Hello Everyone,
I have been one very busy girl of late. In addition to my normal activities each day at the farm, I have recently hosted a few visitors. Last Friday, Jim Rome, who nationally hosts several sports talk programs on radio and television, happened to be in Lexington on business. One of his stops was at Lane’s End Farm.
The cute part is that he asked if he could visit ME!
While we were spending a bit of time together, Jim ‘tweeted’ to his fans…”I’m here, kicking it with THE QUEEN.”
I must say, Jim was also very, very kind in his comments about ME. He is a great fan of racing and is a big supporter of our sport! When someone commented that I was the 2010 HORSE OF THE YEAR….he quickly responded that in his mind I was HOTY more than just one year.
What a guy! I am extremely flattered! (Blush, Blush!)
It is truly a great feeling in life when you hear that your hard work and efforts are respected, appreciated, and recognized by others. His kind words really made ME feel so proud and very special!
With Love,
Hugs to All~
Z
Pamela J Hebert
There’s that famous pose of your’s Zenny. What were you looking at darlin? How lucky Jim Rome is to have had a visit with you!!! I just saw the beautiful photos of you taken by Mathea Kelly in Bloodhorse- stunning!!!! Love you!!!!
Barbara Wood
Hi Big Z–Isn’t Jim the lucky one?
Sarah, it seems you must have been taking lessons from Barbara Livingston–all your pictures are GORGEOUS! But then, you have a great subject.
@Pamela Hill–there is one addition to the IA info. As I recall, Texas A&M has been using Storm Cat sperm, but with Quarter Horse mares, not Thoroughbreds. I thought that was interesting.
@KAri B. thank you!
@Librarian– I’ve only read one Dick Francis so far. The one awaiting me now is Field of Thirteen.
I also have a copy of Etched in Stone. One of my all-time prized possessions is a copy of Barbara Livingston’e original volume of Old Friends. I paid a fortune (for me) for it from a used bookseller on Amazon. I kept a lookout for it for over a year and scoured all the used bookstores around here (central Texas).
Hugs to all.
Sue Fredrick
@Lisa G &
@Judy Berube, yes I thank God Z had the team she did and that angel on her bridle didn’t hurt either.
@Kari Bussell, I didn’t realize you did “Dancing Queen” my veeery favorite video but I do really like this “Strut” one too, thanks for posting it.
Hernan Tovar
@ Kari Bussell, I love that video, but I agree with Judy B, Dancing Queen is my favorite, isn’t she like Frank Sinatra irreplaceable? Hugs Ingrid.
Barbara Grimaldi
I watched the Dancin’ Queen video and just cried my eyes out…did anyone else feel that way? Such joy and radiance all in one beautiful package…such spirit…Zenny is almost too good to be true, and all of us here on this site know that, know that she is a gift to us…can’t help loving her more and more…wish I had seen her race in person just once, but she was West and I am East…but she is ours for the ages now…bless her and keep her happy and healthy
Pam
It sounds like you had such a nice visit and that it was a “red-letter day” for Jim Rome! Ms. Zenyatta, this was someone else’s idea, but I’m beginning to think your baby should be named “Blush Blush.”
Sue Fredrick
@Dawn Conrad, sorry I just read your post after I sent off the last one but I must answer. You give up too easy, I loved your story about the earring…that’s a definite Lucy/Ethel moment. I made the sign at the last moment before we left Wisconsin and the words just came to me. Believe me it created a lot of attention. We were on local tv, national tv, interviewed by ESPN and tv G, all while looking like that. Hilarious!! I gave the sign to Lanes End but don’t know if it ever got to the Mosses. It was fun!
kurt l
Love Jim Rome, ive been a “clone” for 15 years and can remember when he WASNT a racing fan.
that being said, its a lil offensive that you have to be rich or wealthy to get into lanes end to see the living legend in person. from the moment i heard ZENNY was going to LE, i was crushed knowing that ever seeing her in person wasnt goint to happen. i dont understand it. i was in lexington last year after the BC and was able to see serenas song, who, granted, isnt as big as Z but they said serena gets vistitors from fans year round so it can be done..Z, i love you to death but it just doesnt seem fair that you have to be rich or famous..oh well..sorry for venting
Kimberly Potter
Hello again My Beautiful Zenyatta~ Hope you are having a wonderful Wednesday!
RE: Post 284~
@Barbara Wood~ A Zenyatta Convention…OMG, that would be UNBELEIVABLE! Can you imagine all of us showing up for that….it is really fun to think about!
@Judy (Maass) Gadwood and ALL Dumplings~Oh, how I wish I could come to the Gold Cup on July 9th and meet all of you….sigh…what a GREAT time you all will have. Please let us know all about your day!
@Diana S~ I like your “stuff”.
@Abigail from Montreal~ You are AMAZING! Thank you for “The Vault”. I recently discovered it, thanks to Zenyatta’s diary. Your post on #284 re: the first time Zenyatta was turned loose…it was truly an emotional moment for me as well. Thank you for putting that moment into Perfect words.
Love to All in Zenyatta Nation!
Zenyatta’s #1 fan in Montana!
