Good Morning,
During the past few weeks, we have had so many fabulous days in Lexington. It was particularly gorgeous weather post Breeders’ Cup. The days were “picture perfect” when MY JOHN and DOTTIE were here visiting and attending the Fasig-Tipton and Keeneland Sales. I know they totally enjoyed each moment while in town.
At the farm, I did want to show them I am also getting my proper exercise each day. Tasty and I have so much FUN and do enjoy our time ‘stretching our legs’ out in the paddock. Obviously, I am not zipping along at 40 miles per hour…as I did when I’d be finishing my races…but I am still moving about at a pretty strong clip.
Whenever I’m really enjoying myself…feeling so free and so completely happy…my tail goes up and OFF I GO.
In addition to her other special qualities, Tasty is a wonderful exercise partner! She is an accomplished race horse having won some very nice stakes races. We ‘play’ quite well together!
I’d like to thank so many of you for adding photos to my FACEBOOK PHOTO section. The party photos are quite special. It was great to see ME there! Lou Naylor from Texas gave a HIGH HOOF to MY PARTY. Thank you so much! I’m so glad you enjoyed your time there and the FOOD! I heard it was quite good!
To see some of these photos, please click the FACEBOOK icon on the right hand corner of my Home Page. It will take you to my FB page. Then on the left, click PHOTOS. The ones you have submitted will come up. I particularly like seeing ALL of YOU having a great time! Enjoy!
With Love,
Hugs to All~
Z
Gloria Jeanne - The O.C.
Awesome photo TOO CUTE!!!!!
Kathy S.
Gorgeous photo of the two of you, Zenny and Tasty! So glad you’re enjoying beautiful weather. Dottie, will the Lane’s End Live Feed ever be added to Zenyatta’s Facebook videos?
Gloria Jeanne - The O.C.
Hi Zenny – it would be really cool if people could start posting videos of you playing at your new home from time to time… that would be such a treat for everyone to see you playing in real time videos. I know the staff at the farm have their jobs to do – but it sure would be nice. I’ve been a long time fan since almost the start (Race 5 at Hollywood Park) – Anyway I really miss seeing you in “action”. Take care and thanks for the photos – John takes great pictures of you – he loves you so.
Hugs!!!
Julie DuVall / Ontario, California
Look at you and Tasty having fun! You are getting to be real horses and enjoy life; what a great reward after a racing career! How long are you outside each day? I know that most horses at the racetrack only get out of their stalls for a hour or so a day, so that must be a wonderful change for you both!
Please ask Dottie if there will be some sort of notification system we can sign up for to find out when your foal is born. A text alert would be great, and I’m sure most people wouldn’t mind making a small donation to one of your favorite charities in order to sign up for it. Just imagine: Z fans all over the world finding out AT THE SAME TIME if your little one is a colt or a filly! It would be like one giant birthday party for the foal!
Eveline / Maryland.
Hi Zenny, great picture!
Dolores Pshsnychniak
You do look like your having fun with Tasty! Too adorable!
Laura B.
Queen Z., my Miss Meg would like to live in your world! She’s a big dark girl as you are, and is due mid-March. ;-)
You’re looking fit and healthy with all the Zing of your racing version! Have fun with Tasty…
Julie Diamond-D Farm/Michigan
I loved the Zenyatta celebration! It was the highlight of my Breeder’s Cup vacation. And my tour of Lane’s End, too! I can’t wait to see more pictures of Zenyatta enjoying her life now. What a beautiful girl.
JAG Adores Zenny & John Henry / So. CA
The 2011 Breeders’ Cup – a photo album
http://www.drf.com/blogs/2011-breeders-cup-photo-album
diana
you look beautiful w/special glow!
love you girl
JAG Adores Zenny & John Henry / So. CA
Zenny you have the cutest BUTT ever!! Look at you shake those “tail feathers” LOL ~ TOO CUTE!!!
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You continue to make me smile; I look forward to you every day :-)
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MARCH 9TH (wink wink)
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Happy Hump Baby Bump Day, Sweetie! I love you! XOXOXOXO
Judy G
Debbie
hi Z! I am sooo enjoying all of the recent photos of YOU and Tasty! Thank YOU so much for them;) Love YOU gorgeous mama xoxoxo
Linda Hoke
What a joyous photo. Sometimes it’s just the simple things in life that are the most satisfying. I love looking at this picture of healthy & well-cared for mares in a beautiful setting. I can almost imagine a similar setting in April or May, with foals frolicking beside their dams. Thank you for sharing this delightful image of Z and TT.
