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Little Zen Pewter Figurine

Little Zen Pewter Figurine

Happy Friday!

New to the shop today is the limited edition Little Zen Pewter Figurine.

This “Little Zen” is an exquisitely detailed portrayal of the thoroughbred champion, Zenyatta sculpted by miniature specialist Maggie Bennett and painted by the acclaimed equine figurine painter Caroline Boydston. Their collaborative dancing depiction of the 2010 Horse of the Year is the culmination of countless hours of meticulous study and hand-work manifested in this unique and officially licensed fine art piece.

Zenyatta was renowned for her racing achievements as well as her physical conformation and the artists capture the essence of her muscular majesty in perfect miniature scale.

Golden finish.

Each piece in the collection is individually hand-cast from the finest quality lead-free pewter. From the arch in her neck through her powerful withers to the playful extension of her front leg, the mighty mare is detailed in exact precision. Upon the completion of casting, each miniature is painstakingly painted to recreate Zenyatta’s rich bay color enhanced by her distinctive facial stripe and two white socks. Boydston’s unique dimensional shading technique completes the intricate process.

For the most discerning collector, we offer the first 25 pieces in the edition in an elegant 18K gold-plated finish. This Golden version represents the ultimate in Zenyatta memorabilia.

Each figurine comes with its own engraved felt-bottomed pedestal as well as a numbered certificate card hand-signed by trainer John Shirreffs and his wife, racing manager Dottie Ingordo-Shirreffs, also known as the “Voice of Zenyatta” for the beloved on-line Diary.

Measures 2.5″ wide x 2″ tall. Limited to 250 total pieces in all, and available on a first-come basis with earliest orders receiving the lowest numbered certificates.

Edit: This item is no longer available. January 2013.

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    THANKSGIVING BLESSINGS

    Lord, as we bow our heads to pray,
    We celebrate Thanksgiving Day.
    Help us have the right attitude,
    As we turn to you in gratitude.

    Thank you for our festive mood;
    Thank you, Lord, for this good food;
    Thanks for the blessings great and small;
    Thank you, thank you for it all.

    HOPE EVERYONE HAD A GREAT THANKSGIVING.

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      beautiful sign.
      i had a nice thxgiving despite being sick.
      hope urs was good as well :)
      hugs/prayers, vamp

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        Dear Sue,

        So good to hear from you, sorry that you were ill over the holiday.
        Hope you are feeling better today and have a great week.

        So very much miss those daily prayers we used to have.

        Hugs/prayers to you, Sue

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      Sign our pastors message this morning was “Give thanks in all things. Look for the good in all things. I needed that . I think that was especially for me.With my swollen eyes I was so sad of what happened to Orfevre. I had to stop and pull back. He’s still with us nothing really bad happened to him.
      Thanksgiving day I was surfing the TV and Gone with the Wind was on and I stopped and was watching it for a while. I thought about this morning how Scarlotte O’Hara said and (Tomorrow is Another Day.)Yes and Orfevre can have another day.
      There was the prettiestsong sang this morning, Don’t know the name of it but it goes about (The Anchor Holds in Spite of the Storm) Just a beautiful solo that was done.

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        Peggy,
        Thank you for sparking our interest in Big O.
        He is a magnificent horse and I really enjoyed his thrilling runs.
        We should be very proud of him, he gave so much,such determination,huge heart.
        All horses need a fan like you.
        Hope you are better today!!!!!

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        Dear Peggy,
        How wonderful to have such a meaningful
        Service after the Japan Cup. Your pastor and
        Everything about your church sounds so wonderful
        And gave you so much peace. Just hearing you
        Talk about everything really gave me a lot of
        Peace, hope and to look at brighter days.
        It was sad for “O”, Sooo very much hope we see
        Him at the BC and you can come in 2013 !!

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        Peggy,
        The hardest part of falling in love is having your heart broken.
        He was/is magnificient.
        We can empathize because that is how we all felt when Zenyatta lost to Blame.
        It was a tough race as was the Arc.
        Hugs,
        Keta

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        Dear Peggy N,

        So very much love GONE WITH THE WIND and could watch it over and over and over, Scarlett really has some wonderful, poignant saying that really help
        with stessful everyday life. So glad you brought up some of them.

