Happy Friday!
I sincerely hope the first week of 2012 has been a very good one for you, your friends and families! The NEW YEAR here at Lane’s End is off to a wonderful beginning. The weather in Lexington has really been rather pleasant. So far, it has been a much more mild winter than I experienced last year when arriving at my new home.
Dottie was teasing David this morning and asking…”What happened to the 7 degrees we were in last December?” It has not been anything like that to date. I must say TASTY and I are enjoying all of our time outdoors. It has rained a bit and that is terrific! The rain has provided ME with several fun opportunities to ‘roll and play in the mud’. Fortunately, Matt takes such great care of ME that I was ‘bathed and polished’ afterwards! He is such a GREAT SPORT! I am truly one fortunate horse to have so much personal attention!
Many of you are already keeping track of the time until MY BIG EVENT happens. Since it is so new to ME…and this is the first time I am experiencing all of the life changes with becoming a MOM…I am going day by day, taking great care of myself, eating right, and enjoying every moment!
We do have something very special to share with you today. Last November, when the video feed was being organized for my ZENYATTA BREEDERS’ CUP PARTY, I was able to meet MY PLUSHIE for the very first time. This PLUSHIE was created especially of ME for ME! I was able to see it… play with it… and ‘check it out’. What a thrill! I must say (BLUSH, BLUSH), I think they did an absolutely fabulous job capturing ME and ALL of my features! Purchase one here.
CAN YOU IMAGINE ME and A BABY ME?
The thought of having someone to nurture and care for is truly something to appreciate and look forward to in each of the coming months!
With Love,
Hugs to All~(Have a fabulous weekend…and enjoy all of the good racing around the country!)
Z
Cynthia H./Santa Anita Girl
Is there any way to tell if baby Z is a filly or colt, Zenyatta? I cannot wait to have a cuddle with you and your foal! Only you could make me feel like a six-year-old anticipating Christmas once again. I hope you weren’t too disappointed when you discovered that the plushie is not edible, although I think it does have your lick of approval! This video certainly did open the water works for some reason….
LauraJ (Cincinnati OH)
It would have been possible to sex the baby earlier via ultrasound, but the foal is now too big. The Mosses chose not to have this done. They like to be surprised.
Cynthia H./Santa Anita Girl
Hahahaha! I should have been more clear, Laura. I meant on the plushie!
LauraJ (Cincinnati OH)
ROTFL!!
I doubt the Plushie is “anatomically correct,” so I guess it can be whatever you want it to be. :-)
I think it’s interesting that they gave the foal plushie Zenyatta’s markings for now, and will do a second edition after the foal is born. Or maybe it’s a clever sales ploy, as you KNOW everyone here will buy the revised version as well as the original.
Elaine
LOVE the video! Keep them coming!!
The Kennedys in San Diego
Agree, Elaine. The video is wonderful! Reminds us of our visits to the always welcoming Zenyatta.
Cathleen
Zenyatta, I just love the Plushie of you and your baby!! And I love, love, love watching the video!! It’s been so long since we’ve seen you via video! Who is that cute guy with you and Sarah? Is that Your Matt? I must say he’s very handsome. You are one lucky horse!!
I have an idea for your site. We are all so excited for the upcoming birth of your Zendini, I think we should put one of those live countdown clocks on the site — a countdown to Zenyatta’s foaling day (I know you said first borns can have their own ideas on what day they want to be born, but we could just count back from your technical due date). I think that would be TOO CUTE! Love you Zenyatta!! XOXXO
Heidi Kruckenberg (vallejo, ca)
Cathleen, I agree.. There should be a “countdown” clock! All of us Gals will be pacing back and forth, biting our nails, awaiting the new arrival. Not to mention the Uncle’s to be! Imagine how Anne and Dottie must be feeling! Not too much longer!!!!
JAG ~ Queen Zen's Auntie Judy ~ So. California
Champagne d’Oro to be Bred to Bernardini
http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/66840/champagne-doro-to-be-bred-to-bernardini
;o)
Naomi
Happy New year to you too. I think as all us MOMs know its about time we got to see some belly pictures :) I’m sure your looking fabulous!! What kind of baby stuff does a horsie mamma need?
Brenda S..Ontario, Canada
We have to get a plushie to go with Vic’s Breyer of YOU. O f course, I won’t get to see it very often since it will join the Breyer in her bedroom so maybe we’ll need to get two of YOU. How lucky you are to have Matt who gives you a spa treatment after you’ve been rolling in the mud, does he wash you sweaters too??? I notice that you seemed to be more interested in the carrots, much more enjoyable than the plushie. Have a wonderful weekend with Tasty. Thanks to Dottie for the beautiful photo of you by your John.
Karen
I read your diary every day, you are an amazing creature. Can’t wait to get the plushie, have checked every day to see when it would be available! Love you Z and Baby Z.
Linda M
Sweet Zenny – and and Baby Z to be are just adorable! I think your Breyer and Ornament are pretty special, but this looks just too cuddly. Not only are you going to make a lot of your fans delighted; I can only imagine some of the the children you will lift up! Love you, Linda & George.
