Good Morning,
While we are out in the field, relaxing, I always like to share a bit of ‘GIRL TALK’ with my friends. I spent some time yesterday afternoon visiting with them about their ‘personal plans’. I was wondering if their families had reviewed their breeding options with them like mine did with me.
We all have our thoughts…and obviously our pedigrees, body types, and personal histories are very different…so these factors do significantly influence WHO we can DATE! It is kinda’ fun to be chit-chatting about all of this with my friends. We are MAIDEN MARES. That is the term for mares who have not been bred before….so we have TONS to talk about with each other.
At Barn 55, while out grazing, we talked about staying fit, our training programs, our races, and all of the various fun projects we were involved in each day! NOW….the conversations are so different. At this time, it is my GIRLY-GIRL side that is really coming to the fore-front! I am truthfully so feminine at heart…and I’m having fun developing this side of my personality as well.
It is interesting how we go through different STAGES in our life. I’ve been a weanling, yearling, racehorse (HORSE OF THE YEAR…a real WOW…if I say so myself—-BLUSH, BLUSH), and now I’m going to be a broodmare. A MOM!!! This is so exciting! Once I get this under control…what will be next???? I just LOVE THINKING ABOUT MY FUTURE and ALL THAT IT HOLDS!
Some of you have asked, what is John’s favorite name for me? IT IS ZENNY. John always calls me this. It is always expressed in such a loving tone…and definitely meant to be a TERM OF ENDEARMENT!
Off to play and chit-chat with my friends and discuss lots and lots of GIRL STUFF!! We are having FUN!
With Love,
HUGS TO ALL~
Z
Chris H
Oh Z — Can’t wait to see what your foal with Bernardini will look like — he’s a tall one just like you!
SANDRA
Hi Z,
Glad to hear u r having fun, miss u here in Cali !
Debbi M
Congratulations on your upcoming date! All the talk on facebook is of baby names: I suggested Zenchronicity for your baby. :) Based on The Police album Synchronicity.
Rachel
Wow!!!I just saw on Bloodhorse that you are to date Bernardini. I tried out the True Nicks and found you it is an A++. I am glad to see you going to a son of AP Indy. Bernardini is already proving himself a good young sire and your foal will have Secretariat as a forefather. No wonder Penny Chenery is so happy!!
Heidi Kruckenberg
What a lucky guy Bernardini will be!!! He better treat you right, Zenny! :)
Now, the fun starts… names..
Laurie
Make him buy you dinner first, Z. :-)
connie
U r going to be such a pretty Mom♥ Stay strong & healthy♥
Liza G. Fly
Go get ready sweetheart. All the best to you. I miss you so much I can’t begin to say.
Amanda
I heard about you and Bernardini, he is one handsome fellow!
Rebecca C. C.
What do you think of Bernardini?????????? Do you love him;)???
Katie Clawson
Love the girl talk Z! I’m glad you and your friends are having such a good time talking it up! Have a great day Zenyatta!! -love the winter coat!! :D
Yvonne Pece Schnell
It will be a match made in Heaven……….
Cheryl smith
Nicknames are given out of affection and love. The Shireff’s, and Moss’s have shown us howuch they adore you! God bless you and Bernardini as you create a new little life. May the angels watch over you and keep you safe always!
Robin
CONGRATS beautiful Z!!
Alysse Jacobs
You’re one lucky lady. Bernardini is a hot hunk of horseflesh. Your people did an excellent job in picking your boyfriend. Not that I’m at all biased given he was my choice as well. ;)
Now I wonder if anybody’s told him. The pressure’s on!
Debbie
Dear sweet Zenyatta. What a surprise-Bernardini. He certainly was under the radar. I know you will have a wonderful, fast and sweet foal. Lucky Bernardini!
Melissa
Just continue to love your daily posts. Love you Zenny!
Kay
I love that you are able to relax now and have been “allowed” to put on a little weight. Doesn’t it feel great!!! I realize that while racing you had to stay more fit, but isn’t it nice to just be yourself? Best wishes to you and all at the future holds for you. We’ll be watching!
Selene McCarthy
Girlfriends are so important, Zenny! I hope you can still confer with them while you are pregnant, or at least chit chat over the fence.. We are all waiting for the big announcement. I wonder if Jerry and Anne have considered Galileo as your partner.. love , carrots and girlfriends!
Tatia Johnson
Bernardini – a strapping, young lad and an excellent choice. I hope you two like each other and that he treats you right. I know you will be a great Mommy.
Henrietta Wolfe
I am glad you are enjoying your girl chit chat. You do have lots to talk about that is for sure. You will be a lovely mom there is no doubt about that. Your new guy is nice looking. Kind of short for you though. They may have to prop him up. (*_*)What a lucky guy to be meeting you. Of course, every one of your fans hopes it goes well for you. We will be closely following all the way along. I LOVE YOU ZENYATTA. I am looking forward to your next post. xoxoxoxxo Take care Angel With Wings!
Pam
I am glad such a nice partner has been chosen for you, Miss Z, because you never forget your first time!
Shanda Hooton
You are going to be the BEST mom…I personally cannot wait to see your baby..I already know it will be beautiful and quite talented I am sure. Looking forward to this, anything to do with you is the highlight of my days. Thanks for taking me along and making us all feel like we are a part of your world. You bring happiness to so many! You are the best!!
Selene McCarthy
Well, obviously I missed the Bernadini announcement..congratulations! I’ll have to check him out.. and yes, make him take you out to dnner first!
Sue Fredrick
I know I can’t possibly be the first to write in but I must be one of the first. I am so happy for you that your people chose Bernadini for your “man of the hour”. He’s out of my favorite A.P. Indy and your baby will have the royal blood of Secretariat and Seattle Slew ….WOW. I want you to know I have started a piggy bank so I can buy the foal so I will have a momento of you !!! I wish it didn’t take so long to be able to see that sweet foal. Picking a name will be a lot of fun for your folks, I’m sure there will be lots of suggestions offered. Stay safe beautiful. Luv and Kisses on your nose
Elaine
Great choice to have your first date with Bernardini! Because he is your first date, I won the Thoroughbred Information Agency’s contest….thanks to my wonderful sister! I get a copy of the program from your 19th victory signed by your dear John. Lucky ME! You will have a beautiful baby!
suemar
Little Bernarzenny!! Or Bern Zenny Bern.
Hes cute. Also girl, make him come to your place!Dinner and a movie (carrotts and Secratariat).
Mary McQuire
I think your peeps have found a great mate for you!
Jenna
What an adorable post. I love how you speak like Z. So sweet! I’m so happy about Bernardini, I know John, Dottie, and the Mosses picked the absolute best for Zenyatta.
Thank you so much, Dottie!!! Zendotti!
On another note, I wonder if horses really do communicate what’s going on. Like they know why they’re there and what’s coming…if they’ve heard about it. Just a thought :)
Helen
Okay now!!! Zenny!!!
Who is going to hold the step ladder for Bernardini, hmmm?
Checked him out – handsome fellow! Like all “brides” you no doubt will be driven in a “carriage” suitable for you to Darley-Jonabel Farm. Never mind, once you get to the “church”, remind someone to put a few small flowers in those gorgeous ears of yours. Beats cotton! Thrilled about the choice of your “groom”! Best news I have read all day. Can’t wait to hear what Mike thinks about your prospective mate.
Thanks, Dottie for the wonderful update. Now wait until you see us try to combine Zenyatta and Bernardini for a splendid name for your foal. We will all have fun with that!! Now, go eat some carrots!!!