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A few of the items available from the Zenyatta Shop

Happy Thursday!

For those of you late-running holiday shoppers, the Zenyatta Shop can still put you in the winners circle for the holidays. All Zenyatta Shop domestic orders (except personalized items) placed prior to Wednesday 12/19 will be delivered in time for Christmas. We can even accommodate purchases placed before 12/21 with overnight delivery. Let Zenyatta take the worry out of gift-giving and have the happiest of holidays this year!

We’d also like to note that Zenyatta Collectors who purchased the now sold-out limited edition Breyer Glossy Foal at the Zenyatta Shop are proving to be savvy investors. These very special foals are now selling on the secondary market for prices as high as $200 each. That’s an amazing eight-fold return on the initial offering price in only two months! For those of you interested in our other limited edition keepsakes, we wanted to give fair warning we have less than 30 pieces of the Zenyatta Plushie left in stock, and the Little Zen pewter figurines are going fast with very few remaining pieces left in the golden version of the edition. Don’t get left at the gate if you want one of these coveted Zenyatta collectibles!

Edit: These items are no longer available. January 2013.

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      It was nice to see the pictures, wish she
      would have posted one of Azeri. I wonder how
      Cozzi Rosie is doing over there too.

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      Dear Ann,

      These girls are very precious !!!!

      Love this one, remember the barn days cleaning up the horses
      after such fun !!!

      Hugs and kisses to Moose and Goose and all in NC

        • Dear Ann,

          Another funny one, some of my friends would go foxhunting
          in Cuero, Texas. They would take their horses into the rivers
          and streams often because of the treacherous heat. Often
          jokes arose, when the horses were pawing at the water and
          the “new recruits” did not know what was next, All of a sudden
          the horses were down in the creeks and rivers rolling with the
          shocked and stunned “newbies” aboard and now in the water
          and soaked.

          Many of them lost their nice leather saddles, too. They all came back
          in laughing after a little soaking.

        • Great story ,Sign.
          We call that…joining the “swim team”!!!
          I’ll never forget the day my daughter came home and said that. She was all smiles.
          Does a “newbie” good,hahahaha,esp. the ones riding in on their High Horse!!!!!

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    Racing Post‏ tweet Gold Cup up £50,000 to £550,000,
    with Champion Hurdle and Champion Chase up £30,000
    to £400,000 and £350,000 respectively

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    KY Derby Contenders‏ update tweets Thurs. Dec. 20 2012
    JOCOSITY, sidelined since his flashy SAR (Saratoga) win, was sidelined by a chip &
    will not be on the #KyDerby trail
    Saratoga maiden winner PARK CITY is slated to return to the worktab Monday with a breeze.
    Nashua S. 4th-place finisher DARWIN is sidelined & will target a BEL (Belmont) or SAR return.
    MICROMANAGE getting break in Ocala – poss. April

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    Ann NC….yep….they love the mud…remember Z took a mud bath the day before or day of the birth….then she got a nice bath after….all part of the spa experience
    …..
    thunder storms thru here last noc….was up at 6am…going to Oaklawn but still raining so went back to bed….of course…cleared up and sun out now…I think they all have to off the track by 10:30 am…so will try again tomorrow…rain has past for a few days
    ….
    kisses for all soft noses and peppermints for all….
    off to get hubbys glasses fixed…broken
    love to all
    carol

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      Dear Carol,

      So very much remember the mud back on March 7, 2012, just in preparations
      for 12 Z birth. TOO CUTE !!!

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    Racing Post‏ tweet Fri. Dec. 21 2012
    Arc and King George heroine DANEDREAM retired to stud,
    she will be covered by Frankel

    Arc heroine Danedream retired to stud
    By David Conolly-Smith 10:05AM 21 DEC 2012
    STAR German filly Danedream, winner of the 2011 Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe and this year’s King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes, has been retired.
    Trainer Peter Schiergen, currently on holiday in Florida with his family, confirmed her retirement in an interview published Friday on the website Galopp-Online.

    It had been hoped Danedream could make up for missing this year’s Arc, due to swamp fever in her Cologne training base, by running in the Dubai Sheema Classic this coming March, but owner Teruya Yoshida has now decided against this.
    http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse-racing/p-schiergen-dubai-festival-arc-and-king-george-heroine-danedream-retired/1173582/top/#newsArchiveTabs=last7DaysNews

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    Dear Zenny Fans, Dumplings, and All,

    Do not look forward to what may happen
    tomorrow; the same everlasting Father who cares
    for us today will take care of us tomorrow and every day.
    Either He will shield us from suffering,
    or He will give you unfailing strength to bear it.
    Be at peace, then. Put aside all anxious thoughts and
    imaginations, and say continually: “The Lord is our strength
    and our shield. Our hearts have trusted in Him and we are helped.
    He is not only with us, but in us, and us in Him.”
    Amen

    THANKS SO MUCH TO LANES END, TEAM Z FOR KEEPING US IN
    TOUCH WITH ZENYATTA, 12 Z AND EVERYTHING ZENYATTA, WHO HAS
    BROUGHT ALL OF US TOGETHER.

