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!
Terry Crow
that should have been jokes. not hokes and how, not hoe.
Susan in TN
Zenny- you ARE a busy girl! You have done so much good in this world, not the least of which is keeping this diary! E is beautiful and she looks very focused- less like a baby. I know you are proud of her! She looks really good in “Shirreffs blue”! Mikie looks so happy! Love you, Big Girl <3
Susan in TN
@Terry Crow: You and Don are in my thoughts and prayers- a long day, indeed. <3
On a lighter note, funny jokes!
Susan in TN
@Kimberly Potter: Keep us updated on mom and baby, if you can! You all are in my thouhts and prayers. <3
Susan in TN
@DJ: Hope all is well with you and Shawnee <3
#1 New England Fan
@ Judy Berube — thanks for the hug! Can NEVER have too many as I am currently job searching and it gets hard to keep the energy level up where it needs to be…..
Annie B in MA
Denise in AZ
@Helen- prayers for peace for both you and your husband, my heart breaks for you
@DeIrene- i posted the before picture is on z’s facebook page, and i am denise wolford :)
@at all- thank you for the high hoofs and well wishes- you all are highlite to the day!
Cynthia H.
@Terry Crow: Thank you. Safe journey to L.A. to you and all of your fellow travellers. 1977 trip to HP to see J.O. was in another life, before the onset of ag. Physical challenge was miniscule compared to what was to come later.
@Kimberly Potter: Hope daughter-in-law and baby are doing well, under guidance of good doctors. Prayers.
@Debbie G: Getting more and more excited for you!
Kari B: 12th heart.
Kimberly Potter
@Trina Nagele~ Thanks for the ideas. I will check it out. :)
@Barbara Wood~ Oh no…sending prayers for you and rain in Texas. Hugz
@Helen (Michigan) You are in my thoughts and prayers…May you find comfort here in Zen Nation…and the Lord heal your pain. Hugz
RIP Mudville Nine and D’Accord.
Zenyatta’s #1 fan in Montana!
Kimberly Potter
@Terry Crow~ Thanks…and I promise NOT to use duct tape and baby’s diapers…that is just way beyond redneck. :) Sending thoughts and prayers for your friend Don…
@Susan in TN~ I will….thank you so much!
HUGZ to ALL
Kimberly Potter
that should be “on” baby’s diapers… :P
Kimberly Potter
@cynthia H~ Thank you….they are keeping a very close eye on everything and she is getting excellent care. :)
Rosemary McCauley
@Terry Crow – sorry to hear about your friend and hope for a speedy recovery.
Here’s some redneck medical definitions: Outpatient – a person who has fainted. Seizure – a Roman emperor. Nitrates – cheaper than day rates.
Denise in AZ
@All– the prayers are working!! Interview in the morning!! keep them coming :) You guys are amazing!!
Denise in AZ
@Susan in TN- i posted the ‘before’ picture on Z’s FB page, or Pinto66 on flickr, or my FB page Denise Wolford
@Terry Crow- I HAVE used duct tape on a diaper, what’s that say about me?! LOL
Shari Voltz
@ Helen my thoughts and prayer go out to you and your husband. God be with you both.
Rosemary McCauley
@Denise in AZ Keeping fingers crossed for you. You deserve it.
JAG / California :-)
DRF:
http://www.drf.com/news/zenyatta-be-celebrated-bc-fund-raiser
Sue Fredrick
Wow Zen your sister is one gorgeous lady it sure is in the genes. Hope Mike gets to ride her and thank God she’s being trained by our John. I have been busy planning our trip to your partay hope I get to see you in person….if not I’ll enjoy meeting all the dumplings.
@Barb W praying for you poor Texans what a rotten year you have had.
@Helen In Michigan I’m praying for you too I can’t even imagine losing a child much less two. Sending you a big hug.
@Denise W praying for your hubby to find a great job and bless your heart for rescuing those horses!
Luv you Z and kisses on your nose
LauraJ
http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/national-news/2011/10/05/zenyatta-breeders-cup-ad-campaign-earns-award.aspx
Susan in TN
@Denise in AZ: Hoofray!
@Annie B in MA: Hooves crossed for you!
Allen
Eblouissante looks great, and it is great to see Mike up. Have a great day Queen Z and try to get a little extra rest, it will be party time before long.
