Happy Tuesday Everyone!
I am still having fun thinking about my BARN 55 visitors last weekend. The weather has been very nice and I’ve been able to spend lots of quality time outside with all of my paddock buddies.
I also want to wish my dear friend, STEVE HASKIN, HAPPY BIRTHDAY! He is a fellow Aries and celebrated his special day yesterday! Cheers to you, STEVE! May you have a fabulous, healthy and happy year!
The photo above is TOO CUTE! Tim is holding MY CAKE! Earlier, I played with a cupcake for a moment to have a taste of frosting, but my REAL BIG CAKE was one made up of all of my favorite foods. Claudia Rubio helped put it together for me. She cut up big pieces of pears, apples and bananas and layered them on whole carrots with the green portion decorating the outside of the box. Then shredded carrots were shaped in a BIG Z on top! It was rather heavy to carry…so Tim helped out. It was absolutely delicious!
There was so much ‘Z CAKE’ that all of my barn friends were able to have a GENEROUS portion and help celebrate with ME. WE all agreed that it was not only a clever type of cake to create for ME…but extremely tasty too!
March Madness ended last night with the Championship Game. Kentucky made it to the Final Four and in itself that is a great accomplishment. Butler and UCONN played last night for the Championship with UCONN winning! Congratulations to them…and all of the teams who worked so hard during this tournament!
Now, our TOURNAMENT begins tomorrow. It is getting exciting! BRONZE #19 is really curious to see who her new owner will be! GOOD LUCK, Everyone!
With Love,
Hugs to All~
Z
Marion
I just love the idea of your horsey birthday cake, Miss Z you really have special friends. Have fun and stay happy and healthy
we love you
Katie Clawson
Z! The cake looks great! I’m glad you liked it so much and had a wonderful time with your Barn 55 friends! It is very sweet of them to come visit. Who is you’re Derby pick?? Have a fun day honey!
Love, Katie(future jockey)
Sally (B)
Hi Big beauty Z!! Now that is a cake; a special one for you with all the things you like. Looks moist and delicious. Yes! Who will be the final lucky one to win your #19 bronze? I’ve never won anything before, even in a raffle! ha It still is exciting and this gave me a chance to express why I love you and think your so special from the bottom of my heart! Happy B-day Steve. He is a great writer.
Off to pick up my grandkids; you know, helping hands, sort of like the ones that take care of you. I am tickled you’ve had quality time outside! (That’s my favorite place to be too.) love with a kiss on your soft nose.
Cara Ezzell
Hi Baby Girl,
I’m so glad you had a great birthday & all your wonderful friends were able to visit you!! I would have given anything to have been able to be there but that’s my dream for the future!! You certainly deserved all this after all your hard work & accomplishments!! You are so much more than just a racehorse & it is so wonderful we get to hear about what’s going on with you day to day. THANK YOU AGAIN DOTTIE FOR KEEPING ALL OF US UP TO DATE ON QUEEN Z & ALL THE OTHER INTERESTING INFORMATION YOU POST!! TEAM Z ROCKS!!!
Hope you’re having a wonderful day & I’m looking forward to your next post. You have really touched my life & so many others!! I believe you’re an angel horse sent from Heaven!! God bless you baby girl & Team Z!!
Much love sweetie, Cara from Houston
P.S. The frosting is my favorite part of the cake too!! I have a major sugar tooth & the root canals & crowns to prove it! LOL!
Gloria Jeanne
Dear Z, Love the cake, glad you and your buddies all got to enjoy it, that is very speical. I watch the game last night – it was fun- a little close at times, I had picked UCONN to go all the way!! So that part was fun, I know it was on TV a little late for you to be watching.
I can’t wait to see how many people entered your contest and who will win the Bronze- sounds really fun.
Love and Hugs to you.
Cara Ezzell
Sorry, but I forgot to add this to my first post. If there are any photos available to purchase from your birthday could your friend Dottie please let me know? I have a huge scrapbook with photos I’ve purchased from various professional photographers & Blood-Horse Magazine of you. That would be so great!!
Thank you Queen Z & Dottie!!
Cara from Houston
Amanda
That cake looks great! Ok now the big question, when is your next date with the handsome Bernardini? Should be this week right?
Andrea from Germany
Hello Zenny, so good to see you happy with your cake. LOve you Zenny.
