Dear Friends,
This is truly the season for GIVING and SHARING!
MY JOHN captured this photo of my dear baby sister, EBLOUISSANTE, while she was trying to encourage STEVE to really get into the “spirit of the season” and share his sandwich with her.
Steve not knowing E’s taste in these types of things was taken a bit by surprise! A horse…wanting a sandwich….HMMMM!
After chuckling for a bit, and acknowledging the fact that this type of ‘people’ food might NOT be the best for “E”….he was prepared to give her her favorite treat having a big bag of carrots by his side.
“E and STEVE” you are both TOO CUTE!
I so enjoy SHARING so many things with ALL OF YOU each day! Thank you for allowing ME to be a part of ALL OF YOUR LIVES!
With Love,
Hugs to All~
Z
Dottie and John want to THANK YOU for the numerous Anniversary greetings! Your kindness is deeply appreciated. SOPHIE also wanted ME to tell you ….she loved all of the “SHE IS TOO CUTE” comments as well! Again…many thanks!
Carole #42 Wisconsin
Z. beautiful picture and love to all. Christmas kisses on your soft nose and BB too. XOXO
Susan
Your sister is beautiful, Zenyatta…
I am glad that Steve is with her; he must miss you so much!
Take good care, Zenyatta!
Merry Christmas to you, Dottie, John, Steve, Mario,your Mikie and little Sophie!! :)
:) Susan, M.A.
Susan in TN
@Sandy in NE Ohio: That ecard is adorable! Thank you!
@Barbara Wood: I worked at a Dunkin’ Donuts for a short while when I was 18. One of the perks was being able to eat as many donuts as you wanted. It was great for about 2-3 days and then they kind of make you sick! Well, IF someone had “over-done” it a little-ahem.
@Abigail: Belated Happy Birthday! Sounds like you had a wonderful time in NYC. Both of those shows sound incredible!
@Dallas in TX: Happy Birthday!
@ALL: I’m amazed at how many stories there are about horses eating meat. When my daughter was 11, we were at a little horse show with Choctaw (the one who laid down when we were in CA and John had to fly back) and my husband was standing there with a hotdog. Choctaw reached over and took the hotdog right out of the bun and ate the whole thing! I was beginning to think that was a false memory because, until today, I’d never heard of horses eating stuff like that!
Loved everyones posts today- <3
Happy Hanukkah to all who celebrate!
Susan in TN
@Peggy N: Thinking about you and hope your doctor’s appt. goes well tomorrow <3
Cheryl Y
Great picture of E and Steve,thanks for sharing,brought back some wonderful memories of funny times in the barn,especially at the tracks!!!
Marilu V.
Dear Zeny:
Funny picture of Steve and E. Looks like they get along very well. Hope to visit E soon.
Hope you are doing well. Hugs, Marilu
Cheryl Y
@Trina Nagele in So.Ca,if you do take that day trip to Castleton Ranch to see the little Zenyatta filly namesake,would you post some pictures and tell me all about her and your day ? Wish I were close enough to visit.Thanks for showing interest,Cheryl Y
JAG ~ Zenny's Auntie Judy (So. California)
Eblouissante (2-Year-Old Filly)
Date: December 18, 2011
Track: HOLLYWOOD PARK
Distance: Three Furlongs
Time: 37:40 Handily
Track Condition: Fast
Surface: All Weather Track
Rank: 8/15
XOXOXOXO
Debbie G/Kentucky
@Diana Hanson – I love your post.
@Terry Crow – Your redneck jokes today are too funny!
JAG ~ Zenny's Auntie Judy (So. California)
Bering, sired 77 stakes winners, dead at 28
http://www.drf.com/news/bering-sired-77-stakes-winners-dead-28
:(
suew/Va
@JAG, they got that right when they penned “the immortal Zenyatta”.
JAG ~ Zenny's Auntie Judy (So. California)
I apologize for “hoarding” the blog today!
HRTV to broadcast special block of shows Christmas Eve
http://www.paulickreport.com/news/the-biz/hrtv-to-broadcast-special-block-of-shows-christmas-eve/#
Patricia Emery
Can these photos get ANY cuter? Sister “E” is definitely going to bring us lots of joy…so much to look forward to! 2012 will be a stellar year for all of your fans who love you so deeply.
Happy Anniversary John & Dottie!
Hope everyone is enjoying this wonderful Christmas season…
Beth Buckley
My horses are always interested in whatever we may be snacking on while working around the barn. I have hung up my coat on a bridle rack in the aisle only to return and find it on the ground and pockets full of horse slobbers and bits of apples where whole apples used to be. They are goofy and i love each and every one of them.
Beth Buckley
I meant to say that “E” is gorgeous and i wonder if she can cover ground like Zenyatta?
