Hello Everyone,
I truly want to thank all of you for the heartfelt wishes and love you have expressed to me since hearing ‘my not in foal at this moment’ news! You are so sweet and gracious in your kindness to nurture ME at this time! I so appreciate all of your concern!
I am really doing fine. In reality, this is not an uncommon thing to happen with a maiden mare like I am. It happened early in the breeding season so I will have ample time to be bred again and get in foal. As I mentioned before, so many things in life don’t always go as planned. Upon reflection, I know with my career, it would have been great to run at 2 or early 3…but I just wasn’t ready. Fortunately, MY TEAM knew that and worked with me on my own individual developmental schedule.
In relation to this current news, it is simply a minor set-back…but I will be fine. I guess I just love to do things at my own pace!
Please remember, I AM A GREAT FINISHER! Once I get into the rhythm of things…I have a history of repeating the pattern successfully…19 times in a ROW! Now that thought is just TOO CUTE!
Again, thank you…ALL OF YOU…for the love and concern you have so kindly expressed to ME!
Have a wonderful day!
With Love,
Hugs to All~
Z
relientkislove
Happy birthday beautiful girl! I hope you have lots of fun with my your pasture buddies. I know God will make sure you’re in foal when the time is right. We just have to trust (: Plus, we already know you’ll be a great mom!
Patty Smith
I just saw on BloodHorse that Queen Z has just won the William H. May Award (Zenyatta Receives William H. May Award – BloodHorse, Updated: Thursday, March 31, 2011 10:06 PM). What perfect timing for her birthday! Happy Birthday Zenyatta! Have some carrot cake and Guinness and enjoy your day!
Beth Hicks
Hello Pretty Zen,So sorry to hear about your not in foal anymore.Everything happens for a reason. It just wasn’t meant to be right now. The GOOD LORD knows when it’s the right time for you to have your baby. It just wasn’t the right time for you. HAPPY BIRTHDAY ZENYATTA… May you have many many more Birthdays to come. May GOD Be With You And Keep You Safe From Harm Now And Always.. GOD Bless You… I Love You Zenyatta… Love Beth…
Vicki B.
Maybe others have seen this already, but it was my first time, and got me teary: Zenyatta Tribute: Heart http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Llf8gdfCRIE
Linda Henderson
Dear Zenyatta, I’m with you all the way.
audreyc
It is not your birthday, quite yet – so will save. I wonder, what time were you born, Zenyatta? I am sure many of us would love to know. Often, foals are born in the wee hours of the morning, so the actual time may be getting near. I LOVE the above photo, as I loved the last photo (albeit with the disappointing news). In that one, your eyes had a pensive look (very unusual for you). In this gorgeous head shot, you are looking out, with an expression that appears as if you are gazing at something far beyond…something ethereal. Go, Dottie, & whoever else, for choosing the exact photos to epitomize Z’s inner self, in response to her current situation.
I would like to state two quotes:
“In the beginning of all things, wisdom and knowledge were with the animals, for Tirawa, the One Above, did not speak to man. He sent certain animals to tell men that he showed himself through the beasts, and that from them, and from the stars and the moon, man should learn.” -Pawnee Chief Lekota-Lesa.
The second quote (which I sooo very much love), is “In their innocence and wisdom, in their connection to the earth and its most ancient rhythms, animals show us a way back to a home they have never left.” – Susan Chernak McElroy.
These quotes were derived by a beautiful book I would highly recommend to anyone who loves horses, amazing pictures of horses, and many quotes, that encapsulates inherent wisdoms, and speaks to the heart. The book is titled – Spirit Horses, photographs by Tony Stromberg, copyright 2005 – New World Library.
Coach
Happy Birthday!!!
Yvonne and Maurice Kirby
Hi Zenyatta. You never cease to amaze, what a truly beautiful picture of you, but aren’t they all! Wow Mars, what a wonderful happy birthday to Zenyatta, just loved it and Rhonda, thanx for sharing that our Zenyatta won the William H. May Award. I would never know how to add a link to these diaries – thank you for doing this. Happy Birthday dear Zenyatta. Have the most wonderful and blessed day tomorrow for your birthday, eat plenty of treats, peppermint and carrot cake, pears and bananas – truly enjoy with your BBFs. Thank you Teams for taking such great care of our lady – we love her so, she is truly a miracle and an angel in disguise. Happy Birthday Zenyatta – love you always.
audreyc
OOPs, I am on Pacific time- saw the April 1st date when I posted – so – well – Happy Birthday, Zennyatta!!!!
Lynn Baer
Happy birthday, beautiful girl! I hope you have a lovely day… I’ll be thinking of you! All my love, Lynn
Dava Rice
Happy Birthday. May your day be filled with sunshine in every way.
