Dear Friends,
It is a very snowy morning here in Lexington. So, I get to stay inside for a bit and visit with Charles. Lucky me! (Notice the sun shining in my back window. It is absolutely gorgeous here. Looks just like a holiday card!)
My Sunday message should be coming out soon…sorry for the delay! (Might be just up now.) Dottie was helping with Sarah’s video of me enjoying the outdoors…and we had to change a few things do make it all ‘pop up’ easily for all of you.
In it, you get to see me DANCING to MY OWN SONG in the snow and in the paddock! This is really special.
Have a wonderful day! Charles and I are sending you one big HUG and KISS from my cozy barn at Lane’s End Farm.
With love,
HUGS TO ALL~
Z
Ingrid in MA
Hey Zen! Another boring Sunday – no Zenyatta on the race card. Oh well. At least I can see you no your very own website. What a lucky girl you are! You have not only your own website, but you also have your own SONG! Both things that no other racehorse has ever had! That right there should tell you just how special you are. Love you, Big Z!
Quarterhossgal
Z it sounds like many of your fans would like your foal’s daddy to be AP Indy!
While you’re doing your walk around the farm take a look at all the studs and then pick your favorite! We’ll trust your judgement, it’s been great so far.
Sarah Powell
Love the song with the dancing in the snow video! Would be nice to have info on Miss Z’s new caregivers. We do look forward to seeing videos, pictures and updates. Hope they’re giving her lots of attention!
Ellen Zachary
Can’t wait to see your dance video… You have some good company, it looks like…be careful out there…
jeanie langford
Nice to see you having fun. Looks like people love you there. Still miss you and feel like we will not get to see you in person again, so the video will do
Lisa g
Ms Zenyatta, I love you, I love you. You look happy and are training Charles well. Talk with you tomorrow. Love and Hugs, Lisa g
Kim
Zenny, Has it been cold today or what? Glad you were staying in most of the day. Looks like you’re getting along very well with Team Zenyatta II. Take care dear girl and stay warm.
Parker
Zeny-your blogs are the bright spot in my day! I hope you are getting used to everything there at LE but you are so intelligent and happy by nature that you can adapt to anything anywhere. Love the pixs in the snow….awesome!! Thank you Dottie, Sarah, Charles and the rest for keeping us posted on our Big Mama!
Sue
Hi Z,,,,,Just LOVED seeing you in the video!! My take on it is that you..Stop..look around..then wonder ” where’s the track?’. It must be so confusing for you to have ” all that you were familiar with to ‘JUST DISAPPEAR'”. We can all see that you are in splendid surroundings, & GOOD people; but I hope you’re not too confused ( & worried) about all your friends & racing life that simply disappeared!! How can you NOT be? And, I can’t believe that it’s been ONLY ONE WEEK since you departed Calif….seems like a lifetime ago. We miss you sooo much; but understand. Just PRAY that you, somehow, will. XXXXOOO Sue
jane
Hey Big Mama!
I watched the news tonite and it looks like the snow and freezing temps are going to go on for about another wk, so you’ll have to be content on handwalking for a few more days.
Be patient, Beautiful, the snow and terrible temps wont last too long!
donalee :)
Thank you so much for all the updates! I am so happy you are settling in well at your new home. My father and grandfather were owners/trainers and I grew up on the back stretches of Santa Anita, Hollywood Park and Del Mar. For well over 40 years I have been a racing fan and have experienced all the highs and lows that come with it. I have been a fan of many horses in my life but none have touched my life like you have. I remember the first time I saw you race. It was one of your first races. I was concerned about this horse who kept pawing at the ground. I didn’t know this was just your dance! And then I was blown away by your come from behind win. And I was a huge fan from that day. I hope you have a long and happy life at lanes end and the updates keep coming!!!! Love you!
Lisa T
Keep our beautiful Zenyatta nice and warm. Your caretakers are very lucky to get to tend to you everyday. I would gladly volunteer my time if I lived in KY just to see you Queen Z!!! Stay safe and warm. WE LOVE YOU!!
Diane Garland
I’m glad that you get to relax and retire, but I will miss your races so much! This website makes it easier. The video was awesome! Good luck big girl!
Shari Voltz
Zenyatta WOW you look so Beautiful walking in the snow. I think the more you get outside the easier it will be for you. I know it is cold but once you can run with your friends it will be Wonderful. I loved the video and will show my class rtomorrow. They know all about you. They even ask me to read from your diary. Thank you Dottie for keeping us all informed. Zenyatta you just lift my spirit up and even when I am upset or hurting about something, you can make me smile. I love you sweetheart. Hugs and many kisses from Shari in Ohio
Joan
Great video and the DWS moves. You rock, Z. I know AP is the buzz right now, but me and a friend think you should take a look see at Pleasantly Perfect. He is a charmer. Well there is time to decide.