Barbara Grimaldi
Always makes me smile when I see you sharing what you have with your friends…that’s our Zenny!!! Love you, big girl!!!
Sheri
Wow that cake looks tasty Zenny! And happy bday Steve! It was my brother’s birthday yesterday to! Yeah my dad and oldest brother were so sad (and a little mad) when Butler lost! Oh well! At least they made it this far! haha! Love you Zenyatta!!! :D
sue w
Zenny…that picture is “too cute”!
You are spoiled and rightly so….be sure to watch the ladies play basketball tonight. It’s gonna be a great game.
Pattie
Your cake looks tasty :) I’m so glad you had a Very Special Happy Birthday, fit for a Queen !!
Oh, I do hope I win the Bronze Statue…I want to donate it to Old Friends, to help them raise money to rescue more racehorses, plus they are trying to purchase additional property to expand the farm.
I LOVE You, Zenyatta :)
Pattie from Pickens, SC
carolyn
Delores, can’t you copy and paste it and print it from your printer.
Trisha Veazey
Yummmm! what a imagionative creation your cake is. I hope you and your friends enjoyed.
Have a great day
Love hugs and kisses
judy berube
Dear Z,
Looks like your lovin that cake. Looking forward to more photos. Thanks Dottie. Love to all of you. Judy and Russ
Susan
That cake does look delicious Zenny, I love fruits and vegatables too!
Cathy P
What a yummy cake Zenyatta. Good luck to all that entered the contest. You are one very special lady Zenny,inspiring so many people in so many ways. We love you so much. Have a wonderful and sunny day. With Lots of Love and Big Hugs and Kisses.
Lisa g
Ms Zenyatta, a healthy cake for you…all the things you love..wish Tim went inside your room or you outside, you look a tad uncomfortable. Glad you were loving that cake. When when Your John have the party pics posted??? I cannot wait, especially the one with you and Ann, those are always so loving. When is your 2nd date? I love you…Lisa g.
Judy Maass Gadwood Loves Zenny
Zenny Girl Friend!
You share the Aries sign with a number of famous peeps!
Not only Steve Haskin (who’s the most gifted writer on the planet) but John Henry’s breeder, Verna Lehmann, is celebrating her birthday today! :-)
I’ve tried to twist Steve’s arm into writing a Legends series book about YOU, but he said he’s finished with his book writing days :-( We MUST have a book about YOU, sweetie! And a movie!!!
You are TOO CUTE & TOO SWEET!
HUGS & KISSES XOXO
p.s. That cake looks yummy!!!
Quarterhossgal
Zenny…I’m going to have to get the receipe for that cake all 3 of my horses were born in late April and early May. They would love the carrots, peppermints and apples. They haven’t tried pears yet, maybe that is acquired taste. One of my mares loved to sneak the dry dog food, my dog wanted to bark at her but looked at her size and decided he could share with her. He then got one of her baby carrots so they were even. My animals bring so much joy to me as I’m sure Queen Z does for Dottie and Ann Moss.
Should be some great racing this week-end
seperating the pretenders from the contenders. Safe trips for all of them.
Charlotte A. Farmer
Oh, what a cake and I am so glad you friends got to help you eat it. Birthday cakes are just the greatess. Glad the weather is such that you can spend some time outside, good for the lungs and mental well-being.
Love you!
Dawn Conrad
Dearest, Zenyatta. The sun is shining here in Colorado as well, Zenny. Spring just makes one feel like God is in his heaven and all is right with the world. Your birthday cake looks marvelous. What a creative mix of all of your favorites. Looks like Claudia did a great job and everyone of your friends got a taste too. You are a very good hostess, always making sure there is plenty for everyone. Thank you for letting us know it is Steve Haskin’s birthday. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, STEVE. I just love Steve!!! I always watch he and Lenny on their Bloodhorse show. Then of course, his writing is beautiful. The knowledge he has is amazing and I enjoy the fact that he doesn’t just write about the facts and figures of a thoroughbred, he writes about their heart and character, as well as the people around them. I know he has written some very touching things about you, Zenny. He’s a fan, just like me. So, our “tournament” starts tomorrow. Yea!! The anticipation is building. I want to wish everyone the very best of luck. :) :)
Bye for now, Zenny, it is back to work for me. Sweet dreams. Hugs and kisses. XXXOOO
@Shari Voltz – Wouldn’t it be fun to have tea together!! Too bad we don’t have Tango, we could do tea, like having brunch with Zenny. :)
@Kathryn Cogswell – Your story was beautiful, I could actually feel that head touching my heart as you described and remembering the joy of that from long ago. You give your own lessons in grace.
