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
nancyalbino
I’m so glad that you are feeling well & happy, Zenyatta. I really miss you, and I’m glad I can see & read about you in your diaries.
Alene
Hi Zenny, You and Tasty are having a good old time. You go “GIRLS”….Love you,Alene xxoo :-)
signofthetimes
Dear Zenny,
I have been waiting to see you run while you are in foal (over 1/2 way to delivery). With that tail up you and TT look like you are having a ball. I think you are in a race running so close. After all those years of running close to others it must be a habit. TOO CUTE. Thanks so much Dottie for posting this wonderful picture by HER JOHN and YOUR JOHN of Zenny tail up and in flight from the wind. Hope you had a great day. XXXXOOOO
Sarah T.
I took some video of the live feed from the party but it’s on my digital camera and I’m a newbie to uploading things to Facebook, so I wasn’t sure if Quicktime videos can be put on there. I’d be glad to share them when I have the time to look into that, though.
I love to see the pix of Zen running with her tail up. :)
signofthetimes
@The Kennedys
Thanks for posting the link to Well Armed. Saw the story this morning but no time to read until now. A great one.
jennifer
Zenny, look at your tail! You look like one of those high-faluting Arabian show horses! lol
#1 New England Fan
To our Queen — you and TT are just gorgeous.
For all of us who miss you on the track, seeing your tail in this photo, just as it was in your “snow video” when you were first released at LE, I think is a sure sign that Queen Z has never been happier. I know she was a happy racehorse, but I believe she is now experiencing an entirely new level of joy in her retirement. Seeing that tail makes me happy for her.
Susan in TEN – a truly hilarious video!
Hugs to all in Z-land, and as always, endless thanks to John for sharing his photos and to Dottie for being Z’s perfect scribe.
Annie B in MA
JAG Adores Zenny & John Henry / So. CA
@ KARI
Based on this picture, I imagine you doing a youtube video with the music “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” by Cyndi Lauper :-))) That’s what these two girls made me think of…
Judy G
signofthetimes
Really nice link to DRF Breeders Cup Photos; love the one of So You Think, they wrap that lovely forelock of his so it won’t get in his eyes and I guess for the blinkers; So many lovely photos of horses, jockey’s families, owner, trainers and Champion Equine Athletes.
Gloria
Hey Big Mama Z! I’m going to check out your Facebook photos right after I post this, but I wanted to say today I received the poster you offered in your shop and it is just beautiful! Thank you to all of Team Z for giving the fans the opportunity to purchase the items in the Z shop. Merry Christmas to…ME! Love to all of Team Z and of course, much love to Zenyatta! XOXO!
signofthetimes
@Susan in TN
There is a website all geared toward colors of TB on the previous post, ENJOY.
Linda M
Friends of Z, I thought I would post this again as today is a big day to bring visibility and obtain funds for the Old Friends Project that documents this retirement facility for our beloved athletes.
Having visited Old Friends this year and getting to know Michael, I cannot say enough good things about all this wonderful team of people have done for these retired athletes and the people, like us, who love them.
This film project Michael and team have embarked on is a significant effort and, if we can pull it off, will be a milestone for the Thoroughbred and Racing industry. If everyone who …reads this were to contribute even $1.00 – you cannot imaging how much better off Old Friends and the Thoroughbred residents would be. As we enter into the season of giving, thank you in advance for your support and sharing this initiative with others.
Please help spread the work and well as support in your own way: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1989951028/old-friends
Please let me know if I can be of any assistance or a further provider of information. I have promised to be a proud voice.
JAG Adores Zenny & John Henry / So. CA
@ ALL SO. CALIFORNIA Z DUMPLINGS:
We’re going to visit Zen’s carousel (finally!) this Saturday. If you are interested in “playing” with her, please be at the zoo when they open, which is 10:00. Dress for cold weather! And wear your best racing shoes LOL
signofthetimes
Another Bid for HOY, Flatout to run in Clark Handicap
http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/66229/flat-out-will-run-in-clark-handicap
JAG Adores Zenny & John Henry / So. CA
@ DIANA S
We will also race to carousel when you come into town the following weekend, gf! You will NOT be left out! I would never do that to YOU!
