Good Morning,
Today is such an inspirational day! It is the Professional Business Women of California Conference. Dottie has been working with Linda from this organization for months now. I have been asked to KICK-OFF the INSPIRE part of the conference. I wanted to share this news with my dear friend, Michael Cline. He is one I often discuss my various situations with at Lane’s End. He helps me out SO MUCH!
Ann, Dawn (my vet for years) and Dottie are all flying to San Francisco to attend and participate in the events. It is very exciting. They are going to introduce me and some of my accomplishments, play some video which will illustrate the highlights of my racing career and then have some additional speakers reviewing so many of my charitable efforts and professional achievements. This is such a FABULOUS DAY!
From what Dottie has told me, they have NEVER honored a horse at this level before this. I am so EXCITED. This is ABSOLUTELY TOO CUTE!
It is so wonderful to be considered in this light…as one who can INSPIRE! This means the world to ME! I have tried to do my best, work hard, and achieve at a high level…but often this is not enough.
You must always strive to do more. To be your VERY BEST, to do your VERY BEST, and achieve at the highest levels….takes great work and dedication. I am extremely proud that people realize I also needed to put forth a GREAT EFFORT, lots of hard TRAINING, and total DEDICATION to achieve my goals! I never gave up….I just kept working hard! It is great to be recognized for what one has achieved!
The Conference is totally SOLD OUT! There will be approximately 6000 people attending the 3 sessions that are being held today…with everyone returning to the main convention center for the INSPIRE portion. I KICK it off with the help of Carolyn Johnson from ABC San Francisco. Then Isabel Allende will speak. She is an international author. The final speaker will be America Ferraro who earned an Emmy for her role in Ugly Betty.
Connect, Explore, Inspire…these are the 3 topics for the Conference. It should be an amazing program and I am extremely grateful to be a part of the entire presentation.
In some way, I hope I can touch the hearts and souls of some of these people. I hope to ENCOURAGE THEM TO SEEK A NEW CHALLENGE and to BE THE BEST THEY CAN BE! DON’T EVER GIVE UP! My motto is to KEEP WORKING HARD, DO YOUR VERY BEST, AND NEVER LET THE THOUGHTS OF OTHERS INTERFERE WITH YOUR PROGRESS, ABILITY TO MEET YOUR GOALS, AND YOUR ABILITY TO HAVE A POSITIVE SELF-CONCEPT!
ALWAYS STRIVE TO MOVE FORWARD AND TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN WHATEVER YOU DO!
Hooves Crossed!
With Love,
Hugs to All~
Z
The Kennedys in San Diego
Congratulations, Zenyatta! Well deserved. You have received recognition and honors in a number of arenas that no horse has before. But then, we are sure you are more than a horse — a Greek god come to earth, Athena, perhaps, goddess of wisdom and courage.
Linda Deutsch
You are truly an inspiration!
J Smith
I think that has to be your best post ever. You truly are an inspiration. You have most definitely inspired me and I, in turn, have been inspiring others. You are such a positive influence in so many lives.
Delores
Dear Z, I am so proud of you and you are so deserving of everything. You are the best of the best and I love you with all my heart. Enjoy and celebrate you deserve it.
Thank you Dottie for sharing and Thank you Team Z.
Love and Kisses to my precious girl.
XOXOXOXOXOX.
georgia harper
What a beautiful post I am going to give this to my grandaughters I am sure it will also inpire them to do their very best. In the picture you look like you are whispering some really good news to Mike,(Hooves crossed). Congratulations to you and your team on such a FANTASTIC award. XXOO
Janie
What a great picture of you conversing with Michael! And your surroundings are so beautiful and green – I’m so glad you’re safe and happy and in a lovely place. You are our inspiration, Zenyatta, and I’m sure the women at that conference will love hearing all about you and meeting Ann, Dottie and Dawn. Congratulations, pretty girl.
Anne
Congratualtions Zenny. No one deserves this award more. You truly Inspire people and have shown others how hard work pays off. Sometimes when I am worried or get discouraged with all the tragedy and bad things around us, all I have to do is watch one of your videos or read one of your diary posts and all is right with the
world. Thank you for all that you are Zenny.
sherry drish
ZENYATTA, ALL I CAN SAY ABOUT ALL THE THINGS YOU SAID IS AMEN.. WE SHOULD ALL HAVE YOUR STANDARDS. GOD BLESS EVERYONE WHO HELPS OTHERS AND ANIMALS HAVE A BETTER LIFE. KEEP UP THE HARD WORK DOTTIE AND QUEEN Z…SHERRY D. WV
Stephanie J Lambert
I love you so much, I am so proud of all you do, I look up to you all the time, you are truly my inspiration Zenny :) x0x0x00x From Maine
Suzanne G
WOW!
So Exciting for you, Ann, Dawn and Dottie!
I’m sure you will be as ‘Inspirational’ to the people at the Conference as you are to all of us!
It’s terrific that you can discuss such special situations with Mike–for both of you. Looks like you are both enjoying some lovely Kentucky sunshine. Thanks to Sarah for another great picture and to your families for sharing so much with us.
Love and hugs, Suzanne G.
