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Diary Post #340

My pals from Ocala visiting with ME during the Keeneland Sale. Photo by Sarah Campion

Good Morning All!

I’M BACK! This sale ‘stuff’ is rather complicated and kept Dottie quite busy…so we were not able to get together and write during that time. I hope you are all well, had a wonderful week, and are enjoying the changing weather patterns. It is the beginning of Fall!

During the Yearling Sale, so many of my dear pals came to Lexington…so I had a great deal of company. This day, I shared a wonderful visit with my very special friends from Florida. As you may remember, Ocala is where I began my very first lessons after I was purchased from the sale. Sharing this photo with ME is Jeanne Mayberry (it is her training center where I spent the first several months of my breaking and training process), her 2 daughters, Summer and April, and their cousin, Jackie.

It was great fun to see all of them again. They thought I looked quite well…and enjoyed patting ‘my baby bump’. (Blush, Blush!)

Kisses for April!

I must say I enjoyed all of my time with these wonderful people in Ocala as a ‘youngster’. Jeanne is the one who told David that she hoped the Moss’ would give ‘this filly’ a terrific name as she looks to be very talented. Then in early December, David was in Ocala to see the ‘babies’ …often yearlings and 2 year olds are referenced by this term. He called Dottie and told her that they thought I could be VERY SPECIAL. To quote David, “this filly is going around the track in ‘gallop mode’ and just cruising by all of the other horses…and they look to be very talented prospects.” So, needless to say, I have a very soft spot in my heart for all of these loving people. I treasure the lessons I learned from them, the great times I shared with them, and all of the extraordinary memories we hold so dear of the last six years!

It is that time of year again when ‘the babies’ will venture to Ocala and begin their lessons…just like I did. The Mayberry Family is returning home now as the vans will be arriving carrying their new group of ‘students’ . Each one of these yearlings will walk off the van with a presence of his/her own and carrying the hope to become the best he or she can be!

I know I did!

Our sport is all about having a DREAM! It is about HOPE! It is about planning for the FUTURE. That is why everything we do each day is SO VERY SPECIAL!

Great to be back visiting with all of you again.

Have a wonderful day!

With Love,
Hugs to All~
Z

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    I had a question to ask if anyone knows the answer.
    Does anyone know where Lost In The Fog is buried? I believe he was at Golden Gate Fields when they discovered he was sick and I know when he died they were discussing bringing him back to Fla where he was born, but then I heard that they didn’t return him there. Does anyone know the answer, I was a big fan of his.

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    On Lost in the Fog, I loved how his name came about. I heard that his owners wife was looking out in their field one morning and there was this horse standing way out in this pasture on one foggy morning and looking very lost and bewildered all by himself, I think they said on a hill.Hense,came his name. Well this is what I heard Oh, so many horses, just well Gone Too Soon. Oh gosh I better stop feel the tears coming. Just thought some of you might like hearing about him. Love, Peggy

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    Dear Dawn Conrad:
    Thanks for the update on Silver Charm. So good to know he is doing well. I so glad he gets to return home someday.

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    Just what is it that makes us happy when Z is back? Could it be we love her so much, and that she is the best race horse that ever ran a race, the answer is YES!!!
    Love you and your bump Z

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    Hi Zenny, you sure are looking good in the photos. How great that you can still visit with old friends…sometimes they’re the best. To everyone who posts and reads here…in a world of turmoil and confustion, it’s refreshing to be here, enjoying some lighthearted moments and sharing our love for the best horse of our lifetimes.

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    Dear Trina N.:
    Thank you so much for the link to Mr. Brooke. His renderings of Z are absolutely fabulous. He really captured her beautiful face and that look in her eye. Hugs, J.B.

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    Keeneland Sales figures were outstanding. Great news for the business.
    Can’t wait to read the names of the “babies”.
    Keeneland Sales Purchases by Mr & Mrs J S Moss
    Session 5
    Hip 868 GreyRoan FIlly sire Tapit $250.000
    Session 6
    Hip 1333 Bay Colt sire Hard Spun (Danzig) $230,000
    Session 8
    Hip 2327 Chestnut Colt Sire Proud Citizen (Mr Prospector) $200,000
    Session 10
    Hip 2832 Bay Colt Sire Macho Uno out of Holy Bull #130,000
    From: Keeneland Sales News
    Jerry and Ann Moss paid $130,000 for a colt by Macho Uno out of the Elusive Quality mare Ruby’s Prize. Consigned by Allied Bloodstock, agent for D.C. Goff, the colt is from the family of multiple graded stakes winner Ruby Surprise.

    Yes, Z’s John, Dottie, and Jerry & Ann Moss were quite busy throughout the sale.
    Glad you are back, Dottie.
    You were missed.

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    @Jeanie–please keep us posted concerning Marlene Dodge. I have had several conversations with her by e-mail. Amazing lady. Z fans here did manage to help save 4 a month ot two ago. She really appreciates the help anyone can offer.
    Dawn Conrad–thanks so much for sharing about Silver Charm. We did get some rain, but may get back up to 100 again this weekend. We’re headed to Colorado in Oct.
    @DJ–thank you for the prayer, and we are offering up prayers for dear Shawnee. Please report as often as you can.
    @Terry Crow–almost fell over laughing at the backscratch joke.

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    Thanks for the updates. I hope the “babies” aren’t too scared when they arrive at their new homes. At least they have friends!

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    @Jeanie–just did check the Equi-Army.ndo.com site, and Marlene’s info. is there. Thank you for helping us get the word out.

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    DOTTIE AND Z – IT IS SO GOOD TO HAVE YOU BACK. HOWEVER, I KNOW YOU HAVE BOTH BEEN ESPECIALLY BUSY. I AM CONTINUALLY AMAZED AT THE GENEROSITY AND LOVE YOU BOTH EXUDE.
    THANK YOU FOR GRACING ALL OF OUR LIVES.

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    BARBARA,
    THANKS FOR YOUR INTEREST AND SUPPORT FOR THE 9 HORSES IN NEVADA FEEDLOT HEADED FOR SLAUGHTER SEPT. 28. I WILL CONTINUE TO KEEP EVERYONE POSTED. WE CAN’T LEAVE ANY OF THEM BEHIND. PLEASE HELP EVERYONE WHO CAN!

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    @Judy B, Thank you so much for the links, and that is so great he is buried in the Infield. He was gorgeous.
    @Dawn C. thanks for the info on Silver charm, I hope charismatic gets to come home one day from Japan as well.
    @Barbara Wood so glad you got some rain, we need some here in South Georgia.
    Good night to all, Love peggy

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    @DJ: Praying for Shawnee- keep us posted. <3
    @mj: Prayers for your baby <3
    @Lil in Kentucky, poca hontas, Dawn C,: Thank you-and anyone I missed.
    @Quarterhossgal: Glad Bailey is doing better!

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