Good Morning Everyone!
I hope you had a wonderful and restful weekend. Mine was terrific!
Dottie and I have been reading over your thoughtful comments in the DIARY responses! Thank you so much for the kind words, not just to ME…but to each other.
I totally agree with all of your comments about MY NEW HOME! LANE’S END is an absolutely beautiful farm with huge paddocks and lush surroundings. I am SO HAPPY here! Everyone is incredibly thoughtful of ME. I truly can’t thank them enough for the warmth and kindness shown to ME each day! Needless to say, TASTY and I are 2 very HAPPY HORSES!
I also love the fact that you are enjoying my new ZENYATTA SHOP! There are many more fun things to come in the future. I hope you enjoy them.
Many of you have asked about TASTY and I and if she is ‘protective of ME’. The answer is ABSOLUTELY YES. She is truly a very special and dear friend. She always wants to be sure that I am safe.
From what I can tell from the time I’ve lived at Lane’s End, we seem to have many more visitors to our paddock than the others. We have various writers and photographers here quite a bit, the charity visitors and their families come to see ME, TV crews are here, and then my own dear family frequently comes to Kentucky to see ME and catch up with how I am doing.
TASTY and I do hang out together ALL of the time. When MY JOHN entered the paddock on this particular afternoon, she came right over. She wanted to ‘check him out’. When I take a nap in the field, she normally stands right by ME to be sure I’m A-OK. In turn, I try to do the exact same thing for her. We just want to be sure that each of US has the opportunity to rest, relax, and enjoy our lives the best WE CAN! WE REALLY TRY TO BE THERE FOR EACH OTHER!
Here she is checking out MY JOHN. When he was hugging ME, she wanted to be sure all was terrific. I told her everything was perfect! During MY time at BARN 55, he’d hug ME like this every single day for 5 years. I explained to TASTY that MY JOHN is truly one of US….a dear, dear friend! He then hugged HER too….and she knew this was so true!
Happy Monday! I’m sharing a BIG HUG with all of you, too!
With Love,
Hugs to All~
Z
Gloria Jeanne - The O.C.
Very cool Zenny!!! Love the photos I hope we get to see the videos that John took of you!!
Yesterday I went to the L.A. Zoo and rode on the Carousel, I got the Zenny one.
Today, I got your signed poster of you dancing!!! So cool, now I just need to get it framed!!!!
Thanks again for all the wonderful memories of you Zenyatta – I will never ever forget you!!!
Heather Myers
You are looking wonderful, Zenyatta. Great pictures. Stay well.
Cathleen
Zenny, I’m always so happy to see you with YOUR JOHN. Love the photos — especially the second one. Maybe JOHN can share the videos he took :). I’m so glad you have a true friend in TASTY. We all need that special someone who always looks out for us and is there for us no matter what! You are truly blessed. Cathleen XOXXO
Ingrid in MA
What beautiful photos,Zenny and Dottie! I’d been thinking lately that in recent pictures you didn’t look as tall anymore,but that bottom picture proved me totally wrong! Not only the height difference between you and Tasty,but the fact that Your John is practically standing under your head! LOL I think everyone got very,very lucky when John was chosen as your trainer. He and Dottie,along with The Mosses, are very special people – SO happy that fate brought them all to you!
Love you,Sweet Zen!
Janice MacKenzie
Want to add my thanks to the “Z” team for the Zenyatta Celebration on November 4. It was fantastic to celebrate the queen with a large group of devoted fans. The food and music was great and it was amazing to see the live video of Zenyatta from Lanes End. And as we watched the replay of her great BC Classic 2009 win, the whole place was cheering like it had just happened. When I went to visit Lanes End on that Sunday, we waved in the direction of Zenyatta’s barn and said “Hi!”.
Jill in Jersey
Hi Zen, you and Tasty look great. I don’t know if anyone else posted this nice story about yohttp://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/horse-racing-steve-haskin/archive/2011/11/12/a-day-with-zenyatta-and-rachel.aspxu and Rachael. Love the pictures.
