Happy Saturday!
This photo is absolutely TOO CUTE! A few days ago, a dear fan of mine, Judy Gadwell, and several of her friends went to BARN 55 to visit MY STALL and see my dear little sister, Eblouissante. Well, while Judy was greeting “E”, she began sniffing Judy’s purse. Lo and behold, Judy started to laugh telling Steve that she had caramel corn in her bag.
The sense of smell must be something that is very well developed in our family. Last year, when I hosted a brunch for charity (The Los Angeles Zoo), I did the same thing. My one guest, Karen, set her purse down on a chair at the end of the table. While I was out grazing and enjoying myself hosting the visit, something kept drawing ME to Karen’s purse.
I walked right over to the table and immediately started to sniff Karen’s bag…just like “E” did with Judy. Suddenly everyone started to laugh and Karen commented…”Oh, I forgot….I brought some baby carrots for Zenyatta and they are in my purse.”
Karen immediately took the carrots out of her bag…..put some on the end of the table…and I began to snack on them. It truly was BRUNCH WITH ZENYATTA!
I find this so interesting. I guess many different types of characteristics can be shared in a family. “E” and I not only have a well-developed sense of smell…but we both have a great sense of taste (loving our treats and food), hearing (wear cotton in our ears), touch (love to be pet and hugged), sight (see everything all of the time).
This family thing is very interesting to ME!
Have a great weekend! Enjoy all of the wonderful stakes races around the country and LET THE SUMMER BEGIN!
With Love,
Hugs to ALL~ (Good luck to my pals Cloud Man, Zazu, and Cozi HRosie)
Z
Cynthia H.
@induction: Jay Privman, writer for the Daily Racing Form, is also going to be inducted into the Southern California Jewish Sports Hall of Fame tonight! He has written many a glowing story on you, Queen Z, and is and has been an ardent admirer. Many congratulations to them all!
Mary Copelin
@Karen Gogue — I am so looking forward to meeting you. Your posts are so sensitive and positive, as are your emails. I especially like the post to JudyMG and Jane Wade on today’s site.
Diana S
@Zenny & Z Family: My old clunker-tv-boat-anchor-wannabe did the black screen of death dance two days ago, so – “She’s at the wire! After being 6 posts off the pace! She’s to the end of 282! Look out posters!”
I now have 2-1/2 pages of response posts to make here toda – – – wha? Who did that? Zenny! Who taught you to throw tomatoes???
@Seriously, I will try to edit and post comments later today. But in the mean time:
@Yahooo Zazu!
@Great job Cloud Man!
@Go get ’em Cozie Rosie (my stepmom and a best friend share your name too);
@Terry Crow: Ha ha ha.
@Terry Crow: Woo ha!
@Terry Crow: Well, you get the idea – keep ’em coming.
@Charlotte: The old-timey Noor video really brought back memories, and I am glad this Champion is finally getting his due:
@Dottie, Mr. & Mrs. Moss & Team Z: Thanks to you (such words are just not enough!)
diastu in the oven – er – tempe
Kari Bussell
Wow! What a joy to see all the happy faces of so many great friends featured in this post….Judy M Gadwood you look so happy….You are such a sweet heart. You must be thrilled….Jane Wade knows how to take a photo! See is the person who took that great shot of Zenyatta, Ann Moss and the poodles nose to nose….as well as many others I have used often. Madison is adorable and a star now…
Zenyatta- My power has been out for days so please excuse my absence. You and your safety is always on my mind especially with days of endless storms… You are forever in my heart I love you….
Everyone-I am way behind on reading posts if I have missed a message…please forgive and overlook….
@Terry Crow- Love the jokes!
@Cynthia Holt- Your post is beautiful as always please write that book FRIEND!…I feel way extra love for you right now….
@Amanda G- So sorry about all you are going through right now.
@Charlotte Farmer- I admire your gumption and the way you are getting it done! Also thanks for the links…
I hope everyone is having a beautiful Sunday!
Kari Bussell
ZaZu and Cloud Man—Way to Go!
Someone may have mentioned this already, but in case they haven’t….A few years ago Mr. Shirreffs shared on his Youtube channel that his first horse was named Rose or Rosie….
Diana S
@Charlotte Farmer: I have lots of things to talk to you about. Please email me off blog at diastu46@gmail.com.
@It occurs to me how much we all trust one another to share phone numbers and email addresses for worthy causes. Hell to pay for any malingerer who messes with Z’s army!
diastu in tempe (now 112 on my porch!)
Kari Bussell
Oops hit send early….Mr. Shirreffs added that could still smell her when he closed his eyes….to me that speaks volumes of his love for his horses and his gentle sentimental spirit!
Hernan Tovar
Dear Zenyatta, yesterday I got very lucky I won with Zazu, Buster’s Ready, Court of the Realm,! Congratulations to the winners and to me! Hope you enjoying your Sunday! Love you Ingrid.
Trina Nagele
Happy Sunday, dear Z! I’ll need a little time to get through the comments.
@Kristi—I’m so glad you are training search and rescue puppies!
@Shari Voltz—Happy 21st wedding anniversary! I hope you and your hubby have a beautiful day.
