Good Morning,
It is another lovely day here in Lexington. I know it is pretty in Del Mar with very comfortable weather in the low 70’s. MY JOHN and Dottie went to Arcadia on Monday to spend time with the horses John currently has stabled at Santa Anita. They commented it was really very pleasant for this time of the year…in the low to mid 80’s.
I’ve heard the East Coast has been much more ‘comfortable’ the last few days and they’ve had a bit of rain. Several of the turf races at Saratoga yesterday were taken ‘off the turf’ as the course was listed as ‘soft’ from the earlier rains.
Weather is such an interesting thing to contemplate. I must say that I do like it a bit on the ‘cool’ side. I know MY JOHN always commented that is one thing we horses enjoyed so much when going to Del Mar. You can actually ‘feel the ocean breezes in the air’. This type of environment really ‘perks you up’.
A resulting part of weather that is truly so fascinating to me is a RAINBOW!
“A rainbow is technically an optical and meteorological phenomenon that causes a spectrum of light to appear in the sky when the SUN shines on to droplets of moisture in the Earth’s atmosphere. It takes on a multicolored arc. Rainbows caused by sunlight always appear in the section of the sky directly opposite the sun.” **
On this morning, I think I saw MY OWN RAINBOW in the water that was dancing around my hooves. I found it rather interesting to observe. As you may know, I am a very inquisitive horse so I kept studying the different swirls and paths of the water as they circled around my hooves.
The cool water felt terrific…and the RAINBOW image that appeared was fun and curious to observe. Dottie was commenting to ME that to many people seeing a rainbow image means so many different things. She happens to believe they are LUCKY. Throughout the ages, rainbows and various references to them have been a part of art, literature, music and film. To so many people, RAINBOWS have been defined in various ways.
On this morning, it was a joy to observe and examine my own ‘little rainbow’ prancing around in the water by my hooves. To ME, it is just another illustration of how much joy one can have when taking a moment to truly appreciate the simple…yet oh so beautiful…things in life!
With Love,
Hugs to All~
Z
**Per Wikipedia
Denise in AZ
Wonderful photo!! :)
Shannon From Cool
What a LIFE!
Christine in VA
The rainbow becomes you sweet MOMMA. A nice name for a foal ZEN’S RAINBOW
Kim Noble
You are certainly the pot of gold to all of us!
Missy Owoc
You look so CUTE! You are soooo inquisitive and I know your baby will be the same way too!!!
Lorri
What an awesome post Momma Z! (and Dottie, wink wink)! Ya’ll have a wonderfuly day! xoxo
Cheryl Smith
You look so amazing! I can see your baby bump, gosh we are all so happy for you! Only the best for The Queen! Keep on watching your rainbows and take care of yourself! Love and hugs !
Ida Lee
Little Girl…you look gorgeous and obviously “with child”. I saw your 09 Classic again this weekend. OMG I still can’t believe it!! Sure do miss you on the track Sweetheart. P.S. Let’s hear it for Awesome Gem who won his race this weekend. This adorable Senior Citizen thinks he’s a 3-year old. He’s so special. I adore him.
Rhonda Clements
Zenny you look beautiful, love the baby bump. You are the treasure at the end of our rainbow
Judy Sims
Dear Zenny:
You are the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow! You look terrific and so healthy. Lanes End staff certainly takes good care of you and they must realize how lucky they are to have you there and feel your warmth and radiance. Horses are so special to us humans and need to be revered and appreciated. I found this video and wanted to share it with you and all of your adoring fans: http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=YIo3ZfA9da0
You are just as amazing and your fame will go down in history.
Hugs & nose kisses.
Judy 8-)
Cathy Braun-Emig
Thanks for the Great pic. You look like your having such a great time! Rainbows are indeed beautiful and so are you. Take good care mama :)
>^..^<
LauraJ
Lovely photo, Sarah. Z, you are getting a bit chunky, what with all that “eating for two.” But your socks are clean and white. Glad to see the LE crew is taking such good care of you.
Diana Harris
wow you look great! look at that belly :)
Tonya Reems
How delightful :) You are truly a golden treasure at the end of this little rainbow you beautiful little Moma ~ so very sweet <3 Love & hugs to you Sweet Z. Enjoy the beautiful day :)
Arlene
High Hoof Zenny and all,
Another beautiful day! Hope the rest of you are gettiing cooled off and plenty of water!
Beautiful rainbow, playful Zenyatta. Beautiful to see your inquisitiveness. When we got the dog we have now as a puppy I was drawn to her bright, alert eyes. She is inquisitive too. I have a picture of her watching my husband change a tire – so she’d could learn how to do it? But she looks at everything the same way. She gets frisky in the fall air too. She’s like a little horse!
Have a beautiful, joyful day all. LOL, Arlene
Lisa B
Good Morning Precious Zenny,
You are looking soooo beautiful as always. Love YOU OOOXXX
Yvonne and Maurice
Hi Zenyatta. What a beautiful picture – may this rainbow bring luck to you beautiful lady and your foal. You are a treasure (pot of gold) at the end of this rainbow. What great racing this weekend. We are looking forward to coming to Del Mar for the Pacific Classic and seeing Blind Luck run against the boys. We know you will be routing her on. Uncle Mo looks terrific and is doing so well. Unfortunately, we will be traveling to Del Mar on Saturday and will miss most of that day’s racing, but can’t wait to see replays. Love you big girl. Stay comfy and cool, eat well for two and have loads of fun with TT and the rest of your barn friends. Love you, Angel in Disguise.
