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
mary bobolis
Dottie:
Thank you for posting the info about the Zenyatta halter. I was the highest bidder and am now the proud owner of Zentatta’s halter. This money will go directly to Canter who rescues thoroughbreds from slaughter and rehabilitates them to second carreers. I was thoroughly proud to have been able to help Canter. No horse should ever be slaughtered. This happenend to poor Ferdinand, a Kentucky Derby winner, a couple of years ago in Japan after his breeding career was ended and they wanted to dispose of him. How cruel can people be? He was a very gentle horse who could be led by his halter. While slaughter is now illegal in this country, it is legal in Mexico and Canada where unwanted Ameican horses ae exported for meat. Their slaughter process is so gruesome I cannot discuss it here.
Patti
What a great post, darling Z. You just keep helping and helping. So great for your team to keep sharing your talents with us. Rest a little today; pamper yourself and relax…and as always…be happy!
debbie gustafson
WHAT A GREAT THING YOU AND YOUR TEAM ARE DOING,,,FOR SO MANY PEOPLE,,INSPIRING AND COURAGE TO HELP SO MANY,,I JUST WISH I COULD SAVE EVERY RETIRED HORSE, TO HELP FILL THERE DREAMS AS YOU ARE,,,,,AND THANKS SO MUCH FOR HELPING, THOSE IN THE NEED ,,CANCER IS SUCH A CRUEL THING THAT I WISH NO ONE HAD TO GO THREW ZENNY,,,IT HITS REALLY CLOSE TO MY HEART, FOR I LOST MY MOM TO IT….GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU….AND THANK -YOU FOR ALL YOU HAVE AND ARE DOING…
D.Lawson
Awesome post Zen.
Sandra Frey
Working for a charitable organization, it touches my heart to see such generosity that spans so many miles and will help so many interests both four legged and two legged. You rock my world, Zenyatta, and so do your entire Team Zenyatta! Such a wonderful blessing you are to the world! Much love!
Celeste
How beautiful! Zenyatta is such a an inspiration to us all for her kindness and charitable efforts beyond the thrills and excitement she has provided for so long. Thank you so much for sharing all of this with us.
LouAnn Cingel of Union, Missouri
You are absolutely amazing on how you keep on giving back to everyone-your caring compassion for all those in need is endless. You and your connections are wonderful! Love you lots Zenyatta-you always lift my heart and bring a smile to my face-Love & Blessings!
ENSIGN
@ Signofthetimes,
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Terlingua was a very good racemare, but she was not Secretariat’s most successful daughter. That would be Lady’s Secret – Horse of the Year ;-)
Brookie (From Mrs.Voltz class)
Hey Zenyatta, Sorry I have not been able to post :( .I read all the post Dumbling is a cute name. I will be posting a lot of stuff this summer! Enjoy :)
Jill
I also own a TB that did not have the “what it takes” to be a racehorse. People need to know how important it is to give these horses a second chance. I can never give back to him all that he gives me – priceless, like you, he’s one in a million!
SEN with Aloha!
Oops! I accidently wrote my reply in yesterday’s #263 posting regarding your wonderful gift of generosity toward horses and people in need…your big heart flows beyond the racetrack!
In #263, I also provided you more possibilities for your “first born” in Italiano…These were my favorites:
Prima di Zenyatta (First for Zenyatta) or Primo Zenya (for colt)
Ti Amo Zenyatta (I Love Zenyatta)
Giardini Zen or Zen Giardini (Zen Garden)
Primogenito (1st Born) or PrimoZenito
ZenyaFretta (Fretta means quick/fast)
Zen Essenza or Essenza dello Zen (Essence of Zen)
GaraDiva (Race Diva)for filly
Strada Danza (Street Dancer)
ZenSaetta (Zen Lightning)
Cuore di Zen (Heart of Zen)
Please check yesterday’s last posting in #263 for these & more name possibilities. All names were checked and still available.
Sorry for the error. :(
Nina
it’s great to give as we always get more back than we originally gave.U rock!