        • Ann, Sign, Keta, Thank you all for those really nice remarks above. I think maybe too after he lost I was afraid of not seeing him any more. Like so many times they go ahead and retire them after they lose a few. I really hope they don’t though. I want what’s best for him, but I hope he’s around racing longer and we can see a lot of him. Hope he stays healthy. Sure wish I could see him in person one day. Maybe he will come to the US one day.
          Oh and yes the 20l0 Breeders Cup was devastating when Zenny lost. Love ya Zenny and it doesn’t matter weather you won or lost.
          @Max you might appreciate this. At Churchill that day we couldn’t decide weather to drive over to Churchill or get a Cab. We got a Cab, Wrong decision.When the breeder cup was over we waited in line for about 2 hours to get a cab. Freezing Cold, So cold. You would inch up a little then stop. Some guys behind me from Canada they were really fussing a little tipsy too. They kept saying We should just leave and walk down the road to someone’s house and call someone anyone to come pick us up. We’ld get back to the hotel sooner.
          See Zenny how much we all love you, Some of us would probably only do this for our beloved horses.
          LOve you all and so glad we all met here.

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    Holy cow, that’s *really* expensive, i’d like one, but not for $95, i’d rather buy feed for the month. Good luck to everyone who buys her..

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    Eric Mitchell from Bloodhorse:

    Wondered where Zenny’s 1/2 sister went from 2011, thought she went abroad.
    WHOO HOOO another of Zenny’s relative to race next year ???? Who will the trainer be???

    “Last year’s star weanling was a half sister (by Henrythe-navigator) to multiple champion and 2010 Horse of the Year Zenyatta that sold for $1.5 million to Adena Springs. No million-dollar weanlings have been sold this year, but there is a silver lining. Seven weanlings sold so far this year have brought $400,000 or more compared with only three a year ago. Clearly the quality is available, and buyers are willing to pay for it.”

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    Dear Team Z and Lanes End.

    Sooooo many lovely gifts and sooo many wonderful choices. Just love them
    all, may have to buy a few now and a few every few months for my Zenyatta
    Room.

    Thanks soooo very much for all of these gifts in a variety of price ranges! !!!!

    They are all gorgeous !!!!

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      Dear Team Z and Lanes End: Agree with Sign (and what others have said) – terrific choice of merchandise! My order is in, and on the way Downunder – will look forward to colder days when I can wear them with pride!

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    Great interview tonight by HRTV Experts, and Dale Romans, who spoke about Shakelford and Little Mike. He mentioned Shacks maiden race so here it is:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRZpoyVhLcg

    Actually thought he did not rebreak in the stretch before the Clark and he actually did
    in his Maiden, HAVE FUN WITH THE GIRLS, SHACK.

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        Heard the Law had to go out and make those Shackleford Bank ponies simmer down,after their namesake Shack won his big race.
        Nothing else to do out there on those banks,except party and they are proud ponies!

        • TOO CUTE, Ann

          Those Shack ponies, really partied and had
          Great fun. They are very cute.

        • Too funny, Ann!
          Those “partying ponies of Shackleford Banks”!! What a lot of sand they probably kicked up in celebrating Shackleford’s victory!
          Have a good week!

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    To all Z FANS, Z DUMPLINGS in this early Holiday Season:

    For this new morning with its light
    For rest and shelter of the night
    For the health and food, for love, friends, horses and all animals.
    For everything Thy goodness sends,
    We Thank Thee, dearest Lord. Amen.

    TO ALL HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY !!!

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      Shack will be sorely missed for all his brilliance and heart. One heck of a horse with all the right stuff. Thanks Dale Romans for making sure Shack went out with a bang being the champ that he is!!

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      Dear Barbara,
      Really loved DJ’s prayers and thanks for reminding
      Me who it was. Sooo very much miss them.
      Will try and post some short ones, Peggy N
      Above post was so touching too. Especially
      With the holidays, families, friends, equines
      And all animals.

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      Dear KG,

      So very much love the fact that the Zenny Shop is being manned by the same
      folks that run Secretariat’s memorabilia.

      When I talked to them, they said Penny Chenery talks to them twice a week,
      and Dottie handles everything for the Mosses. Such a great touch to have
      the TWO GREATS, together.

      Thanks so much for sharing.

