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
Cathleen
Dear Zenny: Congratulations on winning the William H. May Award!!! You’re the first horse ever to be bestowed the honor!!! So deserving, dear Z. Love and hugs, Cathleen
Cathleen
Happy Birthday Zenyatta! Hope it’s filled with peppermints, carrots, apples and all the things you love. Maybe your California family will make a surprise visit. Wouldn’t that be something birthday girl!! XOXO
Shari Voltz
MY Dear Zenyatta WOW The William H. May Award. This does not suprise me. You are so wise and giving. You have been brought up by a very giving family and Team. I am so very happy for you. You transcend being a horse. I remember what Ann said to me about how intelligent you are. I so agree. Like I have said so many times Homeroom 215 loves you so much. If you could fit in the school we would have you come to see us :) We are going to celebrate your big day tomorrow. I love you and so do the children. You are #1 in our hearts. Hugs and Kisses from Shari XXXOOO
@Dawn thank you for the kind words. You are a very special lady. Have a good weekend :) God Bless
@Brooke nice post. You are very special to me. We share our love of horses especially ZENYATTA and SECRETARIAT :) Love Mrs. Voltz
Lisa T
What a beautiful picture Zenyatta! Thanks for keeping us all updated on how you are doing, we all love you so very much! It’s your birthday tomorrow….Happy Birthday Zenyatta! Hugs and Kisses XXXOOXXX
KIMBERLY
Queen, You look so beautiful in that photo. We all love you and are glad you are ok… Celebrate tomorrow!!!
Lynne
Happy, happy birthday, Z!! This greeting will be on your special day, due to the 3 hour time difference between west and east coast
0000xxxx – Lynne
Darlene
Happy Birthday Zenyatta….I know Dottie and Anne have a special surprise planned for you tomorrow. Your day will be filled with love and kisses from all those who love you in Southern California. I am sending a special kiss from me with Michelle to you. My horse has a birthday on April 2nd, so I will be celebrating for two days. Rememeber, you are a late bloomer who, once you get going, is unsurpassable…that will happen with your adorable foal as well. Best birthday with love.
Linda/Maryland
“HAPPY BIRTHDAY” Zenny ~!!!
You are just wonderful!!
Love you ~
Susan
Hi Z,
Have a great b-day on Friday! I know you’ll get lots of your favorite treats! I wish you many, many, many more!
Gloria Jeanne
Hi Zenny- It’s almost your Birthday!!!!! Happy 8th Birthday my sweet Zenyatta. I hope you get lots of wonderful treats and a carrot birthday cake. You are TOO CUTE – I am hoping that your entire team get to visit you tomorrow, maybe a surprise Birthday Party for you and your Paddock Pals would be wonderful, no balloons I understand some horses don’t like them. But I would think if your Team or Close Family showed up wih Camera’s, Peppermints, Carrots and special Z teats you would be the happiest pony in town. Well Z, I hope you can sleep tight and dream of sweet birthday wishes, until tomorrow I wish you a good night. Love – Hugs and special birthday wishes to my Queen of Racing – peace to you my love.
Gloria Jeanne
P.S. you have over 72,800 FaceBook friends, Too Cute!!!!
Harriett Vaughn
YOU are too cute! Happy Birthday!
Anne
Who is that gorgeous girl? Ah… could she be the one with a birthday in just a few hours?
You are the best! Did you get a big package today?
Signofthetimes
Dear Zenny
Congratulations on the May Award. What an honor
For you. Those web site hackers think it is funny that
We talk to a horse like a human. Well how human awards
Have you won being a horse. Plenty and we are all soooo
Happy for you. Have a great B-day.!!!! With you BBF
In the pasture. I know you will share all your
Food gifts. Thanks to all of Z ‘s connections for doing
Everything for us. It has been a great few months. Enjoy
Your second date with Bernie!!!!!
Sharon in Ohio
Dearest Zenyatta, I hope that you have the best birthday yet ! Lot’s of Carrot Cake, and surprises !! You deserve the best ever birthday…fit for a Queen. What a thrilling year it has been and this one will be better yet. Congrats on winning, The William H. May Award. No horse has every had this honor….and it is YOURS !! You are greatly loved my so many, and have inspired us all!! Thank you so much. xoxoxoxoox
KJ
I think there’s such a lesson from you and your team about courage and heart – and being a great finisher is such a positive outlook for you and your people. My son’s birthday is tomorrow, too, he’ll be 12. Happy birthday to both of you.
kj
Sharon in Ohio
Dearest Zenyatta, I hope that you have the best birthday yet ! Lot’s of Carrot Cake, and surprises !! You deserve the best ever birthday…fit for a Queen. What a thrilling year it has been and this one will be better yet. Congrats on winning, The William H. May Award. No horse has every had this honor….and it is YOURS !! You are greatly loved my so many, and have inspired us all!! Thank you so much.
Just wanted to say that I love your picture today…it shows your true beauty.xxoxooxo
Carol M
Zenny, you are the last thing I read tonight as I leave my office in the corporate world. I’m smiling — so a big “Thank you” for your post today. Now, I get to head to the stables and see my own little filly, a 2 year old show horse I’m training. I’m telling her she should also be gracious (like you Zenny….) even when things don’t turn out so well. Her ears will perk, and then she looks for her pears…. Can’t imagine life without horses, all of you. :)
Jan
Zenyatta,
Congratulations to you and your connections on winning the William H. May award. You never cease to amaze.. Zenyatta, you are truly one of a kind :) Love & kisses from Space City Houston :) :)
barbara
heartfelt wishes for a very happy and enjoyable birthday sweet one!
thank you for being you! and many happy returns.
Linda in NJ
Hi Zenny: That was exactly what I thought. You always came from behind and finished first. And that is the Zenyatta Way. Just like your sign at Barn 55: “Zenyatta Way.” Your family didn’t put that sign there for nothin you know. When you are ready, you will be ready!! The photo of you is beautiful. Zenny you are so loved. You are the most Loved Horse! I sent your birthday cards to you today. You should get them tomorrow. I also sent you a little present. I’ll wait and wish you a Happy Birthday, tomorrow. Love, Linda
Gail
Happy Birthday my beautiful “birthday sister”. I love you lots & lots!!!
Regina From NJ
Dearest Zenyatta: The day is here-April 1st- and it can no longer be known as April Fool’s Day but rather must be called April Foal’s Day to recognize that on this day seven years ago, the greatest foal ever was born! (I couldn’t resist that!) So, we are all having a birthday party today, and YOU, of course, are the guest of honor. Happy birthday, Great Mare, and may all your days be as happy as you have made all of us. With much love—-xoxoxo!
Michelle
I just love you!
tparker
Is it too late to send my postcard entry? If not I will need the address as I can’t seem to bring up previous postings. Happy B-Day dear Zenny!! Have fun with all your pals doing what you love best. Does John Kaiser have more awesome pics of you? XOXOXO!
Janet
Hi Zenyatta, sorry to hear about the foal. Glad your doing good. Hang in there. You are an awesome horse
Janet
Janet
Happy Birthday too :)
sherpa
LOL, still March 31st where I am but maybe Zen & Dottie are having an April Fools joke? Anyway, happy birthday & big hugs to my best girl, a few hours early!
Barbara C
Zenny you are entirely too cute for words. I also love that picture of you – it is so you. Happy Birthday you enjoy your day. And congrats on winning the William H. May award, you should know just how special you are now. Don’t worry about the babies, they all come in due time, I’m just not sure about 19 of them. Love you Zenny, you make my heart smile! :)
Regina From NJ
@Tracy: Happy birthday to your 10 year old. Give him a big smooch on his nose for me, OK?