Barbara Wood
@Helen in Michigan–I just found your heartbreaking post. Somehow missed it yesterday. I wish we could all collectively be there physically to surround you with love and tight hugs. Praying for you in these most difficult days.
@Kimberly Potter–thank you! Haven’t hear dany news yet today.
@Denise in AZ–yea! Please kkep us posted.
It is great to have so many new contributions from people who I hope will become our friends here. It’s a pretty big family, and a great one!
Barbara Wood
@Terry Crow– you had an excused absence yesterday, but you were missed. Prayers for Don and you.
Where IS lisa g?
Delrene
Just got a notification on my equibase stable that AWESOME FEATHER, came in 1st. Great news after a long lay off due to injury. And I do love seeing all the new names. A ZEN-NATION and some from outside the U.S.A.
Zenyatta you rock the world!
Thanks Denise, I’ll go look at the picture.
Cathleen
It makes me so happy to see Mikie on E! XOXOX
Sue Noel
What a gorgeous picture of Ebby!!! Doesn’t Mike look happy up there??? I would be too!!
@Trina Nagele–Thank you–THANK YOU –THANK YOU!!!!!!!!! My birthday poem is just incredible. Not only is it the best birthday present I got this year,it is one of the best presents I have ever received!!!! I was just astonished at the number of details you had kept track of from postings I had made. Really,it is an absolute treasure—as are you!!!! I just never cease to marvel at the blessings that come to us each day from this precious website!!! This really has become a family place,–a Z family ,all truly united ,not only by the love of a truly magical horse,but the love of each other!!!! I am thankful every day for this wonderful connection,for all of the work in sharing Queen Z with us that is put in by her whole team!!!! They are all just the best!!!!!
Thank you also to each of you who gave me a birthday “shout out”!! I still love my birthday like a kid–even though I have now had 73 of them!!!
@ Susan in TN–How wonderful that Rootbeer will have a good home!! I know you will miss him–and so will Shari V.!! Hope his new owner will keep in touch with you!!
@Terry Crow–Loved the saying about the Garden of Eden!! Hope your friend Don is doing much better today! I have lost two friends to cancer in the last two days–both of them absolutely irreplaceable friends and human beings–truly remarkable folks!!! Hope YOUR friend comes through with flying colors.
@Helen in Michigan–SO terribly sorry to hear of your loss—there can be nothing worse than losing a child! Hope the friends on this site can help you heal.
@ Denise in AZ–Congrats on taking in the precious mare and foal.Hope the karma from this will bring your hubby a great job!!
I must get to work now!!! Every one have a wonderful day!! Zenny-hope your day will be filled with the warm sun on your back (not rain,like here!) and a soft breeze to ruffle your mane—LOVE YOU!!!!
MARY
NEXT YEAR I WILL BE AT THE BREEDERS CUP AT SANTA ANITA…WHERE I MET YOU IN 08..SAW YOU THERE IN 09 AND I HOPE YOU’LL DO SOMETHING FOR US THERE IN 2012.
YOU ARE THE GREATEST HORSE I HAVE EVER SEEN…
Barbara Wood
@Sue Fredrick–thank you for caring about our dilemma here in TX.
@Sue Noel–so sorry for your loss. So that’s how Trina does it. Wow!
So sorry for your losses.
Trina Nagele
@Helen in MI—I am so sorry tragedy has struck you twice. It is unimaginable for parents to lose one, yet alone two, offspring. Prayers and hugs for you and your husband, from a former Michigander.
@Denise in AZ—Prayers for that interview to go well for your hubby! You are both the best!
@Barbara Wood—Has the rain reached you? I sure hope so.
@Annie B—Good luck wishes to you in your job search!
@Lynn Martin—Good luck to you and your Vizsla Brook this weekend in the quest for champion honors.
@Stephanie—-The proud poppa is Bernardini, son of the great AP Indy.
@Kendra—So glad to hear you’ll be meeting cousin Wanda in Lexington, all through the transformative Z! We would love to hear about your visit when it transpires.
@Sue Noel—I’m so sorry to hear you have just lost two wonderful friends to cancer. Hugz to you, and prayers for their families.
@Terry Crow—Prayers for you and Don. I hope his surgery was successful and the prognosis good. Please give him our best.