Anne from Paramount, CA
Hi again Queen Z…for some reason can’t get to # 281–will try later. @ Charlotte Farmer, THANKS for the Grass Valley Union article and Noor video. Wow! Those were the days! @Cynthia H, enjoyed your Sweet Tooth story!:) @Terry Crow, wow, what a “stable” of jokes you have–all funny, too! @Amanda G, I, too am sorry for what you are going through and am thinking of you. @ Jay Privman and the Mosses: congratulations on your inductions–terrific and WELL deserved. Time for a break, will check back in later. Once again Ms. Z, you are TOO CUTE as is your little sister! :)
judy berube
To Hernan Tovar:
Dear Ingrid:
That’s some good handicapping. Hugs, J.B.
Kari Bussell
@Amanda Gilliand- Please forgive…I thought I had typed that you and Kathy are in my thoughts and prayers…..I will now add that after I found a egg sized lump I went to have it checked. I had a mammogram which lead to a ultrasound….both the radiologist (as he did it) and the doctor told me it was fibroid tissue and to stop drinking coffee and start taking vitamin-E….TWO years later I received a certified letter from a out patient clinic that performed surgeries….they were suing me for missing my surgery to have it biopsied….I was never informed by my doctor period…Had the clinic not sued me for “scheduling and not cancelling my appointment” I would have never known….I am sharing this so anyone out there will trusts there instincts get a second or tenth opinion…..Tell Kathy to believe in miracles and never give up….to fill her world with things that bring her joy and make her laugh in spite of “it all”… I am living proof!
On a lighter note what really made me mad was I gave up my very loved and needed coffee for 2 years. :)
Thank you ZENYATTA for inspiring me to Never give up!
judy berube
Dear Kari Bussell:
Did not know that. Thanks. Love Rose names. Hugs, J.B.
Kari Bussell
Good grief.. :)
their :)
proof read Kari…
Trina Nagele
@JACKIE—Thanks for that link to See You at Peelers. I hope you and your dad have a great day at HP today cheering on Cozi Rosie.
Kari Bussell
@-Judy B…Hugs back at you! :)
judy berube
Dear Librarian: You’re welcome. Hugs, J.B.
Dear Shari Voltz: Happy Anniversary. Hugs, J.B.
Dear Anne from Paramount, CA:
How wonderful is that. You got to visit Eblouissante and feed her carrots. Don’t know of another Barn or Trainer who welcomes fans like John Shirreffs. Hugs, J.B.
Sheri
Haha thats funny! I hope I get to meet you sometime and give you a treat myself! Love you Zenyatta!! :D
Trina Nagele
@Kari Bussell—Oh my goodness, I am so sorry that such negligence by the medical people impacted your life. Words fail me except to say thank God that you are a fighter who never gives up. I always look forward to your posts and the beautiful videos you put together. God bless you, and always keep Zenny in your heart and soul to nourish you in body and spirit. Hugs.
judy berube
Dear Anne from Paramount, CA.:
As a partnership owner of a racehorse I know you have access to the backside, but I think John is unusually kind that he let’s fans visit with his horses. Do you get to visit Rightful Image while he is at the farm? Hugs, J.B.
judy berube
To Max:
OMG It’s incredible. Northern Dancer horses are fantastic. Hugs, J.B.
judy berube
To Terry Crow:
Not a pleasant image. Ha, Ha. Hugs, J.B.
judy berube
To Terry Crow:
Just make sure Faith Healer is not so slow that the Jockey keeps a diary of the race. Hugs, J.B.
janet tedford
I REMEMBER A HORSE THAT NIBBLED ON MY JACKET ONCE A FEW YEARS AGO HE OR SHE THOUGHT I HAD A CARROT INSIDE THE HOOD BUT THEN I TURENED TO FACE THEM AND IT STARTTLED AND RAN AWAY OH WELL NEVER DID GET ITS CARROT.. THIS PICTURE OF YOU WITH YOUR SWEET NOSE IN THE POCKIT HOPE YOU HAD A WONDERFUL SATERDAY LOVE YOU ALL
judy berube
Dear Signofthetimes:
Thanks for the great links to Zazu and Carlton House. I was able to watch Zazu’s race live. She skimmed that rail. Hugs, J.B.
The Kennedys in San Diego
An interesting article on Bloodhorse.com under “Trade Zone” entitled “Baby Boot Camp-Prepping Yearlings” for the sales ring.
Peggy (N)
@Laura J, Thank you very much for your post. I am hopefully going to the Ocala Fl August Yearling sale. The 23ld they listed as Selected and the next two days they listed as Open sale of yearlings. This is just only my 2nd time going to the larger sales and I am looking so forward to it. Thank you again.
judy berube
Dear Kari Bussell:
So sorry you had to experience such medical incompetence. I admire your determined spirit and compassion for others. Hugs, J.B.
Kari Bussell
Anyone who is interested…I was inspired by Mr. Shirreff’s comment to use this song…”When I Need You” (I just close my eyes and I am with you)…it also has Jane Wade’s wonderful picture of Zenyatta nose to nose with Ann Mosses poodle…the beautiful photo of Ann Moss with Zenyatta was also taken by Jane Wade…I love Zenyatta more than words can say. I do these to express my love and share…I am in no way making money or seeking attention…for me …it is All about Our Forever Queen Zenyatta!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_VcQFTsMzI&feature=channel_video_title
Peggy (N)
@Max, thank you also for your post and insight.