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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.

Reader Interactions

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      Dear Sheena,

      Thanks so much for your kindness, glad she is Ok and back in training. So sorry
      of your loss of Crystal bonus, hope Paul and his staff are alright. So very hard for
      all. Hugs

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      Barbara,

      So many different comments from HRTV commentators, until the written word
      came out just like you originally said. What a great news person you are.

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    I watched HRTV’s interview with John, he was with E in her stall
    and it showed the piece of her hide missing.
    It was a pretty good chunk , but
    good it was superficial.

    Get well soon E!

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      How did I miss, that???

      Was it after the race or the next day.

      Thanks for the update !!!!

      Probably her first injury ???

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    good morning all
    hope you all got to see the piece on Americian at BHP yesterday….he looked utterly magnificent….
    ….
    Ebby will get them next time….so sorry she did not get to run
    …
    have a safe and blessed sunday….
    carol

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      It was awesome, huh Carol.

      Americain may bring lots to US breeding, just like Lohnro, can wait to see the latters
      babies at sale, they should be selling or on the track in 2013.

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      Thanks,Janet.
      That’s great. Beautiful dogs.
      We had a Chesapeake that would do the same but w/ the garden hose. Fun games for them!

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      Dear Janet,

      This video is very funny and a great humorous (almost spelled humerus, for upper arm bone) addition to this blog. Love it and the dogs do to.

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    Just went to the shop area and looked at the artwork of The Queen’s Dance. Oh, if only Zenyatta still looked like that! She is too good to have retired on her only loss! Now the poor girl is not looking like that anymore as she will always be pregnant. The poor girl looks like an overweight Quarter Horse, just a bit taller. All we have is memories. Let’s hope the owner of Ebby keeps her going if she does well, mares can run more years than Zenny did, and they do overseas, and facing colts.
    Lets hope Zenyatta is not kept to be a baby machine, she is far more magnificent than that. Love ya Zenny

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    How sweet,a Curlin filly. Seems there are a few more out there!
    Bet this track announcer wishes for the good ole ONE syllable names! What a mouth full in that race.

    Curlamorous (filly; Curlin – Glamorous Lady by Kingdom of Spain) was favored in Race 6 at Laurel Park, a 5.5 furlong Allowance/Optional Claiming Race, dueled from the start, and edged away late to win by 1 1/4 lengths. She now has 2 wins and 2 seconds in four starts, with earnings of $46,200. Watch the Replay.

    Anyway…hope everyone has a nice day.

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      It’s funny, Ann, I was just thinking the same thing today about how the track announcers must long for the one-syllable names!

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      Dear Ann,

      Love the name, but the track announcers are practicing, and I know they are
      practicing “E’s” name, too. Just try those tongue twisters on the announcers.

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    I’m way behind (yet again) and am not sure where to post at this point – some are still over on the previous blog post, but I see that many have moved over here now. The tragedy in Connecticut is simply too awful for words, and thanks to Marty R for finding the candle site. I’m reposting it for those who might not have seen it or would like to refresh your candle:
    http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm?l=eng&gi=Conn

    To catch up a bit –
    Belated Happy Birthday to Kim S. and another BRAVO to Trina!
    Darlene – how was the party? Nobody noticed the silverware, right?
    Debbie – how was your dinner at the place the Mosses visited?
    Ebby – so sorry about your mishap yesterday – you must have been just as disappointed as WE were about missing the race, but thank goodness it doesn’t seem real serious. Hope you will have another opportunity to RUN in the near future!
    Everyone – I find myself getting a little overwhelmed by everything that is going on (holidays, the world in general, etc). Hope we can all take some moments to relax and ponder how VERY fortunate we are to have this wonderful Z family!

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      Glad to hear she is doing well, so many posts about her.
      She must have been scared when she felt the pain and would
      not lift her leg.

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    Happy Belated Birthday, Kim! I hope we can get together the next time you’re in town.

    Another magnificent poem, Trina! You never cease to amaze me with your talent.

    I had a good time at the Heirloom Friday night. My waiter was new and didn’t know the Mosses, but I talked to the chef and he said that he remembered the night the Mosses came in and got the call that Zenny was in labor. He said they were there with Will Farish that night and we talked about how nice the Mosses are and how amazing Zenny is. They’ll be getting that call again before you know it!

    I’m so disappointed that Ebby was scratched. All that matters though is that she’s safe and sound.

