Good Morning,
Well, to all of my friends born on April 1st…and ME…HAPPY BIRTHDAY! (That includes Dottie’s sister, Fran!) I think I’m having some FUN visitors today from California to help me celebrate. It should be exciting!
Here is my cake from last year’s party at Barn 55! This is the photo of me literally taking a huge bite out of it. As Steve reminded Dottie yesterday, ZENYATTA really likes frosting! I bet my cake this year will have some!
I hope you have a wonderful day! The postcards are arriving. We begin the drawing next week.
I’m off to get ready for my guests! We’ll take lots of photos to share with all of you!
It’s PARTY TIME!
Yippee!
With Love,
Hugs to All~
Z
Kathy Kimber
Zeny, your family has come for your birthday, doesn’t that just take the cake? Ha,Ha. I know you have had a wonderful day seeing them. And I know they could hardly wait to arrive and be with you. I know it has been fun. I’m so anxious to see the pictures and to hear what kind of cake you had, did you save a piece for Bernie? I love you dear girl.
Max
Happy Birthday to the Queen.
We had a special lunch today and toasted your health and happiness with your favorite Guinness. You are a great inspiration both on and off the track. Enjoy that cake.
Best to you, lovely Zenyatta.
S
Happy Birthday to our Queen!
Sally (B)
Happy, Happy Birthday adorable Z!! Happy B day to Fran! I just knew you would have your family/team/friends/Lane’s End come for your 7th!! Umm,yum, loved the picture of you eating last years cake. I love you so much I would shared your piece! I am sure this one will be special too, loaded with frosting, maybe with shaved carrots on top. Have fun on your very special day. I wish I’d have the honor to be with you, maybe to actually give you a real kiss!! (That is my goal, and I am not getting any younger)ha Looking forward to Birthday pictures;it’s the closest thing to being there. I wager Bernadini sent you a special birthday wish!! Love with a kiss on your soft nose
Lori Stein
Beautiful words Helen, just beautiful!
Kathy Kimber
Oh Zeny to think you are seven years old but you don’t look it you my dear are forever young. Was your cake good. I hope John gets to see you soon. Now is his busy time. I hope Mario can come by soon. Who do you think will win the derby? I really like Uncle Mo. I toasted you today dear girl with a quaff of Baily’s Irish Cream. You’d like it. We actually had sun and warmer temps today spring can’t be to far away. I hope your gal pals are all fine. Take care and enjoy the best day ever.
Sally (B)
@Helen; your response was very special. Amen
KIMBERLY
HAPPY BIRTHDAY QUEEN!!! HOPE YOU HAVE A GREAT DAY!!!!! LOVE YOU….
Ingrid in MA
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ZENNY!!!!! And many,many more!! Have a great time at your party! Have a piece of cake for me,too!
Love you,Sweet Zen
Kathy Kimber
I almost forgot I bet the post cards are pouring in, it is excitying and I’m happy for every one. Thanks Dottie for thinking this one up. Are we going to get to see Z at some time or other. Its my goal to meet her. Love to all.
Ray
Happy Birthday Big Girl and many many more..With Lots of Love from all of us here in Florida.
Sarah
Happy Birthday my darling!
mary bobolis
I know it’s a business but I agree with the person who posted that Zenny wants to be back in California. I know Lane’s End is like a wonderful sanctuary but her loving family is still in Califonia. I couldn’t bear to part with you, business or not. I don’t know how Ann handles it..
fran bedics
Happy birthday Zenyatta!!!
God blessed us with the most amazing horse,
and your two teams. God bless all of you.
Melissa
Happy Birthday Zenny. Love you!!!
Ingrid in MA
And CONGRATULATIONS on your William H May Award!! Love you,Big Girl!
Karen
Happy Birthday, Zenyatta! I love you very much, beautiful girl.
Vicki
Happy Birthday Zenyatta!!!!
Helen
HAPPY BIRTHDAY QUEEN Z OF THE SPORT OF KINGS! 7 years ago we all were so very blessed. I sure hope all goes well with your next date with Berni :) No worries, what will be will be and when the time is right. I just know your foal will be HUGE! I sure hope when the time comes John gets to train that baby! Not many would take the time like John did with you. If you went to another trainer chances would be good they would have pushed you to fast and hard and in the end ruined you! LOVE YA!
Sandra B.
Happy 7th birthday to the best horse ever. Have a big piece a cake with alot of frosting. Enjoy your day!
Robbie Pfeufer Kahn
“Although no horse has ever received the May Award. . .”
Zenyatta lovely one: Your hoofprints criss-cross the human/animal boundary so frequently that to me you’ve created a perceptible path.
This seems to be what you were born for–a fleet “deep closer” no horse ever passed in a race; and a deep closer of separations between two species. This transformative ability of yours, Zenyatta, is the stuff of myth.
One such separation is the absence of irony in your being as compared to postmodern humans who (willingly or unwillingly) “inhale atmospheres of irony.” It’s a protection my students tell me—against lies.
But here we have someone from the racing industry speaking in all sincerity (an old-fashioned term) about how “no horse [before you] has ever received . . .” the William H. May Award, speaking without a trace of irony.
Zenyatta, you are sincere, you trust what deserves to be trusted, you feel joy, are humourful, are curious; and the innocence of your heart draws those near and far into a fresh atmosphere. You cause hearts to open, the love you muster grows like spring grass.
This April 1st spring day (no matter the weather) even the grass celebrates your birthday along with you numberless fans and human family who travel from California to Kentucky because they cannot bear to be separated from you on this day. Thank you, Zenyatta, horse both mythical and real as the caked mud on your neck.
Linda Craig
Happy, happy birthday Zenny & many many more just as fun as this one. You are a blessing.
Molly
Yes, Helen, I agree with you. Hopefully Jerry and Ann Moss will let John train Zenyatta’s brood. Zenyatta is the BEST, thanks to John, Mike, Steve, Mario and all the other kind people at Barn 55 that helped raise Zeny. Zenyatta’s Manager isn’t too bad either:) Happy Birthday, Horse of the Decade. Love Ya.
Jan in WV
HAPPPPPPY BIRTHDAY Z !~!~!
Roberta Smith
Happy Birthday Beautiful Girl!
Hope you have a great day.
We love you so much!
XXXXXXXXXX to you! More too XXXXXX!!!!
jean
A HAPPY,HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY, you BEAUTIFUL, MAGNIFICENT GIRL! God, willing, may you have MANY,MANY MORE! I LOVE YOU TO PIECES! Jean.
Cheryl Y
Happy Birthday to you Zen and congratulations on winning your award.Hope you have a great day,enjoy your guests at the party!!I am sending a donation in your honor to my favorite horse rescue.Susan and your 2nd grade class,I hope Zenyatta enjoyed your birthday video as much as I did.GREAT JOB KIDS!God bless and keeep you Zen.
Kate
HAPPY BIRTHDAY QUEEN ZENYATTA!!!!!!
Lady Renee
HAPPY BIRTHDAY , HAPPY BIRTHDAY OUR ZENYATTA …..
WE ALL LOVE SOOO MUCHHHHH
MY BROTHER WISHES YOU HAPPY BRITHDAY TOO… FROM SPAIN…
Kirren Dolan
Happy Birthday beautiful Queen Z! I wish I could be there to enjoy it with you. We miss you in SoCal. I love you!