Sue MacGray
Good morning Zenyatta, we just returned from the Breeders Cup and had a marvelous time (again). Not q-u-i-te so exciting as last year :) but still wonderful to see so many exciting races with the beautiful backdrop of fall in Kentucky. The weather was gorgeous and there is still some color there. I always love to see pictures of you with John, Dottie and the Mosses. It’s comforting to know they keep such a close eye on you, even when they’re far away :) and that they visit you often. You look absolutely splendid, still one in a million. Tasty is quite pretty as well, and I’m glad you two have become such close friends. Stay healthy (for you and the baby), and please keep the pictures coming. I’m sorry we couldn’t make your special party, but we will be buying some things from your shop. I did buy a calendar titled “The Greatest Breeders’ Cup Classic Champions,” and of course, YOU are on the cover and also for January there’s a beautiful one of you all stretched out flying down the track winning the 2009 Cup. Love it!!
Janey Boyd
Zenny,you and Tasty look radiant.Rest up dear future mommies,the little ones will be here before you know it and then you will be very business.How long will you and baby Z be kept from Tasty and her new babe after the foaling?Just wondering,
Marty R / Colorado
Zenyatta, you gotta love that lush grass in your paddock. In the picture with you YOUR John and TT, none of you have feet! You’re standing in deep Kentucky bluegrass.
@Susan in Tn- Thanks so much for the update on Chester and Chopper. It sounds like they have just enough activity and visitors of different species to keep two older gents truly content. And Choctaw sounds like a most special horse. Would love to hear more about him if you would like to share.
darlene
Dear Z you and tasty look great what happened to pirates queen? I hope your fans can visit one day love ya always
signofthetimes
@Abigail
It is so precious to see horses develop friendships. I am sure that being pregnant together is a special bond and then taking care of your own and your friends foals will also be very special. Horses are such wonderful and endearing creatures.
HAVE A GREAT DAY TT AND ZENNY !!!
Susan
Hi Z!
The first thing I thought when I saw today’s first picture and read the diary was how you just “totally” trust J.S.!!
I hope “Tasty” has as loving and caring family as you do and I’m glad she’s a part of yours now!! I hope you read Mr. Haskins blog about his visit with you last week. He sure knows how to express how we all feel, but can’t put into words!!Take care and can’t wait until March!
signofthetimes
@Laura J
It is possible that the wind blew her tail to the side, but Mario never brushed it much and that is the key to keeping a TB tail looking good. It is rare to see a lush, bushy tail like a Warmblood in a TB. ZENNNY YOU LOOK BEAUTIFUL
signofthetimes
I still vote pregnancy, hair falls out due to hormones.
signofthetimes
@Susan in TN
What a lovely update on YOUR BOYS !!!!
signofthetimes
This link is a repost for those who did not see it earlier, lovely photos of HDG and her fans:
http://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/throughthelens/archive/2011/11/12/a-visit-with-havre-de-grace.aspx
Marilu V.
Dear Dottie: Thank you for the lovely pictures of John with Zenyatta and Tasty. Every time I see pictures of Zeny and Tasty enjoying their time alone in the paddock or with John and the rest of the team it is wonderful to see despite the distance you are always there for her.
Zeny is blessed to have a protective Tasty and vice versa. Zeny, I always pray for you and Tasty’s safe and easy delivery. Life is Sweet too. Hugs, Marilu
JAG Adores Zenny & John Henry / So. CA
On behalf of Diana S (Arizona)
PONY EXPRESS MAIL FROM HEART OF TUSCAN – Happy Equine Acres Rehabilitation and Therapy:
Dear Friend,
Please vote for HEART and help us make a difference for so many horses that could use your help. Vote for HEART OF TUCSON HAPPY EQUINE ACRES AND THERAPY on Chase Community Giving!
Per Diana: “Heart of Tucson is where Barbaro’s “brother” Dyna King got rescued.”
Leslie R.
Hi Zenny, your post and pics made me smile today. Thank you! I really needed to do so.