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    Dear Zenny Fans, Dumplings and ALL,

    Lord we come before you knowing that all power is in Your
    hand. We know that you are the Lord and that you care for
    your people.

    Right now we are struggling with difficult trials. We can see our
    strength being tested, we know that you have all the strength we need.

    We pray that you will reach down and touch us wherever we are. Let your presence
    be known and let us feel additional strength that can help us through
    the days.

    We need you know, Lord, and thank you in advance for meeting us and sharing your
    strength in these difficult times.

    Amen

    May your day be filled with strength to face all adversities through this Holiday season

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    dear sign a wonderful prayer today given what you all had to go through these last few days hugs sheena
    @darlene you are so right zenyatta looks beautiful at every stage of her life in fact she looks more lovely now than ever cant wait for march 2013 hugs sheena

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      Dear Sheena,

      Your words are so very thoughtful to all of us as we face this tragedy.

      Thank You

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    Thank you Sign for the uplifting prayer. I really needed that. My heart is so heavy for all the innocent victims. The Lord has more angels to look over us.

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      Mary Margaret,

      Such a sad, tragic and senseless thing to happen at the Holiday’s or anytime.

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    Dear Sign (and everyone) – Like Mary Margaret, my heart is aching for you all and that beautiful prayer really helps. Hugs. KathyR.

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      Dear Kathy R,

      So sad to hear that racing down under reflects what goes on here in the US.

      The almightly $$$$ has a big say so, just so very much hope they do consider the
      mare, would hate to see her lose at this point in her stellar career. Some people just
      don’t put the horse first. Maybe Peter Moody will.

      Thanks for sharing.

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      Thank you, Kathy! We love Black Caviar too. I think Peter Moody is watching out for her very well. I reference this quote from the above article: “Moody said Black Caviar would have to prove to him that ‘she still wants to be there’ after an arduous 2011, which included an exhausting yet successful trip to Royal Ascot in June.”

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        One thing that is very important, the trainer only trains.

        The owner’s pay the bills and direct the campaign, and it may not
        be what the trainer recommends or desires. The almighty $$$
        may be important for some more than others.

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    Dear Sign, Thank you for your beautiful words. Hugs to you and everyone here. Such emotional times. I appreciate all of you.

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      Dear Sheena: fear you are right – it just goes to confirm how unique are Mr and Mrs Moss in their true love for Zenyatta. Neil Werrett (her majority owner) is also part-owner of Vinery Stud, who have just acquired All Too Hard, Nelly’s half-brother. They intend to try him overseas (? Ascot) before retiring him to stud. I wonder if they still have thoughts on trying for a Frankel mating, and would send the mare to England along with the half-brother. Will be interesting to see how it all pans out. Hope your weather is okay – we’re looking at heatwave for a week – temps. up to 36 so hope no fires. Hugs. KathyR.

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      Dear Kathy R and Sheena,

      So very much agree with you, trainers train and owners have the money and
      direct the campaign. Zenny was so very lucky to have such kind and considerate
      owners, as they are all not that way.

      Thanks for the great comments.

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    dear kathy wonder if all too hard will come over here and nelly visit frankel too could happen do envy you your heatwave must feel strange to celebrate christmas in the middle of summer turkey on the beach!!! kauto seems to be settling well in his new home even has his own twitter account hugs sheena

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      Dear Sheena: Canberra (where I live) is inland (unfortunately), so we just put up with the heat. I regularly check in on a place called Higgins Beach in Maine where they have a great web-cam looking onto the Bay – this morning it was covered in snow, and the water looked seriously cold. But I wish I was there – just not big on the over 32 temperatures – think it’s easier to get warm than cold, but then again I’m talking Australian winter temperatures, not the frozen stuff you folk deal with in winter. Great news about Kauto – he has been talked about over here too. Hugs. KathyR. PS. Good to see the Duchess looking well again.

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      Dear Kathy R and Sheena,

      Would love to see a BC and Frankel baby, imagine how fast that one would be !!!!

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        Dear Sign: Or not – sometimes the real champions leave the best on the track and its the “grandchildren” that take up the champion status – we’re still waiting for the great Makybe Diva to produce a really good foal.

        • Dear Kathy R,

          That is so very true, but we can only hope after the mating takes place.
          Just like Goldikova and Galilieo, one never does know.

          “V” Zenny’s dam, raced only a couple of times and then had two millionaire
          or muliti millionaire foals.

          Just like humans, sometimes you get a successful one and sometimes not.
          Genetics.

