DEAR FRIENDS, HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
FROM ALL OF MY DEAR PALS AT BARN 55, WHO HAVE DONE SO MUCH FOR ME OVER THE YEARS…
MY FRIENDS AT MAYBERRY TRAINING CENTER WHERE I LEARNED MY VERY FIRST LESSONS….
MY JOHN, DOTTIE, AND THE ‘ADORABLE SOPHIE SHIRREFFS’….WHO ARE SUCH SPECIAL AND TREASURED FRIENDS WHO’VE SHARED SO MANY AMAZING EXPERIENCES WITH ME DURIING THE LAST SEVERAL YEARS,
MY LANE’S END PALS…WHO I ENJOY SPENDING MY DAYS WITH NOW…
AND MY BELOVED OWNERS WHO I CAN’T THANK ENOUGH FOR ALL THEY HAVE DONE FOR ME……
FROM OUR HOMES TO YOURS…..THANKSGIVING GREETINGS!
WE ALL WANT TO WISH EACH OF YOU A VERY HEALTHY, HAPPY, AND BLESSED THANKSGIVING!
PLEASE BE SAFE AND ENJOY EVERY MOMENT OF THIS VERY SPECIAL HOLIDAY!
WITH LOVE,
HUGS TO ALL~ (AND I SINCERELY MEAN THIS!)
Z
TOO CUTE! TASTY WANTED TO BE SURE WE ALSO SENT HER HOLIDAY WISHES TO YOU. I THINK SHE IS WHISPERING THEM IN SARAH’S EAR!
PHOTO CREDITS: Several people sent the above photos to Dottie. THANK YOU!
Dylan
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your entire team Zenyatta!! Entirely thankful for you and your team!
mary bobolis
Truly some memorable pics of you and you team members. Sophie Sherriffs is the cutest little girl and you are the most beautiful mare ever!
HAPPT THANKSGIVING ZENYATTA, the Mosses, Sheriffs, Mario, et al.
dunie
I give thanks for you, dear Zenny!
JAG / Zenny & John Henry Live In My Heart / So. CA
Thanksgiving:
I give thanks for having known YOU, Queen Z, and for having the opportunity to visit Barn 55 more than once (oh, dear, that’s how I got the “nickname” stalker LOL!) I give thanks for STROKING you’re beautiful silky dapple coat! :-)
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I’m thankful that YOU are Healthy and Happy and very pregnant!!! I’m thankful YOU have a BFF, Tasty Temptation, to keep you comfy and warm!
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I’m thankful for Team Zenyatta! I’m thankful you lived, grew, and blossomed at Barn 55!! BARN 55: You all rock!!
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I’m thankful for the many, many friends I’ve made because of YOU. Z Dumplings rule!! We will unite on Breeders’ Cup 2012!! High hoof!! WOO HOO
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I’m sending you the BIGGEST HUG possible, Zenyatta! I love you and your unborn foal so much! XOXOXO
Judy Ann Gadwood
P.S. Last, but not least, Dottie thank you so much for everything YOU do! You are a doll!! {{hugs}} to you, John, and Little Sophie! :-)
maryp (New York)
This brings tears to my eyes for the heartwarming messages from some of the best people on our planet. Thank the Lord for all of our blessings. Thank all of YOU.
Mary Copelin
TO ALL- MAY YOU HAVE A BLESSED THANKSGIVING, AND MAY YOUR LIVES BE FILLED WITH LOVE AND PEACE.
MARY
Donna from Baltimore
Happy Thanksgiving to The Queen, Team Z and all her fans…classy people all (and of course one equine, but she might as well be human!)
Sue Fredrick - Wisconsin
Happy Thanksgiving to all of you too! What a wonderful surprise to see this message today when I thought all of you, especially our Dottie, would be so busy!!! Such a beautiful expression from you to the fans who love you all so dearly, you all are too kind to share so much with us. God Bless you all
Luv you Z and kisses on your nose
PS Congrats to my Packers who had to play 3 games in 11 days and are now 11-0 WOOPEE
Kathleen Kimber KC, MO
I am thankful for the love of family and dear friends. I am thankful for you dear Zenyatta and for Dottie, the great lady that she is.
I am thankful our dear Kerri is in all of our lives. I hope it is a lovely day for you Kerri.
I am thankful for Dawn and the beautiful posts that she gives us. Her eloquence is breathtaking. I am thankful for Abigail and her wondrful blog that is so enlightning. I am thankful to all of you for the wonderful links that you share. to all have a wonderful holiday season
Moe Quirin
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone involved with Team Zenyatta and to the future Mom!
Kari Bussell/Good Ole Rocky Top(Whoo!)- Rocky Top Tennessee-Rocky Top Tennessee-ee-ee!!
MY precious Queen,
I am so very Thankful to God for YOU & All of your Team. I am grateful for the friends I met years ago at your (Dear) John’s (Mr. John Shirreff’s)Youtube Channel… long before Dottie blessed us all with this beautiful diary..and all of us with many more wonderful friends. For over three years at every turn You and the friends I met because of you helped me through it. Doctors (what do they know) had me down for the count so many times and I am still here. I was not supposed to make to see the past three Thanksgivings. Zenyatta you are my inspiration. Your Never give up spirit literally seemed to jump from you to me each I and every time I watch one of your races or videos.You mean more to me than I could ever come close to finding words to properly express.Thank you, Zenyatta there is not a shred of doubt in my mind that without your heaven sent miraculous existence….I most certainly would have ceased to exist. I will honestly love YOU and all of Team -Z until the 12th of never…and beyond. I will be eternally grateful to your entire team for being so wonderful to YOU (my Queen) and so kind and generous to all of us…May the rest of your life be filled with nothing but JOY!
