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!
Leslie
It’s nice to get such a long post from you Z and hear all these details of your activities and how you keep up with reading everyone’s comments. HOW SWEET! It is a wonderful thing that you take the time to write to us. I know it takes time out of your busy day so it’s generous of you to do this for your fans. I miss seeing you race but I’m glad you are safely and happily retired and into your new life under good care.
Kim S in Tampa FL
And Zenny, again I’ll tell you, that if not for you and this diary, I wouldn’t have taken the opportunity to check out Equestrian Inc, the horse rescue where my daughter, Adrianna and I, volunteer.
@Susan in TN–so happy for the “sweeties” going to forever homes. I know it is hard for you but there will be others that need you, only too soon. So glad Chester and Chopper have their own personal groomers :)
@Charlotte Farmer and Deborah Richman–belated Happy Birthday!!
@DMCQ–here’s to a speedy recovery
@Kimberly Potter–Congratulations on Evyn!! All the best to the family.
Prayers to everyone that I’ve missed.
Thanks to everyone who has posted links, info, prayers, stories and jokes.
I have been reading but haven’t made notes to respond accurately.
Please help save the horses, wild and domestic. Lotsa love to all.
Sunny Boyd
Good evening Zenyatta,
first your John whispers sweet nthgs in your ear, and now it’s our turn. Well, your site is a lot of fun, educational, you know horse-stuff, and really cool pics of you and your best paddock buddies, and all your VIPs. thanks a lot for all the up-dates.
One question, was Stanwyck named after the legendary actress Barbara Stanwyck? Thanx
Pillow chuckle:
If you live to be a hundred, you’ve got it made. Very few people die past that age. George Burns
I bid you good night
judy berube
Dear Margaret:
I just know with the Z pack you will feel better soon. I feel the same way you do about Chris Antley. I think he was a kind person who couldn’t win the fight. Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Sunny Boyd:
Another gem from George. Thanks. Hugs, JB
Haley
I definitely think that tiny tails are a lot better than full tails. Much easier to pick through :) Think about you every day Z! Love you! I am going to share my book with you when it is done. It is a great one!
Jeffrey M
Of course I have your picture on my cell phone.
maryann
You are a National Treasure as is your TEAM. You are so loved by your fans and you are admired by your competitors for your generous heart. Through you and your connections you have done so much good for many charities and individuals. I look forward to your posts and the comments on your page every day. Thanks to Dottie for helping you keep us informed. Big hugs and kisses from Oregon.
judy berube
Dear JAG:
Thanks for all the great links and especially the one on John Lennon’s Letter to save foals. He was quite a guy. Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Kennedy’s in San Diego:
Thanks for all your posts and the ones sharing stories about Z. Hugs, JB
Sally L. Hopkins
Zenyatta, You’re the GREATEST! Thanks for all the posts. I will loved to see you in person. I would like to come to Kentucky, but I didn’t plan it right this year. I’m looking forward to the new baby. Sending you lots of xoxoxoxoxo from Southern California
judy berube
Dear Kimberly Potter:
Fantastic news. Congratulations to all of you. Hugs, JB
Linda/Maryland
Dear Zenny,
We love you so!!! You represent the whole horse world. You are the most beautiful mare even with your bump! You are spectacular on and off the track!
Love you~!!!
judy berube
Dear Fran Doos:
Good luck with your little “Jack”. Hugs, JB
Karen Gogue
Judy B. GROAN!
I am not looking forward to it, I can tell you that! The ‘too hoot’ Zingers she whips onto Z keyboard with those Z hooves we call fingers is enough to give me a bad case of tummy bloat – it ties me up – those quams of twisted pockets of air that I suck in when she ALWAYS bests me! Wicked-lizard-lady-of-the-desert, catus, heat and sand – diastu-in-tempe!
judy berube
Dear Ensign:
Nice to see a post from you. Thanks for the info on Zazu. Hope she recovers fully. Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Kari B., DJ and Terry C.:
Thinking of you. Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Z,
Goodnight and Sweet Baby Dreams. Love you so much, Judy and Russ
Karen Gogue
Oh geeze! Just the thought of Diana S. made me forget how to spell! CACTUS! Wicked, I’m telling you, that’s what she is AHHH HUH!
Barbara Wood (Texas)
Good night, precious Z. You are so dear to us and have changed our lives in so many ways, all for the good. Love you always.
signofthetimes
@Debbie G
Thanks for the update on Skip Away’s Farrell.
A very touching experience.
signofthetimes
Farewell not Farell oops!!!
Mary Copelin
DOTTIE and ZENNY- THANK YOU BOTH. You both make a difference in the lives of all Z’sters and in the lives of hundreds of thousands of others through your love, kindness and generosity.
I feel blessed by the connections we all have through Zenyatta.com.
Mary Copelin
DAWN CONRAD- Just wanted to thank you for your always classy entries. When I see you have posted, I read your comments carefully. They are so worthwhile.
Mary Copelin
THE KENNEDYS – Loved your reflections on bygone days at Barn 55 and the “in addition” to your Painting and Bronze Sculpture entry. The former was so poignant and the second lots of fun.
Mary Copelin
JAG- You know that I love/adore John Henry. Even my imagination cannot envision him with angel wings.LOL
Peggy (N)
Zenny what a wonderful post today. You and your connections are the (Best) of the (Best). Just love you all and Thank you for this wonderful site
@All Z Friends LOL
@Ensign, so glad to hear from you.
@Zenny Love Ya and have a wonderful evening. Sweet Dreams to you and Baby Z&B.
Mary Copelin
For those of you who have commented on the Charismatic/Chris ESPN movie, you might be interested in a book which was written in 2002. It is Three Strides Before The Wire by Elizabeth Mitchell. It is likely available in used book stores and on line. A very worthwhile read!
barbara, clearwater, fl
dear zenyatta and dottie,
in every post you show how gracious you are and today was extra special.
i thank you for being kind, informative and reminding us that the best things in life are simple and to respect each other.
team ‘Z’ is “unbelieveable”!!!!!
lots of love!
suew
@Delrene, you go girl!