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
nina
Happy 4th to ALL!!! Z we need a recent tango video. Gardel would be very proud that you love to tango.
Trina Nagele
@Patty Smith—Lovely quote from Buck Brannaman, lovely post—and you’re right, Zenny reflects all the good people around her. (Thanks, Team Z, and hoof ray for you!)
@Gina—Looking forward to your movie of Zenyatta. I hope we will all get to see it.
@Judy Maass Gadwood – Thanks for the Remember Me link. What I want to be able to say most of all to our military serving abroad is “Thanks, and WELCOME HOME!” And thanks for the good news about the Mosses going to be awarded the Laffitt Pincay Award at the Gold Cup on the 9th! I hope all Z-sters who can come, will come! High hoof to the Mosses!
@Margaret—Good thoughts about how the noise of the fireworks can be very unsettling for animals. I hope everyone keeps their pets inside—many dogs who are normally calm in their yards get frantic and jump fences to run from the noise.
@Tracey Dryka, Ottawa, ON Canada—Let me include you in the same good wishes for a happy Canada Day (the 144th anniversary) that I left for other Canadian posters at the end of #286.
Lynette Lucas
Zenny- You are the most amazing horse in the world and I like I have told you I look forward to reading your posts each day!!! I love you Zenny!!! Hugs and Kisses from Roswell,NM!!!
Rosemarie Cola
Right back at you big girl. Best of wishes to your wonderful team. Enjoy your holiday weekend.
Allen
You look beautiful Queen Z. I hope you and everyone at Team Z Ca and everyone at Team Z LE have a great Fourth Of July weekend.Love from Tn., Z.
Sarah
Zen, I drove past Hollywood Park the other day while running errands and thought of you. Wish I could have seen you while you were here in LA, but I’m so glad I can keep up with you on your diary! So great! Love you!
Valerie chase
I think I can speak for all of us we cherish he time you take to write to us and share your life with us. Thank you so much!!! Xxoo
Max
Z, you are looking great as usual. Glad that you are getting nice attention from your admirers.
@LauraJ. I was checking out some of the bad boys from your great link. Here is a video of Dynaformer. He is protecting his paddock.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLTWbmlbTxU&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Sue Fredrick
Big MAMA, happy 4th to you and the girls, all the people at LE who wait on you hand and foot, and your fabulous team who we couldn’t enjoy you without. Remember our troops on this birthday weekend and all the veterans that make life in this marvelous country possible.
@Especiallyhorses, I loved your patriotic post, well said.
@Terry Crow, I agree about the passing away of Jefferson and Adams on the 4th, how amazing was that!
@Judy Gadwood, I contacted my senators regarding the wild horse legislation and I’m going to check up and see how they voted!! Thanks for reminding us.
Luv you Zen a kiss on your nose.
tony
To the Mosses, congrats on yet another award for your excellence in championing the sport of horseracing and, of course, celebrating the extraordinary life of Zenyatta with her fans.
Kathy Kimber
@Max; Neat video of Dynaformer right after it is one On Secratariat Running from Within. That is awesome too.
@The Mosses; Congradulations on the Lafit Pincay Jr. Award. The prizes just keep on rolling in.
DJ
Dearest Sweet “Z”,
Thank you for the new ‘hello’ today. No need to explain why you do or say what you do with Mrs. Dottlittle; er..Dr. Dottie. We see your heart and we never let one bad apple spoil the bunch; because the apple is not really bad..just bruised. Good to return the curse with a blessing! Just like Y.O.U do with your heart the size of a soccer ball! In honor of Today, the Feast of the Sacred Heart:
LOVE
is patient and kind
Love is not jealous or boastful
Love is not arrogant or rude.
Love does not insist on it’s own way;
it is not irritable or resentful;
it does not rejoice at wrongdoing,
but rejoices in the right.
Love bears all things,
believes all things,
hopes all things,
endures all things.
Love never ends. 1 Cor.
…………………………………..
To Patti: My favorite – “There is no wisdom worth having that is not hard won.” Buck B.
……………………………………
To Margie: Ditto!
……………………………………
To Terry C: Phew! So glad I don’t have to finish the beer and do what I did last time!
Margie
Hi Zenny, you look so beautiful; you always do. Make sure you’ve got the cotton in your ears so the fireworks don’t scare you :-) I love you lots.
Congrats to The Moss’ for another piece of well deserved recognition!
@Charlotte Farmer – sending my Noor donation to Old Friends this weekend. Bless you for all you have done to preserve this champion’s honor and final resting place.
Thanks to Z’ers posting those good links; keep ’em coming – I love them.
Happy 4th everyone…
Mary
Happy July 4th weekend Z!! Hope you get lots of outdoor fun with your pals. Love the pictures of you at the farm…makes us fans feel close to you in your life there now. Hugs to you Z….
Susan in TN
Zenny-Love is contagious and it has spread from your Team to YOU to US and ripples out from here!We are all so lucky and I thank God for modern technology! I’m so glad that you get to connect with your family the way you do.Hope you and Tasty T have a scrumptious long weekend <3
Joan
Z, you have never taken a bad pic, but I think this is the best since you left Barn 55. You look so beautiful standing there in all you grandeur.
