Happy Tuesday, Everyone!
It is so great to hear from ALL of you in your loving Diary responses. As you can see, I am really adapting quite well to my new environment. My pals here at Lane’s End want to give ME ample time to do so before my big day arrives.
Horses DO sense change! We are creatures of habit… schedules and patterns DO matter to us in our lives. The familiarity with the people we deal with on a daily basis is also extremely important. All of these things help create a strong ‘comfort zone’ for us to bond to as we enjoy each day!
I was on a very specific schedule when I was at Barn 55 and an in-training athlete. I ate, walked, trained, bathed, grazed, and took my naps on a very definite schedule. I depended on these things being done with and for ME on a regular basis and would literally know what was happening next in my daily routine.
I fondly remember that each afternoon I would literally sense when it was getting close to 3 o’clock. I’d actually wait with my head poking out of the stall door and check everything out waiting for Mario to ‘appear’ and take ME out to graze. I so loved spending this time outdoors…grazing, relaxing, and just looking around. I simply KNEW when it was time for ME to do this! It is all so interesting…..animal instincts are so STRONG!
The same concept applies to my life here at Lane’s End. My schedule is organized and very specific. I eat, get groomed, go out to my paddock to relax, exercise, and graze at the same time each day. Then when it is time to go back into the barn and eat and rest, I can sense it. TASTY and I literally walk over to the paddock gate to wait for our handlers to come and get us to bring us back into the barn!
I really love all of this…and the comfort of knowing what is happening next in my life is exceptionally important to ME!
In the upcoming weeks, I am beginning to sense I will have many NEW EXPERIENCES ahead of ME! Nature is such an amazing thing! I can’t thank my pals here at Lane’s End enough for encouraging ME to be properly prepared for these moments in such a relaxed, happy and confident manner. Everyone is so thoughtful!
I’d also like to THANK YOU for your ‘cuddly’ comments about MY PLUSHIE! I must say, I think it is not only TOO CUTE, but it also has a rather ‘nurturing’ overall feel to it!
With Love,
Hugs to All~ 97,853 Face Book Friends & growing. Thank you!
Z
Shari Voltz/Ohio
Dear Zenyata, this is Morgan Bouscher just wondering how you’re doing I’m so excited for the baby
Marty R / Colorado
Hello, Morgan. It’s nice to see your message to Zenyatta. Lane’s End farm is taking very good care of her. There are so many people excited for her baby. I hope you will write again. Would you like the foal to be a boy or girl?
Darlene Daniels
Morgan, you and your classmates are very lucky to have such a wonderful teacher who teaches and shares her love for thoroughbreds, especially Zenyatta, with all of you. I think you will always remember her and this school year.
Terry Crow
Morgan-Great to see your post. Any suggestions for a name?
Rosemary McCauley - So. Cal.
Good morning, Morgan: I’m so glad that you wrote a message to Zenyatta. Do you think her baby will be a boy or a girl? Say hello to Mrs. Voltz for all of us.
Lisag in Texas
Ms Zenyatta, good morning beautiful lady. Have to tell you I order my Plushie yesterday. I have been reading about all the excitement from the Dumplin’s that already have theirs, so I scraped up a nickel and dime, and am anxiously awaiting. I cannot let Lucy see it, she will think it is hers. Have a wonderful morning, you and Tasty, and I wil check back later this afternoon. I love you so and I miss you. Lisag
SunnyBoyd
Good morning Zee & Tee,
http://www.drf.com/news/triple-crown-nominations-cyber-secret-added-list
hope it works. :)
Have a great day
signofthetimes
Great link Sunny, it works perfectly
Ida Lee
Little Girl…you look a little tired in your photo. I’ve never been pregnant but I’m sure it must be exhausting toward the end carrying all that baby around. Rachel had a 125 lb. baby. That sounds huge to me even for a horse. I don’t think we should see you actually delivering because, I agree, I don’t want to see you in pain. But I would love to see you and the baby shortly after like Rachel and her baby. I got my Plushie for an early Valentine Day’s present and it is adorable. It was delivered to my office and it arrived just fine via UPS. Have a wonderful day Sweetheart.
signofthetimes
Yes, she does look tired. Funny the mare
Foaling with her broodmare band did not
Appear to be in pain. Must be an Innate
Response to not make noise during foaling.
Noise would attract any predator.
Lisag in Texas
Interesting observation, no noise to attact any predator, make sense in nature.
Lisag in Texas
She does look tired, maybe Tasty cakes is not around her in the pic. Cool name for her baby, Tasty Cakes…..
Emma
I am happy to hear that you and Tasty are doing well Z you are beautiful as ever and I hope you have a great day Zen.
Denise in AZ
Hot Dixie Chick foaled– a colt by Curlin :)
http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Ft.co%2FiE1QZjDO&h=YAQEZapxWAQEGtwvdXB0b33Pvmsf4qxtMl9PeliTJ0k-cIw
Gloria Jeanne in the "O.C." SO CAL # 21 & 22
Zenny – The day is gettng closer – Hot Dixie Chick foaled. The picture they have posted on Stonestreet Facebook page has snow on the ground – how’s it in your neck of the woods? I hope you are staying warm and happy.
When I got my Plushies last week – the box was taped up just fine.
Hugs and Love
Marty R / Colorado
Gloria Jeanne, Lane’s End posted pics of today’s snowy morning in Face Book. Two Curlin colts at Stonestreet. WOW!!
dunie
Love my plushie, but not as much as I lve you, dear Zenny!
Robin - Ventura CA
Got my PLUSHIE on Monday and it is sitting on my mantel! SO CUTE.
You look BEAUTIFUL as always!
LOVE YOU FOREVER AND EVER!
WAITING FOR THAT BIG DAY, SO VERY EXCITED!!
XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOX
Hannah
I love you Zenyatta! I think your baby’s name should be “Benyatta”!!
Kendra Bliss
I am so glad things have gone well for you since your retirement. The stage of your life will be exciting. I am so looking forward to seeing your foal. Any chance in the future that Lanes End will allow visitors to see you and your baby?
Shannon J. in Seattle
QUESTION……Hopw do we know what Plushie # we got…am I missing something? I ordered mine early too and if it is numbered I would like to know what number I got…just out of curiosity.
Thanks!
Paul
Zenyatta, I’m happy that you are enjoying your new residence so much. They still seem to be taking excellent care of you at Lane’s End Farm. You and Tasty wait at the paddock to be taken back in. You guys really do enjoy the help the employees give to you.