DJ
Dearest Sweet “Z”,
Thank you for being such an inspiration, on or off the track. You turn the ordinary into the extraordinary. Cheers! to you Dottie and Ann, have a wonderful time in San Francisco! This inspirational poem is for Professional Business Women Everywhere, (especially yours, “Z”)
…………………………………
THERE IS POWER IN YOUR STRENGTH
THERE IS BEAUTY IN YOUR SMILE
THERE’S A SUNLIGHT IN YOUR HEART THAT SHINES RIGHT THROUGH
THERE IS LAUGHTER IN YOUR EYES
A MIGHTY SURENESS IN YOUR WORDS
THERE’S A BRIGHTNESS AROUND EVERYTHING YOU DO
IF YOU CHANNEL ENERGY
AIM FOR GOODNESS IN YOUR DEEDS
FLASH A SMILE ALONG THE WAY..YOU’LL SURELY SEE
THAT THE BEST IS YET TO COME
THERE’S NOT A THING THAT CAN’T BE DONE
IF YOU WANT IT, THERE IS NOTHING YOU CAN’T BE
Patti in Carlsbad
QUEEN Z, THIS IS AWESOME :)
YOU HAVE BEEN SUCH AN INSPIRATION TO SO MANY OF YOUR FANS. YOUR STRIVING, ACHIEVING AND GIVING HAS BEEN REMARKABLE.
NO WONDER THE PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS WOMEN OF CALIFORNIA CHOSE YOU TO REPRESENT THEIR TRUE IDEA OF SOMEONE WHO IS AN INSPIRATION TO ALL WOMEN. GOD BLESS :)
Patricia Emery
Zen…these photos of you displaying your endless love and affection for people are priceless…there is no doubt that all 6,000 people who attend the event will leave there with nothing but increased promise and inspiration…I just watched some of your past races on you tube with my young children…I tell them as we are watching that just because you are last in line doesn’t mean you give up and feel defeated. I always make sure to read your positive comments about this type of subject matter and they are touched by your words of wisdom, ven at 4 & 6!
Hooves crossed for sure!
Love you…
WILD HORSES
You truly are ONE IN A MILLION!
Debbie G
Oh, sweet Zenny, I’m so proud of you. No one deserves that award more than you. I can not think of anyone who is more inspirational than you. Whenever life gets me down, all I have to do is turn on my DVR and watch one of your races and watch you dance and all of my troubles are forgotten. I love you so much. You are so, so special, Zenny. You deserve a thousand awards. And on top of it all, you are TOO CUTE!!! Loving you in Lexington :-)
Ollie
Queen Z,
How thrilled I am for you for all you
have given the racing fans. I have to say
that whenever I am facing a challenge in
my life I will not give up and do my very
best to overcome situations because I will
always remember how you worked hard and
kept on going. Thank you so so much.Love you and miss you lots.XXX000XX
Sally (B)
My sweet lovely Miss Personality; Through all your training and hard work, you have inspired the world!! Your Z team was there for you to show you the way. Then it was up to you. You accomplished so much and have become the inspiration for events such as this. I know that you are honored; I am proud of you. I believe you will make a statement! I love the picture and hope some day I can be as close. I am so happy for you & your family. YES!! LOVE WITH A KISS ON YOUR SOFT NOSE
Neva Rae Powers
Cute picture!
Vicki B.
I think this is great, Zenny. Too bad we all can’t be there to hear your presentation at the Conference. The last parts of your motto really got to me, I find that very hard.
Dex
Zenny you’re an inspiration to us all! You rock girl!
Karen in CA
Great accomplishment, girl.
Sally (B)
Oh Z, just a thought from the last post.
Giacomo was so awesome to have won the Derby. All those 20 horses competing!! I can not quite remember how the race went anymore, but it is an old tradition big time event, and Giacomo is in the Derby history book!! You’re family is great!
Kisses and love again!!
Alene
Zenny, you are the very BEST!!!!!!! I love you the VERY BEST. CONGRADULATIONS!!! To you and your connections….Lots of Big Hugs and Kisses, Alene :-)
Rosemary McCauley
Congratulations to you, Zenyatta, and to all of Team Z for this great honor. I hope you and Dottie will share some of the details with us in a later post.
Shannon From Cool
Aaaaahhhhh! What a beautiful honor. Thousands of women will be inspired by you again and again and again. YOU are the best.
Linda
When I continue to hear about all the happiness you bring to people,I have to say that you are truly a GIFT from God!
Henrietta Wolfe
When will it all stop,NEVER I HOPE! YOU ARE AN ANGEL!!! xoxoxxo
Kathy Kimber
My dear Zenyatta,
What a wonderful day this is for you and your connections. I know they will do a good job as your ambassadors. You should be very proud it is a well deserved honor. You always inspire in every thing you do, big ways, little ways what a sweet girl you are. Give my special thanks to Dottie and Ann and your family for continuing to share you with us. Love you hugs.
Debbie Bassett
What a fantastic honor! You have an amazing team representing you. You’ll never know how many people you continue to inspire. What a legacy!
Jan
Zenyatta,
” I AM WOMAN HEAR ME ROAR “