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
@JB, thank you for the link to Mo and Thirsty, my baby boys. I cannot wait to see Mo run again. He captured my heart the first time I saw him run, and I thought this horse is flying, and then I saw pictures of him, and he still looked like he was flying and had the cutest surprised look on his face, as if to say, Am I really doing this? I fell hopelessly in love…Thank you..Lisa g
Lisa g
@JB, Thank you for the link to Overdriven, I did not realize that Johnny V deserves a lot of high hooves. Hope Overdriven gets better, if anyone is going to give great medical care to his horse, it is Uncle Mike…Lisa g.
Lisa g
@Terry Crow, Racy? No pun intended? LOL. Too cute. Still laughed later when thinking about this one, picture it! Lisa g
Lisa g
@Abigail in Montreal, Thank you for the link. My horse of study right now is Man o War, so this is a treat for me. I do not think we can ever stop learning more and loving these beautiful four legged angels. Lisa g
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@Denise in AZ, Too Cute. I will have to tell my friend Aanie that they are Peyton and Eli, she will be tickled, I really mean tickled…Her profile picture on FB is a donkey…she loves them to pieces…Lisa g.
judy berube
Dear Lisa g.:
Always like Johnny V. Hope Overdriven is better soon too. Hugs. J.B.
judy berube
Dear Lisa g.:
You’re very welcome. Rooting for Mo and Thirsty on Saturday. Hugs, J.B.
judy berube
Dear Kennedy’s in S.D.:
Thank you for the cute “semitrailer” story from Mario. Hugs, J.B.
Lynn ..... (nearby Hwd Park) California
Z you are awesome.
BTW, why are early two year old horses still running races these days when the fact of the matter is, so many are breaking down from obvious immature bone growth??? I am always going to pose that question to all in the race industry. I know… the money issue, which is just too bad. I say stop the insanity. Zenny, your good owners don’t press the youngers. Proof is in You my dear. I think –> Only race after 2 3/4 yrs old, better if 3 yrs.
And how about all the Stallions that go to stud after they break down. It sure seems the weak genes are getting passed on. Just my opinion (and those I have talked with too).
judy berube
Dear Susan in Tn.:
Will try again. Hugs, J.B.
Alene
Hi Zenny…You are precious. Thanks for the info about rainbows.. Angels have a rainbow aura around them always…That would definately be YOU!! Your gerth is getting wider mommy.. It`s because of your filly in there lol..Love you, Lots of Big Hugs and Kisses Alene :-)
judy berube
Dear Barbara:
You’re welcome. Wow, the horses knew something was amiss. Hugs, J.B.
Michelle
I just love you! You are magical.
Lynne
Oh, Zennny. You do know how to live a stress free life.
Your always friend, Lynne
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@Linda in NJ
Have a great time at the Travers.
judy berube
Dear Abigail in Montreal:
Thank you so much for sharing that letter from Mr. Layton (dedicating it to Kari B. was sweet). He must have been quite a guy. And, also thank you for the link to MOW and Will Harbut. Hugs, J.B.
judy berube
Dear Max:
You’re so welcome and I agree with everything you said. Hugs, J.B.
Kari Bussell
@Deborah Richman- thank you for your very beautiful words, love & prayers.
@Sue Fredrick- I do believe in miracles..thank you!
@Kathy Kimber Your way beyond..very generous words sincerely overwhelm me. It blesses me that you enjoyed videos. Thank you for your words & Prayers.
@sharon Call -Thank you-I obviously hope so!
@Barbara Wood- thank you for sharing that story…and all your prayers. I am grateful!
@Terry Crow-I agree! The Osbourne Brothers!
@Shari Voltz- thank you for your kind words & prayers…
@Barbara Grimaldi- Thank you for your very positive, beautiful words. I have nothing but respect & admiration for you!..