–Dearest Dottie– May YOU be blessed with ALL the JOY- PURE JOY- You have given me. Thank YOU!
To All-I am very grateful for all the kindness you have showered me with.Thank you! & Happy Thanksgiving!!
@Cynthia H- Beautiful! 12th-heart.
Brenda S..Ontario, Canada
A wonderful surprise and much to be thankful for, photos of all your family and friends, everyone who is precious to you. Thank you for thinking of us. Happy Thanksgiving to all.
Jane (S. California)
Happy Thanksgiving to you Zenyatta and of course to Dottie, John, all of Barn 55 and especially to Mr & Mrs Moss! We are thankful that we were there to share your incredible journey and to watch it unfold as you soon become a Mom!
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I was wondering if you and Tasty will still share the same paddock with your babies when they’re born?! That will be too cute to see them playing together!!
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Have a wonderful day Zenyatta and baby “Z”!
xoxoxo
Linda Fabiszak
That last picture is just stunning of all the ladies!
Debbie
I am thankful for you Zenyatta and your team. Being alive during your lifetime is a blessing. Hope your day was superb.
Peggy (N) South Georgia
Happy Thanksgiving To All.
Suzen
Happy Thanksgiving to all! It’s a Thanks + Giving kind of day. Let’s remember to do both.
Roxanne Cook in CA
Happiest Thanksgiving Day! We are all so blessed to be sharing our lives and passions in this period of time.
Max
Zenyatta. You look so good in your pictures. Happy Thanksgiving to you, Team Z, your pal Tasty and all of your fans.
Linda Henderson
A very Happy Thanksgiving to you, darling Zenyatta. Loved the pictures and blog.
Yvonne and Maurice
Hi – Love to you Zenyatta and your friends and families. Happy Thanksgiving to all – may God bless you and yours for a wonderful and safe holiday season.
Patricia
Hi Sweet Zenny and Happy Thanksgiving – Love to you and all of your team, and friends, and Tasty and all of your family – we love you so much, many hugs and kisses to you and Baby Z!
Patricia
By the Way, isn’t this Zenyatta on the cover of Exclusively Equine’s Holiday Catalog? They have some wonderful Zenyatta things, including the Christmas ornament for all of you who have been looking for it –
Here’s the link – and Happy Thanksgiving to all!
http://www.bloodhorse.com/ecards/EE_HolidayCatalog2011.html
Lynn from nearby Hollywood Park
Happy Thanksgiving too.
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I’m so happy that I lived and watched the Z racing era, and be able to continue to enjoy all of the Z happings … thanks to this site. LOVE YOU Z.
Thanks to all who care for you.
Linda in NJ
Hi Zenny: Oh my goodness, what a lovely and pleasant surprise your message brings. Thank you Team Z for this Happy Thanksgiving greeting. All of Us love and appreciate ALL of YOU so much!!
When we count our many blessings Zenny, we are so Thankful for YOU and YOUR Entire Team!
Happy Thanksgiving to all!
Love, Linda
Debbie G/Kentucky
Happy Thanksgiving to you, sweet Z, and all of your connections, and Tasty too. I’m so thankful to have you in my life. You bring me such joy. Also, Happy Thanksgiving to all Z’sters out there. One of the things I’m most thankful for in my life is this diary and all the wonderful, caring people on it.
signofthetimes
Dear Zenny
It is now the eve of Thanksgiving. You have given
us so many blessings on the track and now off
The track as you are on your way to delivering
Your first foal (Z/B). Hope your day was filled with
Happiness as you have given us with fun, relaxation
And exercise. XXXXOOO
LouAnn Cingel of Union, Missouri
Thanks so much for the exceptionally wonderful pictures and the heartwarming and kind Thanksgiving wishes. Wishing you Zenyatta, your family and connections from back in California to those right there at Lane’s end and of course inbetween the best Thanksgiving and upcoming days-hope each and every day is better than the one before for all of you and of course all of those who come here to this daily diary on a regular basis. Life is so short, we all need to be kind and caring of each other.
And also, let us not forget your best friend and pal Zenyatta, Tasty Temptation, wishing her the best now and each and every day. A friend of yours is truly a friend of mine, always. Love you so much Zenyatta and you keep me happy and my heart full of love and warmth. Sending my Love & Blessings to you, you and your sweet baby bump are in my prayers always
Valeria (Illinois)
Happy Thanksgiving to Lady Z and Tasty Temptation, Sarah,David, and Matt, as well as all the Lane’s End Family; to Team Zenyatta at Barn 55, Mayberry Training Center, Dottie, John, Sophie
Shirreffs, the Mosses, and last but no ways least, the Zen Family: HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!!
Sunny Boyd
Good evening Zenyatta,
and a Happy Thanksgiving to you and your buddy Tasty & all your very important beings in your life :) :) :) 2 & 4-legged. **** Cheers ****