Hello Everyone!
I had a great weekend. I thought the Peter Pan Race was very exciting…love those photo finishes. Alternation won that stake in a very tight finish. Then at Hollywood Park, the Lazaro Barrera Stake was also a close, close finish! Congratulations to Bench Points who won that race. Those NOSE FINISHES can be very exciting. I know a bit about that from my racing days!
Bernardini also had a fun weekend. He sired some very nice winners around the country and then Theyskens’ Theory won a listed stakes race in Europe. YIPPEE!
On another note, a few weeks ago, a lovely family came to visit ME! The young daugher wrote a very endearing letter to Lane’s End requesting the visit for her Father. He has been quite ill and the daughter felt this would be a very special and meaningful visit for their entire family.
Lane’s End honored this special request. The family came to visit and then they sent some photos of ME back to the farm. I thought you would enjoy them. I’d been outside playing right before they came to visit ME! Oh, I do have so much fun outside…and YES, I do love to roll in the grass!
A special time was had by ALL on this day! Best wishes to this lovely family and ALL BLESSINGS to them in every single area of their lives.
With Love,
Hugs to ALL~
Z
Laura Quantz
Zenny- so grand of your farm to reach out and do this special request! My TB rescues and I are waving all the way from rainy Idaho- where rolling in the grass is more like wallowing-LOL
Gary Moulton
May 27th 2011 Lily will be inducted into the Canadian Racing Hall of Fame.
http://www.clarkedailynews.com/horse-racing-honors-former-north-hill-farm-owner/20664/
Cynthia H.
God bless the young girl and her dad and the entire family. A visit with Zenyatta is the most magical elixir known for mind, body and spirit. The glow lasts for months, and the memory will last for a lifetime. It is impossible to stand inZenyatta’s light and not come away transformed. When Zenyatta looks at you, it is the most uncanny experience. It is as if she has X-ray vision, and can see right into the seams of your soul. I would not trade my visits with Zenyatta for any price or possession, not matter how high the value. Thank you once again, Team Z, for having made her so accessible to her Southern California fans.
Deneen
Love those beautiful ears of yours Zenny — so very cute!!!!! Enjoyed the news on Bernardini!! What a wonderful gesture by Lanes End to honor such a heartfelt request. Zenny, you truly inspire and heal the spirit and soul. Love you always!!!!
Molly
Zenyatta, you personify KINDNESS. Your sweetness and gentleness are so endearing. Friendly, yet mysterious… whimsical, yet a thoroughbred racing champion… I simply adore you.
Cheryl
More great photos of the most fabulous horse! You have touched so many as all the letter you must get have shown. I have not know another like you that has made such an impact since the Mighty Secretariat.
Glad to see Bernies children doing so well. Maybe one day we will see little Zenyatta out there carrying on the family tradition.
Please keep up informed and know that we all want you to be healthy and happy!
Words can not express how very much you are loved by so many!
May God Bless you with a LONG and HAPPY LIFE!
Love you forever
Ann Maree
Hi, Zen,
Bless you for cheering up the young girl and her dad. God bless you. Hugs. Your friend, Ann Maree
Sharon in Seattle
ditto Sarah Powell !! gotta love those ears!
Lora
@checkers
All you have to do is Google Eblouissante and you’ll see two recent sites to get updated on her. I have tried to keep up on any info the last few months. “Ebby” sounds exciting if you have a chance to read all the past news on her. John must be elated to have her, too. Can’t wait to see how she develops.
Doreen
Thank you Team Z and Lane’s End for your generosity in sharing Zenyatta. I’m sure it lifted the family’s spirits. I happened to be at Belmont to see Alternation win the Peter Pan. Both he and Joe Vann stood out in the paddock – nothing new for you Zenny, you always look your best!!!
Trisha Veazey
As we already know. You are a blessing to each and every one of us and to racing. A wonderful tribute to you from John Egan.
I am still waiting for the pic of you rolling in the mud!!
Have fun and stay healthy.
Love hugs and kisses
Mary Stanford
Wow…..adorable pictures….still love those ears….and it is cute…you know there is a camera…like you are saying…be sure and get a good one of me. Have fun rolling around Z…you deserve all the joy you can have….because of all the joy you bring to so many people with your kind and magical personality. Hugs to you Z…..