Love ya Z
LouAnn Cingel of Union, Missouri
You are absolutely stunningly beautiful Zenyatta and you are so special. I wish you the best of what life has to offer and am so glad that you are happy and doing so well. It means the world to me to know that you are healthy and happy. Enjoy your holiday weekend dear sweet girl and there isn’t a day that goes by that the thoughts of you make me smile! Love you more than I can even express!
Bernie
Happy 4th to all the Z-fans and family. We live in an amazing Country…..very thankful to all the men an women that help keep it safe and free…..very thankful for getting to have a special Z-place to go every day and feel like you’re with friends. Have a great weekend all.
Trina Nagele
@Terry Crow—Yes, it is remarkable that Thomas Jefferson and John Adams both passed away fifty years to the day after the Declaration of Independence. John Adams’s last words are said to have been “Jefferson survives…,” but unbeknownst to him, Jefferson had in fact passed a few hours earlier. Both wanted to make it to the Fourth, and they did.
Trina Nagele
@DJ–“Love is patient and kind….” Truer words were never spoken. Thanks for reminding us.
Amanda Gilliland
My Sweet Lady Zenyatta, Happy Fourth of July Weekend! You look absolutely amazing in your photo! I could just sit and look at your photo for hours. You are just so georgous! I wish you, The Mosses & The Sherriffs, Land’s End & all of Barn 55 a safe & wonderful 4th! It has been a fast 6 months for you and the excitement is building for your little one to come! I added another member to my little family,my 3rd rescued Rottie. Wonderful guy that needed a home. Lucky for me! I love you, Zenyatta! Sending Hugs & Kisses To You From Alabama With Love, Amanda G
Barbara Wood
Speaking of Independence Day, I want to share with you a project that one of our local Boy Scout troops has started. We live in a suburb of a larger city, so it is manageable. In January, they collect a nominal fee from those who want to participate, and throughout the year, they come around on important American dates like Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Flag Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Veterans Day etc., and plant flags at the curb. It is a beautiful sight to see.
Darling Z– with technology, YOU can still talk to your family. I’m sure your LE family is thrilled to be spending the holiday with you. We love you so much!Happy 4th and hugs to all.
Celeste
What riches we have today with another diary message and photo!! Zenyatta and Dottie, the love flowing throughout these words is so very special, I just hope that there is some small way that you can realize how beautiful this is. Thank you!! I love reading here!!
Judy G – thank you for the link to that video – made me cry. I tried to find a way to share it on facebook, but I clicked on the Like and hope it will show up there somehow. Thanks!
Neva Rae Powers
An all American girl!
The Kennedys in San Diego
Just read that Blind Luck has been nominated to the Hollywood Gold Cup. (bloodhorse.com)
Deneen
Such a wonderful post!! Love you always Z!!!!
Susan in TN
To my fellow Z friends: I hope you all have a safe and wonderful holiday weekend!
I have enjoyed (as usual) all the wonderful posts and links. Can’t believe it’s July!
@Brooke and the Famous Dusty: I really enjoyed hearing about Dusty and you and Mrs. Volz! She sounds like a great horse! I look forward to hearing more about her. You must have a special mom to make this happen for you. And that is so COOL that you have ridden a real racehorse!
@Audrey C: Glad you’re back!
@Judy B: Enjoy all your comments- just wanted to say how neat it is that you and your sister are so close and have such fun together!
@Kimberly Potter: No need to apologize (on yesterday’s post). Your upcoming weekend sounds very fun!
@Rachael: I look forward to following Polo’s progress. Now he is famous, too!
@Terry Crow: (From yesterday): Thank you. I’m so glad you are going to meet with the Dumplings on July 9th-really sounds like fun!
@Linda in NJ: So happy for you that you are going out to CA-have a great trip!
@Kim S and anyone else who wants one: Email me at: carothers.susan@yahoo.com if you want a River Edge newsletter and/or photos. Be glad to send them!
@Kim S(again!): I happen to be the ONLY volunteer at the rescue right now, so I think that is why I have had so many opportunities and “free rein,” if you will. I’m glad you are volunteering and I hope that other activities become available to you. I know the horses are happy to see you!
@Charlotte Farmer:I LOVED your Mr.Ed/Bamboo story! I didn’t know that Alan Young had a book-sounds like I need to check it out.I think that’s neat that Mr. Parke contacted you-hope it is in some way helpful. Do you think it would be possible to contact someone at Golden Gate and ask if anyone there could obtain the dirt and mail it to you? You would think SURELY that is something they would want to be a part of.
@Sharon Call: Your response to the news of Chester’s trotting was very gratifying! I know-that’s exactly how I felt! I was out there today and he and Azzi were hanging out some. Azzi didn’t act terrified today but clearly has GREAT RESPECT for Mr. Chester! I think they are becoming buds <3
Eveline
@LauraJ.- Yeah Step! He ran much better, finishing 3rd.
Susan in TN
@Kathryn Cogswell and others: I emailed my senators.
Julie DuVall
Congratulations to the Mosses on another award courtesy of YOU! I will be at Hollywood Park that day, so I will cheer as loud as I can for them. :)