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!
Julie DuVall
So sorry to hear about Zazu. She is a beautiful girl and I’ve enjoyed taking photos of her. I hope she recovers nicely and comes back stronger than ever next year … and wins the BC Ladies’ Classic at Santa Anita just like YOU did!
I am already planning a trip to the Zoo to ride YOU on the carousel :) What a wonderful gift to the city that Jerry and Ann have created! Now we will all have a chance to say we have ridden Zenyatta (and Giacomo and Tiago, too)!
I also want to take a trip to Santa Ynez to visit Giacomo and the other horses at Magali Farms. So many exciting things to look forward to!
Alene
Zenny, thank you so much for recognizing the hard times I`ve been going through. Dottie you are truly amazing and one of a kind. As is Zenyatta!! You actually take the time to let people in need of a glimmer of hope that you are REALLY there. God bless all of you. Zenny, I love you and have never missed a day of reading your post and looking at you. I guess it`s tears of joy because you make me smile but it is tears….Love you Zenny and thabk you again for acknowleding me!1 Thank you Dottie !! Lots of Big Hugs and Kisses, Alene
liz
Zenny, I must have been standing next to John when he take the top photo. I have one just like it!!! (Plus about 300 others.) You are so photogenic!! You beautiful girl!
JAG ~ California
@ ALL Z DUMPLINGS LIVING IN THE VICINITY OF L. A. ZOO!
Who wants to make it a Zenny Day at the Zoo?! I say we meet and go for a ride on majastical horse The Queen (photos to be taken and shared with Z)!! TOO CUTE!!
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Good night Mamma Z and good night to Baby Z Dumpling in your tummy! XO
Liz
Love you Z! Although we (me and hubby) don’t always post comments..we love hearing from you. Miss you here in SoCal. Especially since we see your Mikey in town. Breeder’s Cup won’t be the same with out you!!!!
signofthetimes
@JAG
What a great idea!!! Zenny day at the LA Zoo.
Let us know when!!! You are our true Fan Leader
Jane (S. California)
You are so right! We have made many new friends at the track because of you Zenyatta! Your teams kindness and generosity has spread thoughout your fan base!
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I was sad to hear that Zazu won’t be able to make it to the Breeders Cup because of a sore shoulder. I am glad that her trainer noticed something was wrong and had her checked out. I wish her a speedy and full recovery and look forward to watching her racing again next year.
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We had fun at the photographers day at Santa Anita! I got some great shots of some beautiful horses during their workouts in the morning and during the race later. I got a really good one of Chantal and your John who was a guest speaker! Here’s the link to the album on my FB…hope you enjoy them!
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.295195073840144.93349.100000489627965&type=1&l=775dc09a40
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Have a wonderful day Zenyatta and baby “Z”!
candi carter
Zenyatta is a heaven sent!, Zazu is gonna be alright,get well Zazu,we coming to california from ocala florida to visit a family, we planning to visit giacomo at santa ynez this is very exciting moment.Love ya my queen take care yourself and the baby.
Phyllis James
Dear Zenyatta, reading your diary is one of the things I absolutely must do daily. Your career has so renewed my interest in racing that I’ve been to Santa Anita twice in 5 days. The first time was for the races last Saturday (saw Summers at Del Mar run a great race with NO rider) and Tuesday to watch the workouts, take pictures, and have breakfast. It was a bit foggy and just beautiful. I suggest your life-size painting be shown at Santa Anita where you won the Breeders’ Cup!
Snoprinz
Thank you for thinking and being appreciative of all your fans. You and your human connections are awesome! I will never tire of reading your posts and I hope to see you someday. Take care Mama Z.
Christine Cornelius
Dear Zen,
We are coming from Germany.Can’t wait to see your painting at your party. It’s so exciting!!!!!
Erin
@Everyone.
Get on Eblouissante’s facebook page to view simply stunning pictures of her. At only 2 she looks more mature with a gorgeous black shiney coat, quite tall and regal. Read she influenced The Mosses decision to choose Bernardini as Z’s mate who was bread to her mother. Wow! Can’ t wait to see her foal. For Ebby to be honored with her sister’s stall has to be a sign of wonderful things to come. There are hints of a racing debut soon which by all accounts is much anticipated.
Erin
So much for typos on last post. Of course meant to say ” bred” not ” bread”. I try to multi task too much sometimes. Oops.
Karen Gogue
JAG
I’m in! This big behind can certainly fit on those tiny Z family horses, right?? Maybe go on up to see Jerry Lambert and Giacomo? Sounds like a plan to me!! :)
Karen Gogue
JAG
I’ll take the video – maybe get another special shot like THE KISS! I can just see you now – your Zenny nails hanging on for dear life, posters going round and round on the carousel- you leading the way on Zenny across the wire first, of course! Priceless!
Karen Gogue
Thank you Jane – photos just spectular.
JAG ~ California
@ Karen Gogue
YES! YES! and YES! lol
Diana S
@Zenny and Dottie: No, THANK YOU! Without YOU TWO, none of us would be here doing all the things we do. Few of us would reach out to so many total strangers and take them as family, absorbing their cares, joys, fears, opinions, laughter, jokes, and love. Few of us would invite those strangers as pals to gather in real life for crazy birthday parties at the track or special events. Few of us would have been so moved and engaged to join together for the welfare of animals in need. It’s because of YOU TWO!
On days when my work schedule keeps me from coming here to check in, weigh in, share, debate, joke, and cry, I go nuts! I need my Zenny blog fix! I hope you have the desire and energy to continue to provide this incredible space far into the future!
