Good Morning,
I can’t believe that it is October 4th already. There are so many wonderful things happening in our sport. The first round of Breeders’ Cup prep races are now in the books and the balance of them will take place this weekend. It is really getting exciting now!
I am doing MY very best to keep up with all of the racing activity around the country as well as my own duties and responsibilities as an “OFFICIAL HOSTESS FOR THE BREEDERS’ CUP. I actually have a ‘CALENDAR’ which keeps track of all of the appointments I have
with sports writers who are doing articles and promotion for our SPORT! Needless to say, I am very happy to help.
People are really getting excited about MY PARTY. Leonard, who is working with Dottie on all of this, said that people from 26 different states and Canada have already purchased tickets. This is fabulous! Also, today is the first day that Breeders’ Cup will be going public with the ticket announcement. How much FUN is this! My Team is really getting excited!
Amidst all of my other activities, I also want to keep up with my philanthropic work. I am pleased to say that a visit with ME was recently auctioned off at the Crystal Boots and Silver Spurs Event—to benefit MS. The final bid was $6,219. I am so, so pleased that I am able to help raise money for this special charity!
Yesterday, I met with Anna Ford and we are planning an activity for NEW VOCATIONS which is a horse adoption charity. Then on October 17, The RIDING FOR HOPE AUCTION winner will be coming for a visit. LUCKY ME! I really feel so proud that I can do my part to help.
It is also important for ME to keep in touch with MY FAMILY. “E” is training nicely at BARN 55 and getting into a regular routine. She has breezed 3/8ths a few times and is moving forward. MIKIE always stops by to visit her…and I know that MY JOHN and Mario give her HUGS from ME all of the time. I’d know those ‘ears’ anywhere. I guess they run in the family!
Hmmm! Wonder if BABY Z / B’s ears will look like mine? I hope so!
Have a terrific Tuesday!
With Love,
Hugs to All~
Z
Come to my party!
Vicki B.
@Helen (Michigan) – I can’t imagine how bad that must feel. Take very good care.
@Terry Crow – Hope things get better with your friend Don. And thanks for the redneck jokes.
@Rosemary McCauley – Great redneck “words”! Gotta pass them on.
More Duct tape news: two friends hiked down the Grand Canyon, when her hiking shoes separated from the soles, they couldn’t go back up or further down the trail. She wrapped duct tape around them like Ughs booties, and away they went, no problems!
Doreen
RIP D’Accord – I visited D’Accord at Akindale Farm earlier this summer. I was told that this would probably be the last time I would see him. He had arthritis, but he was responding to the medication he was on. But medicine can only help so much. I knew that the farm would do right by him if his condition worsened. My condolences to Erin and Karin, and the rest of the staff at Akindale Farm, as well as to the Firestone family who originally owned him. When I visited the farm for the first time three years ago and heard that he was a son of Secretariat (my favorite racehorse of all-time), I just had to see him. I’m glad that I was able to visit him again before he died. I cherish the pictures that I took of him and the time I spent feeding him carrots (which he loved) and an occasional mint. D’Accord, you not only live – in my memory of you – but in your offspring too. You won’t be forgotten. Here’s a nice article by Barbara Livingston on D’Accord’s 32nd birthday this year: http://www.drf.com/blogs/daccords-32nd-birthday-party
Yvonne and Maurice
Hi Zenyatta. Wow, when I first opened this page I thought it was you with Mike. “E” is beautiful!! Looking so forward to seeing her run. Boy, your party sounds fabulous. Everyone is talking about it. Wish I could attend. Soooooo sorry. I also hope Baby Z/B has your ears. Stay comfy, eat well for two and have a wonderful time grazing with TT. Love you, Angel in Disguise.
Trisha
E is a fine looking young lady. I hope your foal has , your ears, personality and beauty.
Love hugs and kisses
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E is a beautiful filly. Can’t wait to see her run her first race out here in California. Sure hope she takes after you Z.