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
Maryyette
Love you always, sweet Zenny – thanks for always thinking of all of us – (Dottie is obviously an extremely thoughtful person and always thinking of something new, positive, and interesting to share with us – appreciate you so very much!)
The Kennedys in San Diego
@judy berube — thanks for the link to the Uncle Mo and Awesome Maria tribute. Maria is rated #8 and Blind Luck #2 in the current NTRA Horse of the Year polls.
Sharyn
Couldn’t be more happier with you just being “you”!! You look great out there grazing with your friend – never knew how they checked your weight – very interesting!!
Maggie
You look so great Zenny!!! Please post a video one of these days…please!!! Love you lots!
judy berube
Dear Kennedy’s in San Diego:
You’re welcome. Didn’t know the ratings for HOY. Thanks. Hugs, J.B.
Kathy Kimber
@Terry Crow: I loved the joke don’t stop now a little laughter or smile now and then is good. That is another reason you need to make it to the track and meet the girls. You need to laugh and I bet a lot of that goes on. Also hope your friend got to go home. Will say an extra prayer that he continues to improve. He is lucky to have you for a friend.
Kathy Kimber
@Charlotte Farmer: Loved the article on Noor. Wish they had put up the address for donations. Let us know how it goes. I am continuing to pray the money will be raised. I have a donation to put into the mail tomorrow. You are such a good person to want to honor this horse in this manner. One day you will have stars in your heavenly crown. Hugs
Irene Caty
Zenny, yes you do look too cute with your baby bump weight. Everyone is very excited for you in your state of pregnancy and following how you do until you have your foal. Zenyatta, you are the Queen of Hearts and you have stolen all of our hearts. It looks like you and your friend are enjoying your grazeing time,good. I love you and love to see you happy, have a great day.
judy berube
Dear Kari Bussell:
Thank you for the link to John’s video of June 20th. Hugs, J.B.
Trina Nagele
@RHONDA—Here is the link for FOAL DEVELOPMENT from Diary Entry #94 http://www.eagleridge-twh.com/fetus1.htm
@Terry—I love your jokes.
@Judy Berube—Great links.
Kathy Kimber
Dear Beautiful Zeny: You look so great what a beautiful picture of you and your buddy. A “weight tape” how awesome I didn’t know there was such a thing. We always learn something neat on this site. A weight tape for people would be more depressing than a scale. TEE HEE.
Gloria Jeanne
http://www.drf.com/news/thoroughbred-publicist-tries-get-ink-zenyatta-harness-racing
Kimberly Potter
Hello my Beautiful Zenyatta~ My, you look radiant…I will never understand how you can be prettier every time I see you…I love you with all my heart.
@Terry Crow~Love your joke…LOL
@Judy Berube~ Thanks for the link on Uncle Mo and Awesome Maria…love them too!
@Karen Gogue~ TOO CUTE!!
@Trina Nagele~ Thanks for re-posting the Foal Developement link…I missed that the first time around.
@All my Z friends~Happy Summer Soltice!
Zenyatta’s #1 fan in Montana!!
Deborah Richman
Zenny and Z Fans…I think you will enjoy this video about a filly named Reckless who was a true war hero in the Korean War and was promoted to Staff Sgt. in the Marine Corps. She is someone we should remember.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIo3ZfA9da0
Trina Nagele
@Karen Gogue–Thanks for printing out the words. I could see how pretty your card was in the picture, but the words were way too small for my senior-citizen eyes to read. So many sweet thoughts for our Queen.
Max
@the Kennedys in San Diego. That was a delightful story about Zenyatta and Mario. Thank you for telling us.
Zenyatta. You are beautiful at any size, and you have a fabulous sense of humor. I love your expressions.
DJ
Oh So Sweet Karen G.: Brought tears to my eyes and a smile in my heart.
#16 – You do own a part of our “Z”. She has been generously given to the World to embrace, and you have the ‘Soul of Zenyatta’..just beautiful Too!
Kathy Kimber
@Gloria Jeanne: Thanks for the link above about See You At Peelers the harness racing filly. I have always enjoyed harness racing. Shades of the Great Dan Patch. It always seems to be the girls who are leading the way these days. I wish her well 18 and 0.
Kathy Kimber
@To All: Each and everyone of you is special. I so enjoy this site such great people visiting and sharing and our Queen standing by quietly smiling I am sure. Good night to all it’s still early but I am really tired very busy day. Take care and hugs to all
Gloria Jeanne
http://community.tvg.com/t5/History-and-Photos/See-You-At-Peelers-Harness-Racing-s-Zenyatta/m-p/412598
photos in case anyone wants to see.
tony
Hi Zenny…you are da bomb!
Gloria Jeanne
http://www.facebook.com/Backside55?v=wall
training video from Zenny’s John
Enjoy!!
tony and sue
Zenny and Dottie…please write a book!!!!!
suew
@The Kennedys in San Diego, I loved your tidbit about Mario and Zenny. They were two soul mates for sure. How he must miss her.
Marilu V
@ Hi Gloria Jeanne – Thank you for the link on the latest training video.
THANK YOU JOHN FOR SHARING YOUR VIDEO. WE LOVE WATCHING THEM. You are the best. Marilu
Cynthia H.
@Terry Crow: You crack me up!
Robin
Can’t wait to see you get bigger! You look AWESOME Zenny! Hugs and Kisses to you…..
kim
You look fabulous!!!Enjoy your retired life.
you deserve nothing but joy and happiness!
Cynthia H.
@Karen Gogue: If wishes were horses, we would all own a huge stable! I hope that at least half of your 20 come true….although I cannot picture you with snowy whiskers or disguised as a peppermint).
Snoprinz
I’m loving the “baby bump” although it’s still not very obvious. Eat healthy and keep on exercising. You look great along with your friend Tasty Temptation.