          Great discussion.

        • Dear Kathy R,

          We also don’t know about Zenny and what she will produce. 12 Z maybe just a really good looker. He has the world on his shoulders. Breeding and genetics, has a great gestalt to it and Eric Kronfeld, Zenny and “E” breeder
          has made some great decisions.

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    dear kathy it was nice to see kate out and about again bit too soon for a baby bump yet suppose the heat can get a bit much if you are’nt near the coast but we have’nt had a good summer for years so we’ve starved of decent sunshine enjoy the warmth!!hope your shingles is better and your mum hugs sheena

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      Dear Sheena: Believe me, I do understand what it must be like not to have warm summers – my niece and nephew both live in London, and really whinge sometimes about the weather! Mum is just pottering about – she’s convinced Christmas has been and gone and that my sister and I are balmy to be going on about it. But she’s safe. And the shingles have departed (thank you God). Hugs, KathyR.

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    We have two birthday ladies today, Abigail in Montreal and Celeste in Texas.

    A Birthday Poem for Abigail in Montreal
    (December 18, 2012)

    This yuletide,
    As we for Christmas wassail,
    Let’s all remember
    That this eighteenth day of December
    Is the birthday of our dear Abigail.
    ’Tis she who on her blog The Vault
    Records in loving detail
    Thoroughbred racing lore,
    Telling great stories those gone before.
    This poem is far too short
    Even a small fraction to tell
    Of all the thrilling action
    In the kingly sport
    She chronicles so well.
    May it suffice to say,
    The only fault
    Of dear Abigail’s Vault
    Is that it never does fail
    To leave us asking for more!
    I with pleasure also recollect
    How on Canada Day (July the first)
    Our dear Abigail
    With a national pride
    Which we all could detect
    Nearly burst
    When she did decide
    On Zenny’s Tribe
    To post the tale
    Of her country’s national horse,
    Called the Canadian, of course,
    A breed of distinction
    That’s been saved from threatened extinction.
    The Canadian does descend
    From horses sent to Quebec
    In 17th-century times
    From royal France
    To serve without fail
    Adventurous men
    Who took that risky chance
    To the New World to sail
    And then,
    Continuing their daunting trek
    On untamed trails
    Through northern climes,
    On their horses did depend.
    As Abigail
    Did us then tell,
    When settlers began trees to fell
    And farms to tend,
    The Canadian horse was also asked
    His strength to lend
    To that task,
    And he his majestic neck
    Did bend
    To pull the plow,
    (Or “plough,” as Abigail
    Does it spell,
    In the true British style.)
    Then too,
    ’Twas the Canadian horse that drew
    The coaches bringing the mail
    Through rain and snow and hail,
    And many a wintry gale.
    As Abigail
    Did to us further recount,
    Canadians today stand most typically
    15 hands three,
    And it may come as no surprise
    That them you’ll see
    As the ONLY mount
    Of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police,
    By that you can tell how high they rate
    In Canadian eyes!
    And you’d be correct if you surmise
    That overseas
    On the English isle
    You’ll also some Canadians see
    When the Queen the colors does troop.
    Dear Abigail
    Also gave us the scoop
    That passing years did the breed’s
    Numbers curtail–
    When the US its bicentennial did celebrate,
    Just four hundred cherished steeds
    In Canada were still alive.
    But, since its people did this horse highly prize,
    The nation did together strive
    The proud breed to revive,
    And I can thankfully say
    They’ve had great success,
    So, hurray!
    The Canadian breed today
    Does thrive!
    We Canada do commend
    That they didn’t let this noble breed end!
    In closing let me say,
    Abigail in Montreal, dear Canadian friend,
    We hope you may this birthday spend
    In a most celebratory way.
    We wish you continued health and happiness,
    And all the very best!

    Happy birthday, Abigail, and many, many happy returns!

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      Happy Birthday to Abigail!! Hope you have a wonderful day. Trina, you are so special to create such wonderful poems. Thank you!

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      Dear Abigail,
      HAPPY BIRTHDAY and many, many more filled with the very best wishes, always!

      Enjoy your natal day. Cheers and Hugs!

      Thank you, Trina! Great poem!!

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    This year’s poem for Celeste, followed by a repost of last year’s poem, slightly revised.