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    Keta Note: Excellent analysis with RPR charts at end of article:
    TOP LIST & TOP TURF PERFORMERS & TOP DIRT PERFORMERS &
    TOP ALL-WEATHER PERFORMERS

    Racing Post‏ tweet “We finally have a three-year-old to really shout about” – read more in the latest World Class at

    Gentildonna outstanding in Cup win over Orfevre
    By Sam Walker 10:15AM 26 NOV 2012
    WORLD CLASS: an analysis of the international scene according to Racing Post Ratings
    THE ORFEVRE project took another twist at the weekend. After three defeats this year, all partly attributable to the jockey, connections decided to remove the rider from the equation in the Japan Cup on Sunday.
    The galloping four-year-old cruised up turning into the straight, cruised down the straight in his stretch battle with Gentildonna and cruised past the post in second. Jockey Kenichi Ikezoe didn’t raise his hand once, preferring to nudge his mount to the line.
    Softly, softly could be the way this headstrong horse needs to be ridden, but his fourth defeat of the season, by a nose, to a rival who was given an altogether more vigorous ride, is yet another occasion where the rider can be said to have played a part – or not.
    But let’s assume Ikezoe was right not to give Orfevre a reminder. The horse didn’t hang into the rail, or across the track, and didn’t appear to idle as he did at Longchamp, so perhaps this is the way to ride him. Perhaps this is the best Orfevre can be?
    http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse-racing/world-class-gentildonna-outstanding-in-japan-cup-win-over-orfevre/1159211/international/#newsArchiveTabs=last7DaysNews

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    Peter Bradley‏ tweets on condition of Dayatthespa

    Dayatthespa suffered a laceration on her R/F tendon. Needed 6 stitches to close up. Does not look like the tendon is involved but unsure.

    She will fly home to Florida today and receive 30 days off.
    Hoping for a 2013 campaign but this point we are unsure

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      Thanks Keta

      I was anxious to hear something on her. Was concerned watching her
      taking that leap in the air during her race.
      Hopefully it will not involve that tendon.

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      Thank you, Keta for this update. Wow, if anything, I would have expected a problem on her left side. What a freak incident this was. Hope everything turns out well for her.

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    Keta Note: Not all winning mares produce winning foals. Interesting story.

    The $10 Million Mare: Horse Of The Year Havre de Grace Sets An Auction Record
    Forbes Sports Money 11/26/2012 @ 6:22AM
    Teresa Genaro, Contributor
    The lights dimmed, and projected on the screen at the front of the auditorium were her finest moments. Her talent was extolled, her accomplishments enumerated. A hushed, rapt crowd sat expectantly, and as the leggy brunette prepared to make her entrance, the auctioneer intoned, “Ladies and gentlemen, we present Havre de Grace.”
    http://www.forbes.com/sites/teresagenaro/2012/11/26/the-10-million-mare-horse-of-the-year-havre-de-grace-sets-an-auction-record/

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      Kathy
      Sorry I could only read the opening 2 paragraphs of the story.
      The Australian is asking for a digital pass.
      US newspapers are doing this now-have to buy pass or subscriptions to read.
      Frankel has such international interest and has build quite a book of mares.
      Keta

        • Dear Keta: Sorry about that digital pass issue – I think it was also posted on another Aussie paper – I’ll have a sniff about.

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      Dear Kathy R,
      Love this link/article and also glad you enjoyed the prayers.
      We had a poster, during the diary time, that posted prayers
      daily, she ended up getting a busy full-time job and was unable to
      continue. I think that it would add a nice touch to rekindle the this tradition
      adding another dimension to the site. So will continue to post them.

      Golden Sunshine is a wonderful name, love the comment, “she had enough petrol”
      TOO CUTE !!!

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    I received my Zenyatta Call sweathirt today and I LOVE it!!!! It’s nice and big and soft and I’m so happy to have it since our winter weather is starting and there is snow on the ground (but I hope it goes away for awhile and comes back later next month!)lol!

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      Really great to share the quality and warmth of the sweatshirt with us,
      as it helps “focus” our purchases.

      Thanks Maryp ny

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    Oh, WOE, The Zenyatta mugs are currently not available. Just have to keep checking back to see if they are in stock. Looks like they came up with a very popular item.

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    SHACKELFORD CALLS IT A CAREER, Bloodhorse, racing experts.

    very lovely photos’ of our boy.

