Good Morning,
Today is a big THANK YOU DAY!
Look at the beautiful sky! The France family sent this photo to John and Dottie. They commented in the note…when first seeing this sky, they thought of ME! To quote Barb…”we spotted this ‘Z’ between Mt. Baker and The Sisters very early one morning last week. FIRST THOUGHT WAS… ZENYATTA!” This is so sweet! The sky looks amazing…and the BIG Z…is a WOW! Thank you for thinking of me!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SUE! May this be a healthy, joyful, and blessed year for you. I guess this January birthday thing is really popular. My horse friends and I all had a great celebration on January 1st. Enjoy your day!
I do want to extend a BIG THANK YOU to Shari Voltz’ 5th grade class in Ohio. The gifts and goodies you sent me are so appreciated. I know Sarah sent you a note…but I wanted to do so as well. I hope that all of these students are having a good time learning different things from me. This is the third class I have heard from…one from the East Coast….and another from the San Francisco area. You know how much I love children…so this means a great deal to me!
Additionally, THANK YOU for the kind comments about TEAM Z and THE SPECIAL ECLIPSE AWARD they are being honored with this year! My TEAM is so excited…and deeply honored. It has been an amazing 4 1/2 years…my time at Barn 55. I am so proud our INDUSTRY is recognizing MY TEAM for their effort, hard work and achievement.
The Awards are on January 17th in Florida. I know LOTS of photos will be shown of me that night. My friends and I will be watching from our comfy stalls at Lane’s End. Let’s hope it is a night for Carrot Cake and Guinness for ALL! We are keeping our hooves crossed…for sure!
Lastly, I know I’ve said it before…but I truly want to say THANK YOU again to ALL OF MY FANS! Your support, love, kindness, notes, photos, gifts, and hugs have really helped me to feel SPECIAL! I know how much I deeply appreciate your thoughtfulness…and my entire team feels exactly the same way! It really has been a TEAM EFFORT…AND THAT TEAM INCLUDES EACH AND EVERY SINGLE ONE OF YOU! WHAT A TIME WE HAVE ALL SHARED TOGETHER!
Dottie has a dear friend, JOY, who is extremely artistic! Joy commented to her one afternoon…”I have always felt the memories I have in my life are truly MY BEST PAINTINGS!”
With this thought in mind, I hope that in some way my time at Barn 55 has helped you to add some ‘beautiful paintings’ to your life!
With Love,
Hugs to All,
Z
Beth Alexander
You are the greatest!
Yvonne Pece Schnell
Amazing, Even the Heavens honor Lady Z!
Khara Covington
I love you Zenyatta! Can you ask John and Dottie and maybe Mr. & Mrs. Moss which horse organizations they support. I want to financially support a horse organization that reflects the values you and your team represent. I am new to the horse world, all because of you Z, and I want to make sure I give to an organization that really puts the needs of horses first. Thank you for bringing me into your world.
Carolyn
Many memorable moments, thanks to you and Team Z. I was thrilled to see you in person twice, Queen Z, and hope to see you in KY one day. God bless you and your wonderful team!
Astrid
Amazing pic. and another beautiful post!
Thank you Team Z and Zenyatta, you certainly added beauty, so many special memories and inspiration to all our lives! Keeping my fingers crossed for you on the 17th!! I just hope Blame has equally loving connections as you, Zenny.
hugs
Shannon
You are WELCOME Zenyatta. See. The heavens are even sending their love to you in the beautiful sunset photo. That’s how much your wonderful presence means to the world. You are heaven sent to all of us.
Barbara
OK I am crying again!!! Hellooo Miss Z! I love you thank you for this diary! Thank you Dottie this is wonderful! On a”hoof note” I will be having some guinness for the Eclipse awards too!! Love, Barbara
Shoshana
Oh Z! This is the most lovely post! The photograph is breathtaking! You and your family at Barn 55 have certainly created some of the most beautiful paintings I have ever seen! Love you!
Judy Gadwood Loves Zenny/California
I see the beautiful Z in the sky! That is so cool :-) It doesn’t surprise me though, cause you are truly “Heaven Sent”!!! XOXO
Gwen
Hey Z it is a beautiful Sky. I love you very much as well as my girl Rachel Alexandra. Its been so hard to get information about Rachel. Perhap you could use your GREAT influence to convince Stonestreet Stables to post stuff on her Facebook page. LOL I hear she is also in Kentucky!
