Hello Everyone,
I am having such a great time! I want to share it with all of you. As Dottie mentioned (and yes, she will continue to do my Diary for you…as we are in daily communication)…each day I am introduced to new things here at the farm. She referred to it as ‘baby steps’…as I have not been at a farm since I was a yearling. Earlier in the week, I was out on the grassy area by my barn which is the same size as my grazing area in CA. Yesterday, Charles, one of my new friends, took me for a walk around one of the bigger paddocks. Remember, I have not experienced this in years. This was the next step in helping me to be exposed to a new paddock area. It was fabulous! While doing this, I noticed how beautiful it is here at the farm, the snow felt fabulous beneath my feet, and the weather was rather crisp—but nice. It reminded me of the kind of weather we have in CA when the barn first starts getting active (5-ish in the morning) in the winter time.
Charles would let me stop and stare at the view, the trees, and the paddocks. I love to just stand and look at the things around me. In CA, I could do this for hours when I was outside. I am able to do this here, too, for as long as I want. I had a great time!
There were also some people here taking lots of pictures of me for some magazines. (I think I look pretty good…if I say so myself.)
After my afternoon walk…I went back into the barn with my girlfriends. We had dinner and relaxed. We also got nice and cozy for the evening. This is super! I really like this routine.
I know that many of you have been worrying about me. I am doing GREAT! It is a bit of an adjustment, for sure, but a wonderful one. John had already been slowly starting to prepare me for the transition while I was still at the barn. He had different routines and patterns introduced into my daily schedule for weeks before I left. It was all done to help me with this transition to farm life. I am so fortunate to have people who love me and have great horsemanship skills in my life. They know exactly what is required to help me with every step of my well-being.
Charles, Todd and Andy all worked with John and Mario learning everything about me. These guys are doing everything perfectly. They know all of my likes and dislikes and are really trying hard to meet my every desire. They have been great!
Sarah is helping with the videos and photos. She has worked for David for a bit now and knows Dottie, John and the Moss’ very well. Then, of course, DAVID (Dottie’s son) is here! Remember, he is the one who ‘DISCOVERED ME’ at the Keeneland Sale way back in September of 2005. His efforts were so instrumental in my becoming a member of my Moss / Shirreffs Family. I really love to see him when he comes by the barn each day to visit. I can’t thank him enough for loving me way back when I was just a yearling…Hip #703! Again, LUCKY ME!
Please enjoy the photos we are trying to put on line for you. I am sending all of you ONE BIG KENTUCKY HUG! I know all of my friends at Barn 55 are reading my Diary each day…and I am sending BIG KISSES TOO! John told Dottie last night that Carmen was walking around the barn yesterday with my new KY photos on her cell phone! Everyone there is so, so proud of me and how well I am doing! I know one thing for sure…I AM ONE VERY LUCKY GIRL!
I will keep in touch.
With love,
HUGS~
Z
Ricardo
Te ves preciosa, mucha suerte y manten el contacto con nosotros, te quiero mucho Zenyatta!!.
Candace
We are the lucky ones to have a Zenyatta in our lifetime!!! Take care Dottie :)
Girl power
Zenyatta :)
you’re so cool :)
Girl power 2010 <3
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Girl-power/121879514541114
Barbara
This is so wonderful Thank you from the bottom of my heart! Love you Zenyatta!!!
Theresa
Miss you big girl! Love reading your daily updates!
Shanna
That’s awesome Zenyatta! I can’t wait to see you in more magazines.I just got around to getting Los Angeles magazine and W magazine with you in it,both great articles :)Hugs to you!
Lynne Narez
Hi Miss Z,
Yes, you are right there are soooo MANY worrying about you. We miss you too. But we are happy that you are happy as you are one special girl to the world! Californians especially miss you but want what is best for your health and happiness because you inspire the human race!! Continue to be the amazing girl you are and know that our love is with you always.
Love You Miss Z,
Lynne Narez
Santa Barbara, CA
Joan
Great posts!
Keep it up. Us East Coast people are happy to know more.
Where can we get the picture that is being used as the background for today’s post?
Thanks!
RDV
Team Zenyatta is superb.
Maribel
Miss you but happy to know you are well and LOVED ! Looking forward to the pictures ..
