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
Gloria Jeanne
Wow Zen! That card made me smile and brought a tear to my eye, I can’t believe how many people you have touched. The cupcakes are wonderful too, too cute. I can’t wait to see how many postcards have been received- it’s so exciting!
But most of all I am very happy that you had a great Birthday Party with old friends and new. I am so happy that you got lots of gifts, I hope you can share some treats for your friends :)
I can’t wait until you shed your winter coat, I am so used to seeing you with a short and shinny coat…but that really is not that big of deal either, as long as you are happy, healthy and safe. Oh, one more thing, when will you be meeting Bernie again? I bet he will be happy to see you again – smiles, hugs and lots of love for you my sweet Zenny.
Dottie, Thank you for sharing the photos of Z’s party and the card- how wonderful : )
Renee
So happy you had a great week-end party. You are so special
Sheri
That is so cute! Everything! The cupcakes, the cake, the kindergarden class! You are just so spoiled by your owners and your fans!! Happy (late) Bday Zenny! Haha love you Zenyatta!! :D
Diana.A
you look beautiful ! iam so happy everyone is nice to you…..our beautiful QUEEN!
i love you girl
oxoxoxoxo
Neva Rae Powers
Has there ever been a horse that gets as much attention as you do?! You deserve it all.
Arlene
Beautiful as always, Zenyatta. Looks like you all had a great time.
God bless.
Patti in Carlsbad
YOUR LIFE SIZE DRAWING IS WAY TOO SPECIAL :) :) I CANNOT WAIT TO SEE IT MYSELF MOUNTED IN YOUR HONORARY STALL AT BARN 55. WHAT A FABULOUS REMINDER OF YOU, DEAR ZENNY!
IT IS NICE TO SEE SO MANY OF YOUR FANS … THE LADIES FROM BARN 55 ALONG WITH ANN AND DOTTIE WERE ABLE TO CELEBRATE YOUR BIRTHDAY WITH YOU AND YOU FRIENDS AT LANES END.
I KNOW YOU TRULY HAD A REMEMBERABLE BIRTHDAY.
Jani
Thank you for the birthday picture and update. Best of all, Zenyatta had some of her friends there to help her celebrate. I think she is really homesick. For all the love that Zeny has given, we must help her in transition. Love ya, Zen.
Dmama
Happy Birthday dear girl!
Gloria
Thanks for sharing the photos of Zenyatta’s BIG 7 birthday party! I’m glad to see Michelle’s name on the list of people who went to visit. Michelle is the reason I got to meet Big Mama Z and have my picture taken with my favorite race horse. Love to all of Team Z!
Victoria
Z you look almost the best I have ever seen you — in your Birthday picture eating the carrot greens! you look tall and strong and happy. That makes me very happy. and so glad you had the nicest of visitors — your Team all the way from LA. No Mario tho’ but I suspec John and he were woking very hard at the track.
Mary Stanford
I love the picture of you eating your carrots…it almost looks like you are smiling. I have put it as my background picture on my computer. I have you on my computer all the time and I change the pictures so I can see many of you every time I click on my computer. I am glad you had a wonderful birthday. You so deserve the very best….you are one sweet special gal…and us fans love you!!
Hugs to you Z…..
Sue Fredrick
Wow Zen, those pics are great and the one of you eating a carrot, gosh you look good in anything….they should send that to Bernie with a note,”see you soon Big Guy”. You look fabulous the extra pounds really make you look grown up and ready to be a mommie. Glad you had fun and we will too looking at all the new pics. I’m coming down on the 15th remember to look for me on the road, I’ll toot my horn and wave!! Luv and kisses on your nose
Jordan
So glad that Dawn could make the party. Saw her on a Youtube video and was hoping that she would get to take a look at Zenyatta before Zenyatta’s next trip to the breeding shed. Hope Dawn found everything to be in good order. Dottie, thank so much for visiting Zeny, writing this diary, watching over the contest and the other gazillion things that you seem to be able to do. You are amazing and appreciated. Hope the weather there is OK. Gotta sign off as Orange, TX is on a tornado watch. Love you, “Z”.
karen g
And here I was feeling bad for your John!! Maybe along it was Dottie…..oh, your poor back!!! All the more reason we love you too, Dottie!! Go Girl Power for sure!! TOOO CUTE TOOO!! Dottie’s my hero – you DA BOMB!!!!
Lisa g
Ms Zenyatta, so exciting and such a busy girl with a full calendar. Glad Barn 55 girls + came for your Birthday. I cannot wait for the pictures. You are so beautiful. I love you, Lisa g
Chris Balmes
Precious – no other word for all of this – it is a total feel good story and I look forward to your news and pictures every single day! Your birthday card from the kids was beyond special; that must have meant so much to you Zenyatta! Great job kids!
Judy Maass Gadwood Loves Zenny
Zenny Girl Friend! You are TOO CUTE!!!
I love those cupcakes (one of my favorite foods) :-)
I love the life-size card ~ TOO CUTE!!
The picture of YOU with the “greeNs” is also ~ TOO CUTE!
I Love You so much, Zenyatta!
HUGS & KISS XOXO
p.s. I can’t wait to hear about your 2nd date with Bernie LOL
Jackie
Zenny, I noticed this is a reverse image of you. Your markings are backwards! Can’t pull the wool over us! We know you too well! love you!
Neva Rae Powers
If anyone is interested, Mine That Bird has a FB page and there are some fun videos of him playing with a ball. He looks happy in retirement.
L.S.
Kind of wish MTB was out in a real paddock, not a small corral. :(
Cara
I hope 7 is a good year 4 u!
Molly
Zenyatta, you ARE so special in so many ways. Know that we love you. Stay healthy.
DJ
Dearest Sweet “Z”,
BEAUTIFUL, BEAUTIFUL, BEAUTIFUL!!!
dunie
So glad you had a great birthday-so richly deserved.
That card from the kindergarten class was truly special-just like you!
Savvy
Zenyatta, you ARE Racing Royalty. All, Hail Queen Zenyatta. You are simply The Best. Take care. Much Love
Our Anna
If the motherhood thing doesn’t work out, sure would like to see you make a come back and whoop Uncle Mo! Ha ha! Enjoy your new life all the same. Seriously, I hope someone takes you on some nice long trail rides someday…
Abigail from Montreal
I just loved your card, Zenny, and your GREAT cupcakes. How special to have so many from your family fly in to celebrate with you. And special thanks to Dottie for making us all feel so much a part of your celebration.
Lisa B
Oh Precious Zenny, That card is priceless. Can’t wait to see more pics. Love You Much OOOXXX
@ Jackie…I kept staring at Zenny’s pic and it just didn’t seem right. It is reversed now that I look back at it. Thanks for posting. It would have bugged me until I could figure it out.
Meredith
I agree with with Our Anna. You should go on some lovely trail rides. Even when you are pregnant. We did that with our mare. I am glad you had a lovely birthday. You deserve it.