Good Morning,
I love this photo! This is my dear friend, April Mayberry, who came to visit ME while
she was in town this week for the Fasig Tipton Yearling Sale.
As many of you may know, I spent my very early training days with April and her Mom,
Jeanne, at the Mayberry’s Training Center in Ocala, Florida. Once purchased at the
September Yearling Sale, and my skin disease was cleared up, I was then able to
travel. Dottie made my vanning arrangements and I was off to Ocala to start my early
lessons with April and Jeanne.
They have literally known ME from the very beginning stages of my career.
It was with them that I learned so many of ‘the basics’ about being a race horse
and the foundation for my early lessons about equipment, riders, galloping, jogging,
and breezing down the lane was established.
I stayed with them until the beginning of May of my two year old year…and then I
was off to Barn 55! It was absolutely FABULOUS to see April and spend some time
with her! I even got to show her MY BABY BUMP! So much has happened in the
last several years since I was a ‘darling little yearling’ living in Ocala!
SUCH WONDERFUL, WONDERFUL MEMORIES!
It has really been an eventful week. This is very special! A second party contacted
the Breeders’ Cup on Wednesday afternoon and asked if they could MATCH
the $11,200 donation to the V FOUNDATION for the Breeders’ Cup Experience and
VISIT WITH ME! They really wanted to participate in all of this!
The BC emailed Dottie and told her of this request. Needless to say, we agreed to help
and were more than willing to make this happen. Thus, it is now $22,400…that
will be contributed to the V FOUNDATION for this BC Package and VISIT WITH ME!
Then yesterday afternoon, I was able to TANGO on the phone with ANN and wish her
a VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY! She was very excited to hear from ME…and SEE ME!
During our visit, she added one request…she wanted ME to be sure and THANK ALL
OF YOU FOR THE WONDERFUL BIRTHDAY GREETINGS! She was truly touched by
ALL of your thoughtfulness!
It has really been a quite a busy and FUN week. I have so enjoyed touching base with
so many of my dear friends…and of course, MY TEAM….and ALL OF YOU!
HAPPY FRIDAY!
With Love,
Hugs to All~
Z
TX Lady
Happy Friday Z & enjoy the racing this wkend – Can’t wait for the show down in the Del Cap – Good luck to all for a safe trip …
Christine in VA
Zen , When did you add you dance moves to you getting ready to race routine ? How old were you and where was it ? It is so nice to meet the people in your early life. You can pass so many great things on to your little one when she/he gets here. Love ya Zen.
TX Lady
Oh, by the way, I just saw that on Aug 7 your Mike & his ex Chantal will have a “Battle of the Exes” match race – what fun!!! Chantal ran a great race last wkend & come so close to winning …
Jeanie
Good Morning Dear Girl,
What would I give to trade places with April right now! How lucky is she to be getting a lovely Zenny snuggle! Hope today finds out feeling FABULOUS and that you have a WONDERFUL and RELAXING weekend with your BFHFs.
Your humble J
Rosemary McCauley
Zenyatta/Team Z – What a great thing all of you are doing with your contributions to your favorite organizations. So many people and horses are benefitting just because of YOU! Keep the news coming, we love it.
Kathy Baldwin
We have so enjoyed all of your posts this week Zenny and Dottie! :)
Thanks for including all of us out here in
The Zenyatta Nation so we could enjoy your
busy and fun week right along with you.
It is closing weekend at Hollywood Park
and then on to Del Mar. Hope everyone has
a safe and good weekend!
Peace, Love & Blessings,
Kathy from SoCal :)
Theresa Buck
lol at baby bump
Lisa g
Ms Zenyatta, a Wow to the V Foundation, wish I could match the 22+. It is all YOU, Girl. Happy you got to Tango with your Mom, I know she misses you. April, Too Cute, she looks so happy to be at your side, and your eye is right on the camera that love you too. I love you…Lisa g
Lorri
Lookin Good Momma Z! The baby bump is TOO CUTE!
It’s so great to see that all your connections, from very early on and into today, get to visit with you! We love to hear these kind of stories!XOXOXO
Joanna
My, you’ve been busy! And you and your team thought that your retirement would be relaxing, eh? It probably is for the most part, except for Dottie’s fingers keeping up the diary (thanks SO much)! Have a great weekend, everyone!
jade
i live in ocala if you ever come down post
Gary Moulton
I think they will get a little pre match lead up this weekend when Mike will try to run her down in the Gleam. I also think/hope Mike is a gentleman an in a match race with Chantal I think he will just sallow his pride and follow Chantal all the way around and just enjoy the view and day dream. I certainly hope they are not to the point where they would try to crash each other.
