To my Dear, Dear Friends,
HAPPY FAN APPRECIATION DAY!
I wanted to take a day and truly THANK ALL OF YOU for being such wonderful fans and friends…not just to ME….but to MY TEAM AND MY SPORT! In reading the comments so many of you post, it is all quite touching!
I absolutely LOVE the way you rally around all of the Z FANS. You have become such friends and are so supportive of each other! I do hope in some way, I have encouraged this to happen and helped to make your day a bit more FUN! One thing for sure, by reading these comments, I do feel many of you have made some very special friendships….and for this I am quite pleased and proud!
So many of YOU are excited about MY LIFE SIZE PAINTING! So am I. As you may have realized, I have not seen it yet…but when MY JOHN says it is MAGNIFICENT….I couldn’t be more proud! Susan, Harold, Sharyn and Linda to name a few….your comments about seeing the painting at MY PARTY are TOO CUTE! I especially laughed when Linda commented that she would ‘swing by’ from North Carolina to come to the party!
As for where the painting will be displayed next, that has yet to be determined. Please offer some suggestions after it is unveiled at the party… and I’m sure MY TEAM will take them into consideration. They are just as excited to see YOUR FACES when it is unveiled…as they were to hear MY JOHN’S reactions to it. Jaime…we are really getting excited about this!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY….Deborah Richman and Charlotte Farmer! May you both (and all others celebrating an October Birthday) have a wonderful year filled with great health, happiness, and many special moments!
I’m still laughing at the comment Joy Bruce made when seeing the photo of MY JOHN laughing as he was standing next to Tiger….”HONEY, I SHRUNK ZENYATTA”. Joy, this is absolutely TOO CUTE!
To Erin, Kari, Alene and Doris McQ…..ALL BLESSINGS to each of you as you are dealing with your health issues! I’m sending each of you a HIGH HOOF and wishing you ALLTHE BEST during these very difficult times in your lives! I’ll be thinking about YOU!
How special of all of you to note that MY MIKIE is helping with saving Scrumpy! You are so aware and so helpful to others. Thank you!
My tail is fine. I know Karla asked about this. I never had a full-full tail. My Mario always had to be very careful when brushing it. It is really pretty much the same now…just a bit lighter due to the sun ‘highlighting’ it now. (The sun did it for free…LUCKY ME!)
MY TEAM’S DEAR GIACOMO…yes, he is in California now. I want to thank JAG/CALIFORNIA for all of the wonderful links she provided to all of the fans about his new home. He is such a beautiful gray horse…and so accomplished having won the KENTUCKY DERBY. What a thrill! I do hope you get to visit him when traveling in the Santa Ynez Valley. I’ve heard it is quite pretty there.
The Chris Antley ESPN piece…I’ve not seen it yet. I hope you get to enjoy it when aired. An interesting fact about Chris I know is that he rode SET THEM FREE when she won a stakes race at Hollywood Park. SET THEM FREE is GIACOMO and TIAGO’S mother. Their 2 year old little sister by Empire Maker is named STANWYCK. She is settled in nicely now at BARN 55. From all reports, she is a very pretty filly!
Delrene…thank you for the link to the L.A. Zoo Article and information on THE TOM MANKIEWICZ CONSERVATION CAROUSEL. The LA ZOO is very dear to my owners. I know they were more than happy to assist with this project for the zoo and its’ many inhabitants. I also did some fund raising for the LA ZOO when I was at Barn 55. I hosted 2 breakfasts at the BARN…to help out! I know they were very appreciative of my contribution…as well as that of my owners and their dear friend, Tom. (Oh Tom, we so miss you!)
And YES, Trina….that is ME on the right side of the carousel photo! I love it! I look rather good from behind if I say so myself! (Blush, Blush)
In my own special way, I wanted to take a moment this morning and THANK ALL OF YOU FOR BEING SUCH WONDERFUL, WONDERFUL…FANS, FRIENDS, AND SPORTS! I know I could not mention all of your names and the special things that you bring to this site…but please know in my heart, I know you are there. I truly appreciate the comments, the love, the support, and the kindness you exhibit each day on Zenyatta.com! It takes people working together to make special things happen…and each day, I take great pride in the fact that each of you are part of MY BELOVED TEAM OF FANS AND FRIENDS!
I am so, so deeply touched!
With Love,
Hugs to All~
Z
P.S. Dottie just checked. At this very moment, I have 92,009 Facebook Friends and the number is growing! THANK YOU!
