Good Morning All!
John and Dottie were on their way back to the barn yesterday afternoon when these adorable POODLES were driving right next to them with their owner. SOPHIE thought they looked just like her….only MUCH bigger!
John simply had to get this photo. (Needless to say, Dottie was driving!) The 2 dogs in the back sure seemed to be enjoying every moment of the summer breeze while driving around town. I think lots of our 4-legged pals LOVE DEL MAR!
The real point of John and Dottie’s trip from the barn was to go to the market and purchase more dandelion leaves for the horses. Per MY JOHN, they absolutely love them! I do remember that John always tried to have some fun and different things for us to munch on and play with all of the time….often with the primary objective being to change the pace from our normal routine…and KEEP THINGS HEALTHY AND FUN FOR US!
Perhaps you remember meeting my BARN 55 friend, BRONZE BEAUTY. In an earlier diary, I referred to her as “Sleeping Beauty” as she LOVES her naps. Well, John also knows she LOVES dandelion leaves. So much so, she’ll wake up to have them. Please enjoy her photos. She is a DOLL!
It can be pretty terrific to be a lucky DOG or a fortunate HORSE enjoying life in DEL MAR!
With Love,
Hugs to All~(Have some fun today!)
Z
Arlene
Good morning Zenny and all,
@ Barbara Grimaldi, Maybe I’ll see more horse races on tv when NBC starts them up.J
@ DMCQ , I like your Z~Hugs.
LOL & Z~Hugs, Arlene
Arlene
Hello again,
I’m getting good – #1 again – I guess I’m learning your moves Zenny!!!
LOL, Arlene
Denise in AZ
@Barbara Wood and Lisa g… Flickr is a photo sharing site by Yahoo– i dont think you need an account to look at photos. you can find me under Pinto66
Just posted 2 from last night’s photo shoot :) she’s a doll
Arlene
Hi again, I’m so excited about getting #1 and #2 places I’m still shaking!
LOL & Z~Hugs
scott a.
this time of year…ZENYATTA – ZENYATTA – ZENYATTA…I miss you girl.
christa murray
Good morning Z! As always I am enjoying your diary posts and have recently joined Eblouissante’s page as well. I love looking at the pics she has been posting. What a stunning girl-you must be so proud. I also look at your racing footage quite frequently and it is overwhelming! So powerful, magestic and graceful all at the same time. So happy to see you reach this phase of your life happy and HEALTHY!! Best wishes to you and your growing miracle-can’t wait to see pics!
Happy Grazing!!
JAG from California :-)
Good Morning Big Mamma! :-D
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A-W-W-W-W to all the pictures! TOO CUTE! YOUR John is the best! I hope other trainers think the same way ~ putting the horses needs (and happiness) first!!
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I may have ssen BRONZE BEAUTY sleeping in her stall during my last visit at Barn 55… she didn’t even move with all the “oohs” and “awwws” us Dumplings were making lol
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I will sign off to leve room for everyone else to post a comment, but I must tell you Zenny I MISS YOU, GIRLY GIRL! :-(
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Big Kisses & Hugs Queen Z and Baby z XOXOXOXO
JAG from California :-)
p.s. apology for the typos :-)
Kim Noble
Really missing you Zenny …
Leslie R.
Hi Zenny, Bronze Beauty is beautiful. Your John takes such good care of all the horses in his care.
I miss you!!
Love to all,
Leslie
sherry drish
GREAT PHOTOS. I DID NOT KNOW HORSES ATE DANDELION LEAVES. I REMEMBER PICKING DANDELIONS FOR MY GRANDMOTHER,SADIE, SHE MADE HER OWN WINE FROM THEM. THE PICS OF THE DOGS WERE LOVELY. MY JESSE JANE, LOVES TO GO IN THE CAR TOO. JUST PUT THE TOP DOWN. DOGS ENJOY ALL THAT WIND. I JUST DONT WORRY ABOUT MY HAIR, JUST ENJOY THE SUMMERS HERE IN WV. SHERRY D. WV.
Roxi Cook
It’s fun to see dogs enjoying the breeze while riding in a car (but always makes me nervous that they might jump out into traffic–yikes). I know horses love dandelion leaves, and it’s always cool to discover new thing that horses love. Two of my horses love bananas, but one just spits it out!