I’m glad Tasty is such a dear friend. It makes me happy to hear how special your friendship is and how you look after each other.
I hope you and Tasty are both having a lovely day.
Love to all,
Leslie
signofthetimes
Dear Zenny,
Here is a link on one of the great Euro fillies, Snow Fairy, 3rd in the ARC 2011, Wins in Japan
http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/racing-news/2011/11/13/snow-fairy-wins-qeii.aspx
Have a great day with the wind blowing and watching the lush
areas at Lanes End.
signofthetimes
Dvisional Honors to Animal Kingdom ????
http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/racing-news/2011/11/13/motion-animal-kingdom-divisional-honors.aspx
signofthetimes
OR to ????
http://www.drf.com/blogs/game-dude-calebs-posse-and-divisional-titles
signofthetimes
Workforce to Japan to Stud;
http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/66191/workforce-retired-will-stand-in-japan
Debbie
hi Z! Happy Monday to YOU and Tasty! I love the photos of YOU with YOUR John and Tasty, they’re TOO CUTE!!! Love YOU gorgeous mama xoxoxo
Barbara Wood (Texas)
@Abigail from Montreal–I have a copy of the Sarah Andrews calendar. It is absolutely lovely. Thanks for mentioning that here.
@Susan in TN–your post brought me to tears. Dear Choctaw! Give him a kiss on the nose from me as well as Chester and Chopper. Any news on Rusty? Did he get a home?
@Dawn COnrad–I’m with you. I could spend a week at Paula Deen’s table! Glad you enjoyed Autumn’s story. That is a fascintating blog. I get it by e-mail every day and enjoy it so much. I wrote the girl who manages it and told her several on Z’s site had posted about it and she was floored and happy. They are so grateful for people who reach out to help.
@Kari, Terry C., Judy, and Russ–always in my prayers.
@anyone who posted about the Jag horse (War Horse)–I missed it during this past chaotic weekend. Does anyone have it handy?
Anita in CA
This brought tears to my eyes Zenny. How sweet to see John hugging you and to hear about how you and TT watch over each other. You horses are truly so special! I love you forever, Zenny :-D
Karen
Absolutely love love love the picture of your John you and Tasty. It’s amazing to see how much bigger you are too. I’m so glad you have a friend you can count on when your family is not with you. Love you Z !!
maryp (New York)
How lucky is Your John to be in the company of two beautiful gals!! AND how lucky are all three of you to be so loved!
Thanks to John for the great photos that we all love to see.
I love you Zenyatta – enjoy your days w/Tasty.
Ann Maree / Tennessee
@Barbara Wood (Texas), Thanks for the update about little Autumn and for the link. Please keep us updated on this sweet story. Sounds like he’s gotten in with the right folks who will ensure his health and safety.
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Z, love your pictures. Can’t wait for Your John to post these for us. I am so hungry for live pictures of you, ever since we saw the live feed at your party! Love yours and Tasty’s relationship. Makes me feel warm and happy for you!
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I seem to recall that you commented about your tail in one of your posts, that you never had a really full tail. However, when you were flying down the stretch, your tail was extended beautifully and you looked gorgeous! I bet Abigail from Montreal can recall which horse it was that his/her tail had been chewed by its stable/paddock mates! I do recall a story about a horse that this happened to, but can’t remember the details! I know such was not the case with you, but it’s a cute story, nevertheless!
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I have posted quite a few pictures I took of your party. For those who may not be Facebook regulars and if you missed my earlier post here, following is a link for a slideshow — slideshow will run automatically, or you can manually advance the slides: http://s871.photobucket.com/albums/ab279/deltalady01/Zenyatta/Zenyatta%20Celebration/?albumview=slideshow
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Big hugs, sweet girl! Ann Maree
Joanna from TX
Great pictures! You girls are looking wonderfully healthy. Thanks, Dottie, for sharing these lovely photos of the girls. Does Lanes End own TT or is she being boarded there? I think somebody earlier asked about who owns her and her due date. I think I read somewhere that shes due about the same time as Z…March something.