Good Morning Everyone,
I hope all of you had a wonderful weekend. We did at Lane’s End….and my BARN 55 Friends had a great time at Santa Anita on Saturday with CLOUD MAN winning! This was his first start ever and he really ran a wonderful race coming from far back…”out of the clouds”. A HIGH HOOF to him for sure! Then the TOC (Thoroughbred Owners of California) presented MY OWNERS with several fabulous honors and awards. Everyone is so kind!
This morning, I wanted to share with you my BRONZE done by Nina Kaiser. She is doing 100 of them this size. I explained the process to you in an earlier DIARY entry. She is now completing the project! Here’s JOHN with the one he and Dottie will have. It is Artist Proof #2! I really think she did an amazing job! It really looks just like ME…DANCING! Yeah, NINA!
And look at my John! He is teasing me that he just can’t resist ‘checking my legs’. He has done this for so many years each morning that it is really a ‘part of his daily routine’. He is laughing that now he can still ‘check them out’! My trainer is TOO CUTE!
At Lane’s End, I am hearing that lots of babies are being born. It is that time of the year. I’m going to ask about my friend, LIFE IS SWEET! From what I’ve been told, she is due around this time. I’ll get an update for you.
Enjoy your day!
With Love,
Hugs to ALL~
Z
Debbie
hi Z! what a beautiful sculpture of you! John is tooo cute checking your legs! So good to hear from you! love you xoxoxo
Hernan Tovar
Zenyatta, what a beautiful statue, I wish I could afford one, but I have many of your fotos, and I look at them everyday.
John & Dottie they really love you, the same way we all love you…
Ingrid from SoBe.
VickiS.
To Eveline: Love the video on the “at liberty” exhibition. I’m working on that with my mare, not easy to do, but very fun and you develop a closer bond w/your horse. Before anyone comments on the whips.. they are used strictly for cues.. NEVER to punish.
Love the bronze Z! Wish I had the money for one, but the money is going toward my own mare and her potential foal. :) Love to you and family!
Suzanne G
@Sarah Powell–have gotten the ‘waiting moderation’ comment as well. It never went away when I looked back on it. Don’t know if the comment ever got posted. It’s happened to others as well. I think it’s one of those things to ‘just let slide’.
Best regards, SuzanneG
ps Would be funny if this post got the ‘waiting’ comment.
Anita in Ca
John is so cute. He deserves all the honors he can get. Congrats to Cloud Man & John for another magnificently turned out TB. I wish I could see more SA on TVG. Don’t know what’s goin on there. Anyway, I love you and miss you Zen. Some news on LIS would be great. I enjoyed a recent video of she and you recently from John. Thank you Dottie.
Marilu V
Hi Zeny! John looks so happy in the picture. I want to congratulate him too for Cloud Man. Congratulations to Mr. & Mrs. Moss for the awards they received from TOC. They so deserve it. Please keep us posted on LIFE IS SWEET. Hope she is doing well. I am excited to hear about her too. Hugs, MV
cheryl
oh i luv the bronze. it is just really a perfect image of you. from breezey ohio thank you
Ann Maree
Hi, Zen,
Your wonderful owners, the Mosses, got some much deserved recognition from the California TB owners, and it really is so well-deserved. Also, John is certainly class all the way, and I really appreciate and admire him for his hands-on approach. A number of the trainers are now jet-setters and have such big operations, there is just no way they could stay in close touch with each horse.
Do you happen to know when Eblouissante will be arriving at John’s barn? It will help keep your many fans occupied watching to see how she develops while we wait during your 11 month pregnancy! They say she really looks a lot like you but without the white socks and white blaze on your face. Hope she got some of your speed and soundness! Maybe John can show her some of your dancing videos to give her some ideas on how to generate good PR!
Hugs. Your friends, Ann Maree
P.S. As always, thank Dottie for helping us stay in touch with you.
Jena Hobert
Oh Z Breyer does a model of you on the Lonesome Glory mold. Now you have a bronze. Wow that is just Too Cool. I am glad you checked in foal. I guess the next race will be who foals first….you or Rachel….lol. Just eat and exercise girl. What do you think…colt or filly?? We love you Z. Dottie Thank You for all your work. John if I ever get back to California I will drop by. Love from all of us….Secsea Dancer, Salawgi, Simon, and Picasso.
Julie in NC
Dairy post? Are you living with the cows now? And what happened to diary posts 102-200?
Gloria Jeanne
Hi Zen, Do you think it’s possible to have some video with you and your barnmates playing in the paddock soon? It would be great for us fans to see how you are doing and getting along. I really miss seeing you, maybe you are shedding your winter coat now or gaining weight? Maybe you and PQ and the others are starting to discuss March Madness or what you will be doing on the first day of Spring? I wonder if you will be getting some kind of Irish treat for St. Patrick’s Day on Thursday??
Again Love and Hugs to you
DJ
Dearest Sweet “Z”,
Bronzatta!!! Way to go :) It was a treat to see your wonderful owners recognized for their supreme goodness in this Sport. They are truly first class. Best wishes for you and your little ‘z’. p.s. Cloud Man…keep storming!
Paula Higgins
I am getting a Zenny bronze too. Should be here in 2-3 weeks. Can’t wait. For close-ups of the statue, including her head, go to Nina Kaiser’s website. It’s just amazing. I love the extended leg/dance step. I am so glad you are getting bronze #2 John and Dottie!! The lower the number the better. It’s my wedding anniversary present (35 years).