Linda Deutsch
Too Cute!!!! Animals are so amazing and so special. Thanks, Dottie for these wonderful posts and to you, John and all involved, you are inspirational in your treatment of your horses (and dogs) (and people). Ginormous hugs, Z.
Stella Bagwell
Dearest Zenyatta,
The pics are adorable. Thank you for sharing them. And how fun that Bronze Beauty gets to snack in bed! :)
Since I’m a cat lover, I’m wondering how you and the barn cat at Lane’s End are getting along? My cats always go with me to feed our horses and thankfully the horses step carefully around the little furrballs so as not to hurt them. I’m sure you’re just as sweet and indulgent.
Happy Thursday and stay cool!
Hugs,
Stel
Holly Zemba
“too cute”!!
Roberta Smith
Hello Pretty Girl!
She is a “Bronze Beauty” – how sweet! She is really beautiful! Thank you Dottie and John for loving the horses like you do and sharing them with us. I love you Zenyatta!
Lori K
ZENNY, BRONZE BEAUTY IS TOO CUTE!!! WHAT A PRECIOUS PHOTO. I LOVE YOU ZENNY, HUGS AND KISSES SENDING YOUR WAY TO YOU AND BABY Z :)
DJ
Good morning Sweet “Z” and little “z,”
and good morning to you too Bronze Beauty! What a sweet picture. I also love the Standard Poodles! Just precious. I am looking forward to going to Del Mar tomorrow! Will see Capt. Sparrow. Can’t wait so better listen to our Gary and check out the cards. I see your John has Nereid and The Moss’ have Loro running on Saturday! Should be an exciting day as well! Have a beautiful day Sweet “Z’s” and hope you have Dandelion Greens too!
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DMCQ: I really enjoyed your comments yesterday! You speak from the heart :)
Cheryl Smith
MISS YOU ZENYATTA!
JAG from California :-)
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For “Z” Friends who would like to share a Morning Prayer:
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O God the light, the dawning day
Gives us new promise of your love,
Each fresh beginning is your gift,
Like gentle dew from heaven above.
Make us the servants of your peace,
Renew our strength, remove all fear;
Be with us, Lord, throughout this day,
For all is joy if you are near.
To you Creator, Spirit blest,
Almighty God we humbly pray:
Show us the splendor of your light
In this new dawn of perfect day.
Barbara
Cute diary! TOO CUTE :)
DJ
To JAG: Thanks I did just that!
Kathy Baldwin
LOVE ALL THE PHOTOS! THANKS TO YOUR JOHN FOR
ALWAYS TAKING FUN AND INTERESTING PICS!
THANKS TO YOU ZENNY AND DOTTIE FOR POSTING
THEM! ;) BRONZE BEAUTY IS JUST TOO CUTE!
WAS OFF ON HOLIDAY YESTERDAY AND WENT TO
DEL MAR. HAD A GREAT TIME! JOE TALAMO AND
PATRICK VALENZUELA HAD GREAT RIDES! AS DID
ANTONIO CASTANON BRINGING IN LONG SHOT CAL
BRED THRICE THE VICE IN THE SIXTH RACE. IT
WAS A VERY NICE DAY. :)
LOVE & BLESSINGS TO ALL,
KATHY from SoCal xoxo
Kathy Baldwin
DJ, Thanks for the morning verse. :) Nice.
Kathy from SoCal xo
Randy
Those poodles just show off that little car to perfection… is that a Mini Cooper? And Bronze Beauty is having breakfast in bed… how absolutely adorable! I love that John spoils all his horses with lots of different treats. Hey John… are they just big pets to you? That’s OK… we used to do exactly the same with ours. Have a wonderful day everyone. Kisses to you Zenny.
Barbara Grimaldi
JAG: just did what you asked, and spreading the word to other people.
judy berube
Dear Z,
Happy Thursday. Hope the weather there is good for you and TT. Cute photo by John and adorable ones of Bronze Beauty. Love you and love to all of you, Judy and Russ
judy berube
Dear DJ:
Beautiful. Thank you. Hugs, J.B.
Chris H
Our horses love to eat the dandelions in the pasture — do you have any in your pasture? (Bet not!)