Good Morning, Dear Friends!
Last night, Dottie and MY JOHN’S copy of THE BLOODHORSE’S magazine…..The 25 MOST INTRIGUING Horses and People of 2011 arrived. When they opened the package…and saw ME…as the #1 HORSE of 2011…they were so, so proud.
WOW…ME….#1. I truly believe, as do they, that ALL OF YOU helped to make this possible. I can’t THANK YOU enough.
Then…to see that MY JOHN was #5 on the list of INTRIGUING PEOPLE for the year…was also very special. AGAIN…THANK YOU! We so appreciate all of your support, love, and kindness on so many levels!
The photos, the various highlights illustrated for 2011, and the stories about Rachael Alexandra and I now that we are MOMS-to-BE are all beautifully done and written.
I must say, both Rachel Alexandra and I look quite fabulous enjoying our ‘new looks’ for our current careers. ‘BEING IN FOAL’ rather becomes US! (Blush, Blush)
I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate everyone on each of these lists for their accomplishments and hard work throughout 2011.
***HORSES listed in the order presented in the magazine:
Zenyatta, Havre de Grace, Goldikova, Frankel, Animal Kindgom, Blind Luck, Shackleford, Drosselmeyer, Uncle Mo, Royal Delta, Black Caviar, Rapid Redux, Caleb’s Posse, Hansen, Cape Blanco, Flat Out, Union Rags, My Miss Aurelia, Stay Thirsty, Bernardini (MY BERNIE), Acclamation, Amazombie, Winter Memories, Ruler On Ice, and The Factor.
***People also mentioned in the order they appeared in the magazine:
Mike Smith, Bill Mott, Graham Motion, Bob Baffert, John Shirreffs (MY JOHN), Chantal Sutherland, Rosie Napravnik, Scooter Dickey, Steve Asmussen, John Velazquez, Mike Repole, Todd Pletcher, Jerry Hollendorfer, Aidan and Joseph O’Brien, Ken and Sarah Ramsey, Bobby Flay, Dale Romans, Corey Nakatani, Barry Irwin, Kathy Ritvo, Marylou Whitney, Rick Dutrow Jr., Benjamin Leon Jr., Bo Derek, and George Strawbridge.
Again, CONGRATULATIONS to ALL! Here’s hoping the year 2012 is memorable and successful for all of these individuals/horses…and EVERYONE else (both horse and human) who works so hard each day helping to make this a very special and wonderful sport!
With Love,
Hugs to All~
Z
Trina Nagele in So Cal
Today
That wonderful gal,
Margie from So Cal,
Will be away
Celebrating her birthday.
Where will she go?
To a casino
Not so far away,
But she’ll not be back here
I fear
Till Saturday.
Margie, here’s wishing you much fun
And the best of luck
So when your trip is done,
You’ll also have won
Many a buck!
PS: By the time you’re home,
I hope to have for you a better poem!
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Happy Birthday, Margie, and many more!
Ingrid Arnone. South Beach.
Trina, beautiful poem, hugs Ingrid.
Barbara Wood (Texas)
@Margie–Happy Birthday!! Hope it’s a good one!
Karen Gogue
Hi Sandy! Kari’s video came to me with alert on my e-mail as I subscribe to her You Tube channel. I’ll try and find the link – maybe Kari will post it on Z’s posts.
Jean Friedman
I agree that John should be number 1 Trainer, because of what he has done to develop Zenyatta’s talent and wonderful temperament. In fact, all those associated with her should be honored as well. That’s what I think! Jean.
Susan Carothers (in TN)
Zenny- WOW! Not a surprise that you’re #1, but still very gratifying! You are amazing and so loved <3 Great to see your Mike and Your John at the top, too! I just ordered 2 copies- one for me and one for my daughter. Z, I've been away due to health problems and fatigue issues. Boy, does your site look different! But the love and spirit of good will is the same. I hope you and Tasty are doing well in this cold weather today- I'm sure you are! I know little z and little t are toasty :) Love you <3
Susan Carothers (in TN)
To my Z friends: I’ve missed everyone and this site so much. Warm wishes to all! I hope to stay caught up and contribute to this wonderful place!
Joyce Groth
You will always be #1. Love and best wishes to you Queen Z and z.
OraJean Stevenson
Dear Zenny & Team-Z,
Congratulations !!!
Hugs. Fondly, OraJean
Melanie
Oh my stars! You and Mikie #1……just like thegood old days…….sniff
(P.S.I always love it when they get it right :)