Happy Saturday Everyone!
It has been a very exciting morning. In Europe, they ran the Epsom Derby today. A horse named CARLTON HOUSE, owned by THE QUEEN of England, was running. This colt was foaled in the United States and was sired by my father, STREET CRY! For these reasons, I was cheering for him. He ran a wonderful race and finished a very accomplished 3rd. I must say, I am enjoying the opportunity to watch the different races around the world now. It is great fun!
Royal Ascot is starting soon. I’m hearing that GOLDIKOVA will be running there. She won her first start of the season…so this will be a race of great interest.
As you know, I have done a great deal of charitable work during my career. My TEAM felt from the very beginning that it was extremely important for ME to be philanthropic and to help others.
At this time, GOLDIKOVA and I are working with the Breeders’ Cup to help raise money for the V FOUNDATION for Cancer Research. I have been doing this for a few years now. What a tremendous cause this is! I truly hope I’m helping to whatever degree possible.
During the last several weeks, Brad Stephenson (in the photo above) worked on a project with MY JOHN to help the ARTS PROGRAMS at Highland Oaks School in Arcadia, CA. (This is the community where Santa Anita is located.) I’m hearing that many of the ARTS programs in quite a few school systems are currently having some difficulties due to budget cuts. It is truly very important for children to be able to participate in and learn about all of these things. Education is so, so incredibly important! Thus, from what I’m hearing, schools are having AUCTIONS to help fund some of these various programs.
The Highland Oaks Designing Dads Auction was a huge success. It was held at Santa Anita. My shoe/photo as pictured above (Brad did a great job framing it) was the highest priced item sold at the entire auction. Andrew and Nana Shen very generously purchased this item.
What a thrill! Everyone at Highland Oaks School is so excited! Fortunately, the children at this school are going to be able to keep their ARTS PROGRAMS for another year due to the success of this auction. The families and members of the community all worked together to make this a success! I am so happy I was able to do MY PART to help!
Recently, one of my halters was auctioned by CANTER. This is an organization I try to work with as often as I can. Their primary goal is to help retired race horses retrain for their 2nd careers. Ali, from Canter, emailed Dottie the other day and said my halter raised $4,600. for their charity. HIGH HOOVES TO EVERYONE at CANTER for this!
Then today, in the Thoroughbred Daily News, they have a piece stating the 8th Annual Night of the Stars, a fundraiser for Central Kentucky Riding for Hope, will be auctioning one of my halters and also a VISIT WITH ME at their June 18th fundraiser. “This organization is a 30-year-old therapeutic riding program based at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington.”
Per the TDN, Pat Kline, on behalf of the organization stated “Zenyatta touched so many people during her racing career and created such excitement for Thoroughbred racing, and now her magic is helping CKRH. We see the healing power of the horse every day at CKRH and are honored to have Zenyatta’s contribution.”
Needless to say, Blush, Blush, I AM THE ONE WHO IS TRULY HONORED TO BE ABLE TO HELP!
Have a wonderful weekend!
With love,
Hugs to All~
Z
Julia B
Hello Mamma Zenny! i have not been online for a while and am so excited to hear that you are in foal ! My very best wishes to you dear Zenny ! You are so accomplished & an outstanding racehorse, now your fame will continue to bring much needed help to many many horse charities, how Awesome !!! My love to you girl! Thanks Dottie for all the Zenyatta news ! :)
KIMBERLY
Z you are the BEST. Still helping people. You and Team Z are wonderful..Keep up the good work! Nitey Nite big girl!!
Sunny Boyd
P. S.
I checked the Jockey Club registry
and ” Gigue ” or ” Rumba Salsa ” have not been taken yet. Both are lively dances.
Since you have a certain way with your hooves, I thought the ‘the kid’ can’t be falling too far from you. Haha. :)
tony
Queen Z, you ARE the best.
Kathleen Marsh
You are truly the horse that keeps on giving. What a gift you are! Did you notice that Carlton House had a little ‘spring to his step’ on the way to the post–kind of like he was thinking about dancing.
Christine Coleman
Hi Zenny Moss-Shirreffs-Mario-Smith-Bernardini-Coleman :) As usual you and your connections are always thinking of others and contributing to the needs of those less fortunate. Will you ever cease to amaze me? I doubt it! Love you Big Mare!
Roseann
Your the best Z!
Tatia
Oh Zenny! Your philanthropic spirit touches me to the core. Especially the auction for the school arts program. I am a professional working artist and every time I hear talk of school budget cuts – it’s always in the arts department. It’s just as important as math or sports or science or anything else. Young folks need to be exposed to a variety of studies so they can figure out which direction they would like to go – much like your team taking time with you to help you mature and learn.
Thank you also for your other charitable efforts – I don’t mean to slight any of them. They are all worthy. Please give peppermint kisses to the Mosses, Dottie, John and ALL of your team.
Stay healthy gal – we are so excited for you. ps – I think Bernie is, too ;-)
Kate Wheeler
Zenyatta, from children’s art education to cancer research to retired race horses to riding therapy, you inspire us all to look around and see what we can do to give. It is an honor to follow in your hoofsteps, Queen Z and Team Z. You give and you are also a gift to us all. Zenny we love you so.
Elaine Connors
Zenyatta, you put us all to shame with your charitable work. You just excel at everything you do!!!! As always, everyone’s tremendously proud of you! Love, hugs and kisses!!
