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
lizzy
Well, well, Z, so you like younger men. ;) ;)
I can’t wait to see you as a mother.
Still hoping that your owners will consider video cams for you, especially now that I know how important it is to limit visitors during gestation.
LouAnn Cingel of Union, Missouri
Oh Zenyatta-you are such a lovely, talented, and ever so friendly horse. You will be a beautiful and exceptionally wonderful momma.
My Love & Blessings To you Always!
Dani
Well Zenny, you and your girlfriends certainly have a lot to talk about now. Boys, boys, boys – I’m sure that’s the hot topic. Do they also have first dates coming up as well? I hope Pirate Queen does. I’d like to see her with a little foal by her side. She has such a sweet face and in her photos looks like the shy and quiet type. Is she? …..Bernadini, he’s the whole package now isn’t he? He’s got it all; great family background, successful career and kiddies he can be quite proud of —- and he’s a hottie. But listen. Here is some sound advise. Having a little crush on him is okay but these guys, nice as they might be, are all pretty much the love ’em and leave ’em type. So don’t get too smitten. We don’t want a broken heart. Of course, he may be the one who ends up with the broken heart. :)
Quarterhossgal
Guess my post last night was prophetic regarding your breeding to Bernardini, I said if the semen count on AP Indy is not high, you should go to Bernardini. I gave a couple of reasons that I felt this was a good match. I saw Bernardini in the Breeder’s Cup Classic and watched him in
the paddock. He is an awesome individual, he has the same presence as Zenyatta does before the race. He is a beautiful animal
with outstanding conformation. When he runs it looks effortless. On paper this should be a match made in heaven. I can only imagine the time and effort that Jerry and Ann Moss have put in to make this selection. I applaud your choice and pray that Zenyatta settles after one cover. With a maiden mare and a young (but experienced) stud there should few problems.
Dottie, again thank you for continuing the posts. We love to hear about our Special Zenny.
Lynette Lucas
I can’t wait to see the foal you have out of Berndadini(sp?)!!
Linda Henderson
Love you, Zenyatta. Thanks, Dottie.
VegasFily
I think the reference to a “younger” stud was that Bernardini is the SON of AP Indy, who had been wildly thought to be first in the running to be Zenny’s premier date. Speaking as a filly, why shouldn’t she have the younger version? Ultimately, what every filly wants is a stallion who is well respected, honest, attractive, makes a decent living and still has some oomph in his giddyup, so to speak ;) Bernardini is an excellent choice; a fine looking lad who can run some. Valentine’s Day ayone???
Jenna
Thank you so much, again, Dottie! It’s that time of night. I do have a question though:
Why is the mare transported and not the stallion?
Just curious.
Have a wonderful night everyone. Good night, Zenyatta and Dottie. I look forward to diary updates every day…more so now!
Nighty night.
L
@Jenna,
Because the stallion will service as many as three mares a day during the height of the breeding season.
Mary R. Oakley
So happy your first mating is from the Slew line. Wishing you nothing but love, good health, and happiness.
Dona
Congratulations to Bernardini! He is the fortunate one. You, are the Queen and he is now on the clock! Talk about pressure. Don’t worry Dear One, some one will put down a phone book for him to stand on!
jahlgren
I do hope you fall in love with your first date, Zenny – it will help create a most beautiful baby.
Catherine Uher
Love the name Zenchronocity after another Police album! Love the girly-girl coming out in your personality! Love the girl talk and that you’ll get to share this experience with your new friends! Love the Moss’ and John & Dottie for continuing to share you with all of us who love you so, so much! You are the Queen and now Bernardini is the Prince! Lots of love and hugs and kisses my sweet girl! :)
Kim Curtsinger
Zenny-Congrats out to you and Bernardini. I know you baby will be beautiful and talented. Enjoy your friends. Love you
Stephanie J Lambert
Zenny,
Someday , someone will be looking at a pedigree chart, and your name will be there, bolded out, and your name will be spoke with awe in their heart and voice,they will know that the colt or filly they are bidding on that morning is out of your line, thier hearts will race, they will be on pins and needles wonder if they can bid high enough, if they can attain the best of the best, a heir from your line…..even if the baby never makes it to the track, it will be loved beyond all belief, because you are there, in its blood, everytime they touch thier horse they are touching a part of you, every time they ride thier horse, they are riding a part of you, you will leave so many footprints on so many hearts, not by just your own being, but by you babies, and thier babies and forever we will speak the name…Zenyatta :) x0x0x0x0 from Maine…Ps….I love you Zenyatta from deep in my heart….
