Good Morning,
I hope you had a fabulous weekend! I sure did! It all started on Friday afternoon when several of MY BARN 55 FRIENDS flew into Lexington for MY BIRTHDAY! Ann, Dottie, Dawn Hunkin (one of my vets), Michelle (one of John’s assistants and my personal masseuse while I was at the barn), Isabelle (who was my rider whenever Steve was off)Lara and Claudia (Moss family members and 2 of my biggest cheerleaders) all flew in to be with me for the celebration. Sarah joined us when everyone got to the farm. This was all planned in advance…so it is very special that it was able to really HAPPEN!
Charles and the guys helped me get ready for my party. I was outside grazing after my bath when everyone arrived. There were all kinds of snacks and goodies to eat! My favorites were carrots, pears, bananas and peppermints. There was a SPECIAL CAKE JUST FOR ME…and cupcakes for everyone at the farm. They had Z’s, Apple Blossoms or Crowns on them! My John sent his camera with Dottie…so we have tons of photos for him to download and share with ALL OF YOU later this week.
I also received so many cards and gifts from so many wonderful people. You guys are too much! The photo at the top of the page is from a kindergarten class in New York. They did a life-size drawing of ME. They used cotton balls for the white on my legs and my blaze and yarn for my mane and tail. The students wrote me messages all over the card! This really took a great deal of hard work for the students and their teacher. It is absolutely TOO CUTE! It is also very touching that they would do this for ME! We have sent this card back to California to Barn 55 where John is going to display it. I am SO PROUD!
The 5th grade class from Ohio sent a fruit basket (it was terrific) and some of you even sent ME checks for the farm to buy me peppermints and fruit. I am truly speechless at all of this KINDNESS! I want you to know…I am DEEPLY TOUCHED and VERY APPRECIATIVE of all of this THOUGHTFULNESS!
I’m now 7! I can’t wait for John to share the rest of the photos with you of my PARTY! THANK YOU AGAIN FOR EVERYTHING!
On another note, I wanted to let you know about the ZENYATTA BRONZE CONTEST! As Dottie was out of town this weekend, she could not get to the post office to get all of the entries until later today. Thus, in fairness to everyone, we’ll start the drawing on Wednesday. We will pick the 64 cards for the first part of the contest on that day. So sorry for the inconvenience…but there was no way to get the cards from the last few days until this afternoon. We appreciate your understanding this change in schedule!
Again, thank you for making ME FEEL SO SPECIAL in SO MANY WAYS!
With love,
Hugs to all~
Z
Leslie
Glad you had a wonderful day, Z!
Linda Shull
Glad you had a Happy Birthday. Can’t wait to see the pictures.
Lauren
Dearest Zenny – You look so beautiful. I am so happy that had such a wonderful birthday. The cupcakes look yummy. Love you beautiful girl. God Bless you.
Samantha Peck
Happy Birthday Zenyatta!!! I love you!
sandra gomez
These are great photos Zenyatta! Thank you for sharing them. I am so glad you enjoyed your birthday.. I knew you would.. as always… We love you!!
Rachel Fabrizi
Wonderful pics! You look great!! Did they clip you?? It looks like it! Lookin pretty!!
jeanne
I’d like to say”Lucky Seven” but you know you are Lucky “1 to Infinity” !!!
Sarah Powell
Can’t wait to see the birthday pics – hope they got one of you eating cake! You need to check out your facebook page also as you got lots of e-cards and hundreds of messages from all of us that love you. We all had one giant birthday celebration!! As you would say – “too cute!” Hope today went well or was the date postponed? Lots of good thoughts being sent your way. (Thanks Dottie)
Trisha Veazey
I am so glad your Barn 55 girls came to party with you. How sweet is that? I know you had a grand time and so much to talk about.
Love hug,s and kisses
Allen
What a special birthday for a special girl.Better get inside Z lots of rain on the way.
Pat Beck
You’re so special, Z, that I’m not surprised at the wonderful gifts you’ve received. Hope your day was as wonderful as you deserve.
Keep us posted about your next trip to see Bernie. Love you always!
Heather
Belated happy birthday, lovely lady. When is your next date with Bernardini?
Laurie Collins
You are the prettiest horse I have ever seen and I love your personality. I hope to visit you someday at Lands End. Happy Birthday!
Darryl
So glad you had a great birthday. You look beautiful as always. Can’t wait to see all the photos…love the one of you eating the carrot. You are very special !!
Debbie Minnis
Great pictures! Thanks for sharing! Keep them coming please!
jeanne
That last photo looks odd…is your blaze backward?
Rosanne Glynn
You look adorable Zen with the carrots hanging out of your mouth. I wish I knew if you received the peppermints I sent you for your BD or not. I sent them to: Lane’s End Farm
1500 Midway Rd.
Versailles, Ky.
I hope that was the right address.
Love you!!xoox
Barbara
HOw adorable! I am so glad you had special visitors on your special day! You look fabulous as usual!!! :)
Lover of Horses
You are sooo special, sweetie!!! Glad you had a wonderful Birthday! Love and best wishes!
Nancy A Nash Coleman
So glad you had a great weekend … thank you for sharing it with us! Sending up lots of prayers for success for you this week! Take care, sweetie … hugs!
Lauren
Does LA weight loss take in mares?…LOL!cupcakes and carrots! you go girl
karen g
OH, Z, YOU ARE SO SPECIAL AND LOVED!!!!! I LOVE THAT CARD!!!! YOU KIDS FROM NEW YORK, I LOVE YOU!!!!! JUST PERFECT – JUST LIKE YOU ZENNY!!!! LOVE YOU MORE!!
Anne-Marie Power
Zenyatta….you are breathtakingly beautiful! Lots of love from Anne-Marie in St. Johns, Newfoundland, Canada! Xoxoxo
Darla
You look Marvelous!!!
Sandra B.
I’m so glad you enjoyed your birthday. The cupcakes look delicious. Loved the pic of you eating a carrot!
karen g
AND TOO CUTE TOO!! {@KIDS FROM NY!!}|
Phronsie O'Brien
Too cute with the carrot in your ‘pie hole’! Glad you enjoyed your 7th B-D!
sherry drish
LOVE THESE PHOTOS. QUEEN Z WE ALL MAKE YOU FEEL SPECIAL BECAUSE YOU ARE VERY VERY SPECIAL. THANK YOU DOTTIE FOR SHARING ALL THE FUN WITH ZENYATTAS FANS. LOVE TO ALL SHERRY D. WV
Ray
Zenyatta Happy Brithday to you from your fans here in San Diego.
Elaine Valenzuela
The pictures are great! The cupcakes look scrumptious! Special cupcakes for a special girl! Glad to hear your birthday was a bash. Amazing how the children drew that beautiful picture of you! Lastly, you’re just so photogenic, Zenyatta. I especially like the little hair on your chin. You’re too cute! Luv you!