Good Morning,
On so many levels, I can’t thank all of you enough for the kind words you wrote to ME yesterday. Your support and consideration means a great deal. Thank you for encouraging ME to be ME!
I truly am getting a bit of a ‘baby bump’….to quote this current human phrase. I am definitely starting to gain some ‘baby weight’. I must say…this is very exciting!
In my life, my weight has always been a huge consideration. When I was an athlete, MY JOHN would constantly monitor my weight….before and after exercise…and then before and after a race! He had a ‘weight tape’ which he placed over my withers and directly behind my elbow….right around my heart area. This tape is scientifically designed to calculate the weight of a horse based upon a very specific formula. Thus, the point on the tape where the 2 parts meet as it is placed around my body would give my weight. The number given is considered to be quite accurate.
Not only did MY JOHN want to monitor my weight, he also wanted to see how much my weight changed before and after exercise. This would be true for any athlete in any sport.
My optimum weight while racing was right at 1200–1205 pounds. I know, I’m a good-sized girl! What is the saying….it is what you do with what you’ve got that matters! Believe me, I truly subscribed to this principle while racing…and continue to embrace it in my life today!)
Thus, right at 1200ish pounds was MY JOHN’S target weight for ME when preparing for a race. As mentioned earlier, he monitored it all of the time and kept a detailed record of it while I was enjoying my time at BARN 55.
All of this goes to illustrate….THE DETAILS MATTER!
Now, my weight is very important for another reason. I have gained ‘some pounds’ for sure…but I do think I look TOO CUTE!
With Love,
Hugs to All~
Z
RHONDA C
DEAR QUEEN, MAMA ZENYATTA, AS ALWAYS, WE LOVE YOU. I HAVE NOT WRITTEN IN A WHILE, BUT I READ EVERY ONE OF DOTTIES POSTS. THEY MAKE MY DAY. I WENT BACK INTO THE OLD POSTS AND I CAN’T FIND THE BABY CHART. MY PRINTER WAS ON THE OUTS AT THE TIME DOTTIE GAVE US THE LINK, BUT NOW ITS UP AND RUNNING AND I WANT TO PRINT A COPY OF THE CHART SO THAT I CAN KEEP UP WITH THE SIZE OF YOUR BABY PLEASE ASK DOTTIE TO PUT THAT LINK UP AGAIN. TAKE CARE BABY GIRL. X0X0X0X0X
suew
Oh, Zenny, YES, you are just too cute! You look absolutely splendid grazing in that lush green grass. You BF looks kinda cute, too. You still have those glorious dapples I see. Your John really took such wonderful care of you. Twenty races and every time you came back safe and sound, hardly breathing hard. It was conditioning and talent. Boy, did you ever land in the right hands. It would be such a joy to watch the progress of your pregnancy. Those folks at LE are so lucky to see and touch you every day. Thanks to Dottie for continuing to keep us engaged in your life and a thank you to Sarah for capturing your beauty through the lens of her camera.
sue and tony
Zenyatta, our Queen, you look stunning as usual. What a joy to are to all of us.
Henrietta Wolfe
YOU are beyond TOO CUTE!!!!! I must tell you that I am not enjoying racing without YOU! It lacks all the excitement that YOU brought to the track. ALL OF YOUR FANS MISS YOU SOOO MUCH!! xoxoxox
Deborah Richman
Z, you and Tasty Temptation look beautiful grazing on the lucious green grass! Your maternal curves really suit you well :)
Z, Team Z, and Z friends…hope you are all having a beautiful day, this first day of summer :)
Jane Wade
Too cute! You’re looking great Zenyatta! We went to your stall on Saturday and got to visit with John, Steve and Carmen! Sorry we missed Mario but he had a deserved day off. We miss you! Enjoy your day!
Hugs and kisses!
Marilu V
Dear Zeny and Dotttie: Thank you so much for the information about athletes and how weight plays a very important role in your lives. I can relate because my older son(I have 2 boys)was very athletic and played several sports. He sacrificed so much to stay strong and healthy and to protect himself from injuries.
What a tough job for John to take care of all of you. Great thing about it – he loves all of you and loves his profession.
You are looking healthy! Hugs and kisses, Marilu
Trisha Veazey
What a beautiful pic of you. Of course you do any back drop justice. Enjoy the lush green “blue” grass.
I love the information you give us as well as your daily activities.