She looks tall.
JAG ~ Zenny's Auntie Judy (So. California)
Who Will It Be?
http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/slideshows/slideshow/BHMOST/who-will-it-be#MTQ4NTc4NDQ4Mw
OPEN THE ABOVE LINK AND ENJOY THE MEMORIES!!
Jan S. in Houston
Zenyatta,
Your sis E could be a model with that long gorgeous neck of hers, and those ears, no explanation needed. :)
She is a beauty in her own right… Keep warm and cozy Big Mama. xoxo
Brenda S..Ontario, Canada
Zenny, your little sis has the longest neck and her ears look like yours. The curiosity and interest in her surroundings is also like you. Is it nature or nurture, being in your stall in the loving, caring Shirreffs barn or the genetic influence of your dam?
@ Abigail – Happy birthday dear friend. So glad to hear that you enjoyed your birthday trip to New York. I can understand the swollen feet, NYC does that.
Elizabeth in Oregon
Great photo and tooo cute! Nice to see Steve again, and it’s always enjoyable to see pics of your baby sister. Belated Anniversary Congrats to Dottie and John. Best wishes for many more happy years with that cutie Sophie as well. Time to take our Salukis for a walk. These long-legged Sighthound athletes remind me us of you, Z!
signofthetimes
One very important thing horses eat EVERYTHING. One of my
Friends had a bag of carrots in her tack box. Her horse, 20 year old
Quarter horse Ate carrots and bag. One years worth of Vet bills for
Frequent colic, unridable horse and thousands of dollars.
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Equines are like very large toddlers getting into everything all the time and At all ages.
Barbara Wood (Texas)
@Abigail from Montreal–sounds like a wonderful trip.
@Susan in TN–I’m sure I’d be sick too, but what a way to go! At least I’d be smiling. Makes me hungry for New Orleans and beignets……
Linda in NJ
Hi Zenny: Opps, I was on yesterday’s post. Here’s today message:
I hope all is well with you and you are getting all set to enjoy the holidays!
Nice picture of Steve and Ebby! Steve’s sandwich must have been so tempting to her! But she got what she loves best, carrots.
Hey Zenny, any idea when Ebby might enter her first race!! Take care! We love you!
Dani
Zenyatta Tidbits and Pics from Bloodhorse
http://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/throughthelens/archive/2011/12/20/zenyatta-tidbits-and-pics.aspx
Rosemarie Cola
Great pix of Steve and E. Hopefully she will keep the barn hopping like you did big girl. Just got my Zenyatta bracelet from the Zenyatta store and do I love it! I got the teal one and I don’t want to take it off! Great Xmas present to my self.
Have a wonderful holiday everyone.
mary bobolis
Another fabulous picture of Ebby from barn 55! Another really smart mare like you Zenny. We’re anxiously awaiting Ebby’s and Mike’s first start. Your John said in an inteview that she covers twice the ground of an average thoroughbred. Dejas Vous?
Janet Newman
Z, Your baby sis is a beauty like you. Good looks run in your family. Your Mama was no slouch in that department either. Cannot wait to see what your little one looks like! With Bernardini the handsome devil and you the beauty queen of racing, baby Z should be a looker. Have a great day. Pass on my best to Tasty.
Delrene from Carlsbad - (California)
Just love this morning picture…. I’m glad Steve got talked out of retirement ( somewhere I remember either reading or hearing him say he planned on it this year) hard to give up on these beautiful girls…. I must go find the poem Trina wrote for John and Dottie, perhaps in yesterday’s posts.
have a wonderful evening Z and TT! and all in the Z world.
Paula Higgins
Love this picture of Steve and E!!! How cute is this?! Love the look on his face. Nope, I don’t think John would be happy about the sandwich either LOL. Happy Hanukkah today to all our Jewish friends and fellow bloggers.
janet Cutting
@TRINA NAGELE– I read your poem to Dottie and John– that was great!!!! I havent been able to sit down and read the posts everyday- I have gotta catch-up— I do want to wish EVERYONE a beautiful, happy, Holiday- however you celebrate it –include a special furry friend by all means and give em a big hug— Zenny, I’m sending you a GIGANTIC HUGE HUG AND KISS. Hey, remember our dear friends at all the animal shelters– its a great place to visit during the Holidays and say Hi !!! Good night Zenny and your little Baby Bump — still thinking PINK!!! Janet C
Tatia
Hehehehehe! I adore this photo and thank you for sharing it with us. This sort of interaction documentation – released to the public is exactly what the sport can use to help gain more fans.
Ebby did look kinda hungry. So glad there were carrots nearby, but I still wonder what KIND of sandwich it was? ;-)
Have a great evening all