M. Kern
Oh! my goodness you two are sooooo adorable! I love it! I miss you so much! Hug and kisses to you and Tasty.
Betty
I so enjoy your updates–makes me feel like I am really a part of your life. I loved watching you race, and thanks to the computer age, I can enjoy your retirement and impending motherhood, as well. Loads and loads of love from an old retired lady who never out-grew a passion for horses!
Maddy
can’t wait for the foal…Boy or girl only time will tell…but I don’t know if any of us can wait the long, lol.
Patricia Emery
Love the flipping of the tail…it reminds me of the video when Ann & Jerry went to visit you when you were first at LE & you were doing this with your tail as you were enjoying the snow for the first time!
Thanks for all of the photos of your party! I am srue next year in Santa Anita the party will be over-the-top…maybe they can fly you home for a long weekend?!
XOXO
Mary Copelin/CA
KARI- It is a dream come true to see that you have recovered enough to post again. We sent all the prayers and love we could and will continue to throughout your recovery.
It is just great having you back. Mary
Jan S. in Houston
Zenyatta,
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun…. Love those bums. ;)
Mary Copelin/CA
THE KENNEDYS- First, thanks so much for the link to the Well Armed article. What a remarkable recovery and love story.
The genetic site you inquired about, in case you have not received the info from “signsofthetimes” is as follows:
http://whitehorseproductions.com/equinecolor.html
Mary Copelin/CA
THEKENNEDYS- I can’t type anymore. The site is: http://www.whitehorseproductions.com/equinecolor.html
Sorry for the earlier error.
Margie in So. Calif.
Zenny, how much joy can one girl have? Look at you! Gloriously happy. It fills my heart to the brim to see you like this; I’m happy and content knowing you are having the time of your life. Tasty is the best friend ever, too. She is another gift in your life, just like all of your connections. Enjoy your day, Queen Z.
@Susan in TN: video was a hoot!
@JAG: Thanks for the carousel info!
Sue Fredrick - Wisconsin
What a great pic just love to see you running free with Tasty……so happy in your retirement. If I worked at LE I’d sit in your pasture and just watch what you two for hours on end, on my lunch hour of course, haha. Thank you John and Dottie for these wonderful glimpses of our Z.
@Kari so good to see your back and posting you are one tough cookie! Hugs
@Terri glad to hear you are okay and just having mechanical problems.
@Ensign please continue to post we love all the info you contribute.
@Kennedys thank you so much for the Well Armed link what a heart warming wonderful story.
Luv you Z and kisses on your nose
Brenda S..Ontario, Canada
The tail says it all Zenny, how happy and contented you are. You have your friend Tasty to play and hang out with in that beautiful place called Lane’s End and great people to take care of you. Many hugs and much love to you and Tasty, two very happy soon to be Moms.
PastTheGrandstand
Zenny, you sure look like you’re enjoying yourself! It seems like you have some new dance moves! I’m very glad you’re doing well.
I talked about your party in one of my blog posts: http://pastthegrandstand.blogspot.com/2011/11/breeders-cup-wrap-day-one-beautiful.html
I had a wonderful time and am so grateful that the event was held. Stay healthy and happy, Zenyatta!
Shannon from Cool
YOU are one lucky horse.
Rosemary McCauley - Southern California
@JAG and So. Calif. Dumplings: Have a great time at the ZENYATTA CAROUSEL on Saturday. I would love to join you in the race to it but I can’t this Saturday. I went last month and it is beautiful. Hope you have good weather.
Mary
Are you passing on my idea of a Baby Shower after your baby is born, Zenyatta?
A party to benefit a cause for horses not as fortunate as you, Zenyatta?
Hugs and Prayers