GOOD MORNING TO ALL MY DEAR FRIENDS!
HAPPY DIARY #100! WOW! It has been an amazing time!
In thinking about this DIARY ENTRY, I really wanted to tie in so many of the past experiences we’ve shared and open the door for all of us to enjoy other unique moments together. I am one very, very fortunate HORSE! I’ve had an amazing racing career. I’ve received so many incredible acknowledgements and prestigious awards. Yet, most importantly, I have been completely BLESSED to be loved by so many wonderful people.
I’m now living in Kentucky. Hopefully I’ll find out soon about my IN FOAL status. I promise, I will definitely let YOU know the results as soon as possible!
To honor #100, I have one very ‘PRECIOUS’ experience of mine to share with you! My adorable JOHN helped ME put this together for YOU! Even though I was officially retired last November, I was still at BARN 55 for over a month before going to Lane’s End. During that time, it was necessary for me to exercise each day and stay in ‘somewhat’ my normal routine. I was a very fit athlete getting ready to ‘change my focus to farm life’…so John wanted to help ME with this transition and keep ME relaxed, fit and HAPPY!
On my last day of exercise while in California, John had a great idea. He had Steve wear the helmet cam while riding ME. MY ADORABLE JOHN thought it would be very special for ALL OF YOU to go on my LAST GALLOP WITH ME!
The next day, I moved to Kentucky and my daily routine changed to that of becoming a BROODMARE. In modern day terms, Dottie tells me that I am in the process of RESTRUCTURING MY CAREER! TOO CUTE! I think I’m doing quite well at this!
I truly can’t THANK ALL OF YOU enough for the continued LOVE, SUPPORT and ENCOURAGEMENT you have given ME! As I have stated many times before, I really could never have done it without MY TEAM and ALL OF YOU!
Again, HAPPY DIARY ENTRY #100! Please enjoy joining me at the racetrack for MY LAST GALLOP!
Check out the video HERE!
With LOVE,
HUGS to ALL~(and I truly mean this)
Z
P.S. Dottie wanted me to let you know that we will take a few days and get ‘some business things organized’ and work on some future projects. Between all of this and counting the days on my ‘in foal status’, please keep thinking HOOVES CROSSED!
Sheri Osborne
Cpngrats on the 100th diary post! Love you Zenyatta!!! :D
Sheri Osborne
Wow I cant wait to see your video! I love it when jockeys wear helmet cams! It is so cool! Who was it that rode you last? They must be so honored! And Zenny, thank YOU for everything! Love you soooo much!!!
From here in Indiana,
Sheri :D
liz mahoney
Wow, 100 Posts, keep ’em coming Z!
Anxiously awaiting baby news! Going now to check out the helmet cam video
Have a wonderful day!
Karen Sewell
Thanks so much for sharing! What a special treat!
Andrea Morris
Thanks Team Zenyatta! That is a pretty cool video, thanks for lettings us enjoy the ride!
Kathy B.
I loved to see her shadow as she was galloping along…the video reminds me of “The Black Stallion” and reading about Alex’s description of riding the Black! It was such an honor to be able to visit Z at her barn….it was an experience I will treasure forever. Thank you so much for this!
Nancy A Nash Coleman
Congrats on 100, can’t wait to watch that video! The other one done by helmet cam was something else! We keep you in our prayers and are anxiously awaiting your news on “in foal status!” As you say, hooves crossed! Love you & love that you’re still a part of our lives! And, thank you to all your wonderful humans who have made all this possible and continue to do so … love that these wonderful folks have also gotten recognition of what they have done and do! :) Was very pleased for El Vino yesterday … how exciting for you when your friends do well! Take care!
Kitei
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s a Zenyatta Chia Pet? ;D
Best “in foal” hopes & wishes! Now to the video!
Andrea from Germany
Wow I enjoyed the video, thanks John for posting it. Love you Zenny.
Lilian
Can’t wait to see your first ever foal!!! “hooves crossed” all the way here in the UK :)
Roxi Cook
A Zillion Thank YOU’s for posting this video!!! I loved coming along for the last ride … and now I’m going to go out and saddle my own horse
Katie Clawson
WOW Z, 100 Diary posts! It has gone by so fast. I am so so excited to hear news on the foal! HOOFS CROSSED! Keep up the Diaries and have a great day with your friends. We love you Zenny.
Love, Katie(future jockey)
Sheri Osborne
By the way, have you though of a name for the foal yet? Love you!