YOU are THE BEST …Luv ya Zenny XXXX HUGs
Becka Petersen
After meeting you Zenyatta, I know everyone else who meets you would love and care for you. You’re incredible. I can’t wait to see your first foal!!
Judy Gadwood Loves Zenny/California
Zenny, I love that you are truly happy! I just get so upset when I start reading the negative remarks! Some peeps feel you are NOT happy, and that Lane’s End is just making up stories that you’re happy Makes me nuts!
I found this link today ~ you look happy :-) to me, sweetie! HUGS AND KISSES!
http://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/throughthelens/archive/2010/12/10/zenyatta-at-lanes-end.aspx
jim
so glad your happy at your new home!!!we will miss you on the track but it’s great to here from you on your diary, love to the queen!!!
Teresa Drennen
Your post has me smiling from ear to ear. Esp the part about you standing and checking things out. Love you, girl!
Angela
Dottie, you are doing an excellent job with these Diaries, I really feel like she is talking to us!! I know that everyone is doing what’s best for Z, and I’m sure she’ll soon someday love running around the paddock’s with a baby at her side : ) Can’t wait for Jan. 1st!!!
syd
Thank you for the post! Love you Queen Z and think of you often. Hopefully LE is working on accepting visitors. I know so many people want to come and see you but understand, as Mr. Farish explained, they want to give you more time to adapt.
So happy that you are happy. Can’t wait for the videos!
Bryna Dambrowski
Love that you are doing well – keep the posts coming. It makes us here in CA feel like we are still a part of your wonderful life!
Rhonda Clements
Racing will never be the same that is for sure we will never see another like you I am positive in my lifetime. I am so glad I got to see you in my lifetime. I am glad you are doing so well, and think about how much everyone in Cali must miss you. We are so glad you are continuing to let us know how this wonderful girl is doing. We love you Zenny
Pam S.
This is such an uplifting website. Change and happiness are needed by us all! You go girl!
Paul Soto
Zenyatta “Horse of the Year” ???
Why dont we all try “Horse of a Lifetime” :) We love you Z…
Janet
Thank you for the diary posts. We love hearing about how “our girl” is doing. I would like to know if there will be a DVD released by team Zenyatta or can you recommend one that’s already available.
Sylvia Whittaker-Butler
Hi Zenyatta!! I am so glad you are being treated so well at the farm…you are sooooo deserving of this. I am also glad you are sharing YOUR JOURNEY…I love you & love hearing about your days at the farm.
Kathie
Love You Z. So glad you are being a happy girl in Kentucky. Happy you have many gal friends to have teatime with.
Chelsey Moysey
Go Charles!
cheryl
Got your special issue of Blood Horse yesterday, WOW! It is awesome! You look so beautiful and the stories are so wonderful. All lovers of Zenyatta should get one to keep. Wishing you all the best always.
Sarah Powell
Great post today – helps to reassure all of us that worry about her adjustment. We should have known that team Z would think of everything – they have taken such good care of her – should be an example for the entire industry not to mention horse owners everywhere! Keep up the good work and keep us posted!
Stephanie Quilichini
Thanks Dottie-Your so great! We as her fans seem a little crazy but we’ve been touched by the Power of Zenyatta and it’s so great of you to share the updates with us! Thanks Again and keep the posts coming!!
darlene sanner
You are lucky to have such a nice home and the Mosses for owners We are lucky to have shared your journey and continue to share in your life You rock Team Z
Trish & Mike in Colorado
It must be wonderful for you, Zenyatta, to see all those fields and rolling hills of the central Bluegrass — to take in a pastoral vista. We know how you are always asking Mario for a nip or two of grass wherever you two are . . . I remember even when you were in the Winners’ Circle at Oaklawn . . . just think of all that grass to eat !!! And we are hoping that soon it is safe enough for you to frolic and kick up your heels in the paddocks . . . what a transition from being led around . . . thank you, Dottie, for the posts.
Bailey G.
It makes me happy to hear you are getting the royal treatment out in Kentucky and I have to say how well the backdrop complements your good looks! You are radiant in the photos Barbara Livingston has taken. You are such a curious girl I’m sure you are fascinated by the new adventures presented to you and quite content in your wonderful new home.
I’m glad to hear that Dottie is being informed of your every well-planned step and I think it’s very kind of her to help you type your diary so we may all share in knowing your progress! All your fans sleep better at night knowing you are getting EVERYTHING you deserve Queen!