Stephanie J Lambert
P.s ..If you should choose to Date A.P. My vote for the name is “A To Z” :) x0x0x00x
Linda Moss
Zenny and Team Z – your racing career took us for an unbeleivable ride and continued to hold us in awe. I am thinking your new life is just as exciting, only withut the track and Barn 55. We continue to delight in your progress and sharing all your daily experiences with us. How can we ever repay you!!!
Stephanie J Lambert
OH! I just saw!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Good Choice, Great LIne !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Next Best Thing to Dad and Younger too LOL
Gloria Jeanne
Oh Zenny, I just love that John calls you that. How come you have not announced to US what your DATING plans are? The Daily Racing Form broke the news to us instead of you. But it’s ok, I/we love you more than words can ever say. I am so happy with the choice that Jerry and Ann have made for you. Can’t wait to see little Zenny’s running around the paddock and I hope stall # 55 at Hollywood Park… Can’t wait and I’m sure John is waiting for this day as well :)
Love and Hugs
Paula Higgins
WOW!! Bernadini, how exciting!!!! He is drop dead gorgeous, just like our Queen. I bet their baby will be beyond breathtaking. What a great pick. Good job and congratulations to all who were involved in picking Zenny’s first mate. I think this was an inspired pick.
Kathy
Thank you so much for sharing your life with us. So glad to see that you are so happy.
Kim S
So glad Bernardini. What a great line he comes from. Glad to see Ensign back, a post or 2 ago, to help all of us understand this wonderful process. This is such a treat for those of us who really want to know what goes on besides the racing that gets us to the races. Zenny, keep us posted on any info you can share from your girl talks but don’t tell any secrets :) Play and have fun while you can with your BBFs. All your family(ies) await baby Z-B. I’m sure he/she will be a beautiful character. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, pictures and Team Zenyatta every day. You are most loved.
Lynne
Well Zenyatta, my choice for you is Curlin. Howwever your family may go with AP. Indy
xxxx0000
Lynne
phyllis Horn
Good luck to the both of you. We love you and will love your big beautiful babies. Tell Mr. B. to be especially gentle and loving. You are a special girl with a great future. Love, P and G.
Deneen
Z — Your family made a great decision choosing Bernardini. He is so gorgeous and has regal bloodlines just like you! May the angels watch over you and Bernardini and bless you with a beautifully talented, healthy, intelligent foal. Love you sweet girl!!
Dottie: You continue to amaze me with your wonderful diary posts — thank you so much!!!!!!
Bridge
Filly could be “Little Queen Bee Nini!”
Lisa
How about Zenadini for the foals name? Glad you are being bred to such a handsome man.
Bridge
Colt could be … There’s just now way. Has to be a filly!
Julie DuVall
I hope you and your girlfriends are having fun talking about your upcoming dates. They will be so jealous of you, getting to “visit” Bernardini: he’s young, handsome and already has some talented kids on the track!
I got a thank you card from you today for the book I sent to Lane’s End. Thank you so much! Your human family (in CA and KY) is wonderful — you are one lucky girl!
Linda in NJ
Hi Zenny: You must be very excited about your first date!! Bernardini is a very handsome fellow!! Very handsome. Give us the scope on him. Does he have a nice temperament like you. I notice in one of his pictures that he has dapples too. What a gorgeous couple the two of you will make. Love, Linda