapm she loves our support keep it up guys. Love ya

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    Goodnight and sweet dreams Zenyatta; stay warm
    love n kisses to you and to Coz, Zi, and dear zprincess
    Auntie Sally B

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    Kathy,
    I am a fan of the Cherokee Devotionals, too. They are one of the highlights of my day. Please don’t let the bullies deter you from posting them!

    I want to send prayers & healing thoughts for all of us who are mourning Z Princess, especially Team Z and the Lanes End staff who cared for her since her birth. We will each heal in our own time and the bond of love we share for her will help us someday think of her not with pain, but the joy she gave us while she was here. She will always be in our hearts and will greet us with a happy nicker when it is our time to join her.

    Judy B,
    I am hoping that you see Dubai this weekend and are able to report that he is feeling even better. Please give him a hug from “Aunt Donna” in NY. I am going to search this old brain of mine & try to remember my recipe for warm bran mash for the winter. The horses I made it for over the years when my Pride was alive would go crazy as I was trying to dump it from the bucket I made it in to their feed bins. I used to mix it up once a week for Pride & my friends’ horses.

    My prayers also go out to all of the people & animals on this blog who need them for illness or whatever reason & prayers that everyone else stays healthy. I do not know any of you except through the blog and I want the best for all of you.

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      Dear Donna:

      I saw Dubai on Thursday afternoon and I’m going back on Sunday. The pain med is working and he is so much more comfortable than he was a week ago. He is getting soaks and bandaged on both front feet twice a day and is standing up most of the time and alert to what is going on in the barn. He wants to go outside, so Angela lets him hand graze a couple of times a day. Thank you for your prayers and kind concern for him. Will definitely give him a hug and kiss from his Aunt Donna in NY. I love the name Pride. Beautiful. Love and Hugs, JB

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    Best wishes to Richard Kingscote for a quick recovery from all injuries.
    RIP Fitz Flyer and Solwhit ( victims of tragic accidents and in the company of angels now)

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    November 8 Cherokee Devotional

    Looking back can create guilt where none should ever exist. No doubt, everyone has things they wish they had not done-but in most cases, we did what we could at the moment. Chances are that if we are spending time in regret, we are not giving ourselves to what we are supposed to be doing at the present time. It would be a shame to waste any more time on what we couldn’t do in the past- and probably couldn’t today. We all have something in common, The present time. From here on, we can look forward. We can still do something about our lives and stop trying to hold back, or a da yo s da ne di, hinder the good work we can do right now.

    There cannot be two occupations in the same place. The first excludes all others.
    Shooting Star

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    Dear Kathy.Another great devotional!Thank you,guys,for all your support.It’s hard for me to think that a few find these harmless posts offensive!!!
    Fubu had to visit his doc yesterday,am worried there’s no message up yet.He looked lovely in his red coat.Wow,Zoe’s got II,000!And all those gifts from Mango they’ll be on the ibone all day!Then I saw all Mango’s gifts!!!Even a bag for her mommy.Such a sad story about Trey how on earth did that happen oh his poor leg!!Marty was certainly busy with his internashunal bizness papers pity all the world’s bankers didn’t learn from him.We have a mixed meeting here today the flat awards being handed out at Doncaster.The weather is dreadful horses so exhausted they are walking across the line.It has dried up a little in Wales!Have a great Saturday.Love and hugs to you,Kisses for Holly,Nikko and Sugar.Sheena.

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    Dear Sheena,

    I’m still here…the “Ayes” far outweighed the “Nays.” Nice to read so many supportive posts. Thank you to all. Poor Fubu. Hope he’s okay. Surprising he has survived so long. Such a sick kitty. Zoe’s numbers seem to be increasing at a much more rapid rate now. Both Zoe and Mango sure get a lot of gifts. Your heart goes out to poor Trey. Sad story, indeed. Very cute shot of Marty sleeping. So sorry for the exhausted horses at Doncaster. Hopefully they can have a well-deserved rest now. I work today. Have a great Saturday and enjoy your weekend. Love and hugs from me, kisses from Holly, Nikko and Sugar. Kathy.

