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
Ingrid Arnone
@ Please let us know where we can send some money, for the starving mare.
How sad is to see how people do not mind leaving a poor animal abandoned to starve, why they do not call the Humane Society, they will find a house that they really love him…hugs Ingrid.
DJ
To TC: That is so cute!! Thank you :)
DJ
p.s.: No of course not…Not you!! :)
Trina Nagele
I noticed the fourth dam of the Hard Spun colt purchased by teh Mosses was by *Noor.
RIP *Noor.
Ingrid Arnone
My dear Zenyatta, I really miss, very much not reading your diary every day, I hope your owners and you trainer and his wife are okay, maybe is that they are buying many horses!!! Love you, Ingrid.
Delrene
Wow, don’t you just love those grays. Turallure @ Woodbine won an exciting race and rewatched the beautiful Winter Memories. Turallure a handsome gray colt. Zenny , chances are your baby won’t be gray, but no matter what, she/he will be so loved by all. Especially your fans….. Enjoy your day, so glad those of you in Texas got some rain.
judy berube
Happy Monday Z,
Hope you’re enjoying the lovely Fall weather in your paddock with TT. Love you and love to all of you, Judy and Russ
judy berube
Dear Marilu V.:
Here’s the link to the new web site that was created to help horses in need. We have an Action Needed page where we post requesting help for horses in immediate need. This is the brainchild of one of Z’s Dumplings, Barbara Grimaldi, and she did an absolutely great job setting it up. Because of Z and her fabulous Team’s focus on charities for the welfare of horses, we can help make a difference with the new site. Check it out and let me know what you think. Hugs, J.B.
judy berube
Dear Marilu:
Forgot to link. Ha, ha. Hugs, J.B.
http://www.equi-army-ndo.com/about-equi-army-ndo/
judy berube
To Ingrid Arnone:
Dear Ingrid:
As soon as it’s known where the mare has been taken. We can send donations. It should be posted on the new site on the Action Needed page. Here’s the link. Hugs, J.B.
http://www.equi-army-ndo.com/about-equi-army-ndo/
judy berube
Dear Terry Crow:
That joke is sooo funny. Ha, ha. Hugs, J.B.
judy berube
Dear Barbara W.:
Glad you got some rain. Hope you’re finally out of the drought. Hugs, J.B.
judy berube
Dear Terry C.:
Red neck jokes hilarious. Thank you. Hugs, J.B.
judy berube
Dear Marty R.:
Continued good wishes to you. Hugs, J.B.
judy berube
Dear Barbara G. (Skip):
Thank you so much for all you do. Hugs, J.B.
LouAnn Cingel of Union, Missouri
Just wanted to say hi to you Zenyatta and hope that you are doing well and are happy and healthy. Miss new daily diary entries but I imagine that Dottie and the others have been very busy and I just hope that Dottie and the others are ok and that nothing is wrong. Dottie does deserve a vacation from the writing though as she has done such a fantastic job since you have been at Lane’s End. Well, you take care and wishing you and your little unborn sweetie the best. Keep on shining and sparkling there Zenyatta as you are brighter than any star up above. I love you more and more every day and you hellp to keep me going through my trials and tribulations and health problems. Thankyou so much for making me smile. Love & Blessings to you and your family and team.
judy berube
Dear DJ:
Like minds. All Z Fans are kindred spirits. Hugs, J.B.
judy berube
Dear Trina Nagele:
How about that. The Hard Spun colt has Noor in his ancestry. That’s great. Hugs, J.B.
Rosemary McCauley
I called the sheriff’s office regarding the starving mare in Texas. I the woman who answered the phone that I was calling out of concern for the starving mare. She knew immediately what I was talking about. She asked me for my name and number and how I heard about her. I told her I am in California and I heard about her on a website created by caring people who wanted to make dontations to see that the horse was taken care of. She told me that officers had been out there and that the mare was thin because she had an injury. When I told her that I had heard that the injury was to her hind leg and that wouldn’t keep her from eating, she said she didn’t know what kind of injury the mare had. I told her that I had seen a photo of her and that photo looked like bones with skin thrown over them. She told me she would pass my comments on to an investigator, but that he was not there at the time. Within three or four minutes, she called me and said that officers and investigators had been out there and that the mare is being fed and taken care of. I would like to believe her, but if we could find out for sure, I’d feel a lot better. Thank you Zenyatta and Dottie and Team Z for creating this website where we can make a difference in a horse’s life.
judy berube
Dear Diana S.:
Great idea a Dumpling Tag for Dottie. Hugs, J.B.
Ingrid Arnone
Dear Judy B, thank you, for link Hugs Ingrid.
judy berube
Dear Susan in Tn.:
Glad you’re back posting. Missed you. Hugs, J.B.
judy berube
Dear Ingrid Arnone:
You’re so welcome. Hugs, J.B.
LauraJ
@Anyone who is interested:
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This notice is to inform you that one or more of your horses has worked out.
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Lisa’s Booby Trap (4-Year-Old Filly)
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Date: September 19, 2011
Track: FINGER LAKES
Distance: Four Furlongs
Time: 48:40 Breezing
Track Condition: Fast
Surface: Dirt
Rank: 8/28
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I know she has fans here :-)
Barbara Wood
@Terry Crow–you’ve outdone yourself with this one!
@All who are concerned for the mare. Barbara Grimaldi had to go out for a while, but I’m sure she’ll post something when we know. I LOVE that we can bond to alleviate suffering.
Kendra
Just catching up on the posts. To all of you Zenyatta fans that banded together to help the starving horse, I send my deepest respect for your actions taken. Zenyatta and Dottie thank you for this wonderful diary.
Kim S
Looks like another manic Monday Zenny. Everyone having withdrawals from no new updates from you (wink, wink), trying to keep up with the new purchases of the Mosses and saving a poor starved soul in Texas. We know you are doing well and so is your Team, at the sales, so we wait patiently for the wonderful news when things get back to normal.
What a day, trying to keep up with the latest about the Texas mare. Keeping my “hooves” crossed.
@Diana S–hear, hear a Dumpling tag for Dottie :)
@Susan in TN–sounds like you are doing ok and receiving signs :)
Sooooo glad for the rain in Texas and hope there is good news for everyone that was awaiting test results.
Have a great night Zenny, hope you are getting to see your peeps a lot.
Lotsa of love to all.
LauraJ
Ahoy Mateys!! Know ye that it be Talk Like A Pirate Day, yarrrr. Here be a video to put ye scurvy swabs in th’ proper mood.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JC6-zHaMSlc&feature=related
Arrrrrrr!!!
MM
Great info on the sales. Would love to attend one sometime.
Molly
Dottie, as much as I miss my Zenyatta Diary fix, you certainly have earned this vacation. Thank you so much for all the time and effort you give to this diary. I am sure that you know how much this site means to many of us and that we sure appreciate you. Peppermint kisses to Zenyatta and all of her girlfriends there at Lanes End.