Gary Moulton
A little update on the Queen
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/horseracing/8515219/The-Queen-will-not-look-a-gift-horse-in-the-mouth-unless-Carlton-House-wins-the-Derby.html
Pam Burns
Bless you and Land’s End both Miss Z!! A visit to see you would heal anything!! Sending you love!!
Pam Zacek,
Glad you could give that family some special blessing,s and so glad you are having a great time, rolling in the grass, I love to watch horses do that, one, bet you are the funniest, cuz you are so happy in your retirement, Love the way you pose too, its so like, well here I am, take the picture so I can go play some more. LOL, have a great day,
Liz
Hey Z! Love your web page and shared pictures. Your paddock dance is comparable to NONE! It was like a lioness getting ready to strike, Amazingly beautiful. Mike Smith sure rode you with brilliance and finesse! I can’t wait to see your foals exceed on the track. With a Mom like you how could they not be the BEST!
Andrea from Germany
Wow Zenny you look so absolutely faboulus, healthy and happy. By the way have you already visited Bernadini again?
Love you Zenny.
Stephanie Quilichini
Great Job Lane’s End for allowing those special requests. I’m sure it made that Family’s day to meet the Great Zenyatta!
Barbara Grimaldi
You just keep getting better and better, sweet girl! I love your news posts. Everyone seems to be bugging you about pregnancy, but I will stick to my original feeling–first priority is your health and happiness. You are numero uno. The rest will follow in good time. I love you Zenny. You would be my final request if I was critically ill–to see you in person romping in your paddock. It’s a beautiful dream!
Paula Higgins
She’s as beautiful as ever! What a wonderful thing to do by having that family come for a visit. I know it must have meant so much to them. Very kind hearts around our Zenny.
@Susan from Tn what a wonderful thing for you to do! I donated again this week to Old Friends. I am praying their financial worries are over.
dunie
You just keep on giving, Zenny!
georgia harper
what a beautiful experience for that family, I am sure they came away with a very big smile. That daughter must be extermely devoted to her father to request the opportunity and how happy she must of been to be able to have her dad come and visit with you. You give so much love and have so much love around you!!! xxoo from Seattle
Hernan Tovar
My adorable Zenyatta, you are so beautiful, I would recognize you anywhere, you look so relax. Very lucky family they sow you, you are a blessing… you are a blessing for me. I love you so much! Ingrid.
Allen
Zenyatta you look gorgeous. Love all the pictures you and your family share with us. Hope you have a great day.
Amy K
Thank you Team Z and Lane’s End for continuing to make dreams reality for this family and all of us. Can’t wait to watch your little sister E progress on her journey. For anyone in the Maryland area for the Preakness, here is a link of festivities at(and on)the track to benefit cancer research and programs.
http://blogs.courier-journal.com/racing/2011/02/28/pimlico-uses-preakness-eve-as-breast-cancer-fundraiser/
Rita Stack
You look beautiful Z. That was a real nice thing to do for the family. You make people feel good. Love you so much.
Shari Voltz
Zenyatta this post made me cry. Lane’s End is a wonderful place to allow this family to visit. May God bless them especially the father. Zenyatta I love you. Hugs and Kisses Shari XXXOOO
@Dani could you let us know the names of other horse rescues that need donations.
@Susan I enjoyed reading about your rescue work. God Bless :)
Barb France
This is why you are such an INSPIRATION to so many. You make each and every one of us feel so special! I know that this family will keep those memories with them forever..what a lovely story! God Bless them! Dearest Zenny, you and your TEAM are truly wonderful. You are a true GIFT of LOVE!
Pam Green
Oh Queen Z. Such wonderful pictures. I do miss seeing you race but always worried about you so am glad to know you are there at Lanes End eating that wonderful blue grass and rolling in it, better than the mud spa my Grace goes to but leaves before the mud is taken off and is left for me to do. Such a lucky family to see you in person I missed seeing you at the Breeders Cup last year. Have ag reat day in that beautiful grass.
Henrietta Wolfe
Good hearing from YOU and seeing your photos. A grand way to start my Monday. Most of all, I MISS YOU! YOU have a great day and keep us all posted on what YOU are doing. xoxoxo