Happy Friday!
I wanted to share with YOU some of the new experiences taking place in my life these days! Needless to say, Tasty and I are personally sharing all of these activities together! We are having SO MUCH FUN!
Yesterday, I was hand-walked around my new paddock. Matt was with ME every moment throughout the ‘new adventure’. All of this one-to-one time was given so I could have every opportunity to ‘check it all out’ and get completely acquainted with every inch of my new grazing areas and outdoor surroundings. It took some time, but I truly enjoyed every single moment! My dear pal, MATT, is so sweet and incredibly patient with ME. After completely touring my new paddock area, I must tell you…I was so happy…I BEGAN TO DANCE!!
I am such a FORTUNATE HORSE!
It was also a special time for ME when I was introduced to MY NEW STALL. I’ve heard it was freshly painted recently getting ready for ME. (Great job, guys! It looks fabulous!) I have an open area in the upper portion of my stall door so I can put my head out and see everything going on in the shed row. You know ME…I don’t want to miss a thing! Also, this is great news! When we are in our new barn, TASTY’s stall is located directly across from ME…just like always…so we can relax, visit, and have a wonderful time! We are the best of friends!
My new stall in the ‘foaling barn’ is rather spacious, cheerful, and quite lovely. Being a very curious horse, once inside the stall for the first time, I wanted to investigate every inch of the space. It is absolutely perfect!
TASTY agrees! She is extremely happy with all of her new surroundings and experiences as well!
At this time, I’d also like to take a moment and thank you for sharing all of these special and cherished moments in my life with ME! It is such an exciting time!
Please enjoy your weekend and all of the great racing taking place around the country! It is our wonderful sport of Thoroughbred Horse Racing that brought ALL OF US together!
With Love,
Hugs to All~(Also, Happy Super Bowl Sunday!)
Z
There is so much going on these days! I love it! Giants or Patriots….which is YOUR CHOICE??? I hope it is a close score! Championship games are so much more FUN to watch when they are really competitive! I guess you can say I am someone who loves the excitement in sports of CLOSE FINISHES!
Marshall (in NC)
Kari,
SO very relieved to hear from you today! We have certainly been worried about you. You make us all happy with your posts and videos. Glad you are feeling better!
Take care and wishing you ONLY the Very Best!
Hugs!
signofthetimes
A really nice last to first win by Star Guitar; 7 year old Louisana bred by Quiet American.
http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/67316/star-guitar-keeps-strumming-on-premier-night
Marshall (in NC)
Zenny,
Hope you have had a lovely weekend! I have been watching the Puppy Bowl — what a bunch of cuties!! A wonderful week to you and Tasty — enjoy your new digs!
Lots of Hugs!!
signofthetimes
Algorithms putting the horse first;
His price was a little over $100,000 because he did not want to be scoped.
Very smart owners to purchase this very talented horse who had a definate opinion
about that scope.
TB are known for their opinions and they can make them
well known to the point that others and themselves can be harmed.
http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/67247/algorithms-putting-the-horse-first-pays-off
signofthetimes
Link to an article on “Stallion Fertility”; TB owners and breeders don’t have the advantage
of assisted technology as other equine breeds do.
http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/horse-health/advances-in-reproductive-health-12-12-06.aspx
signofthetimes
Adian O’ Brian has two horses for the KY Derby; the Juvenile turf winner Wrote and
Daddy long legs; Coolmore really wants to win the KY Derby !!!!
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse-racing/wrote-daddy-long-legs-usa-obrien-pair-among-strong-triple-crown-entry/984405/international/
Shirley Donoho
Dear Queen Z: I am so anxious to see you with your young one. Hope all goes well with the delivery. I will be biting my fingernails until you and baby Z are happily nuzzling each other’s nose. I thought about you when I was at the Santa Anita track yesterday. Had a great time, but wish you were there. Much love and kisses, your admiring friend, Shirley D.
Stephanie in San Diego
Just got home from a wonderful 5 day vacation with my daughter and have lots of cathing up to do.
