Happy Saturday Everyone!
I hope all of you are getting ready to have a wonderful weekend! I have been out grazing and ENJOYING LIFE THE ZENYATTA WAY! As I have mentioned to you before, the grass is amazing here. I’m really getting an opportunity to enjoy and experience the famous KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS! Also, look at the absolutely GORGEOUS CLOUDS! This environment is very special! I feel so fortunate!
Dottie LOVES this photo of ME…and she really wanted to share it with ALL of YOU! She thinks it almost looks like a painting of ME…rather than a photo! My coat is so healthy and I still have all of my dapples! She commented to ME that I look FABULOUS! Blush, Blush!
Also, thank you for all of your kind comments for Dawn Conrad. It truly is a GREAT PHOTO OF HER! You are right…she does look very HAPPY!
Everything else is going well! It is only one week to the Preakness so there is a buzz about that race everywhere. The Peter Pan runs today which is a warm-up for the Belmont. It is nice to see that the New York Racing Association brought this race back this year. Last year it was put ‘on hold’ due to budget cuts, so it is great to see this stake back on the schedule again. It should be a very exciting race!
I also want to mention another terrific thing that happened yesterday. My dear Family Friend, ALPHA MAMA, had an A.P. Indy colt last evening. Since A.P. INDY recently retired, this colt may be one of the last foals born to be sired by this amazing stallion. This baby is a big boy! He weighed in at 142 pounds and all is A-OK with both MOM and foal. This is TOO CUTE!
I’m just thinking ahead. 142 pounds…WOW! I know she is a very good-sized mare, but I would imagine that Alpha Mama is really glad that this foal is here and romping about now. This is all ‘food for thought’ for my future! I am really trying to keep up on all of these details and pieces of information as I continue to prepare for my next role…that of becoming a MOM!
Enjoy your day, today’s races, and your weekend!
With Love,
Hugs to ALL~Especially ALPHA MAMA and her new A.P. INDY Colt
Z
Eveline
@ Susan in TN – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUaP0t5IUnM&feature=related naughty pony video, very funny.
Joanna
I first thought it was a painting too! Just beautiful; like you! Enjoy the spring and the lush grass. You’re in a perfect place for you…safe and loved.
Karen
Beloved Zenyatta, You do look absolutely gorgeous in the photo today but then you always do. It does look like a painting of you. You do look so happy. Dottie is wonderful to put this all on the computer for us. Thank you, Dottie. We really do appreciate you so much.
Max
This article discusses Black Caviar. There is also a discussion of Zenyatta, her brilliant career and impressive effect on her fans.
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/features/the-horse-that-stops-a-nation/story-e6frg8h6-1226054145030
jeanie langford
Looking lovely. Hope for some news soon. You are hinting around. BLUSH BLUSH. Hope all is well. Yes, luck colt to have AP as a Dad. Perhaps the last of the line.
Janet
Great photo Zenny! You look beautiful as always. So glad you are healthy and happy. Love you.
Liz
It seriously is like a tonic for the soul to see this horse so happy and healthy and in such an unbelievably beautiful environment. If ever a horse deserved this happy ending, it is Zenyatta. She is a constant source of inspiration to me in everything I do, and not a day goes by that she is not in my thoughts. Thank you again so very much Dottie and all the kind folks at Lane’s End for keeping her so close to the innumerable people whose lives she has touched.
Brenda
An awesome shot, congratulations Sarah, and Dottie is right – it looks like a painting of a very happy, contented Zenyatta enjoying that fantastic Blue Grass. Are you on your hill? I love the position of that right front leg, you are definitely the DANCING QUEEN. Thank you Dottie for keeping us all up to date.
Trina Nagele
@Catherine Uher–It’s so good to hear from you again! Several posters here have been asking about you and hoping you are OK. Any progress on the kidney front?
@Margaret–My goodness, I had no idea how the foal has to turn around. I remember you said you were reading up on these pregnancy issues. I hope you’ll share more with us as the expected pregnancy of our Queen progresses.
@Sarah Campion–What a stunning photo of the Queen! Well done! It’s just amazing. I’m another one who would like to buy a print.
Cheryl Heath
Looks like a beautiful painting…..outstanding photo.
dunie
Zenny, you will be the best Mom ever!
Suzen
Hey big girl, you look great! You look healthy and happy and you have put on a few pounds. Good for you, that’s a good sign!
