Good Morning Everyone!
What a fun day! I have so many wonderful things going on in my life that I want to share with you! Firstly, HERE I AM…in the above photo…DANCING! It is a photo of my BRONZE. YEAH! Dottie was able to request #19/100 for the contest. Bet you can’t guess why she wanted this particular number? We thought it would have a great deal of meaning and significance, for sure! So, 19 is the NUMBERED BRONZE being reserved for our LUCKY WINNER.
Also, she met with the postal people again yesterday afternoon and this is the address to use when mailing your post cards for the contest. Please address the cards exactly as follows:
ZENYATTA John Shirreffs 511 S. First Ave #230 Arcadia, CA 91006
Each day, they are going to place the cards that arrive in large carrying containers for John to pick up. He will then take them to the barn for the drawing. It is getting very, very exciting!
In relation to the timeframe for the draw, we want to give you time for your cards to arrive from all over the country etc. Thus, we will do the DRAWING for the 64 contestants on Monday, APRIL 4, 2011. Technically, the last day for mail delivery is Saturday, April 2nd. The DRAWING will take place on the following Monday, the 4th, after training hours at BARN 55!
Please have fun with all of this and drive carefully as you go to the Post Office to mail your cards. GOOD LUCK TO ALL!
Just heard that LIFE IS SWEET is in the foaling barn! Hooves Crossed for her today! I’ll keep you posted.
Another very cute thing is happening today! It is my BERNIE’S BIRTHDAY! He was born on March 23, 2003. I hope he has a fabulous day! My BIRTHDAY is coming up soon as well, April 1st. Bernie is a year older than I am…but this is TOO CUTE…we are both ARIES. I guess I’m going to have to read about all of the fabulous qualities of an ARIES and see how much we are alike. John’s MOM, Mary Jane, is an ARIES as is Dottie’s sister, Fran. From my personal experiences, this is a great sign! HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BERNIE!
Enjoy your day!
With Love,
Hugs to ALL~ (And a special BIRTHDAY HUG for my BERNIE!)
Z
Diana a.
happy b-day Bernie!……….i love you beautiful girlie
Diana a.
happy b-day Bernie!……….i love you beautiful Z hope to see you someday. i love aries, i am a sagittaries with an aries raising!
Kathryn Cogswell
http://www.reelclassics.com/Actresses/Liz_Taylor/liz.htm [Elizabeth Taylor, 1932-2011].. .also noted by Paula Higgins, above.
nina
You rock!!!!
Cathleen
Ohhh Z, I’m so happy to hear about Life Is Sweet. I can’t wait to hear the big news when her foal arrives. Getting my postcards ready! Hugs to you and Bernie and your little Zendini!
KIMBERLY
Happy Birthday Bernie!!! Can’t wait to mail my postcards for the Queen. Good luck everyone. I know that we all feel the same about the Queen!!!
Dawn Conrad
Dearest, Zenyatta. Hello gorgeous. The bronze is absolutely beautiful and I love the 19. Leave it up to you and Dottie to think of how to make things even more special than they already are. PERFECT! Thank you so much for once again inviting us to be part of the fun. I do think John may have to get a very large vehicle to carry the bags back from the Post Office and the infield is looking like the only place big enough to hold the bags :) My card is on it’s way soon. I certainly am praying for a safe delivery and healthy foal for LIS, Zenny. Will be waiting to hear the good news. Congrats to everyone on the great win with Savion. I am so happy that Team Z is doing so well!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BERNIE! This will be a year you will never forget. Love you, Zenny. Sweet dreams. Hugs and kisses. XXXOOO
@Shari Voltz – I too read the comment and I could not imagine what they were even saying. Everything you do with your students is generating an excitment in them to learn and teaching them to genuinely care about something beautiful. That’s outstanding. So, I know it is hard, but there is way too much support for you here to dwell on that one comment. I will be praying for you and your parents. I know from my own experience how much more difficult it is to see love ones ill than ourselves. Drive carefully. Yes, I do get e-mails from Secretariat.com. That is where they announced the birthday plans and tour schedule this summer. Love the necklace also. Sweet dreams to you tonight :)
@Dani – I had to laugh, because my card is pretty finely printed also.
Barbara Grimaldi
Z, you are the sweetest horse in the world. Aries is a leadership sign, and you sure are a leader. Bless and keep you!
Dawn Conrad
@Paula and Kathryn – Thank you for the link to Elizabeth Taylor/Velvet Brown. She was a remarkable actress and Hollywood legend and the film I always loved the most was one of her first, National Velvet.
Robin A.B.
WE LOVE YOU, ZENNY!!! I had my Racing Royalty poster framed and its on my office wall for me to look at every day! Your team is the best, Mama Z. Hooves crossed for the next scan…… Give Life is Sweet kisses for us.
Holly Zemba
Happy Birthday to Bernardini!!!
Hope you are enjoying Kentucky Blue Grass Spring is here!!
Irene Caty
Hi Zenny, you are too cute. I have the address and will send my cards in tomorrow. Good luck to me. Happy birthday to Bernie, you make a good pair. Will be waiting for news on life is Sweet. These are some exciting times in the horse world. I’m sure that your spirits are up at this time, Good. Will be waiting for your next ultrasound. Love hearing from you and your next news post. Love you and miss you so much beautiful Zen.
