Hello,
This is TOO CUTE! Yesterday at Hollywood Park, a few of the 2 year olds MY JOHN has in training breezed down the lane and galloped out nicely. To be honest, this one sure looks familiar to ME! I’d know those hind-quarters anywhere. (Although I must say, these days I am gaining a bit of weight! This comes with eating for 2 you know!) Blush, Blush!
This filly in the photo is my dear relative, Eblouissante! Here she is walking back to Barn 55 after her workout. Amy breezed her. “E” ( by Bernardini) went a very nice, relaxed 3/8ths with 2 other fillies….Minds Eyes (by Macho Uno) and Silent Poetry (by After Market). They each did a very ‘professional’ job for this stage of their training. The clockers got them in 38:80. John was quite pleased with the manner in which these fillies accomplished their lessons yesterday! YIPPEE!
There are so many details to be attended to at this stage of a horse’s career and development! Each of these 2 year olds has already spent time at a training center prior to coming to Barn 55…learning “the basics”. These lessons start with learning how to accept tack to responding to cues from the rider and how to successfully navigate the turns, the straight-away, and change leads.
Once at Barn 55, MY JOHN starts with each horse having a basic idea of what to do….to expanding upon these skills and introducing others that are required to be a race horse. Lots of gate work is necessary. They must also learn to change gears…when to slow down, be patient, handle other horses around them while running…and of course, how to pick up speed to finish strong.
As MY JOHN says, there are lots of BABY STEPS (no pun intended) to be achieved along the way to getting a horse ready for one’s first race…and hopefully the start of a long and successful career.
From all reports, ALL of the babies did a great job yesterday. I’m sending each of them a HIGH HOOF! Cheers to all…..and keep up the good work!
With Love,
Hugs to All~
Z
Kathy Baldwin
Thanks for the lesson on schooling the
2 year olds Zenny, Dottie and John!
It is all very interesting and TOO CUTE!
Like the photo of “E” and Amy.
Peace & Love,
Kathy from SoCal :)
Roberta Smith
E is so beautiful – I can see the resemblence! Hope you are eating lots…stay cool and remember I love you (and thousands others too!) XXXXXXXXX
sherry drish
IT IS FUNNY HOW LIFE CAN ALWAYS BE A CHALLENGE. EVERY YEAR JOHN HAS THE NEW HORSES TO TRAIN HOPING TO HAVE A VERY GREAT HORSE. HE IS A SWEET GUY AND A GOOD MAN WITH THE HORSES. DOTTIE I AM SURE COMPLETES THIS WONDERFUL TEAM. KEEP EATING ON EATING, ZENNY, YOU WILL BE CHASING DOWN YOUR FOAL NEXT SPRING. THEY LOVE TO ZIP AROUND THE PASTURE. I BET YOUR FOAL WILL BE THE FASTEST FOAL OF ALL .LOVE TO ALL SHERRY D. WV.
#1NewEnglandFan
Madame Queen,
Thanks for posting all these wonderful photos. So nice of your friends to share them with us through you. As always, my visit to your diary brings a smile.
E looks terrific. You’re right — that hind end looks very familiar and gives us lots of hope that E will have the same powerful kick that her big sis did. Dancing or running, those great legs of yours gave us so many thrills!!!
Thanks so much for sharing your world with us!
Pat
yes, i have this horse in my stable mail! Go Baby Go!
Hernan Tovar
My adorable Zenyatta, your sister Eblouissante she is so adorable, just like you! Love you Ingrid.
@ Judy B the video of E, is great… Hugs Ingrid.
judy berube
To Susan from Tn.:
Left a post for you at the end of Diary #273. Hugs, J.B.
judy berube
To Hernan Tovar:
Dear Ingrid:
Glad you got to watch it. She looks very good doesn’t she! Hugs, J.B.
Sylvie
Dear ZenDottie, thanks for keeping the diary, it’s a daily pleasure reading about Zenny and all that pertains to her connections. As a small animal vet, I’d love to know more details about training race horses, especially John’s way of doing things. Like at what age John starts the gate schooling, what age he starts building their endurance and muscle, how he keeps it fun for his hooved students (carrot treats?) etc. Anything you think is appropriate for the board would be lovely. Thank you ZenDottie!
Sarah Powell
Zenny, “Your John” is the best and I’m so glad he is working with Little E. Loved watching the training video. She runs with confidence and looks great. Looking forward to more of those videos. Hope you are doing well – would sure love to see a video of you grazing with the girls! (thanks Dottie)
Toi
Hi Zenny!
Your John is so dear to you, it is very sweet. I can’t remember where I read it but I loved when someone told John that he/she could not remember how to pronounce E’s name. And John said, “You will.” Love it!
