It is so hard to believe that today marks the mid-point of 2011. On my behalf, I must say, it has been an amazing 6 months. The time has really gone by very quickly. Residing in Kentucky at Lane’s End, I began the year experiencing ‘the different seasons’. I loved playing in the snow with my paddock pals and sharing so much time outdoors with them. Then to be honored as the 2010 HORSE OF THE YEAR last January was truthfully one of the biggest thrills and proudest moments of my time in racing.
Now, to be happily in foal to Bernardini as I embark upon the next phase of my career, is also very special!
As I have mentioned many times in the DIARY, I am one extremely fortunate horse.
My life has been filled with loving, happy, and positive people who have encouraged ME each step of the way. Environment is very important and influences one’s behavior on so many levels. I hope the sentiments of kindness and love I have known will have a rippling effect…and extend to others I meet in my life.
The 4th of July holiday weekend is now upon us. It represents such a great time for family and friends to get together, visit, and really kick-off the summer season.
MY TEAM and I will not be together this holiday…the first time in 5 years. I will definitely hear from them and they will touch base with ME in one way or another. They constantly keep in touch to see how I am doing!
For instance, when David comes to visit ME in the paddock or at the barn, he actually does call Dottie and John while he is standing there and spending time with ME. He lets ME hear their voices during the conversation while he is there petting ME. (He knows my favorite spots!) As you know from prior Diary Entries, MY TEAM and I actually TANGO so they can see ME on their phones. Sarah, David, and my other friends at the farm are constantly taking pictures to share with THEM and ultimately YOU! Isn’t technology grand!
MY JOHN is always taking pictures of the horses at the barn and videos for the owners to see. (We tease him now…but we are extremely grateful he has so many early photos of ME! Those photos taken during my early years could never be captured again…ever!) At the end of the day, all of this…John’s YOU-TUBES, videos, pictures of BARN 55 and photos of my poodle pal, Sophie, are simply meant TO BE FUN!
The way ALL of YOU have been so very supportive of ME is something MY TEAM and I deeply cherish! I really feel like I have so many wonderful FRIENDS and such a large extended family. THANK YOU!
Here’s wishing EACH OF YOU, YOUR FAMILIES, YOUR FRIENDS and YOUR TEAM a very healthy and happy second half of 2011! Go out and share a variety of things with them…and HAVE SOME FUN!
With Love,
Hugs to All~
Z
Eveline
Hi Zenny, you look beautiful !!
Gina
Hey Zenyatta, I miss seeing you race. I am almost done making my own movie about you and you team. I’m hoping i can send it to you connections and they might be able to see it. If you do, I hope you love it. Goodbye my Queen
Judy (Maass) Gadwood ~ CA
Hi Adorable Big Mommy! :-D
I hope this video link can be viewed by your fans and family and friends… I saw it on youtube, but I’m sharing a link from another site. Celebrating Our Freedom with ‘Remember Me’
http://947thewave.radio.com/2011/06/29/video-celebrating-our-freedom-with-remember-me/
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HUGS & BIG KISSES BIG MAMMA Z AND BABY Z XOXOXOXO
Kimberly Potter
I love you Zenyatta! Happy 4th of July to you and your team. I will talk to you on Tuesday.
Zenyatta’s #1 fan in Montana!
Leslie R.
Hi Zenny, I’m sorry you won’t be spending the 4th of July holiday with your Cali family but technology is grand and I’m happy you’ll be in contact with them in some way.
I’m thankful to John for all the early pics and video he took of you! I love seeing them and you are right, it is fun!
I’m also very thankful to Dottie for keeping us involved in your life. You mean a lot to me and seeing pics or videos of you in your new life and hearing stories of what you are doing now makes me very happy.
I hope everyone has a happy, safe and fun holiday weekend!
Love to all,
Leslie
Kathy Baldwin
Right back at ya Zenny and all your very
special “Connections”! :)
And may all of us on this site, the Zenyatta
Nation, and everyone everywhere have a most
happy and blessed 4th of July weekend! :)
Peace & Love,
Kathy from SoCal
judy berube
Dear Z,
Thank you, Dottie and Sarah for another beautiful photo of you. Love you so much and love to all of you, Judy and Russ
Terry Crow
These pictures of Zenyatta are truly striking. It is understandable why she has such a big following. All I know is that she is among the three greatest race horses I saw live, and that includes both sexes.
KIMBERLY
Hi Queen, Have a great holiday weekend…Don’t eat too much!!! love ya
Kimberly Potter
@JMG~ Thank you for the link to the beautiful video…Remember Me.
Cheryl Smith
Happy 4th Zenyatta! Be safe! Love you!