P.S. I heard the name “Driven to Tears” won a contest somewhere, I think it would fit the foal perfect! :D
TZ
Oh Zenyatta,
This video is, to use your words “Just too cute”. And your ears moving back and forth really shows how you are taking everything in around you.
I wish you were still on the track where you seem to be so happy. But I’m sure you are getting use to your new life. I’m hoping you are going to have a nice foal who will carry on those traits that make you so special.
TZ
teresa
Even though I have never seen you in person, Z, you’re my girl! So exciting will be eagerly awaiting your news, but no matter….we all love you. <3
Katie Clawson
**Hooves crossed**
cheryl
yhat was really neat riding along with you!by the way what happened to your pony horse that you had
Debbie
Happy #100 diary entry and Happy Birthday to me:-) What a great gift for my BD- your last gallop, thank you! love you so much Z! hoofs crossed xoxoxo
Patti in Carlsbad
THE VIDEO IS AWESOME…BROUGHT TEARS TO MY EYES. ALL GOOD THINGS HAVE TO COME TO AN END. AS SOMEONE VERY CLOSE TO MY FAMILY WAS FOND OF SAYNG, “THERE IS ALWAYS SOMETHING GOOD AROUND THE CORNER”.
THE CORNER YOU HAVE NOW TURNED IS MOTHERHOOD…ENJOY, DEAR SWEET, ZENYATTA!
Darla
Wow!! That was fun!! Get off Steve….I’m riding Zenyatta!!!
Kitei
(Bitter)sweet video. Any view of you is gorgeous. Great earz, neck and silky-shiny mane — only one best-in-the-world! ❤
Marian Martinello
This is a very special diary entry.
You have very expressive ears, Zenyatta.
I’m happy that John thought of documenting your last ride and Dottie posted it for us all to enjoy many times over. It may have been your last ride, but it’s not the last of your contributions to your sport. Thank you and your connections for everything you are and do for your fans and Thoroughbred horse racing.
lizzy
THANK YOU FOR THAT!!! A GREAT 100 POST TREAT!!!
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A few observations from watching the youtube video.
-you get the feel what it must be like to be on top of Z. You can feel how BIG she is.
-once on the track, she seems like a ‘smooth ride’-was surprised.
-AND once she went (sort of) full out, you could visually see (and almost feel) her going into the next gear!!! Amazing.
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Now I know what my daughter felt like when she was put on a TB (17h) at a dude ranch. I turned around and saw that they placed her on the biggest horse and she was in tears, terrified. I mentioned that she had never been on a horse before and that horse seemed too big for her, and the cowboy(guide) laughed, and said, “mam that’s why we put your daughter on him, he’s our most gentle horse out here.” Well, he was right, he was so deliberate with each step he took. There was no tripping or stumbling with him. He carried her like some precious treasure he was trying not to drop.
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Happy weekend to all.
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Love you Z. Hope you’re having a wonderful day with the girls.
Rhonda Clements
What a great way to start the day with a morning ride on the Queen, thanks for sharing this, I am so happy you are doing so well and are happy and healthy, it is bittersweet though sure do miss seeing you run! Love you Zenny, thanks John and Dottie for remembering us all
Christine in VA
Zen,
You did love to do what you did best. Now it is looking forward to being in foal. You take everything in stride …just like THE QUEEN that you are.
Waiting with you for the news. Have a great weekend.
Astrid
Wow -100 diary posts! Thank you so much, Dottie and Team Z for your dedication in keeping us fans up to date!
Zenny, thanks for the ride! I loved every second of it – the way your earms moved and your beautiful mane flying… Lova ya! Have a great day and hoping for foal news soon!
Jean Requa Lubin (equine artist)
What a great way to start out the
day — riding along with Zenyatta on her
morning work.
Thank you “Z” and all the Team.
Jean
Becky F in MD
That was awesome, Zen! Thanks to you and YOUR TEAM for sharing so much with us! YOUR ADORABLE JOHN is truly an amazing individual, always thinking of others — doing what was best for YOU, always, and thinking of your adoring fans as well. I loved watching your ears and hearing you breathe as you galloped — that is such a wonderful sound, almost as good as listening to you in your stall munching on your dinner! Hope you have a wonderful weekend. Hooves, fingers, toes, paws, etc., all crossed here for a good “In Foal Status”, Hon! LOVE YOU a LOT!
Marilyn
THANK YOU for this video!! What a wonderful gift to us, who love you so much!
Kitei
@cheryl – Hootie has a new career, too — plus a Facebook page! Here’s one link — look under the photo for Facebook and article links to click:
http://community.tvg.com/t5/History-and-Photos/Hootie-retires-too/td-p/465408
:D