Joanna from TX
Really nice photo of you two girls just ‘playing’ in a beautiful setting. I’m guessing that if all goes well, you two will share a paddock with your foals at some point. I’ve seen film from other farms where there are sometimes a number of mares and their babies all outside together; weather is always a factor. We’ll ALL find out answers to all the baby questions before you know it. I still can’t believe it’s mid November already.
Enjoy the fall, everybody! It’s gorgeous here in S.Central TX today and we got RAIN yesterday!
Diiana Hanson
There is no more beautiful site than when you are running. You can tell you really are enjoying your world. As my little grandson would say “let ur buck”! (Hildago)
Cynthia H./Where Zenyatta Danced
Dearest Zenyatta, time (and added weight) has not diminished your grace and elegance. You will be forever young—-and beautiful.
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Today marks the second anniversary of trainer Bobby Frankel’s passing. In so many ways, he was not unlike your dear John, Zenyatta: a complete horseman, intuitive and fastidious, and totally devoted to the well-being of his horses. He was much admired for this, and for his unwavering loyalty to his friends.
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A Group has been established for Bobby Frankel in Gratefulness Candles under the name”RJF.” If you would like to llight a candle in his memory, please go to:
http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm?l=eng
Blessings.
The Kennedys in San Diego
Beautiful photo of thes two beauties — love the flagged tail. How different the KY weather is this November. When we were there last November the grass was turning brown, leaves were mostly off the trees and it was very cold.
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Absolutely stunning photos of Blind Luck and Havre de Grace taken in November. Go to BL’s Facebook wall (taken by Michelle Harmon).
suew/Va.
Zenny, you shake those tail feathers, girl! You still have the all right moves, whatever you do. I’m so glad John captured such great photos and that TT enjoys romping along with your gorgeous self.
Shema
Ohhhh! I feel so happy seeing you and Tasty getting in some good exercise. I was wondering, with the belly and all, how you were donig with your exercise. Loving the pics!
Kathy Baldwin
WHAT A GREAT PHOTO OF YOU ZENNY, OUT THERE
ROMPING IN THE PADDOCK WITH TASTY! :) YOU
BOTH LOOK GREAT! THANKS TO YOUR JOHN FOR
ANOTHER FINE PHOTO, AND TO DOTTIE FOR
ANOTHER FINE POST! :) THANKS TO ALL FOR THE
WONDERFUL LINKS ON YESTERDAYS POST. AND A
BIG WELCOME BACK TO KARI AND ALL WHO HAVE
BEEN AWAY, FOR WHATEVER REASONS! GOOD TO
HAVE YOU ALL BACK! YIPPEE! :)
PEACE, LOVE AND BLESSINGS TO YOU ALL,
KATHY from SoCal xoxo
tony and sue
Zenny, one things for sure…you and your BF know how to have a great time. We’re loving that tail action…such style you have, big girl.
The Kennedys in San Diego
For those who were fans of Well Armed and for those who do not know his history — both will love this heart-warming story.
http://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/beyond-the-blinkers/archive/2011/11/15/well-armed-a-horse-with-gumption.aspx
Elizabeth G.
You are having so much fun! What a JOY you bring to all, especially me.
Susan in TN
Zenny- you make so many people happy just by being you! You and Tasty look gorgeous! Loved your post today (as always). I could just picture your John checking your legs and patting your BB. I wonder if your baby knows how much he/she is loved already! Love YOU <3
Susan in TN
@Cynthia H: Thank you for the link for Bobby Frankel.
@ALL: Thank you for the links and comments. These days, when I want to go to my “happy place”, I come here!
Warm wishes to all <3
harold moore
You sure look in wonderful shape ,along with Tasty.
Ingrid Arnone. South Beach.
OH! I just loved see you run even in foal you look so great so beautiful, both of you look so cute running and having a good time, love you Ingrid.
D Stuart
@KARI: Coulda knocked me over with a feather! IT IS SO WONDERFUL to see you posting again! For all your sweetness, you are one tough cookie! Keep healing. Even though I’m known as the “cat lady” I love all animals and loved your video. And as a Conservation Biologist by degree, the foundation and floorboards of my life are all the same organizations – plus a bunch more – that you mentioned in your posts. All creatures great and small. Again – WELCOME BACK!
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Trisha
Isn’t wonderful to have a fun friend and someone you can tell all your secrets to?
Have fun and enjoy the weather for ahile longer. Tell Tasty hello.
Love hugs and kisses to you darling Zenyatta
D Stuart
@signofthetimes: The color genetics link you provided is one of the best and is one I refer to often because it has stayed up with current research on equine color genetics – my passion. Feel free to contact me off blog so that we can continue to yak about this fun topic!
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