Barbara
Gosh I have tears in my eyes what a lovely diary today. THANK YOU Team Zenyatta for everything. We still talk about that magical night at Keeneland’s retirement celebration for Zenyatta that we were fortunate enough to attend. Without YOUR generosity with the fans that would not have happened. Zenyatta has brought more to my life than I can describe and you all all a part of that. Much apprecative and love you Zenyatta…
Barbara
Barbara Wood (Texas)
@Margaret–so glad you’re going to be better soon.
@Karen Mitchell- you ahve my deepest sympathy.
@Karen Gogue–lol! We are dumplings, therefore we can’t be skinny!
@the Kennedys–great ideas. And thanks for the update on Awesome Gem. He must be a charatcer.
@Ingrid A.–the mailing address for TROTT is: TROTT
27530 Schulte Road
Carmel, CA 93923
About Chris Antley/Charismatic– I agree with those who have said that it seems unkind to harbor resentment toward him. He saved the horse’s life.
Erin
@KikiSim
Guess what? I have several wallpapers of Z and Eblouissante on my cell! Of course, I enjoy showing them off.
JAG / California :-)
@ Mona Lampropoulos(Salt Lake City, UT)
My home state!!! Ann Moss’ home state! Cool!
JAG / California :-)
@ ALL
Everyone who has captured Queen Z on their cell phone – raise your hand!! I DO!!! :-)
Karen Gogue
TOO CUTE BARBARA WOOD! LOL! SOOO TRUE!
Marilu V.
Dear Zeny and Dottie: Thank you for making this Fan Appreciation Day!
Thanks too for your love, patience and generosity to your fans. Thanks for new friends. I now have Z Friends because of you. Love you Zeny. Tell Dottie we love her too. Marilu
jeanie langford
I love you Z and know you are in great hands at Lanes End. Just one one request, please do not name the foal dumpling. The little prince or princess deserves something much more regal. Dumpling can be a barn name or special family name, just not on the track please.
JAG / California :-)
Zenyatta candles can be lit for any worthy cause! Thank you.
http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm?l=eng&gi=ZENNY
Judy G
signofthetimes
Dear Zenny
It would be really nice to see your life size
Picture at Churchill Downs. You belong
Close to the history of TB racing and perhaps
When you get into the Hall of Fame it could
Be moved there. I think there is a big surprise
for everyone in CA and how Zenny will forever
Be remembered there. XXXXOOZo
Karen
Dearest Zenyatta, You are deeply loved and a treasure in so many hearts. I wish I could see you in person and give you a big hug and kiss. I love you.
signofthetimes
@JAG
Thanks so much for posting the link to the carousel
Designed by the Mosses. What a lovely project for
Children to experience happiness, hopes and dream.
The Mosses are very very very special people. And
Such great music!!!!
Karen Gogue
We all know John is a leg man, BUT..the behind shots should ONLY be of Zenny John…Dottie would probably not be amused! LOL! (It is OK Dottie, WE ARE Z’s Dumplingz after all and we all do seem to have that huge, round backside too!) Karen in Long Beach – the HUGE Backside Z groupie dumplings! Take that Diana S.! :) :)
JAG / California :-)
Government to close wild horse center in Herriman
http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/news/52722008-78/horses-wild-center-mud.html.csp
Brenda S..Ontario, Canada
I love that you are appreciating us Zenny when what you and Dottie have done is bring together a whole bunch of people from around the world who have become friends and support each other on a daily basis. I have read all the suggestions about your portrait and I have to support the Kennedys’ idea for the portrait and bronze but please don’t forget your fans in Canada.
@ Dottie – You are positively amazing!!! How do you find the time to read all the comments and still write such interesting and educational diary entries every day. Thank YOU on appreciation day.
Kathy KImber
I think even JOhn Henry would admire our Queen.
signofthetimes
@Gloria Jean
Thanks for posting the photo the Kennedy’s too
Of “E” in Z’s stall. She looks like a Zenny without
White and she is so very tall, reaching up so high
Like her Big Sis!!!!
Yvonne and Maurice
Hi Zenyatta. Thank you Zenyatta, Dottie and your team and friends for putting into words your thoughts so eloquently. I was crying again. It is such a beautiful diary and the pics of you and your friends are great. I remember the time so vividly of when I was able to see you at your barn area. You are so magnificent, just always takes your breath away. I agree with so many of your friends that your painting should be toured and of course, would love to see a lifesize statue of you at Hollywood or Santa Anita along side the great John Henry and Seabiscuit. So sorry to hear that Zazu and Awesome Gem are out of the Breeder’s Cup, so excited to hear that Giacomo is in CA, CA needs to attract more great stalions for its breeding operations. Susan, you are so right, our Zenyatta is truly an Angel! Zenyatta, stay comfy, eat well for two and have loads of fun with TT and all of your friends. Love you, Angel.
Kathy B.
