Good Morning,
Thank you so much for all of the kind messages you have sent ME offering congratulations on my IN FOAL news! Dottie and John were reading them last night and told ME about them! I am still chuckling at the cute names all of you are suggesting.
I also thought it was TOO CUTE when you referred to ME as having a BABY BUMP! I’m still giggling over this comment! And a name that is still making me smile is WINK WINK! How precious is this!
I promise I will do my very best to eat properly and stay nice and healthy. As you can see, I’m out enjoying the lush grass with my dear friend, Mona De Momma! She is a Grade 1 winning mare by Speightstown. As a matter of fact, Mona also raced in California…so we have a great deal in common.
The weather is quite warm in Lexington now. The rain has stopped for a bit and the sun is shining.
I’m one very happy HORSE!
Again, thank you for all of your kind messages. Happy JUNE!
With Love,
Hugs to all~(Especially my dear JOHN on his birthday!)
Z
Judy (Maass) Gadwood ~ CA
Oh Zenny!!! This picture is absolutely breathtaking!!!! What a gorgeous moment captured… these are the things that make me smile for YOU! :-D The grass is so lush and green… and good food for you and your baby! I’m getting excited to see a baby bump :-P
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOHN!!!!! Thank you, again, for taking such wonderful care of our Zenny through the years! You are truly a compassionate and loving trainer! Enjoy your day and evening with your beautiful wife, Dottie!
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HUGS & KISSES MY QUEEN XOXOXOXOXO
Kathy B.
How cool to see this picture…it looks lovely there now that all that snow is gone! I’ll bet that grass is delicious (if you’re a horse LOL). I’ve seen Mona run at the track! I’m glad she’s there with you. It will be nice later on when fans can visit, but it is nice that you can enjoy being a horse again and you will always be a superstar to us fans! Lots of Birthday wishes for your John!
Ida Lee
What a beautiful life you’re having Zenyatta!! A beautiful life in a beautiful place. Stay healthy and happy Sweetie … and Mona de Momma looks great too.. Her name means Momma’s Little Monkey … it’s a Spanish endearment …my mother used to call me that.
Kim
ZENNY-DON’T Forget your vitamins. I love you and am so happy for you. Please thank Dottie for all her help with your blog. I can understand how you have trouble typing!
Roberta Smith
Hello Pretty Girl! Yes, looks like a bit of a “baby bump”! Wink Wink could be a cool name..like..if you blink, you missed it…your foal could go really far with a name like Wink Wink I think, think! Love you so much Zenyatta! As I was driving into work today I was thinking about you. I log onto Facebook first thing in the morning to see you! Tell John Happy Birthday for me! Love you Zenyatta!
Sarah Skeeters
Congrats on the foal Z. I love you so much and you are a inspiration for me. Not just as a female athlete, but as a horse of great strides! I hope every foal you have has great long life. You will be a great mom and I have the best hopes for you and your “colt” lol Because I hope that is what you have. Your foal is going to have a good start in life! -Sarah
Cheryl Smith
We love you so much and want you to be happy! So glad that you are doing well, any new cravings? We are all so blessed to have the opportunity to have your team share you with us. Is Ann ready to be a grandma? Thanks Zenyatta for just being YOU!
Debbie
hi Z! and HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOHN! I am sooo happy for YOU and your team and can’t wait until next spring when little Z is born!!! love you gorgeous girl! enjoy that blue KY grass xoxoxo
Elizabeth G.
It is so nice to see that you have a friend to share your happiness with. Have fun today, Zen.
Sue
Congrats, again, Zenny! You look so happy out there munching on delicious KY bluegrass with Mona. Take it easy :)
Happy Birthday, John!
Heather Grace
Congratulations Zenny and Bernie!! I think Wink Wink would be a wonderful name for a colt and Blush Blush if it’s a filly! Wishing you the happiest of birthdays John!!!!
Kirren
Very Happy Birthday Wishes go out to John!
I agree, Wink Wink would be a very good name for this one! ;) ;)
Stay happy and healthy, Z. As always, love and miss you!
Donna from Baltimore
Happy Birthday to John – the best trainer in the business in my book! You two were lucky to have each other!! And we’re all lucky to have you both!
