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
Lisa g
Ms Zenyatta, I can see the rainbow on your Baby Bump, and it goes all the way down to your beautiful hooves. This is wonderful, I too have a spot of Irish, and this is wonderful, wonderful news for you and baby. I love you…and thank you (Sarah and Dottie) Ms. Zenyatta, for these wonderful pictures of you. I love you, I love you, I just love you…Lisa g
Paula McCaleb
You look AMAZING our Sweet Zenyatta….your Baby bump is getting bigger….how exciting! I love rainbows, we have a lot of them this time of year in AZ, during our Monsoon season. That’s cute you saw your own little rainbow, I hope you made a wish. :) Have a nice, relaxing day Sweet MaMa
Georgia Harper
Love this picture you can REALLY see the baby bump!! You look absolutely gorgeous. Loved watching Sister Moon this weekend she ran like the wind congrats to the Mosses and I saw Dottie in the winner’s circle wink wink :-)
Jan
Zenyatta,
Rainbows are beautiful, and so are you Big Mama.
Elaine
You bring out so many beautiful colors in this world!
Debbie
hi Z! YOU are very lucky and TOO CUTE!!! and YOUR baby bump is TOO TOO CUTE!!! love YOU gorgeous mama xoxoxo
Gloria Jeanne
I love rainbows, there are so magical. To see you with your own rainbow is very special. Thanks for sharing it with us.
You always bring a smile to my face.
Marilu V
Dear Zeny and Dottie:
Thank you for the information on Saratoga. I hope Uncle Mo is finally healthy and strong and will be ready to race.
Thank you for reminding me that every day is a beautiful day no matter what the day brings to us. We should always remember to start the day by givings Thanks for all our blessings! Love and Hugs, Marilu
The Kennedys in San Diego
Beautiful photo of our gorgeous Zenyatta contemplating the rainbow — such an intelligent, curious being — whether studying an opossum or a rainbow.
Jill in New Jersey
You look amazing! And I have to thank you for the snack tip. I went to the market and got my horse, Louie, dandelion greens – he just loves them! Enjoy your day, you beautiful girl!!
Kathy Baldwin
ZENNY, I WOULD HAVE TO SAY THAT YOUR OWN
SPECIAL RAINBOW IS A BLESSING FROM ABOVE.
JUST AS YOU ARE A BLESSING FROM ABOVE. ;)
(AND SO ARE ALL OF YOUR SPECIAL “CONNECTIONS”) THANKS AGAIN FOR ANOTHER
GREAT PHOTO AND POST! :)
PEACE & LOVE TO ALL,
KATHY FROM SoCal XOXO
Linda Henderson
I like seeing rainbows too. And I am looking forward to being at Del Mar tomorrow for the best week of my year!
CHERYL ROSS
Wouldn’t RAINBOWZEND be a great name for a foal of Zenny’s??
Dawn Conrad
Dear Zenyatta. What a wonderful picture of you!! I too love rainbows! Of course, Zenny, since you shine as bright as the sun, I can see how you generate your own. :) :) Love you!!! Sweet dreams. Hugs and kisses. XXXOOO
Kathy Baldwin
JUDY SIMS, THANKS MUCH FOR SHARING THE GREAT
YOUTUBE STORY ON THE HORSE “SGT. RECKLESS”.
VERY NICE! :)
KATHY FROM SoCal xo
Kari Bussell
@ DJ- May God bless you…precious one!
@Dawn Conrad-thank you for sharing your amazing vacation with your Mother. I was there with you in spirit in Kentucky…so glad your back!..your were greatly missed!!
@Lisa g- thank you very much.
@The Kennedys in San Diego-thank you for your prayers.
@Diane S- Thank you- I love Betty White & that commercial!
@Trina Nagele- Please don’t cry…I did not want to bring anyone down…I am still here celebrating life and my intense love for Zenyatta..Thank you for all the love you have sent my way on many occasions…
@Judy B-Hugs & Joy to you sweet friend.
Barbara
Darling diary today!!! :)
Kari Bussell
OH Dear….A 5.9 Earthquake has hit Mineral Virginia-..Is everyone okay out there????