No thank YOU Zenyatta for taking us all on such an amazing ride….it has been one of the greatest experiences of my life. I couldn’t sleep after last year’s BC so got up early and left the hotel before daylight to go sit across from your grazing area at CD….I had a couple if donuts and a cup of coffee while waiting for you to come out. I felt so much better just being nearby, but unfortunately forgot about the time change and when I realized it was like 4 in the morning I knew I’d have quite awhile to wait! The only time I saw you grazing was when we were leaving after the BC that night, and it was so good to see you chomping away on the grass like you hadn’t just run probably the hardest race of your life. I was so glad to see firsthand that you’d come out of the race okay. it was also nice seeing the barns come to life the next morning, even though I left as it was getting light. Thank you again for allowing us to watch you make racing history, and for keeping us all connected as you begin your second career!
Lisa in CO
Z: What a wonderful ambasssador you are for your sport. Coming for a visit with you is the ultimate day brightener. You never fail to make me smile.
Rosemary McCauley
@JAG – I am raising my hand in response to your question regarding capturing Zenyatta on a cell phone. On March 13, 2011, before the Santa Margarita at Santa Anita, I got a beautiful photo of Zenyatta on my cell phone. Mike is up with his legs not yet in the irons and looking very happy and relaxed. John is to Zenyatta’s left and a step or so ahead of her. I printed it out on 8 1/2 by 11 photo paper and it looks amazing. You can see the veins in her face, the stitching in her bridle and the pink in her nostrils. As if all that is not enough, I caught her at the exact right moment and she is in mid-dance step! I framed the photo and have it hanging on my wall. I also use it as “wallpaper” on my cell phone. I saw Mike earlier this year at the track and showed it to him. He said “Oh, she’s dancing. I miss those dances.” He speaks for all of us.
Janie (in L.A.)
Thank you Zenyatta for your sweet words to and about your loving fans. I may not be able to post a comment every day but I sure do love you lots and lots, pretty girl.
@JAG – thanks for sharing the link to the article about the John Lennon letter and saving the baby horses. How great is that? In addition to loving horses, I’m a huge Beatles fan.
stephanie (s in san diego)
What a wonderful post! Thank You Precious Z and Dottie. The joy you two have given all of us…Beyond Words. A Blessing.
Michelle
Zenny, you and your team are the BEST!!! I can’t wait for your party.
Kimberly Potter/Montana
@JAG~ RAISING MY HAND…the ringtone on my cell phone is the stretch call of Zenyatta winning the 2009 BC Classic….also her and Mikey are my wallpaper!
Carole #42
Zenyatta, you and Dottie have sure come together and brought a wonderful site for the fans…Dottie you are an amazing lady..thank you so much..it is just great having you share Zenny with us. Love to all. Carole
signofthetimes
@Susan in TN
So glad you, Chopper and Chester are so happy.
Maybe Chopper won’t need a girlfriend. So glad
The children are enjoying them, too.
Delrene
Dear Zenyatta and Dottie – What a special diary entry today. You thanking your fans. My gosh, this website is the best place to come to and feel a shared joy. I wouldn’t miss checking it and commenting on occasion. Wonderful people that care and gather each other and give the weaker strength when they need it! You are the reason for it all. This one today, caused a gush of tears of happiness and joy. I will tell you that one one thing would keep me from your party – over the Breeder’s Cup. Grandchildren…. I promised their Mom I would watch them while she goes to Savannah, Ga to run in a 1/2 marathon. I promised her last summer and can’t back out now. When I first read the post I was just so bummed, but the time with them is so precious ( they live in Mo) I live in Ca so I catch it while I can. And their Dad ( my son Steve) is in Afghanistan so I especially want to help out where I can… Otherwise, I would be in horsie heaven that weekend.
The Ladies that mention you are considering a trip to visit Giacomo, may I be a part of the contingent? I love him
too. What a fun trek that would be.
I think with your home being Barn 55 – Hollywood Park would be a good place for your picture and or share it with Santa Anita or a traveling exhibit is a good idea from one of the posters.
and you are welcome regarding the Zoo carousel. I have Trina to thank . She sent me instructions. You are surrounded by a circle of love and kindness. My dream is to see you again. You are breathtaking . A hug for you and Baby Z.
Bless you Dottie for being the voice of Zenyatta
Delrene
Typing too fast so some errors. Knowing Dottie is a former teacher and an accomplished writer, I now have a bit of a red face.
“Only one thing”
Susan Benoit
Love that picture of you with your “subjects” at the fence at CD..brings back great memories of that weekend. as Jerry Bailye said..”she brought the show”..so true..did watch about Charismatic and Chris, very touching, sad, but happy parts too…life