Karen Line
To you, Queen Z, your wonderful team/family at Barn 55 and at Lane’s End, and to all of us who share such love of you and all horses and animals, I wish you all a wonderful and enjoyable 4th of July holiday.
Zennie, they should put YOU on a coin, make YOU a national treasure, make YOU the national emblem! Now wouldn’t that be TOO CUTE (Blush Blush)???
Happy Independence Day!!
Theresa
Still miss you every single day, Zenyatta!
jim
i love you Z always
DmamaKlock
Queen Z you ALWAYS hold your head high…. and this encourages all of us to do the same. Happy July 4….. Happy Birthday USA
Fran
Hi Z! You are just the most special girl I know. You have so many friends and fans and family-it is just so awesome! I hope that you have a wonderful and peaceful holiday. Big hugs to you xxoo
Margaret
Hi Z
I hope you have a fabulous weekend, not to hot and not to cold. Fireworks are grand, but the noise not so much. Perhaps you could talk Matt into bringing you a tv so you can watch them but not be bothered by the noise.
I don’t Z–who is luckier? US because John has released so many wonderful training videos of you or you because YOUR just simply a marvelous horse. I think everyone is a winner here. John and Dottie are a total delight. Not just in taking care of you but also how they have chosen to interact with the fans. And many kudos to the Moss’s for allowing us to get to know you through this site.
judy berube
Dear Judy M. G.:
That video is beautiful, but tough to watch. Makes you want to send a card or a note that says thank you and miss you, even if you don’t have anyone in the military. Hugs, J.B.
Trina Nagele
URGENT REPOST TO EVERYONE WHO LOVES ZENYATTA”S DIARY: You all know that Dottie Sherriffs is the voice of Zenyatta and we owe this marvelous website to her. Her birthday is approaching on August 10. We are planning a very special way of showing Dottie how much we appreciate her. We don’t want to disclose what the plans are on this site because we want it to be as much of a surprise for Dottie as we can make it, so please e-mail Karen Gogue to get the details on how you can participate. It will involve no cost or travel on your part, but it is urgent that you contact Karen as soon as possible because she wants to have the initial stage completed by July 6. You don’t want to miss out! Karen’s e-mail: karenlg06@yahoo.com Thank you all!
Robin
Happy 4th of July to all the fans! Have a safe and wonderful Holiday. Zenny you simply look wonderful. Thank for all you have given us. Love always…
Rosemarie
LOVE AND MISS YOU ZENYATTA!!! SIMPLY THE BEST!
judy berube
To Terry Crow:
Left you a post on Diary #286. Hugs, J.B.
dunie
You are my fireworks, Zenny!
Patty Smith
“Your horse is a mirror to your soul, and sometimes you may not like what you see. Sometimes, you will.” – Buck Brannaman. Zenyatta is quite a reflection and I’m pretty sure we owe a lot of what we see to all of the people that have surrounded her thru the years…the Mosses, John and Dottie, Mike Smith, Mario, and those who worked with her BEFORE she ever came to California. She was treated right and this is so clearly evident. Have a great 4th everyone!
Beth Alexander
Happy 4th of July to all of your family!!!
Terry
Z, I must say I am very sorry that you won’t be with your beloved family for the Holiday :( I love that you have such a super family. There is another family in the news right now , that isn’t a very nice one!! Stay well!! We Love you!!
Kathy Kimber
@The Tatling, I so enjoyed this item. What a grand old champion he is and he looks marvelous.
@Zeny Dear Girl you took second in that painted pony contest of course you are so beautiful.
Sharon Call
Zenyatta, the CA team, the KY team and all Z fans – Happy 4th, our Independence Day in the making of this fabulous country. Enjoy your holiday weekend, relish the freedom we have and celebrate it, think about the troops that can’t be home this weekend and send them your thoughts and prayers. As Maya Anjelou said “Buckle close friends to your soul”.
I wish you all the best.
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Now go enjoy some barbeque, hot dogs, hamburgers, potato salad, slaw, watermelon and whatever else you like. Can you tell I’m a Southern girl?
Kathy Kimber
TO EVERYONE: Here comes the 4th. Enjoy be safe. Fly the flag is you can. Say a prayer of thankfulness. Relax and enjoy. To all of you thanks for the effort you put forth in giving us these great links to go too.
@Dottie and John:
Thanks for all you do I hope it is a great holiday for you enjoy and be proud you are both very special.
sue and tony
Zenny, We also want to extend warm holiday wishes to you and your team as we celebrate July 4th. You look so happy and healthy in your photos…your team at LE is taking such good care of you and it truly shows. We also want to thank your owners, Jerry and Ann as well as John and Dottie for keeping this site alive for us.
We are a community of singleminded folks who are here to celebrate the joy you have given us and extend that joy to everyone we touch and meet. High hooves all around.