    Happy Holidays to all and a blessed day.

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    EBLOUISSANTE WORKOUT
    Eblouissante (3-Year-Old Filly)
    Date: December 21, 2012
    Track: BETFAIR HOLLYWOOD PARK
    Distance: Five Furlongs
    Time: 1.00:00 Handily
    Track Condition: Fast
    Surface: All Weather Track
    Rank: 6/36

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    For Peggy & all,
    This Budweiser Clydesdales tribute has always been one of my favorites.
    I have it on my computer, but didn’t have time the last couple of days to pass it on.
    Uploaded on Sep 12, 2007
    Released by Anheuser-Bush and Grants Farm, home of the Budweiser Clydesdales,
    to remember the events and losses of 9/11/2001
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zXZX2sXHYI
    With the winter setting, it is perfect for this time of year.
    And, with the one week anniversary of Sandy Hook a perfect tribute to all our lost.
    Hugs, Keta

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    LIEN DE FAMILLE- Orfevre’s brother
    Kate Hunter‏@KeibaKate tweet
    Orfevre’s little brother Lien de Famille broke his maiden today in his 2nd attempt.
    He was 2nd by a nose in his debut earlier this month

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    MUCHO MACHO MAN UPDATE Sat. Dec.22
    Mike Welsch DRF tweet
    Mucho Macho Man breezes 3f in 36.76 out 50.32 first work since B Cup.
    Targeting Sunshine Million Classic#Gulf

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    Dear Zenny Fans, Dumplings and All,

    LAUGHTER IS THE WAY THROUGH LIFE THAT BRINGS HEALTH AND HAPPINESS

    Laughing Your Way Through Grief By Nancy Weil (see link below; founder of the Laugh
    Academy)

    The above title may seem inappropriate to some. “Death is not funny,” they might think. The idea of laughing at a time of loss seems antithetical to the emotional upheaval the bereaved is feeling. Yet, for those who work in the field of laughter and humor, it is perfectly understandable to laugh at a time when you least feel like it. The healing benefits encompass body, mind and spirit and help to ease the pain.
    Each of us will be touched by grief. It might be our personal journey through a death, divorce, serious illness or any other type of loss. Perhaps a friend or family member is grieving. We may be asked to speak to a group that has experienced a tragic loss. When giving a general presentation, it is important to recognize that at any given time there could be audience members who are privately grieving. Benjamin Franklin wrote, “In this world nothing is certain but death and taxes.” While we cannot help others with the pain of paying taxes, we can assist them through their grief.
    Why laughter? If laughter is the best medicine, then is there anything that cannot be eased by using it? When a person is grieving several symptoms are common. Their immune system is suppressed. We are all aware of the ways in which laughter can help to boost the immune system. Another common trait is the difficulty in concentrating. This is a great gift when someone is faced with a loss. We could not function if we were to face the enormity of the loss all at once. So, the brain slows down and lets the reality creep in little by little. This process could take weeks, months or even years, but the slow recognition of how life is now forever changed is part of the natural process. This also means that the bereaved live by Post-It notes. Simple tasks are forgotten and they rely upon taking copious notes to remind them of the tasks of the day. Many people have found themselves at the grocery store in tears because they cannot remember what they went there for. Again laughter can help with brain function and memory retention. Stress levels rise, sadness and depression increase and it becomes difficult to find joy for even a moment. Erma Bombeck’s words, “If you can’t make it better, you can laugh at it,” exemplifies this attitude.
    Many have found that laughing feels good following a loved one’s death. In my current study into the relationship between laughter and death, I have heard many diverse opinions. One person wrote that “Laughter is a way of lifting that heavy burden of loss and all facets of grief if only for a few minutes. It is a wonderful respite.” Telling stories about their loved one helps them to cope. Others have created their personal Humor Plan of Action (HPOA.) This is a way to schedule laughter into their day. It may be from reading the comics or watching a favorite sit-com or movie. Some may turn to gallows humor – making an uncomfortable moment lighter. One woman visited her mother’s grave and found the ground to be cracked and parched. The soil had settled unevenly and it appeared like a hole was forming. She turned to her brother and said, “It looks like Mom is trying to get out to get her cigarettes.”
    Some people find it difficult to laugh again. They may want to, but do not find anything funny. Others may find it objectionable to laugh at such a time. One woman found that others stopped offering her comfort as they took her laughter as a sign that she was fine. For many guilt accompanies those moments when they experience happiness again. Living with loss can be a very contradictory experience.
    What can we as humor professionals do to help our clients, our loved ones or ourselves? Give people permission to laugh if they feel like it. Educate them as to how the physical act of using therapeutic laughter, or laughing for no reason, can help them. In a presentation, give the broad spectrum of reactions people have when faced with this topic. Let them know that there is a place for every emotion when grieving. Laughter, anger, tears and bitterness are all appropriate emotions. I tell my audiences that it is important to identify what you are feeling and visit that neighborhood, but don’t build your house on Anger Alley or Offended Lane. Recognize that guilt is a common partner to joy when grieving. Since no two people grieve alike, we cannot possibly have all of the answers to the complex question of what place laughter will have in their journey. We can only encourage them to find ways to incorporate simulated or authentic laughter back into their lives.