Tania
“Let’s hope it is a night for Carrot Cake and Guinness for ALL!” LOL!!!!!
Kitei
Love and a big “Z” kiss to you!
Jenna
OMG it’s a sign. How wonderful and sweet. Dottie, you all deserve the accolades you receive. Because of you and Team Z, you’ve brought Zenyatta to the people but…you’ve brought many many many people to the sport. I’ve said it over and over, I was not a fan of racing but of horses. I now see the care, love and humanity because of you and the team.
Thank you so much.
Much xo to Zenyatta.
Nancy Love
New meaning for “the sky is the limit” Have a good weekend Zenyatta with your paddock mates. xxoo NL
Timmy Todd M.A,
Hi Baby Girl…..Yes all that you do and all that you share makes all of us a better team….. You are a picture, you are a painting, you are the single most giving animal on earth… The way you set it all down on the track 20 times,( unhearlded), the way you dance and prance…From the way you worked out( galloped), that last Saturday on the training track to your playful scurrying around in the snow the first day of the lead…. We all love you and can’t wait to come to Kentucky to visit…Please keeps us abreast of your daily activities and also know that your posts on Horsemenship are fantastic…. Vive Le Zenyatta… Long Live The Queen of Racing… You’ll always be the “Big Mare,” to me and again…Thank you little girl for making th epain of losing my children bareable…. You are my BABY! and world’s…. Love you Zenny
Prof. Timmy
Theresa
Miss you Z! Will definitely have my Zenyatta baseball cap on now that the weekend is here. :)
Jean Moore
Beautiful Zenyatta, And the angels said, “let’s say hello to Z”. Hugs back to you for all the wonderful memories you have given us, your fans.
Fran
That picture is so special Z and to think that someone took the time to take the picture and send it to you is so thoughtful. Z, you have the most kind and thoughtful fans. It is amazing! Thinking of you always Z. xxoo
victoria
The Big Beautiful Z in the sky, coming right on the heels of the nominations I take to mean the gods want to be with us and give Z, John and all her Team their due.
harold
what a great message from this [52]. this mare is truly loved by everyone. what a team.thanks harold
Susan Haynes
I wish I had seen you in CA. My goal now is go see you in KY. You are so special.
dunie oneil
The most beautiful paintings; thank you, dear Z!
Patti and Don
THE RACING GODS HAVE CAST THEIR VOTE FOR HORSE OF THE YEAR:) AMEN TO THAT!!!
Beatrice Lian
Keeping my fingers & toes crossed and praying to God that Zenyatta gets Horse of the Year, as well as Older Female award. I will be so disappointed if HOY is denied her this time around. She certainly deserves it!
Thank you for the news postings – it is the highlight of my day!
Donna from Baltimore
Let’s all hope the “Z” in the sky is a portent of great things to come!! We all wait every day for these posts – it helps maintain our connection with the Queen. Thanks Dottie for all your efforts in this diary. I have learned so much about TBs and racing. It’s fascinating!
darlene sanner
good to hear your doing so well The photo is lovely And congrats to you all for the special Eclipse award You deserve every honor you have received and will receive
Jitka Bělušová
This picture is AMAZING and beautiful sign of love :))
Susan Willis
Zenyatta, your diary posts are so touching. They bring tears to my eyes. You are very loved!
Leslie R.
Hi Zenny, that is a stunning picture!! Thanks to the France family for sharing it with us! The Z is very vivid. It looks like even the sky is voting for you for horse of the year! I have my fingers and toes crossed too! You so deserve it, sweet girl!
Your time at Barn 55 and now at Lane’s End has added many beautiful paintings to my life!! You are not only an amazing racehorse but your determination, never give up attitude and hard work ethic is an inspiration to all of us. You’ve been a bright light in these very dark times, dear Z and you are beloved by many. Yes, we have all shared a great time and I know there are many more to come!
Thanks Dottie for all your hard work in translating Zenny’s thoughts and feelings for us! I look forward to reading Z’s diary every day!
Thanks also to all of Team Z for being so accomodating to all of us that share the Z love!
Have a nice night, sweet girl!
Love you,
Leslie
sherry drish
Z the photo was wonderfully breathtaking, just like YOU precious ZENYATTA> thanks for all the updates too. SHERRY