Good Morning,
I wanted to give you an update on HOW I AM DOING! I am eating very well…no surprise there…and enjoying myself tremendously. My number of treats is being monitored (as it should be) and I am drinking lots of water each day and nothing else.
As you can see, I do have a bit of a BABY BUMP. I am HAPPILY gaining a few pounds…right in the middle. As many of you may know from your own personal experiences, this is what happens when you are having a baby!
In the responses, many of you have asked about my actual breeding date. It was on April 3rd. Time is flying by so quickly. Another fun fact to note is that my paddock pal, Tasty Temptation, was also bred on the very same day. She was bred to Candy Ride and is also in foal.
Thus, Tasty T. and I have a great deal in common. We are both experiencing the exact same stages of our pregnancies together.
In looking at this photo, the clouds look amazing in the background. The sky is gorgeous…and the Kentucky Blue Grass is so lush. My friend, Matt, also looks good! He is so sweet and I so appreciate the fact that he will spend the one-to-one time grazing me like this!
As for ME, I think I look pretty terrific in this picture! (Blush, Blush) My coat looks fabulous, my dapples are glowing and I do think my overall appearance is TOO CUTE!
I’ll keep you posted and updated on what I’m doing as we go along. I’m still very busy with my friends and all of my charity work! The other day Lane’s End told ME that I recently raised $8,500 for a charity named RIDING FOR HOPE. ($2,500 for one of my halters and $6,000 for a visit with ME!)
This organization is one that “is dedicated to improving the quality of life and the health of children and adults with special physical, cognitive, emotional and social needs through therapeutic activities with the horse”. **
I am so grateful to be able to HELP!
This concept of further developing your life in the midst of having a second career, in my case…having a baby, is quite gratifying! I am really trying to use my time wisely to help others and to do my very best to MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
With Love,
Hugs to All~
Z
**Quoted from The Riding for Hope web-site
Lynette Lucas
Zenny – I love the photo!! You look awesome!!! Love you beautiful girl!!! Hugs and Kisses from Roswell,NM!!!
Carole Cole
Congratulations Zenyatta on the wonderful things you contribute to help others. Your fame has given brought joy in sooo many ways. You look wonderful…..i too hope to see you in Lexington some day. Take care and enjoy the Kentucky bluegrass!
With love
CC
alicia
CONGRATS Zenny!! you are such an amazing pony!!! We support you and everything you stand for!! <3 HUGS!!! (kiss the tummy for me!!!)
~AE
Yvonne and Maurice Kirby
Hi Zenyatta. You look truly beautiful – and you definitely have made a difference to so many people and horses all over the world. You are truly a gift from God. I am so glad that you and TT can share expectant mommy experiences – I know you both have a lot to talk about and compare your experiences. Stay comfy, eat well for two and enjoy your grazing time with Matt and have fun with your paddock BBFs. Love you, Angel in Disguise.
judy berube
Dear DJ:
Sorry, I mistakenly thought your post was directed to me and answered it. You had actually posted to Judy M.G. Like your joke anyway. Hugs, J.B.
julia
LOVE YA ZENYATTA!!! guess what?! ok so i found out a mare is supposed to be pregnant for 340 days and i looked what date your baby will be born on and GUESS WHAT?! ITS DUE ON MY BIRTHDAY!!!!!
jean
You are a great beauty, Zenyatta, pregnant or not! You are superb, and a great gift to all of us, your fans who love you. Thank you, Dottie, for all the current news and photos..I’m glad you are watching your diet, Z, for the baby,,you know… Jean.
.ps. you look MARVELOUS!
myrna miller
Z, I sure love you and I so love and admire all the charitable work you are doing. I know how good this makes you feel. Some friends and I think it would be really great for you and Dottie to put together a book for children in hospitals etc,. about how you , Z, overcame so many obstacles in your racing career to become a “star” and how much you are loved for it. You could use the pictures from the diary and also some of the diary posts. I think it would be a book children would love!
Snoprinz
Thanks Zeny for your generosity and helping both human and animal charities. You are beautiful inside and out.
OraJean Stevenson
Dear Zenny & Team-Z,
Great news up-date on your being in-foal,
and how it’s all progressing. You DO look
FABULOUS !!
Hugs to all. Fondly, OraJean
DJ
To J.B.: Hugs back :)
beaner
Oh Z I’m so happy for you but then again this year’s 3 YO males – the division is such a mess. I know there are some tough gals racing…but you could have triumphed another year. Sigh. I’m sure you are much happier on that beautiful farm…and actually is GREAT FUN to hear all the commentators, sports writers and negative bloggers who used to pick on you now lament at JUST HOW HARD it is to keep a good horse sound and healthy at 3, 4, 5, and 6!!! You were priceless and still are!
Nancy
Thanks for the baby update!
sue hynes
You look maternal and beautiful Zenny! Miss you but am happy you’re HAPPY!
Katie
Love Ya Z !!
maggie
Zenyatta- you light up the world with your grace and kindness. thanks for bringing her daily activities to us Dottie. they give us reasons to smile
Amanda
You’re with my canadian (wwodbine) girl Tasty Temptation!!! :D deffinatly was a favourite of mine! how Ironic that she’s being bred to Candy Ride ahahah such a sweet couple (pardon the pun) I hope you and my gray girl are having wonderful time experiencing the joys of pregnancy together. :D you guys will have some fantastic babies! can’t wait!
Sally (B)
My beautiful Mama Z; What next,my internet connection did not work since Tuesday of this week!! My love for you is almost indescribile; and my love already for your foal is too! If Matt needs to go on vacation, I will be there in a moments notice–well, give me a day as I come from WI. I love you so much, I do so much need to kiss your soft nose. I am a patient person. love you with 2 kisses on your soft nose. One for baby Z
NancyP
Hello Beautiful Girl,
Loved seeing this picture of you filling out ‘in the middle’ as you put it. So glad that Tasty Temptation and you are going through pregnancy together – that way you are comfort to one another. Candy Ride was a hot date for TT too! You girls are lucky to get these top draw men – LOL!
Say hello to Dottie and thanks too for keeping us posted.
Hugs and Kisses,
NancP