Good Morning Everyone!
I’M BACK!
It is a wonderful Wednesday morning in Kentucky! All is terrific…but a bit wet. We have had a substantial amount of rain lately in Lexington and I understand Louisville has had their share as well. With all of the Kentucky Derby and Oaks preparations going on in that city now, the rain has even caused some changes in the training schedules for several of the horses. It is supposed to lighten up soon….so HOOVES CROSSED. Dottie did tease me and say that it is sunny and pretty in California right now.
I truly want to thank ALL OF YOU who participated in the contest by either mailing in an entry and / or voting for one of the four contestants. All of the cards were beautifully done and very sweet and emotional to read. As stated in an earlier Diary, right before leaving for the barn this morning, John was going to check his computer at 5 a.m. CA TIME and finalize the WINNER. He did just that!
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR ZENYATTA BRONZE WINNER…..DAWN CONRAD!
Wow, Dawn! You really recapped so much of my life. Thank you for all of your thoughtfulness and kind words. I AM SO HAPPY for you! I can’t wait to hear where you place ‘ME’…once I’m settled in at your home in Cedaredge, Colorado.
This contest has been so MUCH FUN! What has been especially meaningful to me is how much I have meant to so many of you. I did realize people really enjoyed watching me DANCE, RACE and TRAIN, however, I did not get the full impact of what my efforts and achievements symbolized to so many of my friends until this contest. I am deeply, deeply touched.
May all of you have a very special day! I know you have really made mine a day to remember.
Again…YEAH, DAWN!
With Love,
Hugs to All~
Z
Hayley
CONGRATULATIONS TO DAWN AND THE FINAL FOUR~! :D Zenyatta, you, Dottie, and Team Z do SO much! I know it’s been raining here alot in Kentucky but don’t let that ruin your day! HOOVES CROSSED! <33
~ Love from Kentucky!
-Hayley :)
Arlene
CONGRATULATIONS, Dawn! Enjoy!!!
Kt
Congratulations Dawn!!
Now, when is the Mike raffle??!!
Mike
Just saying that you could be “kicked out” as they threaten, for too many smilies or writing in capitals. Not to mention other more serious offenses such as sports, religion or politics…God forbid. Well, anyway, God bless the Eagles!
Sarah Powell
You don’t know how good it was to see a new post!! We know we are spoiled but you just don’t know how much these posts mean to all of us. Even though I didn’t get past the “sweet sixteen”, I hope that some of team Z were able to read the cards and truly understand how grateful all of us are for being allowed to “share” in Zenny’s career and retirement and how important she is to each of us in our own way. Hope we hear direct news of how she’s doing – photos would be wonderful!!
@ Dawn – congratulations!! I know how much this means to you and I know you will treasure #19!
Neva Rae Powers
Yeah, Dawn!
Mike
:) :) :)
Sue Noel
CONGRATULATIONS DAWN!!!!!!! I am SO happy for you!! You so perfectly put into words for all of us how truly meaningful Zenyatta is to so many!! Can’t wait to see a pic of #19 in your home!! You deserve it so much!!
To the others in the final four–you all wrote beautifully and I congratulate you on being in that great group!!
Was so sorry to hear about the eagle tragedy–a friend of mine has been following them for ages-must call her tonight. Was glad to hear that they are safe and will be someday back in the wild-their parents would like that. Wish that could be explained to the papa–he must be bereft!!
Zenny and Team Z–what a wonderful contest,and how generous–please know how much we all love and respect you all–and how grateful we are for this blessed meeting place!!
I keep looking at the weather reports back there and praying for your continued safety. May you very soon have the sun on your back and a soft beeze to ruffle your mane. LOVE YOU!!
jeanie langford
Congrats to the winner. She deserved it. Must have been one helluv a big post card. I sure hope you are well and would like to hear some type of news or see some new pictures. Something, anything it is like you are at Alcatraz in solitary confinement. Miss you QUEEN. Hugs and Kisses
Sarah Powell
Forgot to say thanks Dottie!
Celeste
It is wonderful to hear from you again, Zenyatta!! We have been missing your updated diary entries and worried because of all the weather storms, so it is great to learn you are all right, albeit a little bit wet. Think how beautiful the rain will make that lovely bluegrass.
Congratulations to Dawn on winning the Zenyatta bronze. All of the entries chosen for the final four were so beautiful!
