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
Anthony Andrews
I am so glad to hear that you are doing well. We love you, miss you and thank you for the updates. You and your baby are in our prayers always. Be well big girl.
Debbie
hi Z! YOU are TOO CUTE!!! I miss you so much Z so I keep putting your races on and they cheer me;) I love seeing your baby bump!!! love you gorgeous mama xoxoxo
judy berube
Dear Z Fans and Sidney’s Candy Fans:
Here’s an update on Sidney’s Candy since his move to Winstar Farm. J.B. http://www.drf.com/news/saratoga-whitney-may-be-next-newly-acquired-sidneys-candy
Nancy A Nash Coleman
Lookin’ good, sweetie! Loved reading about the weight tape … very interesting details we’re learning from you (and Dottie) … thank you for educating us! Don’t worry about your weight … once the baby comes & nursing, you’ll drop it again! You’ll always be a big sexy gal! Take care … much love to you and yours always!!! :)
Neva Rae Powers
Lookin’ good, Girl!
Nancy A Nash Coleman
Oops! Meant to say … * is * nursing!
judy berube
Let me try that again…http://www.drf.com/news/saratogas-whitney-may-be-next-newly-acquired-sidneys-candy Hugs, J.B.
ZENYATTALOVERAMY!!
again another perfect picture! sooooo! pretty! hope you and your baby are having a great day! FROM YOUR BEGGEST FAN AMY.
Alene
Zenny, you look PERFECT!! You have that twinkle in your beautiful kind eyes and are carrying your baby beautifully. What a lucky fillie or foal to have a Mom as gorgeous,sweet and smart as you. Keep up the good work. Lots of Big Hugs and Kisses Alene :-) :-)
Patti
z you look great but why are you not wearing your fly mask today? Motherhood becomes you!
Kari Bussell
ZENYATTA~~~You are & have always been a inspiration in every way and now you are the “Perfect” example of how to always be yourself….no matter what….Too Cute! :)
Dottie- many, many moons and diaries ago I suggested/begged YOU to write a series of Children’s Books …this is yet another subject in which Zenyatta could help inspire & encourage children through the rough spots….I do very much realize that desire and literally having the time are not always in sync..
thank you for all the information and education not to mention pictures of Our Queen & her pals ….Tasty Temptation pretty grey….
May you have Joy always….I love you ALL Z & T-Z & B-55!!
Martha Lydick
You wear it very well…
Cynthia H.
@Charlotte Farmer: The article in the L.A. Times regarding Noor was fantastic, and the John Shirreffs’ link to this noble old warrior amazing! Your determined efforts to bring this horse, whose story is such an important part of our racing lore, to a dignified final resting place deserves the highest praise. Thank you so much, Charlotte, for all you have done in Noor’s memory.
@Terry Crow: Bill Dwyer’s article was a great piece of work, Terry! Thank you on behalf of all of us who care about the past, for bringing the Noor situation to his attention. Blessings to you.
Sue Fredrick
Hi Big Mama, I don’t think your getting fat at all, just very curvaceous, gosh I sure hope the boys are far enough away and can’t see you or they’ll be jumping the fences. Bernie would be mad!
Is your girlfriend TT pregnant too….wonder who she’s been bred to. I know everything is private but it sure would be interesting to see who all the girls babies are by. How’s PG, Seagull, and LIS and her baby doing?
Oh and by the way I got my Bloodhorse Mag late and your baby’s grandpa is on the cover……the Magnificent AP Indy. Quite a nice tribute to this fabulous sire and just think how your royal your baby’s bloodline will be….couldn’t be any better!!! Oh how I wish we didn’t have so long to wait.
Luv and kisses on your nose
Ann Maree
Hi, sweet girl,
Like your new friend…just curious though, what has happened to Alys, Pirate Queen and the other gal-pal in your earlier pictures? Hope they are ok. You are still very much in the news and folks are eager to see what you are up to. Looks mighty peaceful and lovely where you are. Take care. Big hugs! Ann Maree
judy berube
Dear Amy K.:
Thank you so much for the link to Mr. Dwyer’s article on Noor. Hugs, J.B.
Hernan Tovar
OH! OH! My adorable Zenyatta, you are getting a baby bump that is so cute… Love you Ingrid.
Anita in Ca
Beautiful at any weight, Z. Love you & your Baby.
Lisa B
Precious Zenny,
You are looking BEAUTIFUL as Always! Stay Healthy and Happy. Love YOU OOOXXX
Terry Crow
@Cynthia H and Kathryn Cogswell-You are truly too kind. Some of the best people in the world are on this site. I am on my way to the hospital to see my friend Don and I think I will be driving him home today. So, I will catch up on the posts either late tonight or tomorrow morning. One last horse joke, stop me if you’ve heard it–Two horses in adjoining stalls are talking to each other. First horse–I see that I am favored in the 5th race today.–Second horse-I am a 6-1 shot in the 7th. At that point a greyhound comes up to them and says “I am going to win the 2nd race at the dog track tonight.” The greyhound then leaves. One of the horses turns to the other and says “Can you beat that. A talking dog.”
Tracy
Zenyatta when you are carrying a child/foal it will magnify your beauty 100x,so my suggestion is they better supply sunglasses when people come see you if theyare not used to seeing such a beuatiful horse as you.Love you Z!!
Patricia Emery
Thanks again for the updates…love them…yes, your team has always paid attention to “detail!” and it has shown…I am happy to see you out grazing and all is going well…your foal will be beautiful like you & handsome as Bernie!
I know we have several months to wait, but with every passing day, I get more excited for its arrival! Both of my children were born in March, so maybe it will be on either the 14th or 31st!
Hugs & Kisses
Lexie
We love u very much Senyatte and can’t wait to see ur baby
Lori K
ZENNY, YOU LOOK BEAUTIFUL!!!!! I LOVE YOU LOVE LORI XOXO…….
Hernan Tovar
@ Jackie, I love Lisa’s Boody Trap, I know her story very well, and I saw her running many times. Thanks for the link. Hugs, Ingrid.
Mary
Thanks Z….what a great post….weight is something that is talked about all through a pregnancy. Like I said yesterday…love seeing the daily pictures of you…it is like we just cannot get enough of you. I set the one from today as my background on my computer so I can see you really well. Yes, I see that little bump…just “too cute”…. you are so beautiful!!! Hugs to you Z….
Laurie Collins
Your beautiful Z!
Karen Gogue
@Terry Crow
Too Cute!! And how is Buddy? Hope to see you at the track next time!
Anna
You’re always too cute, Zenny, and women (and mares) are never cuter than when they’re carrying precious babies. I’m wishing you the best in your pregnancy, and I’m so looking forward to the day your baby arrives. Hopefully and God willing, you will have many beautiful babies that will burn up the track someday!
The Kennedys in San Diego
As an addendum to Post 277 (Charles scratching Zenyatta),we think you will enjoy some information that Steve and Mario shared with us when we visited Barn 55 last Sunday. Most of us have observed horses scratching each other with their teeth on the withers or shoulders as they stand facing in opposite directions. Well, Mario would scratch Zenyatta’s shoulders and withers and she in turn would gently scratch Mario’s neck and back with her teeth. How lovely! What an amazing relationship they had!