From the bottom of my heart –
diastu in tempe
Trina Nagele
Oh, Z, it is such an honor to be mentioned by you! My heart runneth over! Thank you, my Queen! And yes, you look GREAT from behind and always have! Now, sleep tight till the morning light.
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@Cheryl Manista—-Thank you for your touching post of your encounter with Z.
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@Kimberly Potter—Thanks for the great news about the arrival of perfect little Evyn Bell. High hoof to mom, dad, and Evyn Bell!
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@Kendra, Tony and Sue, and Janis —What a great idea to have Z’s portrait at the Smithsonian! High hoof! Of course, I would love to have it at Santa Anita (close to me), but the Smithsonian is truly the spot for a national treasure. And I’m still hoping we’ll get a life-size Nina Kaiser bronze of Z at Santa Anita!
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@Kathy Baldwin from SoCal—Your idea of Z’s portrait going on tour to different SoCal tracks is a great one too—maybe it could tour to ALL the tracks she raced at! Sure to increase attendance wherever and whenever it can be seen.
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@Cathleen, Alice Moran, Guido, Debbie G and others—Yes, the tour could include places Z DIDN’T race, too!
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@Sue Noel— I’ve also hoped there would be a Zenyatta museum someday!
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@Anne from Paramount—Did you see the picture of the frog on the LA Zoo’s carousel? Click on the zebra where it says “ALSO” to see the slideshow. Thanks, JAG and Delrene! http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-zoo-carousel-20111019,0,2703053.story
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@Roxie Cook—It would be fun for Z-sters to meet in Santa Ynez to see Giacomo—it’s doable for me—I’m about two hours south.
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@Ensign—Thanks for the update on Zazu. So sad to hear that she has a shoulder inflammation, but it’s good that she’s expected to be fine again next year.
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@Fran Doos—Nice to hear Doozey is doing well, and high hoof to you and Kate for rescuing puppy Jack!
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@Karen Mitchell—Good to see you posting again.
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@Margaret—Thank you for your beautiful post about Charimatic and Chris Antley. Hope the Z-pac picks you up in no time!
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@Karen Gogue—High hoof!
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@Kim S—Beautiful post about seeing Z’s colors in the lights, and the meaning of her 20th race. Thanks for sharing.
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@Jane (SoCal)—Thanks for the link to your fb with your photos—I’m going to check it out tomorrow when I’m less bleary eyed!
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@JAG—I LOVE the Dumplings at the LA Zoo day idea! Also a day to visit Giacomo!
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@Christine Cornelius—How wonderful that you’re coming all the way from Germany to Z’s party! Viel Spass!
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@Diana S—Well said!
J Smith CA
It’s hard to think there was a time when there wasn’t a Z diary. What ever where we all doing back then? If there is a fan appreciation day, then there must be a Team Z appreciation day, but really, that’s every day, as I doubt a day goes by when we don’t thank our lucky stars for Team Z being the wonderful people they are, for sharing you with world Zenyatta, and bringing everyone closer together. I posted a photo of Zenyatta at bath time, she was being pampered by Frank, Mario, & Carmen, quite the spa there at barn 55. One of them must have touched her tigglish spot, it looks like she is laughing. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=168443279908832&set=a.168443173242176.45808.100002294829444&type=3v
J Smith CA
Hmmmm that link doesn’t work. Try this, and it’s the second pic.
https://www.facebook.com/#!/media/set/?set=a.168443173242176.45808.100002294829444&type=3
Alex
I love you, Zenyatta. I hope to meet you someday. Some days, you are what holds me back from committing suicide. Because when I see you, I know there is such a thing as beauty and purity and kindness.
Stu
Dottie, what this sight has accomplished is nothing short of incredible.
Stu
Alex, I’m glad to see Zenny gives you delight and happiness. Try not to make suicide an option. You have much to give. This is NOT an easy world we live in. Thats why this sight offers so much. Hang in.
Donna
@ Alex
Nothing is worth committing suicide, I know that feeling of desperation, I have felt that at times when I was very sick.
Z I love you so much you are an angel in disguise and I am so glad that you brighten everyone’s lives especially Alex, you have also inspired me in my days of darkness.
We dumplings love all animals but horses are special especially YOU
Donna
PS
Dottie you have saved a lot of us in our dark days thank you so much, I appreciate and admire you so much.
Kathy KImber
DEBBIE G. IN KENTUCKY:
I’m so glad you were able to attend Skip Away’s grave dedication. Michael does the bottles of bourbon special for each horse buried there. After the ceremony the bottle in placed on the fire place mantle in the office. Be it full, empty or whatever. It is never opened again. It is a lovely gesture. One of those little things that make Michael and Old Friends special I so wish I could have been there. I very seriously considered going but my poor hip has been bothering really bad and I would have not stood up to the drive that well. I am hoping there will be something up on Old Friends in regards to the ceremony. So glad you were able to be there. Thanks
rcc/California
Good morning, “Z”. It’s a real pleasure waking up with YOU each morning. Nice way to start the day . . .
I am honored YOU are in our Griffith Park. I was just there 2 weeks ago but did not visit the Carousel. I will SOON. Such a beautiful sight you are. You bring so much pleasure to all of us.
JAG/California. Terrific thought to show our state we live in. Very good idea.
Annie
You are beautiful my dear! Have a wonderful day! Z fans– check out my website, just click on my name!
signofthetimes
Dear Zenny and Dottie
Thanks so much to you for providing this
Website for us Equine crazy fans to share
“everything”. It has become a place for many
Of us to get support and friendship with those
Who care as much about horses, no matter
What they do. You are so very wondeful to all
Of us. XXXXOOO