P.S. So happy about your baby news. Congratulations to you and Bernie!!
Charlotte A. Farmer
Carlton House came in third today. I feel Noor is in good company since he came in third at the Epsom Derby in 1948.
GOLDIKOVA is a horse who keeps on going and I am always rooting for her. She is an amazing horse.
You are following in the hoofprints of the great ones that came before you in doing charitable work for so many worthy causes. New Bolton is a place to remember, since they tried so hard to save Barbaro. Maybe one of these days they will find the cure for laminitis.
Mrs. du Pont and Kelso put forth their efforts there to further research in Equine issues. So to, Barbaro’s owners, the Jacksons.
Love you Zenyatta!
Kit
In a world filled with much news that is stressful or sad–thank you Zenyatta and team for doing so much–and providing stories and headlines that remind us that life is also soaringly good–and worthy of a hope and joy. Thank you.
Cathy P
It’s so nice that you help out all these great charities, Thank you for you being you Zenny, we all love you for that. Have a restful rest of the weekend. With lot of Love and Big Hugs.
Amanda Gilliland
My Sweet Lady Zenyatta, What an amazing Post! Zenyatta, I am so proud of you & your family for all the contibutions you have given to so many things & especially for being a Champion for the causes. The V Foundation Ca Reasearch is close to my heart. This is one of many reasons I love your site that I always feel better hearing from you and seeing what you are involved in. YOU & Your Family are a true Blessing for all YOU do. What a beautiful framing of your photo & shoe. It is truly amazing how you have touched so many lives and will continue your whole life to. Abigail did a beautiful article on Terlingua. She is so beautiful like her Dad, Secretariat! Great article & photos. Miss Abigail always does a beautiful job in The Vault! Stay safe & healthy beautiful Lady Zenyatta! I love you so much. Sendig Hugs & Kisses From Alabama With Love, Amanda G.
Carolyn Caswell-Brown
Hello Big Baby Mama, Three Guinness Cheers for YOU!!!! I have been MIA on the computer for a little while and just read about your confirmed pregnancy. Congrats, but most importantly, remain Healthy & Happy! Love & Peace
Susan in TN
@Shari Volz:I’m glad you said something, because I did miss your other post. That is the sweetest idea! I would be so happy to go pick something out for Rootbeer from you-it won’t cost much so don’t worry about sending “enough.” I guess make it out to (and mail to): River Edge Farm Horse Rescue; P.O. Box 692; Lyles,TN 37098. He will love the special treat! I was out there this morning and I told him about you and your class. He (and most horses I’ve known) loves to be talked to in a conversational way, if you know what I mean. I explained that he had a friend in Ohio who loves horses and I “met” her through a great racehorse named Zenyatta and that HE was going to be so great one day, in his own way. Rootbeer really listens and I know he picked up on the tone of the message. I was able to halter him and lead him around.He stood for me to pet and brush him back to the flank area and top of his hindquarters-definitely making progress! He has good sense-he’s not “crazy shy”-just very,very cautious. I have started touching his legs,little by little, from the elbow down to about an inch above his knee and he doesn’t seem to mind that at all, though that’s as far as he is ready for me to go right now! He is not as comfortable with me on his left side, so we are working on that. I think I have mentioned before that he never offers to bite,kick or turn his hindquarters toward me-he is inherently a really good boy.If you send your address or email, I’d be glad to send you some pictures of him!
Susan in TN
@Sherry Drish: I hope your horse is feeling better today. Let us know!
@Abigail: Loved your piece on Terlingua!
@Amanda G: I must be tired because I can’t seem to get this to sound right, so I’ll post in a.m. about Chester!
@Trina N and Sharon Call and Judy B: Will post in a.m. about “Rescue at River Edge”!
Goodnight:)
candi cartier
zenyatta all your human connection are so caring generous and compassionate I impressed what they do for everything for you and all. we all love you here in ocala florida with love candi.
Susan in TN
@Sharon Call: I did take some sweet potato cooked with a little molasses today for Chester and I put it in his feed bucket and that was a BIG HIT! “Talk” to you later!
Lynn ..... (nearby Hwd Park) California
Hi Z,
Truely awesome post. Charity Zen. :) Very special, thanks so much for sharing.
M2 + Little Bit & Ready Lady (The team from the Little Bit Ranch)
We are in awe of your efforts to help so many wonderful causes. What you all have done is brilliant. Thank you team Zenyatta.
Maria K.
Queen Z, you’re the best! I love you! Hugs and kisses!
judy berube
Susan in Tn.:
Look forward to your post. Hugs, J.B.
Theresa Buck
you are truly a gift from GOD to all of us
Leslie R.
Hi Zenny, you are an inspiration. Thanks for everything that you do!
Love to all,
Leslie
Vivian
Love you and Miss you Very much Queen Z,… So glad you are well and happy.
Barb Zylbert
How about “Hooves Crossed” or “High Hooves” for Zenny’s first foal’s name? That would be too cute!
Karen Gogue
What about “Glory” – one name – says much. Or “Her Glory” “His Glory”?
Linda
Afleet Alex just might be Zenny’s soul mate – two of the best hearts!
Cheryl
Your quite a generous one with all your charity work! Awesome that you give back to those less fortunate.