Kathryn Cogswell
To mary bobolis: If the nurture and care of horses benefit human beings, what must be the dire impact on us as a species where their destruction is by economic design? ~ All of life cycles from its acts; blessing and harming, we reap the results. Your contributions for their good benefit not only the horses, but all of us.
suew
@Brookie…good morning!
#1NewEnglandFan
Amazing post, Zen!
You and your team simply “do it right”,
leading by example. You remind me that we can all make a difference by finding a way to put our passions to good use.
Have a great day!
@ Abigail – LOVE LOVE LOVE your piece on Terlingua.
Annie B in MA
Lori K
ZENNY, YOUR THE BEST. I LOVE YOU. WE HAVE TRUELY BEEN BLESSED BY YOU IN SO MANY WAYS. YOU ARE AN ANGEL :) LOVE LORI XOXO..
mary bobolis
To: Kathryn Cogswell
Many thanks for you kind words. You are absolutely right and I believe that Karma will cycle back to those who participate in horse slaiughter and sell their meat for dogfood.
Janet
Attention Everyone: I haven’t had time to read all of your recent posts so this may not be news to some of you but Zenyatta is featured in the July issue of Cowboys & Indians magazine under “Special Horses”. I was so delighted to see it!! For anyone who loves Zenyatta and horses in geneal, this is a great issue.
Congratulations Zenyatta and Team Z for another well deserved recognition!!
Love and hugs to you Zenny!!
Susan in TN
@Brooke: We look forward to hearing from you! Let us know how Dusty is doing!
DJ
ZENS HOTY
(horse of the year)
DJ
I like it :)
Pam Zacek,
What wonder chartities, you help, I love the one with the kids, I mean, I ve witness them and How they love to touch and do there riding, and how helpful it is for them, there is a horse show up here, where I live every April they have a Dance show, does that sound familar, anyway, all the proceeds go to a camp for the kids, for the rideing, with handicaps, and there, alowed, free acess, you should see the looks, on there faces, when they watch this show, all alive, and, smiling, all the time, so that one, is so worth,it , not to say there, all good, charities, and Im sure, Zen, you will bring them the most, help, all around, thanks again, Dottie for these, diaries, and Good for that guy won the picture, he will be one lucky, guy the rest of his life to have that one.. Have a great day Zen,
MK
I’ll bid on your halter! How?
Peg
Zen, you are one for the ages. A reminder that goodness does exist in this life. I am glad you are enjoying your new life
Dee
To Zenyatta and team. You are all incredible… and have been such an inspiration to us. We love you!
Nancy
Wonderful Zenny: please remind your good friend Dottie, as often as possible, that she’s the best. Human, that is. :)
We love you both!
Robyn Mullhausen
How wonderful for Mr. Chen to own such a treasure and at the same time contribute to such a worthy cause. Zenyatta and your entire team, especially Ann and Jerry Moss have been so generous to those in need whether they be equine or human.
Blessings to you and your wonderful team.
sherry drish
GOD BLESS ALL WHO ARE HELPING MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THIS WORLD. PER MY RAVEN, I WANT TO THANK SUSAN IN TN. BARBARA WOOD, TRINIA NAGELE, KIM S., AND JUDY BERUBE. RAVEN IS ALMOST BACK TO HIS FUN SELF. HE WHO LOVETH BEST PRAYTH BEST, ALL CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL. THANKS AGAIN, ZENYATTAS FAN FAMILY ARE THE KINDNESS PEOPLE IN THE U.S.A. SHERRY D. WV.
PJ
Zenyatta Just heard the news today> Got up dated on recent posts I missed out on. I just want to say congratulations to all Team Z. Happy Birthday to John. And although my hubby has been waiting for a Mondatta since he first seen Zenyatta. Might I suggest Queen B if the foal is a girl although I do love Zendini also. Best wishes and good health and Much Love to you Z. Greast job on the charity work too.
PJ
Debbie
hi Z! God bless you and your team!!! love you gorgeous mama xoxoxo