Trina Nagele
@Susan in TN—Love your wordplay (neigh-bors). I’m looking forward to hearing about your experiences in your horse rescue volunteer work.
Celeste
Wow! That photo really does look like a painting! It is such a serene, peaceful scene with the shadows and the clouds and our beautiful Zenyatta. Thank you so very much for sharing this with us. Congratulations to Alpha Mama on her new A.P. Indy foal. I hope he is healthy and happy and enjoys a great racing career when he grows up. Again – thank you for all the wonderful information on this site!
Markay
It’s going to be a great Mother’s Day next year…you’re looking Mahhhfalous!!!
sherry drish
ZENYATTA, DOTTIE IS SO RIGHT THAT IS A LOVELY PICTURE. SO HAPPY AND HEALTHY. CONGRATS TO ALPHA MAMA AND HER COLT. WE ALL KNOW YOUR FOAL WILL BE THE BEST OF THEM ALL. JOHN WILL HAVE TO GET A NEW PHOTO ALBUM. LOVE SHERRY D. WV.
relientkislove
You’re looking as beautiful as ever Zenny!!!
Barbara g
It certainaly looks like retirement agrees with you big girl.
Sue Fredrick
Zenny, what a fantastic pic, you seem to have that “pregnancy glow” about you….could it be true. Congrats to Alpha Momma on her Indy baby, what a fabulous daddy he is and I’m sure this foal will be quite valuable. You will have the next best thing…..an Indy grandson!! When I see pics of you like this I know in my heart you are loving your new life. Luv and kisses on your nose and say “hi” to Indy for me, he is and always will be my main man.
Cindy from LA
Alternation wins Peter Pan
Favorite Adios Charlie second
Great job to all the young colts in the Peter Pan !!!!
Karen L
You are one of a kind beautiful girl ! So glad you are enjoying you new life !
Abigail from Montreal
WOW Zenny — what a really exquisite photo of you. It’s so clear how healthy and happy you are and the whole composition makes me feel that you’re beginning to finally “come down” a little from the life of an athlete. I think it’s just so special that LE and your California family are happy to let you follow your own rhythm as naturally as they can.
Congrats to Alpha Mama and her new big boy and many thanks to Dottie & Sarah for sharing this lovely photo of you.
I love you Zenny.
Robyn Mullhausen
Well helloooo gorgeous!! Thank you Sarah for taking this photo and thank you Dottie for sharing it. I agree it looks like a painting! The background and our sensational Zenyatta look almost too good to be real. The big Mamma still grows more beautiful every day. The way her front right leg is bent and the position of her head and neck reminds me of her “dance to the track” caught in a still life portrait. TOO CUTE indeed. :)
pamela
A beautiful photo of you Zenyatta. Have a wonderful weekend. Love and Kisses
Trina Nagele
Congratulations to Chantal Sutherland on her winning ride aboard the filly Chokecherymary in race 6 at Hollywood Park.
Cindy from LA
Really love your photo!!!! Just ordered my Zenyatta
Statue. Nina is so lovely to talk with. What a wonderful
Extremely talented artists, with wonderful subjects.
Sweet dreams !!!!!!
Barbara Wood
@Catherine Uher–so glad you’re back. We were really getting worried.
@Dottie–I agree completely that this photo looks like a painting. I would love to have a copy too.
Sweet Z–Now you see why you had to wait through all that cold winter weather. This beautiful BLUEGRASS is your reward! Enjoy! Love you always.
Congrats to Alpha Mama.
Cindy from LA
@Max
What do you think about the Sussex stakes: Goldikova
Meets Canford Cliff? She is such a talent and
Very seasoned. Can she beat the young colt 4 year old
Getting stronger and stronger.
Sally (B)
My sweet Z! This pic is lovely of you!! (the one and only Zenyatta) I am elated to know your doing the best there with the Kentucky blue grass! I wish I could purchase apic of this one & mom’s day with you and Ann. Yippee!! How awesome there is this last foal of A.P. Indy’s. I hope this colt becomes simply amazing in racing!! I saw A.P. Indy last Nov. and I want to see him again soon. Yes, I am happy you are thinking of what it will be like when you have a foal. Until tomorrow, enjoy your freedom with your friends; and always God Bless You. love with a kiss on your soft nose
Maria
It is great to see you doing so well and enjoying life. You are an inspiration still.