Kari…What a blessing to see your post. I was at Santa Anita Saturday and we were all thinking about you. I am so happy you are ok. So many have been lifting you up in prayer and sending positive thoughts your way. You are so special to all of us.
JAG, Trina, , Deborah R, Lisa B, Karen G ……What a pleasure to meet all of you!!
Can’t wait to meet up again.
signofthetimes
Sounds like all the CA Dumplings had a
Great time at Santa Anita this weekend
So very glad; great racing, great commeraderie
And great people !!!!!
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Signofthetimes:
Thanks for all the great links. Hugs, JB
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Z and TT:
Goodnight and Sweet Baby Dreams. Love you lots, Judy and Russ
zenyattaloveramy!
Hi zen!! looking great as usual! cant wait for that baby! boy that stall looks so comfortable i would even sleep there! um…well i am going for the patriots! just because there mascot rides a horse! LOL love you so much zen! oxoxoxo FROM YOUR BIGGEST FAN AMY.
Kari Bussell/Tn.
@Dear Abagail from Montreal- YES!!! I did get your wonderful handmade gift. My husband brought it in to me last Tuesday. I burst into tears I was so touched. It was so kind and thoughtful of you. It cheered me up more than words can say. I will treasure it always. I showed it to all the nurses. I was so moved & honored that you would give so much of your time to make that just for me. It was my intention to leave you a message this morning to let you know, but I was so tired after I left my comment here I slept all day until hubby woke me up to watch the super bowl. I want you to know that I had many moments this past week that I just held on to your gift staring at it for strength and inspiration. It made me feel so special and loved. The timing of when I received it was yet another Zen- magic moment. I thank you dear soul sister from the bottom of my heart.
Abigail from Montreal
SWEETIE! I haven’t been being such a TOTAL pest about it because I needed any thanks! The reason I was worried about it was this: When I went off to mail it, the regular woman in our Post Office wasn’t there and her replacement INSISTED that I didn’t need to record the last 4/5 digits of your postal code, only the first 5. So I crossed the last digits off the slip of paper I had brought with me to the post office with your address on it. But then, when I went to fill in the slip, those last digits were required. I couldn’t read my paper clearly since I’d crossed these numbers out. So I entered what I thought they were & when I got home, I discovered one digit (at least!) of those last 4/5 was wrong!!! IT WAS THEN THAT TRUE PANIC SET IN !
I am so relieved. And so happy to learn that my tribute to Zenny was right there with you when you most needed it. You are a gift to me, my friend, and I love you. HUGS!
Stu
Zenny all this out pouring of love is so great!! Everyone loves you SO MUCH!! Be good girl!
Darlene Daniels
Dear Z and all. Well the super bowl is over and that means the next great thing to wait for is OUR Baby, Zenny/Benny. Then the Final Four and AHH, The Kentucky Derby. Cant wait!! Have a great Monday everyone. Thinking of you Zenyatta and Tasty. Love to all. Darlene Daniels
Lisag in Texas
@Kari, The Lord is truly with you. My heart aches with JOY. We need you. My prayers for you now inlcude praise and thanksgiving. Love ya, Girl…Lisag
Sarah T.
Zen, so glad to see you are so loved by Lane’s End and everyone else. I understand them moving you to a foaling stall but is that common to get a new pasture too? You look so big in the last photo, that belly is about to pop. Good luck with the foaling and I can’t wait to hear the news and see the foal photos. Shouldn’t be too long now! :)
Shema Satya
Dear Z, so wonderful to hear about your new experiences. means so much to me for all of us to be included in this most grand adventure of yours.
Pattie in Pickens, SC
Thank You, Matt for giving Momma Z lots of love & affection. You are a blessing to her, making her feel comfortable in her new surroundings. She danced for you, because SHE LOVES YOU :)
Yes, God has blessed us with a mild winter this year.
Have a Wonderful Day!
Paul
Zenyatta, you sound really happy with your new home. You said it was perfect and that Tasty felt the same way. You sound like you’re taking to the new place pretty well. You’re getting acquainted with it and familiar with it. It’s also great that you and your best friend are experiencing this together. I’m really happy for you guys.