Dear Friends,
I’m so excited and could not wait to share the news with you! MY DEAR ZELLDA had a beautiful colt by JUSTIFY on April 19th at 6:10 pm. Per Todd, “he is chestnut in color, leggy and weighed in at 107 pounds.”
I’m delighted to let you know both Mom and Foal are doing very well. From all reports, Zellda is an excellent Mother!
I must say, I adore watching newborn foals running and playing outside with their Moms! They are TOO CUTE as they learn to romp about, stretch their bodies and discover the ‘exciting’ places their legs can take them. After a few hours of playtime, it seems like a light bulb goes on and they suddenly realize how ‘quickly’ they can travel to all parts of the paddock. Oh Zellda, have fun! Looks like he loves to run and play!
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL, NYM and DC:
Goodnight and Happy Dreams. Love You. Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Z Fans:
We’ve lost another Beautiful Boy to colic. Al Khali, son of Medaglia d’Oro passed away on 9/10/24. He was 18.
Run free in God’s Heaven Champ😓
Love and Hugs, JB
https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/279624/al-khali-dies-due-to-colic-at-18
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Judy,
Thank you for honoring Al Khali by giving us this update. Sad news indeed to learn of his passing. Colic and laminitis are two killers that I wish could be eliminated.
RIP beautiful Al Khali, gone too soon. Running among the angels now. 😔
Condolences to all who mourn his loss.
Hugs and Love
judy berube
Dear Marshall:
Love and Hugs, JB❤️😓❤️
judy berube
Dear Marshall:
Love and Hugs, JB❤️😓❤️😓❤️
judy berube
Dear Z Fans:
It continues to happen. Thank God for this former race course vet putting a spotlight on it. If the allegations prove true, I pray the HSIA gets involved and puts an end to this abuse.
https://paulickreport.com/news/the-biz/former-hawthorne-veterinarian-files-lawsuit-alleging-multiple-unfit-horses-allowed-to-race
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear JB,
I do hope they investigate this thoroughly and without bias.
As you say, if allegations are proven true HSIA should do whatever is necessary to put a stop to abuse.
Thanks for the article.
Hugs and Love
judy berube
Dear Z Fans:
Article by Natalie Voss from Paulick Report on the death of Laoban. He was only 8 years old. Tragic abuse. 😓
https://paulickreport.com/news/the-biz/federal-judge-rules-in-favor-of-insurance-company-in-laoban-death-case
Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Judy,
This is so tragic. Poor Laoban — why not simply give him time off from stud duties to rest instead of filling him with overdoses of vitamins plus testosterone? I know, greed. More competent care is needed. Horses aren’t machines.
RIP Laoban, you deserved better. 😢
Hugs and Love
judy berube
Dear Marshall:
So well said! Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL, NYM and DC:
Love and Big Hugs to all of you, JB🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
judy berube
Dear Z Fans:
Thinking of Nymue and ZELLDA’s boy, Shuggy. Wondering if they’re off to FL for training yet.
Wondering too if ZILKHA will be racing at all. She will be 5 years old next year.
Also, thinking of Winx and wishing her a safe foaling and healthy baby. She should be due late this month or sometime in October I think. Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Judy,
I was wondering about Zilkha, also. Hard to believe she hasn’t been in any races as yet. Hope she is okay.
Best wishes to Nymue and Shuggy in their training whenever they start.
Hope Winx has a safe delivery and a strong healthy foal. 🤞
Hugs and Love