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    Dear Kathy
    Thank-you for the devotional, just when I need a message -there it is. These wise and lovely words are a great start to my day.
    Hugs,Debbie

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    Dear Judy
    Continued prayers for Dubai,please give him a big kiss for me when you visit tomorrow.
    Love and hugs, Debbie

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    Kathy I look forward to you Devotionals. Dear Vamp please know that we are all thinking and praying for. Terry we miss you very much. Be well. The tributes at Zenyatta’s statue are so precious. I must put the sadness away and remember Z Princess forever as the bright little Easter gift that brought so much happiness while she was with us.

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    Great news about Taghrooda.Her first mate is to be Kingman so it seems right that 2 of John Gosden’s superstars will meet again in the breeding shed.
    Richard Kingscote is recovering from surgery according to his wife.The bone in his elbow has been rebuilt rather than removed.Hugs Sheena.

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    Remembrance day is always the most moving anniversary in our national calendar and it takes on even greater significance this centenary year of World War I.Her Majesty ,Prime Minister David Cameron will lead the nation at the cenotaph tomorrow.We will pay tribute to all those who paid the ultimate sacrifice.Ordinary men and women became extraordinary.I never forgrt thr millions of horses who,through no fault of their own,lost their lives.These are the unspeakable tragedies in our lives and we must NEVER forget.
    The Ceramic Poppy display at The Tower Of London has exided all expectations.Each poppy represents a British and Colonial life lost in the Great War.”Blood swept lands and Seas of Red”We must always renember these men and women gave their lives for our freedom.Modern conflict is different,your enemy can be in your street,your neighbour hood.I feel so sad we cannot learn by our mostakes.LEST WE FORGET.Sheena.
    They shall not grow old,
    as we that are left grow old
    Age shall not weary them
    or the years condemn
    At the going down of the sun
    And in the morning we will remember them.
    For the horses.
    They have given their lives in our service
    As much as our brave men-even more
    Rightly we honour our soldiers as heroes
    How can their horses,we ignore
    So it’s our duty to never forget them
    Nor the endless lives they gave
    So weep for all our fallen heroes
    And a tear for the horses please save.

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      Dear Sheena,
      Beautiful! The poppies are so amazing — lest we forget all those whose lives were lost or drastically changed — human, equine and canine. ” In Flanders Fields the poppies grow…” Always remember.
      Hugs and Love

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    Carol,
    Just saw that your “Bud” Rivers won again. Know this makes you have a good day. Congrats to him and his connections.

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    Any news on how, The Red Prince, Ziconic is doing in Florida? He left over a month ago. Hope he is doing well and learning all of his lessons.

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    Thinking of all of you. I could tell you of my upsetting evening out by the horse sanctuary. Horses are fine, it was the other things, like attempting to hook up a hose and running it across the paddock, where the horses did not like it, and clamping it on the trough so I could run back and turn it on; run to the trough to see how it was filling; Frito almost stumbled over the hose with his hind foot etc. This was a new hook up that CC maintainence created for us, but ended 30 ft from the trough!! I appreciate their efforts, but really!? I won’t go on.
    hugs, Sally B

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        Dear Sally B.,
        Just as Judy B. said, “You’re The Best”! Thank you for your love and devotion to the sanctuary horses. Bless you!
        Hugs and Love

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      Dear Sally:

      God Bless you. You go above and beyond for these beloved horses. You’re The Best. Love and Hugs, JB

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    Have a peaceful goodnight Zenyatta
    love and prayers for you and all your young
    kisses too! Auntie Sally B

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    Dear Judy.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT Little Cap Hercules Dubai Frank Boo and all the Sweeties.Thank you for that cute cat video.loved it.Enjoy your day at the farm tomorrow.Keep us posted about Dubai.I always keep him in my prayers.Love and hugs SheenaX

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      Dear Sheena:

      You’re welcome and thanks for sending me Sparkle’s Blog. Another wonderful photo of Summer. Love and Hugs, JB, LM, PC, HT, Cap, Herc, Frank, Dubai, Boo and all the Sweeties

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