Stephanie J Lambert
Oh Gosh Zenny, My Hubby LOVES Jim Rome LOL I love You x0x0x00x
Tatia
I know your treats are monitored, but I sure hope he was able to sneak you a peppermint or a carrot ;-)
Martha Kinkead
You are very special, Zenyatta. You are beautiful and so talented. Now you are going to be a mom. That makes you even more special. GIRL POWER RULES!!! HUGS AND BLESSINGS TO YOU AND YOUR TEAM. Zenyatta, you are beautiful!!!
sue
Zenny: You are my horse of all times!
judy berube
To Hernan Tovar:
Dear Ingrid:
Yes, she is irreplaceable. Hugs, J.B.
Dear Sue Fredricks:
You are so right about the angle. John knows some things are out of your hands and only in HIS. Hugs, J.B.
Dear Barbara Grimldi:
Z’s Dancing Queen video runs the gamut for me; smiles, goosebumps to tears. Love it. Hugs, J.B.
judy berube
To Barbara GRIMALDI:
Sorry, spelled you name wrong in my first post to you. Hugs, J.B.
Maria K.
Queen Z, you look awesome! You’re my forever horse of year. I love you so much!
judy berube
Dear Lisa g.:
So true. We Z fans are so lucky to have Dottie. Hope “Baby Boy” keeps improving. Hugs, J.B.
Sandra Frey
Jim Rome rocks, Zenyatta! He has a girl down the road from you named Surfer Girl – SHE LOVES JELLYBEANS!!! Hope you are having a great day, sweet sunshine! Much love!
Sandra Frey
Jim Rome rocks, Zenyatta! He has a girl down the road from you named Surfer Girl – SHE LOVES JELLYBEANS!!! Hope you are having a great day, sweet sunshine! Much love!
Linda E Ohio
Hi Zennie! I am so glad Jim Rome was able to visit you. I watched the segment he did on his sports show right before the Breeder’s Cup (going for win 20). He talked so highly of you while airing some of your film footage. He said your best would beat their best….so thanks Jim for putting Zenyatta on your sports show! Loved it!
Christine in VA
OH YOU ARE THE GREATEST…THOSE MOVES,,,WHERE DID YOU GET THOSE MOVES MOMMA. ONE MORE TIME,,,HOORAY ..KEEP HEALTHY BIG GIRL
jeanie langford
Heard Rome talking about seeing you. What a lucky guy. I know the farm is careful about visitors and do everything to protect you. You look awesome as usual. There is only one Queen. Hugs and Kisses and a little peck for the foal.
Delrene
Such a great picture, you big beautiful girl. I wonder if those men know how lucky they are!!!!enjoy all the posts. What a great group of people who love you and all things relating to horses/horseracing/thoroughbred rescue all inclusive) You are such an inspiration. I just watched the Bob Seeger video and it is such a good one. Dancing Queen always makes me cry. You look great. Thank you Sarah, Dottie and Zenyatta for making every day special. Prayers to AAA & ANIMAL KINGDOM. Such gorgeous young boys! We miss you lots.
judy berube
Dear Sarah Powell:
How are all your Roses doing. Hugs, J.B.
Jane Wade
Horse of a lifetime in my book!
Sharon Call
@Kurt. Yes, it is frustrating not to be able to see her. I just looked at the web site for Denali Stud where Serena’s Song resides. This is truly a beautiful place but it is a very different operation than Lane’s End. LE is a full-scale breeding operation with a number of well-known stallions. People are able to view the stallions but not the mares. The mares are kept sequestered, monitered constantly, especially the ones in foal, and are protected from any viruses or bacteria that might be carried in on people’s clothes or person. It is Lane’s End’s job to get those mares in foal and keep them that way. It is one of the finest breeding operations in the country and that’s why Ann and Jerry Moss sent Zenyatta there – because they wanted the best for her. Can you imagine what would happen if Lane’s End threw open their doors to Z’s adoring fans? There would be hundreds of people there all of the time. It would completely disrupt the farm’s schedules, employees and horses. They don’t want the mares in foal to become unduly excited – a mare in foal can slip that foal at any time so keeping them sequested is a way to protect them. It’s no fun for Z’s fans, but it is the best way to protect Zenyatta and the foal that she is carrying and that’s what all of us want so that we can celebrate the birth of her baby next year.
Karen Gogue
@DJ (last post)
TOO ‘HOOT”! :)
Karen Gogue
@Sharon Call
Great’CALL’! Thank you!
Kari Bussell
Zenyatta 2010 Horse of the Year …I could never type or say that enough…The night she won HOTY…I was up all night… sleepless full of joy for endless hours literally in a zone making this video..I was so beyond full of Pure Joy and so proud for her and her connections….. I was deeply moved & inspired by Priscilla Clark’s poem Mr. Jerry Moss read in his acceptance speech….This incorporates the poem into the video….some of you have seen it…I felt it goes with today’s diary topic…it is my favorite I ever did….My videos would be nothing without our beloved Queen as the star…and others great music….and them ones like this one that uses many others great photos…..I do appreciate those of you who have left such kind comments and I am thrilled and blessed that I in some small way helped enhance your Zenyatta Magic…Zenyatta’s Magic & JOY is Timeless & Endless….This one is for you my Forever Queen….
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6z_AW7Cr58
Sharyn
You certainly are special Zenyatta! You look beautiful and so happy – have a wonderful day!!