Dawn Conrad
Dear, Zenny. It is a beautiful spring day here, just home for a little lunch. Hope you are enjoying some sunshine and sweet bluegrass also. The bronze is very lovely, just as you are. Nina is obviously very talented. It is so great to see John and with such a big smile on his face! I am sure he misses checking out every part of you, dancing together and the long, special conversations you used to share. After all, you were his best girl, except for our very wonderful Dottie of course. How fantastic that Team Z was back in the winners circle this weekend with CLOUD MAN and to win in his first start is just terrific. Thank you for keeping us up to date on everything going on with you, we love moving into the second chapter together. Looking forward to a picture of LIS foal. Those babies are so darn adorable and precious. When I have visited some on trips to Kentucky, I just want to pick one up and carry it home. Take one look at those big brown eyes, long eye lashes, velvet ears, satin soft noses, compact little bodies with forever legs and short bottle brush tails; add in energetic outbursts, playful curiousity and an overabundance of just plain cuteness and your a goner. Enjoy the rest of the day, Zenny, say hello to everyone at Lane’s End. Sweet dreams. Hugs and kisses. XXXOOO
DJ
Thank you Paula…
I just spoke with Nina and ordered a bronze “Zenyatta” statue for my husband as a surprise 24 year wedding anniversary gift. So exciting!
Dawn Conrad
@Paula Higgins – What a beautiful anniversary gift. Congratulations on 35 years, wishing you continued love and happiness for many more!
Kathryn Cogswell
‘Zenyatta Diary Promotes Civility,’ is Mary-Jane McKittrick`s post for March 13, 2011, on her “Welcome to the World of Boomer and Halley,” http://blog.boomerandhalley.com/2011/03/13/zenyatta-diary-promotes-civility.aspx?ref=rss ~ Although it shows, too, on ‘Z`s’ FB Wall, the browser trips out, so finding it by the highlighted link worked instead. Nice comments from MJ.
Irene Caty
Hi Zenny, that Bronze is you all right, dancing. I will never forget you dancing because you really did boogie down. It was amazeing. I’m sure that dear John your loveing trainer loves that Bronze of you. He may decide to check your legs every day, ha ha. I heard all about Cloud Man and his big win. I will keep an eye on how he does. He sounds pretty good. Let us know about Life is Sweet if you can, I have been wondering about her. Did she have a girl or boy? Glad you enjoyed your week-end, banannas and all. Keep safe and love you much Queen Zenyatta.
Juliet Nyholt
Thanks for this website..very special, the familiarity & insight shared is out of this world, Queen Zenyatta…
nothing compares…
p.s. must be really hard to give up the wonderful Guinness!!!!!!!!!
Judy Sims
Hi Zenny:
Love the posts and looking forward to them as I check each day. “Your John” is the best. I guess you could call him “a leg man!” Ha! Ha!
Hugs & nose kisses.
Judy 8-)
Henrietta Wolfe
Truly a statue fit for a QUEEN, YOU! It is lovely. Glad all is going well and hope for you to have a grand week. I LOVE YOU ZENYATTA!!!! XOXOXOXOXO
Barbara Wood
@Cathryn Cogswell–thanks so much for the blog link.
Hugs back to you, Big Z!
Margie
Hi Sweet Zenny, love your bronze! If I don’t win the bid for your Moneigh painting, I’ll hope there will still be some bronze statues left to buy. I’ll be waiting for your news on Life is Sweet – love keeping up with you and your friends, too. Love you, of course, Madame Horse! :-)
Jan
Zenyatta,
You look very beautiful in Bronze. Boy, your John really loves you. Dottie and/or Ensign, etc. do the mares get morning sickness or mood swings like we would.Also, how much weight do they gain during pregnancy, and how do they carry the weight on those skinny legs!! So very happy to hear that Always A Princess is doing well. Have a fun day Z and be well. :)
Karen Mitchell
Dear Z and Dottie, thanks for all the news. It was so nice to see Cloud Man win the way he did. Seems like several horses are starting to emulate Z’s racing style – coming from behind. Let’s hope they also emulate your beautiful personality and disposition. I’m so excited to get my bronze Z from Nina soon; it really is beautiful in the photographs.
@ Dawn Conrad, Suzanne G, Amanda Gilliland, Sharon Call, and others: I have been in the country and out of computer range for two weeks so am just now able to thank you so much for your thoughts and prayers in a recent diary post. Please know that you all and your kind wishes are much appreciated.
Leslie R.
Hi Zenny, the bronze of you is beautiful! The pics of John are too cute. ^____^ Thanks for sharing them with us!
Congrats to Cloud Man! That is terrific! I guess he watched a few of your races and wanted to follow in your hoof steps with your running style.
I look forward to hearing about your friend, Life is Sweet. I hope she has a healthy foal!
Have a good evening, sweet girl.
Love to all,
Leslie
Samantha
I love theses updates!! Need more from other super stars, i believe its good for the racing industry!
Patti in Carlsbad
DEAR ZENNY,
LOVE THE WAY JOHN IS PLAYFULLY CHECKING OUT YOUR LEGS. TOO CUTE!
THE BRONZE STATUE IS BEAUTIFUL…YET, YOU ARE TRULY WORTH YOUR WEIGHT IN GOLD!
Kathy Baldwin
You are a special, special girl Zenny! ;)
Miss you lots!!!
Kathy in SoCal
LauraJ
Hey everybody, here is your Zenyatta photo fix!
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http://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/throughthelens/archive/2011/03/14/zenyatta-s-looking-good.aspx