Thank you Dottie and Zenyatta for continuing this diary for us to remain connected to our Queen. I’m glad to read the contest entries helped bring to light how much love is out here for wondermare Zenyatta, how important she has become to so many for such a wide variety of reasons. Thank you all!
judy berube
Dear Z and Dottie,
So glad to see a new diary post. Z, you must know how much you have touched all of us. You are a special gift. We love you.
To Dawn Conrad: Congratulations to you. We know you will treasure your Bronze Zenyatta. Love to all of you. Judy and Russ
Linda
Congratulations to the winner. How have you been and could we get an update on you and some video and new pictures.
Bobbie from WI
Congratulations to the WINNER! I know you will treasure your statue! I can sympathize with you, Z. Our WI spring has been wet and cold. Gotta get the dogs out between the rain drops. The last two Derbys have been in the slop haven’t they?
Aaron
True, man. Would not even be able to view the eagle cam if our site were moderated like that, and like some want. No social chat, so better go :)
jewel
hey I’m soooo happy for Dawn :) im just curious about your love life – are you having the date with bernardini yet???? Hope all is well.
Talking all the way from MA :)
Jeanne from Texas
Wow …. so many thanks and congratulations to Dawn (I voted for you too) and am so glad you won. You really did exemplify what we all feel about our Zenyatta! And to Karen Mitchell, you said so many great things about our beloved Z too. So many people love you dear Zenyatta, I am having a hard time getting into this year’s racing because you are not running. I don’t know how John, Dottie, Mike and the Mosses’ stand it either! Good to hear from you, keep us posted. I didn’t realize just how much I look forward to your posts, Dottie….thank you from the bottom of my heart!
Kathy P.
Way to go Dawn!!!
Robin
Hi Zenny! I sure have missed you the past week. We were getting worried about you big girl! Happy all is well! Congrats to the winner, I’m VERY envious!!
Aaron
Sorry, where’s my manners – A Big Congratulations to Dawn!
Theresa Buck
Congratulations Dawn!!!
Randy
Congratulations Dawn and to all of the Final Four… all of your sentiments were lovely. Dawn, maybe you could post a picture when you get #19 into her place of honor? Welcome back Zenny/Dottie… you’re like an old friend that we haven’t heard from in a while. So glad you’re safe from the storms and doing well. Dottie’s right — our California weather has been the complete opposite of yours lately. I bet you have plenty of mud to roll in right now! It’s about 1:45 p.m. right now on the west coast — have you had your dinner yet? Love you sweet girl. G’night.
Sharon Call
@Dawn Conrad. Congratulations four fold. Your entry was beautiful and touched my heart.
@Janie. WOW, WOW, WOW. I just clicked on the link to the Iowa eagles and I took me a minute to realize that it was a live feed. What a priviledge to be able to see this. I’ve saved it to my favorites on my computer so that I can go back in throughout the day and watch these magnificent birds some more. It’s a good lesson in where the saying “the look of eagles” comes from. Thank you so much!
MaryAnn Donahue
Congratulations Dawn!! Thank you Team Z for sponsoring such a wonderful contest.
Thank you again Zenyatta for all you’ve done and thank you most of all for being YOU!! You are truly the stuff of dreams come true, memories that last a lifetime and a legend that will endure as long as people speak about great horses.
And thank you to all here who post loving messages about Z, her Team, horses etc.
with love,
Mary Ann
Sharon Call
Forgot to ask of anyone that may know. I think I heard that John is taking Zazu to the Oaks and Mr. Commons to the Derby? Is that right?
Leslie R.
Hi Zenny, it is nice hearing from you today. I hope you get a break soon from all the rain and that it doesn’t cause any problems for the Oaks and Derby runners.
I also wish to give my congratulations to Dawn! It was a very exciting contest. Thanks for having it!
I never got to see you in person and I probably never will but you had a major impact on my life. You helped me get through some very hard times and I can never thank you enough for that. You are magical sweet girl.
Love to all,
Leslie
Lisa g
@Sharon Call: Zazu for sure, do not think Mr. Commons, however.
dunie
Sharon,
So far Mr. Commons is under the top 20 in graded stakes earnings, so there would need to be several more defections for him to have a chance to run in The Derby.
Congratulations to thr FINAL FOUR!
You and all the Zenyatta fans are winners
Sharon in Seattle
So glad to see a new post!! yay! Congratulations to Dawn. Let the triple crown contest begin!
Lisa g
Ms Zenyatta, on my way home in 3 minutes. If I do not get here tonight, have a wonderful evening, see you in the morning..remember I love you…Lisa g