Jolene
Congrats on being a first time mommy, Z. I’m having my 1st baby in 2 months! I told my OTTB mare i was “in foal” since then she has been keeping her ground manners in check. Good luck with your baby! I’m sorry that your gestational pd is a lot longer than mine was! You’re in good hands. I wish you a happy pregnancy!
Sue Fredrick
Hi BIG MOMMA! Boy that’s sounds great. A blessed and happy birthday to our dear John, and many more to come. Thanks Dottie for all the hard work you do to keep us crazies updated and included in our beloved mare’s life.
I think the perfect name, taking into consideration the Mosses musical connections, would be “Singular Zensation” and it would fit a colt or filly!!!
Luv and kisses on your nose
Susan in TN
Hi, Zenny- You and Mona look so content and beautiful! That grass is so lush, it makes me want to at least have a big salad for lunch! Happy Birthday to Your John! I wonder if Dottie is going to make him a big, fresh fruit cake like you had for your birthday :) I am still giddy after hearing your baby news (giddy-up?)! Have a great day, sweet girl.
@Dottie and Team Z: THANK YOU!
@ Jan Bellet: Love “Winkini”!
@Terry Crow: Watched Native Diver’s races and was so impressed. He was so beautiful and, boy, could he run! I have to say, I enjoyed the race with the riderless horse!
@Judy Berube: I recently read “Saratoga Race Course” by Kimberly Gatto. The proceeds were going to Old Friends, although I think that is over now. Anyway, if you haven’t read it, I think you would really enjoy it. It includes history, stories about people and horses and some great photos. Beautiful place! There is even a picture of Our Mims in the book!
@Shari Volz and Homeroom 215: Hope you had fun at DQ!
Lori K
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOHN :) ZENNY, YOU LOOK SO BEAUTIFUL. I CAN SEE YOUR DAPPLES. ENJOY YOUR LUSH GRASS AND YOUR GIRL TIME WITH MONA DE MOMMA. I LOVE YOU Z LOVE LORI XOXO…… :) :) :)
Maggie
CONGRADULATIONS!! ZENNY & BERNIE. Best news since I was told I was going to be a Grandma for the first time. My Heart is full of Joy for you and Bernie. What a nice Birthday gift for you John as well.
Kiss Kiss Hug Hug…..God Bless you both.
Barbara Wood
Hi Zenny–
You and Mona look like you’re having lots of fun sharing grass and secrets (maybe). We pray your pregnancy will be totally normal with an easy delivery.
John–Happy, happy Birthday, and thanks for sharing your BEST GIRL (Dottie excepted, of course) with all of us.
Deneen
Another amazing picture Zenny!! If I were a horse, that’s where I’d want to be . . . paradise baby!! Sending birthday wishes to your dear John!! Hope John does something really nice for his special day. Love ya Z!!!!
Robyn Henderson
Baby names: Princess Z or Prince Z
Robyn Henderson
Happy Birthday John…Dottie’s dumpling.
Tracey - Ottawa, ON Canada
A big Happy Birthday to John!!
Thank you for letting us into a glimpse of the life that Zenyatta is enjoying. I can hardly wait to hear the great news of the birth of that four legged beauty!! Just stay healthy, but I am sure everyone at Lane’s End will provide the best for the “QUEEN” of racing. Kisses to the both of you
Susan in TN
Z- you make Mona look small!
@ Dawn Conrad: we will be glad when you are “back”!
@Amanda G: Am thinking about you and your family. <3
I'm going out to the horse rescue later when it cools off a little!
Susan O, San Jose
Zenny,
So happy for you and Bernie! I like how it will be a surprise. I hope it’s a girl and she looks like you! I love you and miss you racing. Have fun grazing!
Susan O
Happy Birthday John!
Teresa E.
Z’s putting on weight pretty quickly. I wonder if any hormones were involved (shots)in the creation of this baby. They may need to keep a good check on those calories because overweight mares have a problem with the foaling process. She is of course, beautiful, but wow, I can’t believe the extra weight. Anyone know if there was some hormone injections going on there? That will do that to a horse the same way it does it to a human..
Cheyenne from VA
So happy for you, Z. And Wink Wink would be a great name!
linda
Happy birthday to John – a shining example of what a horseman should be.
Olivia
Z glad to here you are in good health & w/ child!!!! I think a good name would be Amazing Dancer after your famous moves :) lots of love & well wishes