    He looks kind of bored being paraded around and around and around by the stallion
    manager at Darby Dan. His coat is sure glistening, one healthy, sound (and there are so
    few these days), horse with a great personality. Wonder if he is going to CROW HOP
    to impress the “girls” ANN ?????

    http://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/novak-at-the-track/archive/2012/11/25/Shackleford-Calls-it-a-Career.aspx

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        To the Kennedy’s:

        He has been some great racehorse, so glad you got to see him at the BC.

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      Sure hope Shack gets some good mares. That soundness needs to be passed on. So many of our horses are out even before their 3 year old season is over. It is good for the horses and good for the sport to have these guys sticking around for another year or so.

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      Great article,thanks, Sign.
      That big ole Blaze will be enough to get their attention.
      We will miss the King of the Crow Hoppers at the track.

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    Hong Kong International Meeting Andrew Bensley‏ tweets
    Melbourne Cup winner, Dunaden flies today to Hong Kong.
    Had to go on different plane because he’s flying onto France after this meeting.

    Two Australian horses have arrived safely in Hong Kong for Sunday weeks International meeting. Conditions are bleak with some rain around.

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    Single is back! Andrew Bensley‏ tweet
    Trainer Craig Carmody says promising 5YO, Single will barrier trial mid December. Likely to resume January 19.
    Fractured cannonbone in March

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    Justin Zayat‏ tweet about Zayat Stable
    Just leaving the farm in Ocala. Looks like the best crop we ever had. Super excited.

    Pioneerof the Nile babies look outstanding and
    Maimonides babies look super FAST
    glad we moved him to @VineryStud Kentucky! I will post some pictures

    Keta NoteL No pics yet

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    Keta Note – another BC to keep track of : )

    Andrew Bensley‏ tweet about Belle Couture (Black Caviar’s half sisiter)
    Pippa has a name… Belle Couture.
    The name reflects poise and beauty.
    Owners told last night.
    Black Caviar’s half sister is in pre training

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    Dear Everyone: Can’t quickly find the piece on Frankel at stud that was in another local paper, so (with excuses for my typing) here it is:
    “Change of pace for Frankel at stud. By Tony Arrold in The Australian:
    A marked change in his diet and his exercise routine are the key differences budding stallion Frankel is getting used to as he faces a new career and life at stud. The superstar racehorse, retired from racing just over a month ago after an undefeated track career of 14 starts, was the centre of attention of an open day for the media at Banstead Manor Stud, the Newmarket property which became his new home two weeks ago. When in full training back at Henry Cecil’s Newmarket stables, the bulky bay son of Galileo would put away 10kg of Canadian oats daily to fuel the furnace firing his awesome energy levels. “He will have a lower amount of protein now – a combination of oats and stallion mix” Banstead’s stallion manager, Simon Mockridge said. “That mix includes molasses, maize, peas and all sorts of things – he doesn’t mind – put it in front of him and he eats it.” Gone too are the early morning spins on the expansive Heath gallops – sometimes a leisurely burst, often clock-busting rushes. His more sedate life requires a fitness regime to keep him in the right physical shape for the job ahead. Since his arrival at Banstead Manor, Frankel is simply walked for 1 and a half hours daily. He will continue this regime up to mid-February, according to Mockride, when he will be gradually introduced to his first mare. Frankel is due to serve between 125 and 130 mares in his debut season said stud general manager Philip Mitchell. He will be called to duty three times daily to the end of May. At a fee of $191,600 (125,000 pounds) that translates to about $25 million on paper, but 25 or 30 of those mares belong to Frankel’s breeder-owner, Prince Khalid Abdullah. Some 250 mare nominations have flooded in from all over the world. “We are spoilt for choice”, Mitchell said. “I’ve never been associated with a horse of such phenomenal worldwide interest”.

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      Kathy R
      Great story. So glad you shared it. Sorry about having to type it.
      So Frankel is in a different type of training–for breeding.
      To me, he seems to have a very ambitious schedule
      Hope Frankel can hold up physically.
      Keta

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      Thanks,Kathy R.
      Did you notice the molasses mixed in his feed…yummy! that is what our IHA needs!
      Give that guy some sweet stuff.
      Good luck champ.
      Oatsee and Zagora,are you preparing your your big dates?

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