Terri Z
Many thanks to Dottie for an update about Ms. E. She looks shorter in stature than Zenny. How does she compare to Zenyatta in temperment?
Thanks for all of the lovely posts. And for teaching us all about thoroughbreds. I look forward to your posts each and every day.
P.S. Does Ms Z still get leg massages even though she is not longer racing?
Maggie N
Good afternoon to Z and all, Ok, some of you ( oh who am I kidding) most of you are going to get your laugh for the day.
I have started reading Secretariat, just started chapter 12 and have decided that horse racing is NOT for the faint of heart!(me). Now mind you I can handle a lot of things without a second thought, ( I worked as a P.D. dispatcher) but the thought of Zenyatta going through labor and other things that I understand have to be done? I’ll stick to my just loving horses and kissing their noses when I can. So far, I love the story and have learned a lot but have cried a couple of times. Can you imagine what the end is going to do?
Cathy Marshall
Thanks for the wonderful post, Dottie. I mean Zenny. Love ya!
Sue M
And High Hooves back to you Zenny and Dottie, John and everyone at Barn 55. I love this picture and yest, the family resemblance is striking!! Thank you for the lesson on the lessons :) We learn a lot on this site about Thoroughbreds. I’ve been following Ascot and there are a few important races this weekend, too. Sure do miss you Z. Your races were magnificent. Take care and thanks for all of your posts, they’re wonderful!
harold moore
your doing great BIG Z ,it is so nice to go each day to your site.thanks for keeping us up to date with everything.
Allen
E is looking good, she is so lucky to have John for her trainer.I hope Baby Z will also be trained by John. Have a great day Queen Z. Lots Of Love From Tennessee.
Brenda
That pose looks so familiar, it’s easy to see that she’s a close relative. Such a pretty girl, taking after her big sister. So good to hear that you’ve gained a little weight, sounds as if everything is progressing right on schedule. I just hope you don’t get heartburn!! Thank you Zenny (Dottie and John) for the lesson on training, we couldn’t learn from anyone better. If those 2 year old students turn out half as good as you they’ll be a joy to watch. Keep on eating that good Blue Grass, Hugs and Kisses to you and your girlfriends.
Terry Crow
@Judy Berube–Are you telling me that you told the boy to hold back Charity for the last seven starts? That would be illegal.
Robin
Love the post today Zenny! “E” is sure a beautiful girl! I love reading all the post, brings tears to my eyes just relizing how many people love and adore you. Have a wonderful day! We need some new pics of you! Love you always Zenny!
Jane
Hi Zenny!!
At first I thought that was an old pic of you, but when I looked closer, the girl in this pic is too dark, so I figured it was E! She looks almost exacty like you in this one!
Anyway, I HOPE youre putting on weight. If you werent they/we all would be worried! ;)
Have a fun wkend “watching” the races, Big Mama! Luva yooo!! :)
jeanie langford
Yes the rear engine looks familiar on E. A lot of power there. Glad you are gaining weight and doing well. Pictures please. After all you are the people’s champion and the baby is the people’s hope. Be well Queen Z. Hugs and KIsses
Lois Gillespie
Z and Dottie, I so look forward to your diaries about the subtleties of training the youngsters – John is providing another window into his methods, and I can’t get enough! Ms. E and the other fillies are in such good hands – thanks for all the information!
Sharon in Seattle
I had never heard about the work of training centers before. I love these informative posts!! As for weight gain, you’ll look lovely and fabulous at any weight, Zenny!!
Jan
Zenyatta,
Thank you for all the interesting info on TB training.
Ms. E. is her daddy all over, except for that growing big bum of hers. ;) She is a looker. Good to hear that you are eating well and gaining weight. Can’t wait to see a picture of you. Love & Kisses Big Mama. xoxoxo
Terry Crow
@Susan in TN–I finally caught your post at the end of the last diary entry. Good news about Lou. I know you would have been especially sad if something had happened to him on your watch.
eastcoastkid
Z&D…
Thanks so much for the info on the training regimen for the “babies”…I watched the video and it is TOO CUTE to see how “busy” they are until asked to concentrate and attend to business…loved it!…am looking forward to the”light breezes” From HP to MA…the future for racing is looking brighter now …thank GOD for ZENYATTA and the amazing woman who gives us her voice…Love to all
Lover of Horses
Those babies have nice daddies! ESPECIALLY Eblouissante! Have a wounderful day, Zenny!
Jamie
Your little sis looks great on the track! Thanks for the great information and (thanks Dottie) for the voice of Zenny. Love to Team Z!
Neva Rae Powers
Another winning post.