@Amanda – I was so sorry to hear about your cousin. My condolences to you, your cousins wife and the rest of the family.
@Willim – I am glad you posted what you were feeling. This site always provides a safe haven in a time of confusion. Keep dreaming, at 35, the possibilities are endless. Believe that all things are possible. My thoughts are with you.
HappyHarriet
Dear Queen Zenyatta –
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Thanks for sharing your birthday so generously with your always-faithful fans. We cannot get enough of all things “Z”!!! In fact, I watched the Eclipse Award Horse of the Year announcement again last night and saw your big family on the stage with the lovely Ann and Jerry, all for YOU!
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And once again – oh my! – Mrs. Moss’ “Z” Pin sparkled like the stars in the sky. When you girls were gossiping over the weekend, did your Mom (Mrs. Moss) happen to tell you anything about that super incredible pin? I have a special place set aside for a replica of that stunner! I wonder, since I understand that Mrs. Moss is an artist, if she designed that pin in the shape of your famous Z logo?
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Psst.. Zennie.. Just between the girls – it’s been mentioned and I’m on board with the idea that your future dates with Bernie be a private affair. You know – discretion, breeding (no pun intended), class – Queen’s usually keep their private lives private, if you know what I mean. (wink wink) And THANK GOODNESS Lane’s End have their collective heads screwed on straight and do not allow visitors to traipse through the mares’ private home while they are in the early stages of their baby time. Imagine the blame (no pun intended) that would be going on had you received visitors before we found out you were no longer “in foal”. HORRORS!
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It’s impossible to get through a posting without a heartfelt appreciative nod towards your VOZ, our most special Miss Dottie (Voice of Zenyatta). Dottie you are due a special place in Racing History for bringing horse and fan together as no other person has. You lead the pack, just like our Girl Z, and no matter how fast the rest of the pack run, no other horse connections will ever catch up or pass you in ingenuity, creativity, and inspiration. They can follow, but they cannot lead. :)
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Hugs and Smooches – HH
Pam zacek
that looks so good, great veggies, and all, glad there was enough for your buddies and glad all had a great day, Everyone, is happy for you, glad the weather is nice down that way, sure, is lousy up here, rain rain, and more rain, but,, the thing is you always, send everyone sunshine, andthe diary, thanks, again Dottie and all your team.
Henrietta Wolfe
Z, You are just too cute. Good to hear all is going well. I bet your visitors hated to leave you. I sure would. Of course, I was for the Ohio State Buckeyes in the tournament but after they lost I just enjoyed all the teams and the absolutely great games. Your cake looked just fabulous and such good food for you. I LOVE IT!!! Take care and be in touch soon as possible. xoxoxoxxo
Sue Noel
What a perfect cake–so many of your favorite flavors there!! I,too,would love a copy of the photo of you and your friends lying in the pasture–it is a really wonderful photo!! Also,there was a posting earlier where a photographer offered a photo that showed you and your friends walking together on a path at Lane’s End. Does anyone remember what number that posting was?? I would love to order one of those too!!
Hope you don’t get any of the bad weather they were talking about on the TV this morning!! Have a happy day with your friends!!
Janice
Horse of the Year, why of course you deserve lots of attention and a very, special, customized birthday cake. I can tell that you really appreciated all of the effort that went into making your day so much fun. Miss ya.
Karen Line
How exciting for you, Z! What a beautiful and unique cake, and the cupcakes were fanTASTic! Love the frosting too. What fun that was for you!
Do you realize how loved you are? What a loving family you have on both coasts, and throughout the world. It so clear you radiate the love back that is given to you — or visa versa. Whichever, YOU are such a gift.
Happy Birthday again, Zenyatta!!!
dunie oneil
Fabulous cake for a fabulous lady. Many, many, many more!
Jane Wade
Happy Birthday to Steve! Today is my birthday! All of us Aries are having a good time! Miss you Zenyatta and so glad you had a good visit with your friends from Barn 55!