Allen
Zenny you are beautiful !! Love the plushie. Love all the pictures, but the video is even better. You and Tasty have a great weekend. Love from Tennessee. Tell Sarah Thanks for sharing this special moment with us.
JAG ~ Queen Zen's Auntie Judy ~ So. California
Bloodhorse’s 25 most intriguing horses for 2011:
1. Zenyatta – OF COURSE!!!! :-))))
2. Havre de Grace
3. Goldikova
4. Frankel
5. Animal Kingdom
6. Blind Luck
7. Shackleford
8. Drosselmeyer
9. Uncle Mo
10. Royal Delta
11. Black Caviar
12. Rapid Redux
13. Caleb’s Posse
14. Hansen
15. Cape Blance
16. Flat Out
17. Union Rags
18. My Miss Aurelia
19. Stay Thirsty
20. Bernardini (Yeah!)
21. Acclamation
22. Amazonbie
23. Winter Memorites
24. Ruler on Ice
25. The Factor
Gloria Jeanne in the "O.C." SO CAL
AWESOME!!!! CONGRATS TO ZENYATTA and HER TEAM!!!!
Jan S. / Houston
Blood Horse knows how to pick um..
JAG ~ Queen Zen's Auntie Judy ~ So. California
The public voted! Bloodhorse had an online survey…
signofthetimes
Thanks for posting!!!
Dawn Conrad / Colorado
JAG – Hi, lady! Just love seeing our Zenny at the top of the list!!!
Deborah Richman from So. Cal.
JAG, I like the list, and love that our Z is NUMBER ONE!
PatB from NM
She’ll be the Most Intriguing for 2012 as well, don’t you think? We can’t get enough of her, and, soon, her new baby!
suew/Va
WOW! And The Quee is retired and still makes the news! She truly is one amazing horse…one for the ages! Thanks for sharing the list with us.
Barbara Grimaldi/Skip & Juliet/NJ
Delighted and not too surprised that Zenyatta is #1–because she just IS #1. May I ask a small favor of you? Would you please friend Shackleford? He really deserves more than he has now…and his “voice” is quite sweet. Thank you! And congratulations dearest Zennie!
Lauren
Dear Zenny – The video is too cute. You look like you are going to be a very good mom…….I can’t wait to see videos of you and the baby. I had a question, will the baby be named right away? Hugs and kisses beautiful girl.
Gloria
Plushie Big Mama Z.!! Whoo hoo! Got my order in and can’t wait to get my package. Love to all of Team Z!
Holly ZEMBA
It is too cute where can one buy one?
Zenyattashop
Click here to purchase:
http://www.zenyattashop.com/zenyatta-plushie.html
sharon in seattle
ahhhhhhh, how sweet! Zenyatta, you just take such magnificent photos – no surprise. I particularly love this post’s profile – wow!
Holly ZEMBA
Just ordered mine!!!!!
Rosemary McCauley - So. Cal.
I love the video of you inspecting the Plushie, especially at the point Sarah gave you a kiss on your nose and it looked like you gave her one back. I just ordered m Plushie and can’t wait until February.
Terry Crow
It is great to see a video of the Queen. @Abigail from Montreal-You have not yet consented to be a member of the Canadian chapter. When you do, I will direct things to you. As of now, Brenda S is the only member. @Rosemary McCauley, Denise in AZ and Diana S, charter members of the Arizona/New Mexico chapter-You might be a redneck if you are holding a beer in your wedding picture. @Marshall, president of North Carolina chapter-You might be a redneck if your first grandchild is born on your 26th birthday. @Judy Berube, president of New England chapter-You might be a redneck if you own a denim leisure suit. @Debbie G, president of Kentucky chapter-You might be a redneck if you have worn something to church that has sequins on it. @Brenda S, president of Canadian chapter-You might be a Canadian redneck if your neighbors have ever asked to borrow the lightbulb. @Stephanie in San Diego and Vicki B, members of the California chapter-You might be a redneck if you use more than one can of hairspray per week. @Darlene Daniels, president of Indiana chapter-You might be a redneck if you have ever cleaned fish in your living room. @Sue Fredrick and Sally B, charter members of Wisconsin chapter, presidency to be determined-You might be a redneck if your blood alcohol count is higher than your credit score. @Susan in Tn and Kari Bussell-You might be a redneck if you drive yourself to elementery school (as a student). You might be a redneck if you entertain with tapes of championship bowling. You might be a redneck if your sister is 16 and has been married four times. You might be a redneck if you can’t visit relatives without your car getting muddy. You might be a redneck if you received odor eaters as a Christmas present.
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Terry Crow:
Very funny jokes. Read them to Russ. We’re still laughing. Thanks. Hugs, JB
Darlene Daniels
Thanks Terry for the great laughs. Keep up the good work.
Stephanie in San Diego
LOL…You are hysterical. Never been so proud to be Redneck.
signofthetimes
Odor eater for Christman, that is great!!!!