    A Birthday Poem for Celeste in Texas
    (December 18, 2012)

    Dearest Celeste,
    You write
    You’re dropping hints
    This December
    Designed to convince
    Each loving family member
    That the best shopping site
    For a birthday or Christmas gift
    With which they might
    Seek you to delight
    Is right here on Z’s page,
    Since anything related to Z
    Will give your spirits a lift.
    Personally, for any age,
    I recommend the plushie
    Of Zenyatta and 12Z —
    It does evince
    Z’s love for her prince,
    And it makes my heart feel all mushy.
    Dearest Celeste,
    I wish you every success
    With your hints,
    And the very best
    In the year to come.
    I hope your birthday’s full of fun!

    Happy birthday, Celeste, and many, many happy returns!

    A Birthday Poem for Celeste in Texas
    (December 18, 2011)

    This November
    Celeste was filled with gratitude
    While sharing Thanksgiving food
    With her family round the table.
    When she counted her blessings,
    From her comments here I’m guessing
    She also did remember
    Z in her Lane’s End stable
    And gave thanks for Z’s
    Thrilling victories,
    And then for Z’s heartwarming entries
    In her Diary pages.
    Now Celeste takes every chance
    To follow all the new stages
    As Z transitions to motherhood.
    Both she and Z find it all good.
    On the Diary, Celeste
    Did recently see
    “The Queen’s Dance,”
    And its beauty her led
    A print to request
    From her hubby,
    And he–may he
    By God be blessed—
    Straight away did say yes!
    Celeste has said
    They’ve celebrated many an anniversary
    Of being wed,
    Their love has been a great boon.
    In just a few short years—
    Hear, hear!—
    They’ll reach year fifty.
    Celeste did mention
    She does believe
    It is not at all too soon
    To draw their kids’ attention
    To how nifty
    It would be
    For mom and dad to receive
    A bronze of Z!
    For like many of us
    Who are of an age for a pension,
    When we must
    Often to doctors resort
    And sometimes have a lab report
    That calls for an intervention,
    Celeste finds thinking of Z
    Is some of the best
    Medicine that could be–
    For her it helps to relieve
    The sting
    Of less agreeable things,
    And this I too believe!
    Dear Celeste, we hope your heart sings
    As your family round you rings
    To celebrate your day of birth
    Exactly one week before that of the King
    Who came to Earth.
    (Note to the offspring:
    Don’t be misers—
    Get Mom and Dad that Nina Kaiser!)

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      Dear Trina,

      Outstanding poems for Abigail and Celeste.

      HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY B-Day to both of you.
      Hope your day is filled with everthing you wish for and more.

      XXXXOOOO

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      Thank you so much, Trina!! How perceptive you are that I’ve been hinting to my family about all the fun shopping choices here on Zenyatta’s great site. I am blessed with such a wonderful family that understands my love of our beautiful Queen. Today’s birthday will be celebrated much differently than we had originally planned though because we had to put my husband in the hospital last night with a COPD flare up. Hopefully once they get him over the hump and able to breathe better he might be out of there later today or at least tomorrow. That would be the greatest birthday present I could ask for!! Again, thank you so much, Trina. I so appreciate your talent!!

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      HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, Celeste! Hope you have had a wonderful day.
      May all your wishes come true!

      Another homerun, Trina! Thanks bunches!

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    Dear Zenny fans, Dumplings and All,

    Lord god, may we be grateful for our life,
    and compassionate toward all those who are
    not as fortunate or in distress at this holiday time.

    May we hold back nothing, and
    hasten to be the ministers of prayer,
    like the disciples of Him who went about doing
    good in times of need.

    Amen

    May your Holidays be filled with family and friendship.

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    LANE’S END FARM; OPEN HOUSE FOR BREEDERS
    (lovely photo of Union Rags in the article)

    Lane’s End Farm Sets Open Houses for Breeders
    By Blood-Horse Staff
    Updated: Monday, December 17, 2012 9:09 PM
    Posted: Monday, December 17, 2012 9:13 AM

    Photo: Mathea Kelley
    Union Rags at Lane’s End Farm.
    Order This Photo
    Lane’s End will host an open house for breeders daily from Saturday, Jan. 5, through Wednesday, Jan. 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lane’s End stallion complex on Midway Road near Versailles, Ky.

    All Lane’s End stallions will be available for inspection and no appointment is necessary during these hours. Food and drinks will be served. For additional information, visit our website at http://www.lanesend.com/visitors/location.htm

    Read more on BloodHorse.com: http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/75083/lanes-end-farm-sets-open-houses-for-breeders#ixzz2FP5BizAx

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