Good Morning,
I just love this cake! A wonderful fan, Karen Gogue, brought it to BARN 55 for MY JOHN on his birthday! I heard the cake was quite tasty and everyone at the barn loved every bite! I must say, not only is Karen’s thoughtfulness of getting a birthday cake for John very special, but the phrase she used ON the cake is absolutely perfect for him as well:
LIFE WITHOUT HORSES…
I DON’T THINK SO!
This is absolutely TOO CUTE! This is truly the way he feels!
On so many different levels, MY JOHN feels that WE HORSES simply have a way of making people FEEL GOOD! As a matter of fact, he often comments to his friends and staff……. whenever you have a tough day and things appear to be a bit challenging….RELAX, TAKE A DEEP BREATH, and GO HUG A HORSE!
I really LOVE this philosophy! In truth, hugging US and being around US can be GREAT FUN!
Have a wonderful Tuesday!
With Love,
HUGS TO ALL! (Especially ALL of my FELLOW HORSES!)
Z
Nancy
Horses and Dogs go to heaven too ! Love you Zenny !
ps..ok cats too LOL !
Lilli
Aw, Z, so sweet! I love the cake :) I have a pillow with that saying on it, so true! Horses are great for therapy, or when you just need a friend to hug! :)
Anna
Hugs to you, too, Zenny! We love you!
DENICE DELLI-VENERI
WE LOVE ALL OF YOU ALL TOO…. AND THE SAYING IS JUST PERFECT!!!! THERE ISN’T LIFE WITHOUT HORSES AS FAR AS I’M CONCERNED!!!! OF COURSE WE NEED THE PEOPLE TOO!!! LOL
Jean in VA.
I don’t have a horse, but love them. There are several people that live near me that do have horses and I love waking up each day to see them and always look for them in my travels.
Zenyatta, always look forward to your post.
TX Lady
Hugs back at you & all of your horse friends – how’s the baby bump coming ???
Gloria Jeanne
Cute Cake, and life without horses, I DON’T THINK SO!!!!!
Love you Zenny!!!!
Thanks Dottie and John for sharing so much with us here on the Page – you guys are just too cute!!! Hugs
Tairaterces
What a beautiful cake . . . belated Birthday wishes to John!!
Hope you are feeling spiffy Zenny
Love ya’
JeAnna
Caitlin
Love you, Zenny!!! Hope you have a fabulous day. Thanks again (Dottie) for the lovely diary posts!! I always look forward to them! xoxoxo
Ann Maree
Hi, Zen,
Can’t think of a better way to start the day than to hug a horse. I have a family friend who has about 18 horses that are primarily just pets, and I’m headed out to his place this week to go hug quite a few of his horses!!! Since I can’t see you and hug you and kiss that sweet nose, these sweeties will be a great “stand-in” for you!! Have a great week. Big, big hugs!! Your friend, Ann Maree
Pam Zacek,
wow, what a great fun thing, I agree , for sure, even talk to them, they listen good, and take you so far, to another place, with Love and Hugs, and nose pushing, LOL, but Your JOHN is so right, Heres a Hug for you Zen, just for you, and that cake looks, so good, Love you girl and the whole team,
Tatia
Beautiful cake! Looks yummy. Sending you a virtual hug Zenny since I don’t have a live one close by. Yes, horses DO make people feel good. I wonder though – do horses like to get hugs and nose kisses? I mean…do people make horses feel good? I suspect the answer is yes, but am curious how you feel about it Z…
PeggyOne
the perfect time to repost this as I put it on the ‘tail end’ of a post before.
On the top of the Washington Monument, there is a brass cap with an inscription on it. It stands for our country and our way of life. It says LAUS DEO, translated from Latin, means “Praise Be To God”. This is the perfect name for Zenyatta’s foal. It’s the way we all feel about her accomplishments, her races, her past, her connections, and her future. It’s also a perfect name, as it would be just “his/her” name and not taken from other names. It also “fits” for either a colt or a filly. Yes, Praise Be To God, that this mare came into so many lives and touched us all in many ways. She continues to do so, with no letdown in sight! LAUS DEO…..
Thoughts about this?
Personally, I think it’s perfect.
Lauren
Dear Zenny – Oh what a thrill it would be to be able to hug you. I love horses, but love cats as well. Do you have many cats in the barn where you live? Have a blessed day beautiful girl. hugs and kisses.
Sarah
What a wonderful philosophy…Love you Zenyatta
Randy
Oh Zenny, I just wish I still had a horse to hug. Virtual hugs for you are about the extent of it these days. John is right… horse (and animals in general) can be very therapeutic and calming, and good for the heart, mind and soul. Blessed creatures great and small. Have a wonderful day sweet girl.
Carolyn
Zenyatta – you are in our high school yearbook this year @ Santa Maria High School. I’m a teacher there.
Cheyenne from VA
Beautiful cake! Hugs to you, Z.
Sheri
Amen! Talk about my life!!! Horses make everything better!! Love you Zenny! :D
Sheri
I wish I could hug YOU! haha! :D
Sally (B)
My sweet Z!! Wow, I am suddenly speechless because I may be for the first time ever, the first one to respond!! The wording on the cake says it all; that is how John has come acrossed to me. I would absolutely love to hug a horse every day if I could. Hugging you Z, with a kiss, is still on my wish list!! I went to take my frandkids to a friends Apacca, where she also has mini horses. I think I enjoyed them more than the kids. Z, they are not as small as your bronze statue, not nearly as beautiful as you or other thoroughbreds, but they are cute, with their shorter legs and round bellies. One had a baby recently. I think of you Z every day. love, with a kiss on your soft nose, and one for baby Z.
Jan
Zenyatta,
Is that you on top of the cake! ;) Have a nice day Big Mama..
Sally (B)
Z; p.s. I am embarassed, of all times and I mispelled grandkids and it should say Apacca farm. Oh what you do to me!! hee
Lorri
Awesome Cake! It looks delish!
Thanks for sharing the pic Zenny! xoxo
Cheryl Smith
Beautiful Cake, very thoughtful. Horses are the most magnificent animals, intelligent, talented, hard working, loyal. I agree with Nancy all horses and dogs go to Heaven, kitty cats too! I hope that you know we all send our hugs to you over the internet. wish we could do so in person but understand the need for your privacy.
Just know that we love you so very much! You are SIMPLY THE BEST! The QUEEN FOREVER!
Amy
PeggyOne… Laus Deo is a 4 yr old colt. Not sure what the jockey club naming rules are, but probably won’t allow the same name that close together?
Jeanie
Dearest Z,
I would like to hug you right now!
Your humble J
Robert Adams
VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY John. You and your whole team are unreal and a GREAT example for others involved in the Thoroughbred racing world to use if they want to win races. Zenyatta you are a horse that I would love to hug because of what I would get in return. I hug, massage, and talk to horses every day because they love and need it as much as humans. Your baby is going to be an unbelieveble animal. With all my respect and great desire to hug and touch you. HAPPY TRAILS BLINDHORSEDANCER
Eileen Nolan
“whenever you have a tough day
and things appear to be a bit challenging….RELAX, TAKE A DEEP BREATH, and GO HUG A HORSE!”
Oh yes. That’s going on Facebook. If it’s ok, of course. If not I’ll be happy to take it down.
Amy K
Beautiful cake, beautiful sentiments. Well done!!!