Thanks for providing that wonderful humor, Terry Crow.
Barbara Wood (Texas)
Zenny,
Your plushie is TOO adorable! I’m so glad you are enjoying a better winter than last year. I know what you mean about rolling, also. I’m going out to see my ‘boy’, Money, this afternoon. I know he will be a giant dirt ball with mud balls in his mane that look like earrings! His mommy will have her work cut out for her for sure.
I have some WONDERFUL news to report–every day I visit the http://www.horseandman.com blog (just like I do here), and they have a January bucket fund. It is to help a Belgian named Harley who has been abused by his negligent owner to the point that his halter has grown into his face. He is going to need some expensive medical treatment. The goal for the month was around $3200, and in ONE DAY the goal was met. What a great example of pennies mounting up to big dollars! Now if we can just get his owner to release Harley’s partner….. The people at Beauty’s Haven in FL are stepping up to help him. THANK YOU, Beauty’s Haven!
Dawn Conrad / Colorado
Barbara – Hello, my friend. What a great feel good story. One person can always make a difference in this world if they choose to.
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Barbara W and Z Fans:
What a great story. So good to hear the happy endings when there are so many of the other kind. Here is a very happy ending for a horse called Freedom’s Flight. It’s a rather old article, but I hope he is still enjoying a good life. Love and Hugs, JB
http://www.steadyburn.net/2009/09/thoroughbreds-famous-bloodline-saves-his-life/
Barbara Wood (Texas)
Thanks, Judy. Miss you.
signofthetimes
Wow!!! To have a son of the great Secretariat play him in a movie; what an honor for this wonderful, boy.
Linda M
What a great story and a interesting website!
Terry Crow
@signofthetimes, president of Texas chapter-You might be a redneck if you have a velvet bedspread.
signofthetimes
Oh my, how funny; don’t have one, but will have to purchase a black one with a picture of Elvis on it.
Kim
Zenny-Have a terrific weekend. Enjoy the sunshine & warm weather. Most winters here we have one week of bad weather, then one week of good weather, etc…Don’t know about you but I can do without the bad weather week.
Love You, Big Mare
Delrene in Carlsbad, Ca
Thanks you soooooo very much for the video of Zenny and Sarah and Matt and the plushies. Just what we “wanna be nannies” were hoping for. Ordered it and will wait for it to come in February. It does look so soft and cuddly.
Great to be part of all things Zenyatta.
Janie (in L.A.)
That video is TOO CUTE Zenyatta and I ordered your plushie and baby right away! What a cutie pie you are, munching on your carrots and getting kisses. Love you pretty girl.
Diana Hanson
I can’t believe how one look at you can brighten my day!!!! I will have to get one of the plushie to go with all my other Zen stuff. You are absolutely beautiful! Please give Dottie a big high hoof for keeping us updated. I really enjoy all the posts.
Sue Colvin -NJ
omg. the vid is just too cute. i want the plushie now <3
@terry crow- lol :D
thx for sharing quenn Z
xoxo for you & TT <3
high hooves/prayers to u all
Terry Crow
Sue-Thank you. Glad to see that you continue to post.
YVONNE LENTINI IN NJ
What a gorgeous plushy Zenyatta and with foal. Hope your doing great. I see you are enjoying those carrots. Love Hugs and Kisses Yvonne
Jeanie
Dear Great One,
I can see someone is doing a little genetic imagining and decided Little Z-B may have a Bernie face and Zenny hind legs? Well, I’m IN! THIS IS SO CUTE I CAN’T STAND IT! It is now obvious that I need to set up a savings account to use only at Zenyatta.com! I have my ornament that I lovingly packed away for next year, but I still need to get my Dancing Queen print and now my plushie! How ADORABLE!
I still have the stuffed animal I slept with as a child — pretty beat up now. It is a brown corduroy horse with beige yard mane and tail. Can’t remember now whether I considered it a he or a she, but the name is Twinkle. So your plushie reminds me so much of my Twinkle too!
Anyway, loved it; love YOU; will love your little one!
Your humble J
Dawn Conrad / Colorado
Jeanie – What a great story about Twinkle!
Maryp (New York)
Zenny, You are such a genuinely beautiful and loving soul. I just love the video and how you are enjoying it all!
Can’t say “thank you” enough to Team Z for sharing YOU with all of us.
Debbie
hi Z! Oh I am so excited! I ordered YOUR plushie and can’t wait to get YOU and BABY Z/B!!! And I love the video of YOU meeting YOUR plushie, it’s TOO CUTE and I’m going to watch it over and over, YOU just made my day! Happy Friday to YOU and Tasty, have a wonderful day! I love YOU sooo much gorgeous mama xoxoxo
Jan S. / Houston
You are one LOVED Big Mama. Love your plushie..
Agnes Carlson
You are so beautiful, Zenny!
And congratulations to Rapid Redux! And congratulations to SWEDEN WOHOO, who won the Junior World Championships in hockey last night! YES!!!!!!!!
xoxo
Agnes in Sweden