Good Morning,
I am having a great deal of fun! Joe Drape, who writes for the NY TIMES, came to visit and did a wonderful article (Z in NY Times) about me for his paper. The photos are outstanding…if I say so myself. There is one showing my friends and I running in the paddock. (I’m in FRONT! Too cute!) WE are having a blast running in the snow and playing together each day!
Please enjoy the photos and the piece. JOE DID A GREAT JOB! He did an update on some of my recent ‘teasing’ activities. Also, as referenced in the article, I have had all of my proper vet checks…and I am a real ‘girly girl’…with all of my body parts in good-working order. In these photos, I think I look terrific…even though they say I’ve gained a bit of weight! Good thing I’ve got a nice, strong frame to carry it off so well!
Also, this is too cute! A travel agency has called the FARM and wanted to know if they could put me on ‘their tour list…as one of THINGS TO SEE WHILE IN KY’. I guess they think LOTS of people would like to come and see me! (I gotta’ love my fans. This is absolutely adorable and made my day!) I’m not sure how this could happen as the roads at the farm aren’t big enough to handle big tour buses…but I could not be more flattered!
Yesterday, Steve Haskin, his wife, Joan, and Lenny Shulman came to visit. I gather Steve and Joan were here on a business trip from their home base in New Jersey. It was great to see them! I’ve known Steve and Lenny (both write for THE BLOODHORSE Magazine) since I was just starting out on my racing career. They have been dear friends for years now! I am so fortunate to have so many dear FANS and FRIENDS!
Just a few days now until my CA FAMILY comes to visit. They will be so excited to see how well I’m doing with all of my new friends. I can’t wait!!!!!!
With Love,
Hugs to ALL!
Z
Mistsy
I know that I would LOVE to be able to see the great Zenyatta!!! She’s bound to be the most loved racehorse in history!!
Sandra
Hi Zenny, Luv you and miss you here in California!
Barbara
Yayyy Zenyatta! I loved the NY times article! Have fun visiting with your family!!!
Khara Covington
I work in a library and when I opened the NYT to display today, there is my GIRL! You look stunning Zenyatta! I love you so much and miss you here in CA. I would be one taking that tour to see you in KY.
Stephanie Hauge
Steve writes SO many lovely things about you Z. We all love and appreciate his blogs and articles for BH. Cant wait to see you WIN THAT HOY AWARD! Fingers crossed for AP Indy to be your first real boyfriend this year too ;)
Dawn Deems
The NY Times article is FABULOUS! My favorite photo is also the one with you and your field buddies.
YES!!! There are so many people (including me) who want to visit you in Kentucky. I dearly hope this can happen.
Have fun with your CA peeps!
Hugs and kisses from Ohio.
-Dawn
Mary McQuire
My neighbor copied the NY Times article for me and shoved it under my door. It is wonderful and I love the pictures. Thanks for the update.
Cheryl Smith
I love your daily posts! Lots of people will come to see you when the good folks at Lane’s End say we can!! We are all anticipating the days when they let us. I am looking forward to coming to KY in the summer.
I want to wish you all luck at the Eclipse Awards, but no matter what the outcome of HOTY, you are OUR HORSE OF THE YEAR!!!! You are and always will be a great champion and nothing can ever diminish that!
Maybe Jerry and Ann can get your good friend Bo Derek to produce a movie about your life soon!
Love to you pretty girl! Take care and enjoy you life. You deserve only the best!
Beckie Uhl
I can’t thank you enough for all the informative posts. And I’m so glad that you are in good health and ready to take on the next step in your journey. I haven’t written on your post before and I want to tell you how following you this past year has lifted my spirits. You’re an amazing girl and loved by millions.
DEBBIE GUSTAFSON
Bet you will be glad to see your family,,,,You are such a joy to watch no matter what you are doing……QUEEN OF ALL QUEENS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Marlene
Thanks for keeping us posted on Zenny, I love reading about her and how things are going for her! Miss ya in CA
victoria
I hear it over and over in my head!!”This – is – un – be -lie – va -ble! Zenyatta wins!” I think it was the announcer at the Breeders’ Cup, 2009.
Zenyata ROCKS!
Gloria Jeanne
Zenny- I am so glad to hear you are doing well and that your CA family is coming to visit you soon. I also think it’s great that the travel company wants to put you on the things to do and see while in KY. It’s more than fabulous that writers are still doing articles on you as well. The spot light is ALL YOURS-
I am going crazy waiting for the Awards on Monday. I am also crazy wanting to know who your GUY will be.