Love you gorgeous girl
Love, hugs and kisses
Kari Bussell
TOO CUTE!! :)
LOVE IT!!! LOVE YOU ALL!!:)
Lauren
Dear Zenny – You are absolutely glowing. Thank you for keeping us so informed and thank you to Dottie for being your ghost writer. I can’t wait to see the baby. I am sure he or she will be as beautiful as you. Have a blessed day beautiful girl. Hugs and kisses.
Steph
Your still looking great Zenny, I bet your baby is going to be beautiful too. Hope everything continues to go great.
Susan
There’s a certain glow when your having a baby-no foal and you have it Z.
Am really excited about your sister with “Your John” and for Zazu and her upcoming race.
Take Care-enjoy that Blue Grass!
Laura Wetzel
Hi Zen, that is so interesting about the tape. I never know about it. And that it is so accurate. I love the pictures too.
Thank you…..
Diana Harris
wow that grass looks good! I wish my horses had some of that. You look fantastic as always and the grey is very pretty too. Where is your fly mask? Did you decide you didnt like it? My horse always takes hers off and then I have to go find and seek it, its a little game with her and I and she is very proud of herself doing it. love ya big girl!
Pam
I am learning so much from you! I had no idea that your weight would be so closely monitored. My pleasure horses probably don’t need to be weighed that often but I will start doing it more often than I have in the past. I’m learning so much from you, not only about the horse racing industry but about general horse care, too. Thank you!
Also, a big thank you to Sara Campion for her gorgeous photos of you, Miss Z! Keep ’em coming. It’s going to be so much fun to watch your tummy grow with your precious baby.
Love you, Z, and all the members of your team! I can’t thank everyone enough for letting me be a part of your world.
Wishing you a wonderful summer….lots of sunny days for grazing!
Jeanie
Dearest Z,
I think you look perfect! I guess all us girls are stalked by a tape measure of some sort. :) But I think that is interesting about how John calculated your weight with that special tape. I can’t wait to see your little one. He or she will be perfect too, just like YOU!
Your humble J
Janie
Zenyatta, you are such a beauty – as well as being TOO CUTE! Love you bunches, pretty girl!
Gloria Jeanne
Dear Zenny- I wanted to say you have gained some weight yesterday but I didn’t want to upset you, I am very glad that you are ok with this weight gain process. You do look TOO CUTE!!! I am so excited that you are in foal and getting along well.
Love you and miss you much!!! Stay safe and healthy.
Kristi
You are simply breathtaking. There’s no other way to describe it.
Do horses get morning sickness??
Gloria Jeanne
Oh and one more thing – the grass and trees look so devine !!! Enjoy your grazing time with you pals. Too Cute my love.
DJ
God IS in the details Sweet “Z”! And you have one most important Detail that really matters :)
Jackie
Zen, do you not run around in your paddock anymore? I haven’t seen a picture of you running in forever. I miss seeing you stretch your long legs and gallop and play around. If it’s not too much trouble could we see some more pics, please. Thank you for everything. You are the greatest RACEHORSE in the world!
Jan
Zenyatta,
You look Big, Beautiful, and Content. Tasty T is a beauty too. I wonder what you gals talk about when your’e out grazing. :) Stay happy and healthy Big Mama. xoxox
Paula Higgins
This picture is TOO CUTE!!! She looks so healthy and happy. But she always did. John and Mario took such perfect care of her. How many horses at her height and weight race into their 6th year healthy? Not many. A testament to the incredible care and management she received. Zenny/Dottie interesting about the tape measure/weight measure. I continue to live and learn on this blog. She always looked like the Elizabeth Taylor of horses to me. Just gorgeous.
Cheryl M.
@ Kim
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Shannon From Cool
More good information for Zenyatta fans. Thanks.
Brenda
Another amazing and informative post Zenny and Dottie. I look forward every day to reading all the news about you and your girlfriends as you grow more shapely and beautiful. That Blue Grass is so good for you and you really are glowing so it must be full of prenatal vitamins. How much weight are you expected to gain and how often do you have prenatal visits from your Dr.? As usual, Sarah has taken an awesome picture so thank you, thank you to all Team Z for keeping us in the family.
Laura
Tasty Temptation is TOO CUTE if I do say so myself!
Liz
Will we get to see any ultrasound pics of your lil dumpling?
Kim F.
Z…You look absolutely beautiful. You are the most amazing horse ever!!! I really hope to meet you someday, you are truly an inspiration to so many people.