    NANCY WEIL is serious about laughter. She developed the LAUGH ACADEMAY. After receiving her certification as a laughter leader, Nancy made it her mission to let others know of the tremendous benefits of laughter. Today, she is a sought-after lecturer, presenting programs and seminars to a diverse audience.
    Nancy enlightens her clients on how laughter and humor can be used to ease suffering and enhance one’s life. Nancy works at both Mount Calvary Cemetery and the Catholic Diocese Cemeteries, where she serves as Director of Grief Support as well as a Certified Grief Management Specialist.
    ….“The more involved I became in talking about laughter, the more research I did, and I became serious about laughter’s benefits.”

    http://thelaughacademy.com/home/

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    PAYNTER UPDATE SAT. DEC. 22 2012
    “Best Christmas & New Year’s Gift”
    A. Zayat tweets
    With gratitude to the almighty and thanking all Paynters fans for their prayers and good wishes. Paynter is giving us our best Christmas and New Years gift. Paynter has made it very clear to me, my family and his vets and all his caretakers that he is ready to go back to his trainer @Midnightlute (Bob Baffert) to resume what he love as a Throughbred which is racing and being around all his friends.

    After getting the green light from all his vets and him passing yesterday’s physical examination and ultrasounds that was done at the New Bolton Center with flying colors. It was decided that he is ready to ship to California.

    After searching for all possible flights. We found out that the best direct flight will be on December 29th from Newark airport to LAX.

    My my family and I are extremely excited and proud of our warrior. We have made plans to personally travel to CA to be the first to welcome our special colt back to his old home and to make sure that he is settled safely and happily #PowerUpPaynter

    Keta Note: What a wonderful Christmas gift!

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    Dear Zenny Fans, Dumplings and All,

    Father, the day to day living can be so challenging and easily drain us of the
    pleasures in life if we are not careful. We thank you for our friends and family
    who pull us away from that mindset and add laughter to our lives.
    Would you bring genuine laughter to our hearts today and everyday as
    we go about our daily duties. May we hear the laughter, verbally, and in our
    hearts. In the name of Jesus we pray,
    Amen

    Wishing everyone a laughter filled Christmas holiday !!!!

    signofthetimes; President of the Texas RN Club; RN philosopherPermalink | Reply
    December 23, 2012 at 7:32 am
    Budweiser Clydesdales and their Donkey

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xD6ghskNKa8

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    BLOODHORSE; TRUENICKS, Danedream and Frankel

    This link really discussed the “gestalt” of breeding. Her nick with Frankel is a
    “D”, but lots of other factors are being considered and one is ‘champion’ to
    ‘champion’ may produce a champion as both are untested.

    Mr. Kronfeld knew he that “V” was a great producer so to breed her with
    and unproven stallion at the time, Street Cry, was another approach.

    http://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/truenicks/archive/2012/12/22/danedream-the-newest-addition-to-frankel-s-2013-book.aspx

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    Dear Zenny Fans, Dumplings and All,

    God grant us the light of Christmas,
    which is faith;
    the warmth of Christmas,
    which is purity;
    the righteousness of Christmas,
    which is justice;
    the belief in Christmas,
    which is truth;
    the all of Christmas,
    which is Christ.
    Amen

    WISHING ALL A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS,

    Safe and sound racing to all equines;

    A special relaxing day to Zenyatta and a fun-filled day for 12 Z on his first
    Christmas.

    XXXXOOOO

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    Dear Zenny Fans, Dumplings and All,

    Thanks so much to everyone for contributing so much to this site,
    links, photos and articles and everything about racing to give
    our equines the courage and determination to be the best they
    can be.

    For those who post, giving those a nod and a thanks to ALL
    when reposting or acknowledging your repost is being COURTEOUS
    of other who are as THOUGHTFUL as you are.

    Courtesy and caring for others on this site and in the Equine world as
    Dale Romans and his father said, ” Racing is a small world, acknowledge,
    be gracious and kind to others and you will be in the racing world for
    a long time”.

    MERRY CHRISTMAS

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