Dawn Conrad
@Too My Wonderful Z Friends – Things have been so busy this last week, I wanted to be sure to thank you all for the wonderful welcome back you gave me. Your words touched my heart and brought a bit of a tear to my eye. It was as if I was being embraced by a multitude of hugs and I felt warm and loved. Thank you again for being such a special part of my life. I am glad you enjoyed my description of the trip. Also, many of you are asking about the various farms and which ones allow you to see the broodmares and foals. I am going to put together a description of the farms I have visited and will be posting it soon. Hope that will help give you an idea of some of the wonderful places to see around Lexington and Louisville.
@Kari Bussell – I am so happy that you enjoyed the post. I am touched that my small offering may have brought a smile to your face. When I read your news it brought tears to my eyes. You have such a beautiful soul and courageous spirit. I am sending you a big bear hug, the best kind. ((((( ))))) You have my love, support and prayers!
@Shari V – Your room sounds amazing, just like you!!! I just know your kids are going to love every minute they get to spend there. For so many of us, memories of our youth are made up of horses. We spent such wonderful endless days with horses through our, Breyers, books, movies and TV. It is heartening to know that this magical connection can still exist for another generation to enjoy.
@Barbara Wood – Thank you for checking on me. Yes, Rock Hard Ten is amazing and when you stand next to him and place your hand upon his shoulder you are truly in awe! Summer Bird is as beautiful as you would image. The stallion manager even gave me a mug showing him winning the Belmont. How special!
@Brenda S and Vic – I will say hello to mom from you! Your time in Saratoga sounds absolutely wonderful!!! It is just the most amazing place and it sounds like we covered much the same ground. I too got to meet Buddy, he was just too sweet. Isn’t it amazing how the love of Zenyatta affects our lives over and over again, drawing us together with others in an ever widening circle. I am so sorry that Inglorious had trouble with the track, but it sounds like you had many other outstanding experiences. Vic, sorry you were feeling under the weather, hope all is better now. Congrats on your riding and just keeping dreaming your dreams!!!
@Diane S – I received my wonderful Dumpling Name Tag last week. It is great!!! Now I am an official dumpling, how special is that!!! Thank you so much!
@#1 New England Fan – Hope your trip to Saratoga is amazing!!!!
@Charlotte Farmer – I am so sorry that I missed you in KC. For some reason I had it in my head that you lived in California. When I pass that way again, I will certainly look you up. I do not know if you have begun your incredible journey yet, but I hope you know my thoughts and prayers will be with you. May the experience be a blessed one.
@Mario – Happy Belated Birthday!!!!!!! You are beloved by Zenyatta and by all of us!
@Kimberly Potter – So very happy that Mom and baby are doing well.
@Susan in TN – Hope you had a great time in San Francisco! Thank you so much for your fantastic Chester and Friends site. Now I can see my special new loves all of the time. I miss them! You are so lucky to be able to spend time with them all and they are blessed to have you in their lives. In troubled times, may you find the gift of peace, healing and solace with your wonderful horses.
@Denise in AZ – Your new foal is just too beautiful for words. What fun you must be having!!!
@To All You Wonderful Link Friends – Thank you for keep me in the know with all of your amazing videos, publications, stories, and Facebook entries, etc. etc. links. They are absolutely wonderful as are you all for providing them!! They are greatly appreciated!!
@Margaret – The information you shared about the Meadow was great. I had read the book Secretariat’s Meadow before I visited, which was great, because I already had a picture of the original farm in my mind. Prior to the tour, the co-author of the book actually did a presentation on the history of the farm as well as Secretariat. I have to say there was not a dry eye in the place when the Belmont footage was shown. They did explain that the foaling shed had been moved down by the training barn. I agree with Terry Crow, when I was alone at the shed, I think I did hear Secretariat’s hoof beats. I do not want to forget mentioning Riva Ridge also; he was such an important part in the history of the Meadow and an amazing racehorse in his own right. Penny Chenary once said that although she loved and admired Secretariat, there was always a very special place in her heart for Riva Ridge and that until the day he died, whenever she visited Claiborne, it was Riva that remembered her and responded to her the most. Also, Somethingroyal is buried up on a far hill overlooking the Meadow. The spot is still marked and you can still visit it. Fittingly, the people who own that land have named their farm “Somethingroyal”.
