Good Morning,
I’m hearing from MY TEAM that ‘working the sale’ requires a great deal of effort, hard work, concentration, and energy! They get up very early each morning and leave for the sales grounds. By that time, David and his crew have already gone over ALL of the horses to be offered that day and come up with the ‘short list’ which Dottie, John and The Moss’ review. All aspects of the individuals are evaluated: conformation, size, pedigree, walk, and other physical qualities! Monitoring the horse’s overall temperament is also a part of this process.
Each horse on this list is inspected. If they make this ‘cut’, the veterinarian then examines the horse and his / her xrays in the repository. The VET also scopes the horse’s throat to be sure “all parts are working well’ for good breathing to take place. A good throat is essential for a race horse!
Once a horse passes all of these steps, the decision is made as to the fair market value of the horse. As many of you may know, at an auction people can get caught up in the bidding. MY TEAM tries to be very careful not to do this. They thoroughly appraise each horse before the bidding begins and really try to stay within those limits while bidding.
If all goes well and the hammer falls while a particular HIP they are bidding on is in the ring, they sign the ticket and he or she is now a part of the racing stable!
Attending a sale as this one, is really a fun process…but truthfully a great deal of hard work. Every moment of every day while there is totally consumed with the SALE. It is all about planning for the future and getting the RIGHT HORSE for the program!
As you can see, BABY REAGAN is resting up for all of the company and activity this week. I think she wants to stay up a bit late on Monday night to see my relative, HIP # 147 sell! I do too!
By the way, HRTV is carrying the first few sessions live on their programming schedule. Otherwise, the internet is the best way to follow the events.
HMMM! This baby thing is rather interesting to ME! Reagan was born on March 7th, 2011. That is about the time MY BABY is due in 2012! I just didn’t realize human babies are so small! They told ME my baby will weigh about 125 pounds or so when he/she is born.) This becoming a MOM is really a fascinating process! I’m learning!
Enjoy the week, the racing, and the sales! Dottie is attending them this week and also spending time visiting with ME! When she returns home, we will update you on all of the action. She also promises that MY JOHN will take some terrific photos of ME to share with all of you!
With Love,
Hugs to All~(To my dear fan who made the Z BLANKET as a thank you….THANK YOU! It is absolutely priceless!)
Z
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Here is the foal development link; Dottie posted:
http://www.maremeadows.com/Articles/foaldev.htm
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@Laura J
Thanks for the great genetic information. So very interesting and indepth. Thanks for all of your great knowledge.
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@Linda from NJ
Unbelievable account of the attack, so glad you have been able to make some peace; anyone involved with that situation could really have some PTSD. Love the aside about your plant. Thanks for sharing.
Kari Bussell
@Ensign- glad you are back!! Thank you for info on Cigar.
@Terry Crow-rolling laughter – Great joke today!
Hip#426- loved!
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Dear Zenny,
Really enjoyed the sale, but it got a little overwhelming; all those awesome pedigrees and absolutely gorgeous horses. How does a buyer chose??? You made a wonderful point about all the the work that goes in before hand and most of all sticking with the
price you first set. One could really get in debt in these sales.
Hope you had a great day with your family. XXXOOO
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Did anyone attend the Mosses lecture at UK?
If so, any report????
Kari Bussell
@Judy B- I did see the link on Boston you so kindly posted last night..I would have bet and lost the farm I thanked you last night. Thank you very much.
Rosemary McCauley
I agree with the comments about the Balance colt going to Japan. Would have much rather seen him race here.
Kari Bussell
#450-Dixie Union colt-$380,000
#451-Tapit colt 200,000-LOVE…
Eveline
@ Marty R – do you mean to see how heavy they are? Or how to determine how much weight they carry in a race? In the first case; some big farms have scales were the horses walk on ( way more used in Europe than here) You can also use a weight tape – it’s like a measuring tape that you wrap around the horse in the girth area, the tape will tell you how heavy the horse is. (it’s pretty accurate) To determine how much weight a horse carries in a race, you need to read the conditions of each race. It’s quite complicated and I think LauraJ can probably explain it clearer than I can.