Barbara Wood
Dear Zenny–what a great diary entry. What a generous person to match the donation and get to see YOU!
@Anyone who knows–I assume Mikey and Chantal are still exes then. I was hoping they would get back together. Are they on friendly terms? That should be an exciting race. I wish they would bring the Jockeys series back. I learned a lot from it.
Allen
Z you have so many people that love you. April is lucky lady to be able to give you a big hug. Love You Z and hope you have a great weekend.
nancy
Happy belated to Ann, was off line do to being sick yet again. And as always big hugs to you and baby. I want to wish everyone a nice weekend ahead and a lot of great acing around the country. Closing weekend of HP then on to Del Mar. HRTV had a another look back at the BC last night, and you were there top feature. I swear Z as the races come and go it gets harder to know your not there, but he memories will last a life time. Thank you for always including us in your new life. Hugs out to little sis “Ebby” as well.
Cathy Braun-Emig
Have a Great Weekend Zen! Love hearing from you!
>^..^<
Lisa B
Hi Precious Zenny,
Have a wonderful Friday. Can’t wait to watch the Races at HP on sat. Your John has three horses entered. Moroccan sky in race 2. Nereid and Star Billing in the American Oaks S G1. Safe trips to everyone!! April looks soooo Happy to see you in the pic. Glad that you had time to visit with each other. Love YOU OOOXXX
Beth Alexander
I can see how much April loves you and I am glad you got to see each other again. I would love to come to Lane’s End and see you in person and get a picture of you and the baby bump. Could you, in your own sweet way, ask Dottie if YOUR
general public will ever get to see you, up close and personal…. Thanks Z – Love you always!
Yvonne
I love this picture, Zenny! You look so happy to see your friend April again. I’m glad you get to have a “2nd party” visit. Have a wonderful weekend, sweet girl! I love you so much!
harriett
Love hearing about your early years, Zen. Great picture, also. Stay cool. I hear it’s really hot in Kentucky right now.
notafanofensign
Gosh Zenny,
I forgot how big 17.2 hands is. April looks so small. What a cute picture. Everyone used to kid me about how small (5 feet 3) I was on that big 17 hand gelding now I know how small I was. What a great post. What a great match for a visit with you. You are soo wonderful to raise all this money for humans in need and racehorses that are retraining or need new homes. You look so relaxed and happy to see your visitors. Have a wonderful day.
Eating the bluegrass and carrots for two !!!!! Sooo Healthy !!!
Dona
Woe is me! Have been without phone or computer for nearly a week. Got new service and out of the first 8 days, 5 were phooey. Talk about the old days, whew, no internet. I need a vacation just to recover. Most of all, I missed reading your posts. It’s gonna take a while before I recover. Mean while, you stay gorgeous.
judy berube
Dear Z,
Happy Friday. Must have been good to see April again. Wow, you doubled the donation to the JV Fund. Two lucky people won visits. Love you and love to all of you, Judy and Russ
notafanofensign
Z fans here is the article from Bloodhorse on the “Battle of the Exes” (Chantal and Mike)
http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/64040/smith-sutherland-in-del-mar-match-race
Linda Craig
Hi Zenny,
You are looking great & so happy to see your friend. Speaking of your friend, your friend Dottie is your very best friend, how she is so patience & lovingly explains & teaches us. You are blessed & highly favored.
signofthetimes
First eight starters at Monmouth for the Haskell !!!!
http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/64021/at-least-eight-likely-for-haskell-at-monmouth
signofthetimes
Update on Churchill Downs Repairs:
http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/64021/at-least-eight-likely-for-haskell-at-monmouth
Lauren
Oh it would be so nice to snuggle up against that pretty face. Have a wonderful weekend Zenny. Say hi to Dottie for me. Have a blessed day beautiful girl.
signofthetimes
OOOps!!
Here is the Churchhill Downs update:
http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/64039/churchill-tornado-repairs-moving-along
Margot Grummon
Nothing like the nuzzle of a horse’s muzzle.