Hello everyone,
It is such a gorgeous morning here in California. I am doing great!
John said I might get to do a bit of jogging today…nothing much…just some fun. He wants to keep me happy and let me stretch my legs. I had lots of visitors yesterday afternoon. Ann came out with her sisters to see me and give me a big hug. Jerry is coming to see me this morning. Lucky me!
A friend emailed Dottie and told her there is a campaign amongst my fans going on to support me in the voting for HOTY. They are writing the NTRA. This makes me feel so special. I truly appreciate all of the kindness people are showing me.
I’m also so touched that so many people really appreciate my efforts and accomplishments. I have tried hard during each of the last 3 years. I have done my very best….and it really makes me feel good that people are trying to honor me for my work and accomplishments!
Wow…here comes Mario, Steve, and John! I’m getting ready to have some fun and stretch my legs.
As I have said so many times…I am one very fortunate horse to have so many of YOU loving and supporting me!
Hugs to all of you~
Z
Linda Robb
ZEN: Racing should now be called “The Sport of Queens”. God made a perfect horse and a beautiful soul when he made you! Enjoy your day. You ARE HOTY!
Fernando
You are the greatest!!, Love the posts!! Kisses from Mexico!
Lexie
Go Zenyatta! You are more than HOY! You are Horse of a Lifetime! Never more proud of you than on Breeder’s Cup Day! You showed your heart and what a HUGE heart it is! Love you always!
Henrietta Wolfe
I love you Zenyatta!!! You stretch those beautiful legs and have a fun day. I will, of course, be thinking about you. xoxoxxo
Theresa M
The Marvalous Miss Z, have you thought about a career in dressage?. You appear to naturally have some of the moves. And just who do you want to have as a beau?
Neva Rae Powers
You are HOTY! I am coming to see you in person very soon. You are on my bucket list! I will come all the way from NY where you won many new fans and hushed the nay sayers.
Colleen
I LOVE YOU Z! Thank you for keeping us updated with your diary posts. You’re the greatest!!
Nancy
Zenyatta———–you have style and grace. Would of love to seen you run at Santa Anita. My father use to take me there as a teenager to tag along. My love for watching the art of the sport has grown since then. You are the finest horse that will ever be. Just gorgeous.
Yvonne and Maurice Kirby
Hi – so sorry I did not get a chance to see you the morning after the Breeder’s Cup. I did not know about it and I had a 12 noon flight back to Texas. I would have cancelled my flight to later that day. You are not only Horse of the Year, you are Horse of the Century. Please keep those posts coming. I can’t wait to find out when you will be honored at Holywood Park, Santa Anita Park, etc. Hubbie and I will be there. We love you so.
Yvonne and Maurice
Pris
Lady Z, you have won over hearts WORLDWIDE. That accomplishment alone makes you HORSE of the YEAR!!!!!!!!!!
Amanda
zenny maybe you should retire from racing and go into dressage! you would be the queen of the track and of the ring!! love you queen Z!!
Shanna
Have a fun Saturday Zenyatta! :)
Wendy
Thank you to the humans who put this page together. As long as it is up and updating us, we can be a part of Zenyattas life even beyond the racetrack. Please keep us up to date on her throughout her life. So many great mares disappear after the track like Genuine Risk. I for one am truly grateful for the time you take to post these updates. God Bless.
Rebecca
I so enjoy your writing. Thank you for being Zenyatta’s voice. You sound like what I would imagine her to. Blessings to you and all of Zenyatta’s crew.
Nannie
Hello Queen Z ~ You are so amazing ~ You are so loved…. You dance, your friendly ,you have alot of class. I agree with Carolyn ~Horse of the Decade~
Helen Rasmussen
Have fun stretching out those beautiful legs my Queen! You should see what Zat has to say about you…yep one more person voting you HOY! I for another am writing (not emailing) the NTRA to voice my choice for you also! Any horse that can come from 20 or so lengths behind and run up on Blame and almost beat him is truly a GREAT horse!
Jan
We’ll soon find out what your future will be! Whatever it is you’ll be happy because that’s just the way you are. I would love to see you race again. You’ve got it in you because you’re born with all the right genes to be physically superior. No one wants to let you go just yet! My hats off to the intrepid and ever calm MARIO! He has quite a job steering our big lovely Lady Z! Love you and all of Team Zenyatta as they ponder……
Rachel
Oh Zenny you can’t quit yet!!!You proved at the Classic that you are at the top of your game. I just think you will miss your adoring crowd when you are grazing alone. You are a people horse and thrive on the excitement of the race and the attention of your loving fans. Come back and race another year. I cry every time I think of facing the next year without seeing you dance and run. You bring such joy and sunshine to my life!!!
Helen Rasmussen
Just read about you as a dressage horse…you are better at racing I am sure but also think you could pull of the Grand Prix! I was and still am a dressage fan also.
Andrea Weicht
You are so great Zenyatta I send you lots of love and hugs from Germany.
Cate
Have a fun Saturday. To think that the BC was already a week ago ! Enjoy your day and your treats !
janet
You know Ann, if you want Zenny to live in the house with yiou, I’m all for it!
Keep the pressure on Jerry.. You have certainly earned the right!
Kbuckeye
Dear Zenyatta…it was so cool to see you in Kentucky. You epitomize every quality of a great Thoroughbred. Your fans are so proud of you. No matter what the voting says, you are truly HOY! Love you bunches, beautiful tall girl!
Mike
Go For 24-1 Queen Z…….Horse Racing Needs Zenyatta….
cheryl
got to see u at the breeders cup had great seats was thrilled to get to finally see u in person hope to some day to see u up close and personal go lady Z hoty
karen gogue
Hi Z, You have touched my heart like no other! You are truly a “Champ”. Please let me know how my sister and I could come to HollyPark to see you. Please!!! Love You, Karen Long beach
Jenifer Van Deinse
Sign me up! No one deserves HOTY more than you!
Paul
ntra@ntra.com
e-mail NTRA and vote for the Greatest Mare to ever live! even in defeat she is simply the GREATEST!
Paul
ZENYATTA THE GREATEST THING SINCE SLICED BREAD.
Sue Osborne
The ESSENCE of Zenyattas’ heart & spirit should become the 13th step in all the 12 step programs!!..
Please keep her on home turf when the ‘dating’ begins. The Elite always are allowed different rules & protocol; she definitely falls into that league.