Kim S
Happy Tuesday Zenny. Getting to you early today. Hope your time with John, Dottie, Jerry and Ann was absolutely wonderful.
@Terry Crow–“poison” I have never heard that one in any form before–too funny!!
Gotta post that one on an email to a cousin and some friends.
Have a great night Zenny.
Lotsa love to all.
Kari Bussell
#454 Culin-filly-$240,000- I would have purchased her in a heartbeat!
Kari Bussell
#456- 3,500? Can anyone explain why so low?
Lil from Ky
all—Still another redneck joke:
You may be a redneck if you think Moon pies and beef jerky are the two major food groups.
Hi Zenny, sweet dreams, darling girl
Denise in AZ
@Susan in TN.. hugs and prayers at this difficult time. Take care of yourself, we will be waiting for your return
Delrene
I can’t remember how I found it, but yesterday via the “web” there were some photographs of the search and rescue dogs 10 years later. First of all there are only about 12 or maybe 15 still alive. Sadly our wonderful companions don’t live long enough. But these pictures truly are so wonderful. Most if not all are still with their handlers, retired, enjoying their lives. Sorry I can’t remember the exact website, but it was from looking at so much stuff memorializing 10 years after 9/11. I do hope you are enjoying your family Ms. Z and I know you are loving your life. I echo the sentiments of the one lady who said I hope these beautiful horses never have to go through another auction again. Although it looks very exciting and certainly impressive, in some pictures/videos they look pretty shook up and scared. They are JUST BABIES. I hope and pray they are loved and cared for just like you Zenny forever.
judy berube
Dear Kari B.:
Boston was quite a character. Wonderful race record too. Hugs, J.B.
judy berube
To Ingrid Arnone:
Dear Ingrid,
Happy, Happy Birthday. Hugs, J.B.
judy berube
Dear Delrene:
Glad to hear some of the rescues dogs are still with us and enjoying their lives. I can remember seeing them on TV after months of searching the site. They needed medical attention on their paws and some of them were suffering depression from all they had found. Amazing, wonderful beings dogs are. Love them. Hugs, J.B.
judy berube
Dear Susan in Tn.:
Thinking of you and your family. Hugs, J.B.
Cynthia H.
@Terry Crow: Well, not sure what Boston relatives would make of my becoming a redneck!
judy berube
Dear Terry Crow:
Very funny. Hugs, J.B.
judy berube
Dear Terry C.
Interesting info Custer’s brother named for Boston. Funny Red Neck jokes. Thanks, J.B.
Rosemary McCauley
I watched the sale Sunday and Monday nights but wasn’t lucky enough to get a glimpse of the Mosses or of John or Dottie. I am anxious to hear about which of the beautiful fillies and colts or any of the horses offered in the disbursement sale that they will bring to California.
@rednecks: If you have ever had to say to your husband, “Come get this transmission out of the bathtub so I can take a bath,” then you might be a redneck.
judy berube
Dear Rosemary McCauley:
You’re welcome. He is a beautiful chestnut. Wish he didn’t have to go to Japan. Hugs, J.B.
judy berube
Dear Rosemary M.:
Funny Red Neck Joke. Ha, ha. Hugs, J.B.
judy berube
Dear Z Fans:
Some beautiful photos by Barbara Livingston. Hugs, J.B.
http://www.barbaralivingston.com/index2.html
JAG from California :-)
U.S. S. 1176—American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act of 2011 – PETITION
http://www.capwiz.com/aspca/issues/alert/?alertid=53486856&type=CO
Kari Bussell
@Cynthia H- Boston’s relatives are very proud to have had such a great influence on you… and oh so proud of YOU!…I think I can persuade Terry C to add you to the list. Terry???
Kari Bussell
@Rosemary M-LOLOL!