God Bless.
Mary Catherine
Happy Birthday Zenyatta! I’m getting married April 2,and have not had a chance to send my post card to you. I love you!
Brianna G.
Happy Birthday Zenyatta! I hope you have a wonderful 7th B-Day!!!! :D Cant wait to see what the future holds for you!
Love
Brianna & her beloved X Thoroughbred :)
Cheryl
You are truly TOO CUTE! And you know, you make a good point about how you started your racing career slower than most – only to end up FASTER THAN ALL!!! haha! So it’s all good. You will be such a great Mom and the world is on pins and needles just waiting for your babies. LOVE YOU Little Girl – Its almost your birthday!!!! Now…you can have ONE MORE party with the goodies and the peppermints and all that crap you get…but after you go see Bernie again there will be NONE OF THAT STUFF ANYMORE. Just horse food. Im serious girly girl, you obviously have a delicate system even though you have the heart and soul of a warrior and I think you need to maintain a level horsey nutritional balance during pregnancy. No Bananas..Good Grief.. bananas? really? no no. So be good and set your mind on grean grass and sunshine. LOVE YOU!
William
Happy early birthday ZENNY!!!!
Char
You are too cute Zenny – yes, you always were a little slow to get going, but once you did, wow, there was no stopping you!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!
Debi Hamari
Beautiful Queen Zenyatta,
What a sweet note. So glad that you are feeling good and keeping up the hope. So true, no one finishes like YOU!! When the timing is right, you will be a wonderful mom.
Love and hugs!
Diana_NV
Zenny, you’ll have to tell us about the cotton in the ears sometime.
I’ve been reading all of these unreal headlines about your ‘miscarriage’, ‘abortion’, ‘lost your foal’, so to set the reoord straight, an embryo, less than the size of a pea, floated out of your system. This is why regular checks are done the first 90 days of a mare’s pregnancy because the embryo floats free in the mare’s system and does not attach to a wall. It’s quite common for a mare to ‘slip’ this embryo. There’s plenty of time to breed back. You’ll get in your own cycle and may even develop a pattern of foaling out on or near you own birthday. Speaking of birthdays, my beautiful “Maddy” (Storm Cat/Seattle Slew line) filly turned 2 today (call name for March Madness), and I’d like to wish you a very Happy April 1 Birthday, Zenny!!!!!
Jani
Happy Birthday, Zenyatta. Hope you get everything that you want on this your 7th Birthday. Lucky 7 should bring good things your way. Wondering where in Kentucky you were born. Well, we are just so happy that you were born and have brought thousands of people so much happiness. You deserve the BEST, Z. Miss Ya, Love Ya and sending virtual carrots, apples, peppermints and of course, a Guinness Stout your way for the BIG Celebration.
Linda A
Happy Birthday Zenyatta. You are the best ever. Congratulations on your award. You must be so proud. Hope you get lots of treats. Take care & have a wonderful Bday.
Delrene
Dear Zenyatta- I don’t think there is or ever will be a “bad” picture of you. You have a wonderful relationship with the camera. This picture is particularly glamorous. I LOVE, LOVE the cotton. Have the best birthday party ever tomorrow. All the best to Team Zenyatta
D Slater
Happy Cake and Ice Cream Day tomorrow! My preschoolers will be having a party in your honor tomorrow! Oh yes don’t just celebrate on the day but make it last all month long!!
sue
Happy Birthday Zenyatta! You have changed the world and we are all so grateful for it. God gave us a gift the day you were born!
Becky F
In your own time and in your own way, that’s the Zenyatta Way! Hope you have a wonderful birthday, with lots of treats and love! You are the one who is Too Cute! XOXO Send our love to your peeps — you have the best family ever!!
Luna
Happy Birthday sweet Zenny! Have a wonderful day!
Kim Noble
Where I am it is now officially your birthday so Happy Birthday baby girl!! Alot of people love you very much and are heartsick about your recent loss. We all want you to be happy and healthy and know that someday you will have a baby all your own to take care of.
Lene from Denmark
Happy Birthday Zenyatta!
S in San Diego
Well it is not quite your birthday here in San Diego …but it is where you are :)) Hope you are enjoying sweet dreams and wake up to a fun filled day with lots of treats. Love You Z xoxo
Sharon Tupper
First and foremost, Happy Birthday, Queen Z. Thank you for the wonderful update and everything will be alright. I enjoyed every single one of your races (even last year’s Breeder’s Cup Classic). You ran your heart out in the race and are still a Champion in my eyes. Looking forward to the next update and the next breeding…
Keri
Where can I purchase the John Kaiser photo? It is spectacular as is Zenyatta!