Vicki
That baby belly is surely startin to show, Mama Mare…SO CUTE!!!!!
Trina Nagele
I promised Arlene a belated birthday poem, and here it is.
A Belated Birthday Poem for Arlene
Her birthday came and went,
But friends that had been made
Through mutual love of a mare
Were left unaware–
Here no time on well wishes was spent—
We Z-sters didn’t know,
And so made no show.
But in mid-August,
She let it spill
That her birthday had been back in June.
Then Z herself saw a chance
To make A’s heart dance,
And soon
A surprise
Met Arlene’s eyes.
There was excitement a plenty
When she saw Entry 320–
And it was brand new!
Now could she do
What she so longed to?
Was a first in the making?
Arlene’s heart with hope was quaking—
She wanted to make comment one,
And in a flash it was done!
The ensuing thrill
Left her shaking
And feeling a chill!
It was such fun,
Like a prize she had won.
Truly it was an ever so pleasant
Belated birthday present
From the Queen
To her dear Arlene.
Happy Belated June 21 Birthday!
Lauren
Little Rainbow? Mmmmm.. I think that would be a perfect name for your little one =) ..since rainbows mean ‘Lucky’ …what about Dancing RainbowZ? Well something along those lines hehe …Have a wonderful day my beautiful ZenTastic!!
Holly Zemba
Beautiful picture
Mary
So beautiful Z…a rainbow around you…I think of the happiness one has when seeing a rainbow….and when I see pictures of you looking so happy and healthy…that brings much happiness to me. Us fans love you Z…. hugs to you…
LauraJ
@Lisa g (from #324) try this link:
http://shop.breyerhorses.com/products/productdetail/part_number=1478/1257.0
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Zenyatta’s Breyer horse is part of the Traditional line. She is based on the “Lonesome Glory” mold. She’s $46.99 on the Breyer website, with some proceeds going to charity. She’s cheaper on Amazon. There’s also a Christmas ornament.
Arlene
@Tonya Reems: Love your phrase “You are truly a golden treasure at the end of this little rainbow”. A perfect caption for the photo!!! Arlene
LauraJ
@Lisa g (continued), the ornament:
http://www.theoriginalhorsetackcompany.com/Breyer-Zenyatta-Holiday-Racehorse-Ornament-p/by700906.htm
Kari Bussell
MY Queen- You cause so many more “rainbow magic” moments more than you will ever possibly know. Thanks to you…one of your great fans DMCQ…I just had a amazing, beautiful, Zenny-magic moment….I have never mentioned that my Grand Mother on my Mother’s side is Irish…..DMCQ’s Irish Blessing posted at the very end of # 324 has me in sobs of joy!…The Irish settled here in East Tennessee because it looks so much like Ireland….it reminds them of home….Thank you Zenyatta for bring such wonderful friends into my life….You are my rainbow….I will love you until the 12th of never!!
@DMCQ—sobbing….but good sobs….thank you!…thank you!!…Thank YOU!!!
JAG from California :-)
Happy Tuesday morning Zenny!
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YOU are our Pot of Gold at the end of a Rainbow… God sent for sure! :-)
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I’m getting excited for Santa Anita to open… one of my favorite tracks :-D
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When I was at Del Mar on Saturday, I had the pleasure of standing in the gates to see what it was like for YOU and all the horses who race. WOW! It’s tiny!! Of course YOUR NAME came up! Super Woman! It made me tear up thinking of your racing career, but I :-D knowing how mellow things are for you KNOW!
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Kisses on that beautiful Baby Bump you got going there :-P XOXOXOXOXOXO
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p.s. I wonder if Dottie could update us on YOUR JOHN’s mother, Mary Jane. We’ve been lighting gratefullness candles for her. I hope she is doing much better.
DJ
Good morning Sweet “Z” and little “z” ! I can definitely see the little one is growing and you are eating well and taking care of yourself ‘Wonderful One!’ So enjoy seeing you again :)
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To Trina: Your poem just touched my heart so much! Your caring soul flows through with abandon and naturalness as you write!
Thank you for sharing your ‘Gift’ with all of us here!
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To Arlene: Happy Birthday to You, dear “Z” Friend and prayer partner :)
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To TC: Off to Palm Desert to take the car for breaks…will look forward to your joke when I return. Always need them, my friend!!
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To Gary M: Hope you are doing well, was not able to read yesterday. My friend won the pick 5 on Sunday. Pretty good return too.
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To JB: Hugs Today and always!
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To All: See you on Z’s Green for Happy Hour! Coconut Shrimp, Peanut Slaw, Asparagas Quesadilla with queso fresco and Blue Hawaiians!
JAG from California :-)
TYPO: Correct word should be “things for you NOW” not know! Eyes rolling, Judy!!!
Pam Zacek,
Oh Zen You are so cute, and so right about those rainbows, there beautiful, and I truly think the same there a suppose to be lucky, and I can see you playing, in the water to see them so cute, keep on, Keeping, cool, and have a good day, looks, like those baths, make you really happy, good for you, enjoy those rainbows,