@Abigail from Montreal- Thank you for your latest entree to The Vault…You write with such beauty & passion. I love reading everything your write. My Grandfather worshipped Man O War…Thank you for posing Jack Layton’s letter. Those words combined with yours….left me again sobbing today (but in a good way) ..that was so very beautiful. I was sincerely touched down in the depths of my soul. How precious, loving & thoughtful of you. Also, a while back you made a comment regarding me , inspiration & videos…I was so overwhelmed I neglected to respond and tell you how moved I am that I could inspire someone with your talent in any form, shape or fashion…but if I am to be honest it made my day that you said I did….. :)
@Debbie G- YOU made me laugh!! Thank you …Yours was the reaction I expected LOLOL! I am pleasantly surprised that some not from TN. love that song….YES- A HUGE YES…LOL- We do know it drives our opponents crazy. Some even say we win so many games because of the way the band blasts Rocky Top while the fans sing ( as off key as possible) at the top of our lungs…Tennessee Vs. Kentucky…I plan to be there!!!
Lisa g
@Aigail in Montreal, It seems that Man O War did not want to live without His Will. Their death is not even a month apart. I knew to bring the kleenex. Thanks again, Loved it..Lisa g.
Lisa g
@Kari Bussell, prayers and thoughts your way..All the Dumplingz climbing the mountain together..everyday, in words, thoughts, prayers and love…Bless you, I love you..Lisa g.
Lisa g
Ms Zenyatta, good night, beautiful, big girl. Hoping for another picture soon, the last few days have been wonderful seeing you. I love you, I love you, I just love you..Lisa g.
Kari Bussell
@ Jake in Tennessee- from a fellow Tennessean–Welcome to our Zenyatta family!..You are so lucky to have her horse shoe! I have many items..I think the most rare would be the official Zenyatta/Rachel A. “Race for the Ages” poster….
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@ Judy B
Thanks for all of the great links.
Sunny Boyd
Good evening, Lucky One,
a rainbow by your feet, that is magic, like a Spielberg movie, indeed.
Rainbows are truly special, sometimes when it’s still raining but the sun comes shining through, there’s always a rainbow. Have to take the time to look for it though. Well, you’re looking goood, if I might say so myself.
A chuckle for you:
I’m not afraid to die. I just don’t want to be there when it happens. Woody Allen
:) :) :) Have a restful night
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Catching up from Post #324
@Laura J
What a wonderful post on TB “legs”. Interesting tidbid, 2yo that race have less injuries. It is very hard to keep a TB on stall rest, when they are released and explosion arises and there is more than enough horse for 10 people. YIPEEEE!!!!!
@Diane S
prayers to you, your sisters and family
@Kari Bissell
I had no idea, what a brave, courageous wonderful woman you are to share yourself so openly and effortlessly in this trying time. Your wonderful artistic talent only marks your greatness as a woman. I spent quite a few years in oncology; MIRACLES HAPPEN and THERE IS ALWAYS HOPE. NEVER FORGET THOSE WORDS. I have spoke them many many times to many special people.
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@Z Dumplings
Missed happy hour last racing weekend. Hope you had a great one !!!!
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@Sarah Champion
Thanks so very much for taking all these wonderful photos both at LE and when away from LE. What a wonderful job you have.
I’ll gladly stand in on your vacation. Ha Ha !!!!
@Dottie
Thanks for thinking of us and asking Sarah to take all these wonderful photos of Saratoga, the yearling sale and everything else.
Deborah Richman
Abigail from Montreal…beautiful Vault piece. Your writing is so moving. Kleenex was used more than once :) What a deep friendship those two had. And how cool will it be for you to communicate with Will’s great granddaughter!
Trina Nagele… LOVE your poems!
Who above wrote that if Z was able to feel the earthquake it must have reminded her of California? LOL!!!!!!!
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Dear Zenny,
Are you still running fast and can your still roll from side to side?
Have never seen a broodmare run and roll !!!! Sweet Dreams and have a restful day tomorrow. Enjoy the cool weather, the great looking guys and the wonderful surroundings.
XXXXOOOO
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@Trina Negle
What a wonderful poem.