@Peggy (N) – Have an amazing time at the sales!!!
@AP Indy Lovers – To all of you who love AP Indy, visiting with him was just amazing. I had so wanted to see him in person for several years and I finally got my chance. Not only to see him, but to get a real hands on experience. Amazing!!!!! To be the son of Seattle Slew and grandson of Secretariat, it just doesn’t get any better than that!
Jeanie
Dear Great One,
You are so darn cute, I would just love to squeeze you! And you sound just like Dr. Nye the Science Guy. Wow! I think that rainbow is pointing to you and what’s growing inside you as the POT OF GOLD! Something so precious it needs a rainbow to set it off.
Your humble J
Tracy
I walked outside Friday Jan 14th this year and saw the most beautiful rainbow and then on Monday Jan 17th you were crowned HOTY.Good things happen when we see rainbows!!Love you Z and by the way you look very beautiful!!
Betty
WOW.. do you have a bath every single day?? WHY?
Terry Crow
@Zenyatta-May rainbows follow you for the rest of your days.@Diana S-You have to be bad to enjoy my jokes? I’ll keep that in mind. @ Kari Bussell-If my jokes can make a person such as you even smile, it is all worthwhile. God bless you. @Susan in TN-I remember Johnny Unitas when he played for the University of Louisville. Guess I am dating myself with that one. Glad you enjoyed the jokes you had missed. @Brenda S-Don’t make fun of Betty White. She’s a real babe. @Barbara Wood-Once had a girl as sweet as soda pop on old Rocky Top. I still think about that.Here is today’s joke-A man had just graduated from divinity school and married shortly thereafter. He found a job as a minister in a small church and settled in to the life he had chosen. As he was writing his sermons during the week, he would always run them by his wife and would practice the speech in front of her so that he would gain confidence for when he had to deliver it on Sunday. One week, he was having trouble setting on a subject for the sermon and finally decided to talk about water skiing. When his wife asked why, he said that water skiing was a perfect metaphor for life in today’s world of struggle and triumph. He gave the speech in front of her, and she was somewhat dubious but didn’t say anything to discourage him. On the way to church Sunday morning, she decided to go visit a critically ill friend instead of attending church and listening to his sermon again. She dropped her husband off at the church and went on her way. Just as the minister was preparing to stride to the pulpit, he decided to change the subject and gave a rousing sermon about sex. When it was over, the congregation was really enthused. Just about that time, his wife returned and, rather than go in, she stayed outside and joined the receiving line. After everyone had been greeted, several female members of the congregation gathered around the wife. They were standing there with sly smiles on their faces and one of the said “How did your husband become such an expert on the subject?” “I don’t know,” said the wife. “He only tried it once and that time he fell off.”
Dawn Conrad
@DMCQ or anyone who knows how to post a link – The Bloodhorse has a couple of great videos with David Ingordo talking about what he looks for in a yearling and he talks about our Zenyatta. Hopefully you can post it for everyone, I have not practiced yet. Thanks!!
Jenna
Rainbows follow Zenyatta :> Love her!
suew
Zenny, a rainbow brings good luck and it surely will bring luck to you and your little one. This picture is preious, just as you are. Sarah takes the most glorious pictures and I want to give her a special thank you for this one.
tony and sue
Zenny, this picture is one of our favorites. You look so content surrounded by your guys and a glorious rainbow. Thanks to Sarah for taking this one.
Dawn Conrad
@Ann and Jerry – I just had to let you know how amazing I thought Sister Moon was in her race. You both continue to share so much with all of us and the racing industry. Especially our beautiful Zenyatta. We miss seeing you both as much as we used too! THANK YOU!!!!
@LauraJ – Thank you for the great information you provided in #324. When we watch racing we always pray for a safe trip.
Ingrid Arnone
My dear Zenyatta, every day when I read your post I cannot stop my tears, you are so special lady horse, and I really love you, Ingrid.
J Smith
How wonderful to delight in your own personal rainbow. How even more wonderful that we have our own personal rainbow in the form of a horse, you dearest Zenyatta.