Keep on rockin Zen, you are the best, will always be the best. Stay safe.
Cheryl
Oh you are SO BEAUTIFUL! The video is great and the song fits you perfectly! Is there a way to get stills from a video? Because when you were walking back to the barn and we see you through the trees that is just such a beautiful scene. Stay warm stay healthy stay safe – and you gots to get those gears down a bit little lady! You look like you could go run your whole career all over again!
Jennifer Adelman
Dear Zenyatta, You have smooches from all your new loves and I am so happy your enjoying it…Clearly from the photo’s..Those people from barn 55 taught you love and manners, sweet gorgeous girl!
Love You Forever Z!
Robyn Mullhausen
Charles, please smooch that soft nose for me, too. I can see Zenyatta already has you under her spell. This video was sweet to see her just doin’ a little light prance to Liza’s music. Zenny doesn’t hear it playing, but she probably knows it in her heart. Thanks for keeping all the updates. I’m sure you all at Lane’s End didn’t know Zenyatta needed her own film crew and a Private Secretary. ;)
Jean Moore
Beautiful Zenyatta, So much good news and the video is just what we needed-seeing you looking so elegant and graceful. I imagine that everyone working at LE stops by just to look at you and marvel at your heart stopping beauty. And yes, we want to know all about the five guys who spend all day taking care of you. Kitty is too cute, hope you cuddle with her/him at night for warmth. I thought your racing plates were removed after the Breeder’s Cup because you spoke about your farrier being so wonderful. So, are you completely without shoes? Also curious about your diet, does that change now that you are no longer in training? The contact with you goes beyond any expectation but is received with so much gratitude to Dottie for her love of you. Take care you precious girl. MUCH LOVE FROM ME TO YOU.
Sharon
what a joy to see Zenyatta dancing in the snow, her beauty and majestic presence silohuetted (sp?) against the white. Can’t help thinking that Zenyatta’s “thinking” “I bet my fans will see this video on YouTube – I’m gonna give them a little dance move to tell them I love them still.” you are unbelievable, Zenyatta – how I yearn to see you run again, if only running free in your paddock. stay warm, be safe
Ann Maree
Ok, is that charles with you in the video? He is so cute, and you know what, I think he has a big fat crush on you! Yep, it didn’t take you long girl to charm everybody there…Charles looks like he’s the cat that swallowed the canary! What I noticed when you and he are walking outside in the snow that you have gotten him trained to stop on a dime when you are ready to stand still and look around! I just love it that your personality is shining through. I noticed you doing some of your dancing foot work, too, even in the snow! You are something else, girl! When I see you doing the things you did at your barn in CA, I think it shows you are adjusting and learning about your new surroundings so very well. I’m so proud of you, Zenny…Love you. Your friend, Ann Maree
Kathleen Marsh
Thanks for the update. You look great. When I was worried about you this morning, my boss asked me “Do you really love her so much? Why” And that got me to thinking—lots and lots of reasons. I think that in a sometimes difficult world, you are generous, and brave, and glorious and pure and beautiful. You make me feel young again!
Sunny Boyd
The video with Charles in the barn, and Zetty nippin’ on his sleeve, priceless. What a gorgeous girl. And how sweet she is. And I think they’ve already got to liking her, too.
Tim
cant get enought!
Theresa M
I don’t know if it was a problem on my end or what but my video was like frame by frame. Each frame was a new step, not streaming like you were just walking. What held you attention there for a few minutes?
Nancy
It is so wonderful to see you all dappled out in the snow dancing Zenny. You are a magnificent queen. Charles is so lucky and he is a great power walker. Looks like your pre-race dance. Glad she is safe and happy at Lanes end. She is still wired and race fit. Power walks
are great and your bare feet are enjoying the snow.
Have a wonderful peaceful night queen Z
Maria
Wow! that it cool! You’re dancing in the snow. Did you give Charles a big kiss for taking you outside? We love you Queen Z.
Jackie
Queen “Z” loved the video. I am sure you are missing your familiar surroundings, but in the video you looked like you were enjoying your stroll. The window in your stall is wonderful. Will certainly keep you entertained when you can’t go outside.
Glad to hear you are adjusting well, in fact, you really looked like you enjoyed the snow on your hoofs! Charles looked like he was enjoying himself as well. Looks a little smitten, can’t argue with that! We all are smitten!
Stay warm baby girl!
Hugs and Kisses
debbie gustafson
Zenyatta,,, your new home is beautifull, hope you enjoy the snow , much different than caly, Merry Christmas to you and your family ..
Patti Viola
Saw your video…can you get any more beautiful? Sleep warm and tight baby-girl. I do believe you are well taken care and are getting lots of needed and well deserved lovin’.