Rosanne Glynn
Happy Birthday Bernie! Zenyatta, what did you give him for his birthday?? hmmm nevermind, I already know! I will send a card in expressing that I am obsessed with you. I even bought a horse statue for my living room. I have to make a Zenyatta harness for it. What do you want for your birthday my big girl? I will send you something I know you like. One hint is, it’s as sweet as you… my love. love you like crazy!! oxoxoxoox
Dolores Pshsnychniak
What a beautiful Bronze Statue! and #19 is perfect! Happy Day to you Zenyatta!
Fran
Hi Z! I am late getting to you because I took Kate to see Doz today. Way too much rain, thunder, hail and wind to ride so Doz and kate just played around-Doz got brushed and ate a ton of carrots and peppermints. Kate put her warm blanket on and fed her dinner. Too cute! Talk to you tomorrow! xxoo
mars
Tribute to Bernardini
A post from facebook for those who haven’t seen it. I didn’t realize that Bernardini was so fantastic, but should have since he was the chosen one.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23jdwZWi9PU
Quite enjoyable.
ARPfan
Is there one resource that lists the Zenyatta bronze statue contest rules? I want to ensure my entries are not disqualified for some reason. Anything I have been able to find is very vague. Thank you for the opportunity to win such a special item!
Signofthetimes
@AudreyC
Just went back to the last post and read your
Comments about horses. Really appreciate you
Sharing experiences related to herd behavior. It
Is so hard to see the full effect of behavior in domesticated
Situations. You really have some great knowledge and
Experience. I am surprised at the number of geldings
Who race.
Thanks to the fan who point out Julie Krone comment.
I missed it and went back after you pointed it out
How awesome to have such famous
People come on this site to share. Everytime I see Seattle
Slew I remember his trainers comment about all of the
Dressage she did with him to strengthen his legs.
Signofthetimes
@mares
Thanks for sharing that link. What a great tribute
To Bernardini. Wish he would have raced for another
Year. He is sooo talented.
Signofthetimes
@Katherine Cogswell
Thanks for sharing the link on the great Eliz Taylor. So
Sad of her passing. Love the National Velvet movie
Did not realize she rode as a child.
Diane
Happy Birthday Bernie! And early Happy Birthday, Zennie! My friend and I will be celebrating your birthday on April 1st in
Vegas and then my birthday on April 2nd! I love being an
Aries along with you two! I will be getting my post cards in
the mail; hopefully April 2md will be my Very Lucky Day:)
Love you Queen Z!
Anne
What exciting news all the way around. I hope Life is Sweet has a healthy baby and maybe some day you two will be able to see each other once again. You use to be such dear friends when you were both at barn 55. Happy Birthday to Bernie too.
But most of all, you have a great day and do whatever makes you happy. We all miss seeing you but know you are where you need to be now.
Dylan
Hello Zenyatta! I will be mailing out my card this week, and my friends will be too. Thank you so much for arranging this whole thing, it is so kind of you and Mrs. Ingordo Shirreffs and Mr. Shirreffs to take their time to put this on. You and your team are too kind! Happy Birthday to Bernardini, best wishes to him. Let us know about Life Is Sweet, my mom was a huge fan of hers when she was running, she supported both of you when you both ran, and was excited when she won the Ladies Classic and then you won the Classic. Best wishes to her and her foal. Great to hear from you Zenny, and again thanks for everything. Take care, and best of luck with your scan, had to catch up with today’s and yesterday’s posting. I’m positive a great result will come out of it.
Leslie
Hi Z and friends… I’m laughing and smiling all the way! I LOVE your posts! They just make my day! #19… how thoughtful of you Dottie! You’re all so awesome!
Michele
Happy Birthday Bernie ! Best wishes for swift and safe delivery for Life is Sweet. Many thanks for keeping us posted on her. Love You Z ! Best of luck on your upcoming scan :)
Yeva
Wishing Bernie a happy birthday! Hope your checkout turns out well also Zenny! Hugs and kisses from us all in So Cal <3
Nancy
Wishing Bernardini a happy birthday!
lizzy
@signsofthetimes: +1 on AudreyC, as stated on my 208 post. And the same goes for your post…always look for them. ;) AND how neat is that, about Seattle Slew-dressage training to strengthen his legs! To think Z did a little dressage on her own to prepare for the race. ;) Such a smart girl.
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Ok, is it just me or does anyone else find it exciting that Julie Krone commented on here!! I think it’s a testament to all that is good on this site. The Z faithful. Hat’s off to all of you.
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And to our beautiful Z. I hope you’re enjoying the crisp air this morning. I can see you standing there with your lady friends, head up, listening and looking in complete stillness. The Queen.
Katherine
Hi Zenyatta, I eagerly await news on Life is Sweet. My cards are written (with tears in my eyes). Thank you and thanks to Dottie for the opportunity to express in writing what you mean to me, because you mean alot. The basic themes of what I have written involve the joy you have given me, your healing power (a personal experience), what you have meant to the sport of horse racing, your power to inspire, your power to reach people and your role (Mom) in providing hope for the future. I wrote that the future champions may be your decendents, but no racehorse will ever mean as much to me as you do.
lizzy
OK, I know we’ve all have seen last years 60 Minute segment on Z, but I was browsing around (rainy day here) and found this 60 Overtime segment on Z. It almost brought tears to my eyes listening to this young producer talking about Z upon meeting her for the first time. There’s also a clip of Ann talking about her…after watching THAT clip, I now love Ann as much as Z. What a charming lady.
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Oh and if this has been linked on here once already, my apologies for re-posting:
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504803_162-20021187-10391709.html?tag=contentBody;housing