Keep us posted- Hugs and Love Z
Stephanie Quilichini
The NY Times was a great article!! It was really interesting to learn about the start of the breeding process! I bet that Capone is a nice looking horse since you touched noses with him! I heard they would be telling us who will be your first date in the next couple of weeks-Can’t wait!
PS-I hope the Mosses do not sell your baby!!
Stephanie J Lambert
I just read all about you Z, I love you
Lise BC, Canada
Queen Z, I have changed my profile picture to one of you on FB in honour of you and the Eclipse Awards…You are my HOY
Allen
Z, great article and pictures in the post. I am like everyone else, can’t wait until Lanes End lets you have vistors. Have fun with your family this weekend big girl.
Smittie
Great NY Times article, Z. Answered some of those more “delicate” questions I was thinking about.
Please wish your team the best of luck on Monday night. You are the best!!
Lino Dominguez
Still making headlines, eh! Sweeeeet! Keeps the memories racing back….pun definitely intended. Cant wait read the article! Keep dancing n prancing, Z!
Roxanne Cook
Good morning, Zenyatta! The NY Times article and photos were wonderful, especially the pic with you and your girlfriends running toward the photographer: did someone say CARROTS???Good to see that you are healthy in *every* way, and that you’re also interested in the boys (show me a mare who isn’t). Can’t wait to hear the announcements from the Eclipse Awards. The winners will be announced on ESPN. Have fun with your family this weekend. I’m looking forward to reading Steve’s article and seeing his pictures next week. He loves you so much! That’s great that the tour companies want to include a visit with you as part of their packages. Maybe vans instead of big busses? Have a GREAT Friday! With love and hugs to you too
Cheryl Heath
I am calling Monday, Zenyatta Day! Have a great weekend and enjoy visiting with Team Z on Sunday. Love you.
Robin U.
LOVE the NY Times Article! No one is worthy of you, Queen Z. You are so amazing and I look forward to your blog every single day! If you don’t win HOTY, then the award doesn’t mean much.
Karen Mitchell
I’m 69 and have been wanting to tell you how much you have meant to me these past years and never so much as since my husband died 10 months ago. He was a horseman all his life — a former steeplechase jockey, then exercise rider, with a beautiful thoroughbred mare of his own whom he loved so much — and we followed racing and especially you together. You have given some meaning and passion to my life and I was blessed to see you race twice, in the Vanity and the Lady’s Secret, and then also to come to your special day in December and meet you. You take my breath away in ways that I can’t even comprehend. I read your diary posts and all the comments every day and finally today have the opportunity to comment and say thank you to YOU and especially to ALL your people who have been so gracious and generous with you. What trust and love all of you have shown to us; it just astonishes me and I will be forever grateful for that. And I will never forget the kiss you gave me. Thank you for being and for all the love, joy, and hope you give to all of us.
Tatia Johnson
Nice article in the NYT this morning. So glad you are having fun at your new home. I was lucky enough to see you run in person twice this year (Apple Blossom & Breeders’ Cup.)
Best of luck with the Eclipse awards, but no matter the outcome – you are my gal! Can’t wait to see who your first date will be. Enjoy yourself – you deserve it!
Maria
Zenny, I read Joe Drape’s article about you late last night. I was laughing when I read that you were flirting with Capone. So, I wonder who will be “Mr. Right”.
Shannon
You can count on me coming to Versailles to see YOU, Miss Z. The tourists are going to flock to Lane’s End to see you. They better put up a Lemonade Stand to boot. We adore YOU and want you to have a long happy life.
Karen Mitchell, very nice comment. Sorry for the loss of your husband. Glad you joined the ranks here on Zenyatta’s blog. Welcome!
Judy Gadwood Loves Zenny/California
Zenny ~ I have to go purchase a newspaper so I can add this to my Zenyatta collection :-) I just love ready your diary and all the good stuff on facebook ~ you are so famous!
Hugs & Kisses (from 80 degrees California) XOXO
Mary Washer
The Mosses shouldn’t have to pay a stud fee at all for you,Z. Breeding with you is a privilage they should be paid for!
Astrid
Loved the NY times article and Steve always has so many nice things to say about you!! Tour buses, huh? Sign me up! LOL I am not surprised, everyone just loves you!!
The pic. of you and your girl-friends running is stunning, but then you look breathtaking in every one of them!
So Zenny, a few more days until the big day… a real nail biter! You, Zenyatta, are the horse of a decade!!
Have fun with your family, sweet Zenny. P.S. I bet you gave Capone real sweet dreams!;)Hugs
Jo-An Holleman
I still dont want them horses on The Queen!!!!!!