Good Morning Everyone,
It is so much fun to be starting a wonderful new week!
David has been in Florida visiting Mayberry Training Center looking at the newly turned 2 year olds for the last several days. He is returning to KY soon and will be able to spend time with ME again. (My Team is always on the job monitoring ALL of us…no matter what state we are residing in at the time.) Sarah had a nice weekend off…so well-deserved…and she is back on the job today. Charles and Donna and all of my Lane’s End Friends have been here with me….sharing all of the current news.
MY CA TEAM is doing well and working away with all of my Barn 55 Friends. It is so much FUN when you LOVE WHAT YOU DO…and they are having a GREAT TIME…enjoying ALL OF US!
Recently, I showed you the prototype for Nina Kaiser’s BRONZE of ME! Well, Nina and her friend, Karol BalIard, did a YOU TUBE showing how I MEASURED UP! As I’ve mentioned before, NINA spent a great deal of time doing ALL of my measurements and taking photos of every single INCH of me before I left CA! As a sculptor, she wanted to be completely prepared to be able to recreate MY BODY IN PERFECT SCALE.
In the YOU TUBE…you see her doing some of this ‘homework’ for my BRONZE. She sent it to Dottie this morning for all of us to share!
YouTube Video
Enjoy…and the song is too cute as well!
Happy Monday…and YEAH…MY SECRETARIAT AWARD on Saturday…and SUPER BOWL on Sunday! I just feel this is the start of a GREAT WEEK!
With Love,
Hugs to ALL~
Z
DEBBIE GUSTAFSON
CONGRATS! QUEEN ON THE AWARD SATURDAY,,much love,hugs and kisses,,,,,to you and your new love,,,,bernarditti
Paul
Zenyatta, you have a very big, very exciting weekend coming up. Your Secretariat award Saturday, and the Super Bowl on Sunday. Who are you pulling for in the Super Bowl-Pittsburgh or Green Bay? It makes no difference to me because I love you just the same, no matter who you’re for. I would buy a replica of you in no time if it were available and I could afford it. You have a very loving, caring team who bends over backwards to take care of you. They wouldn’t give up on you for the world and neither would I if I so much as helped to take care of you let alone if I were your trainer or owner.
Pam Zacek,
Hello to you today,Queen Z, and I agree, with the above, Mario should really get Groom of the year, while you get your award, that groom stuff is not easy, Ive been there, done that, 100 percent for Mario, also, thanks for these updates.. Keep on having a great time at lanes end..
Barb France
It is such a joy to open up your posts and see and read something that will put a BIG SMILE on my face. We have had some bad news for the past few weeks but we have been blessed with so much, family, friends and you! So thank you and I’m glad your doing sooo well. What a thrill to have your beautiful body in Bronze for everyone to gaze upon forever…Nina has done a wonderful job!!! That’s a true gift to be able to sculpt an image! Love the pictures of you and Mario…have a wonderful day!!!
Sandy, New Jersey
Love the YouTube video!!! Is there any chance that we will be able to purchase small replica bronzes? That is something I would love to have!!!
Gloria Jeanne
Oh Zenny- I love you so!! Thanks for the song along with the video… it made me cry. Thanks for sharing it with everyone.
Ingrid in MA
Mario was laughing because he loved his job – and YOU – so much! It’s great to go to work when you love who you work with and what you do. It was obvious to all of US that YOU loved racing, Zenny!! And that you love everyone that worked with you. I hope you know how much your fans love you,too!!
Elaine
Z-
Very cute video. Thanks for sharing! You are such a good girl to stand so quietly to get measured!
Mary
Zenyatta and Mario; this is just too cute!
DOTTIE, Thank you so much for the daily news and pictures. You are very much appreciated for doing this. Hugs and Prayers
Suzanne G
Hi Zenny,
No wonder the bronze came out so well–you were an absolutely perfect model! Thanks to you and your team for sharing the video and your wonderful disposition.
Love and hugs, Suzanne G.
@Rhonda–beautifully said.
Stephanie Quilichini
Great video! They really should build a statue of you at Hollywood Park!!
Sally (B)
Oh Z! Clicked on the You tube. She was so lucky to be so near you while measuring!! How cute, as well as the music. I just love these diary posts. Wish I could afford a bronze of you; perhaps in time. (My birthdays in May, what a wonderful b-day present from hubby.ha) The greatest gift for me right now, are all the memories of you and your Z team. (Besides good health, grandkids, and dear friends & family, who could ask for anything more.)
Feb 1st is tomorrow. This will be Bernadini’s lucky month, to spend a date with you!! Where do they have these fun contests naming your “baby”? If I can remember way back, I never decided on my kids name, always had a few names, until I had to leave. Some how a name just fits!
Talk to you soon! love n a kiss on your soft nose.
Robin
Hi Z!! Very cool video on You Tube! You even stayed still for her, while she measured you. I LOVE the statue of you, it’s PERFECT!! Have a wonderful week big girl, stay safe & warm! MUAH!!! XOXO
Suzanne G
@kurtlemke–back on #66 you asked about Zenyatta’s stride. Perhaps someone already answered but just in case…
‘Equine Sport Science, ESPN-Style, Looks at Zenyatta’ (great video and article)
http://hoofcare.blogspot.com/2010/11/equine-sport-science-espn-style-looks.html
Carolyn Caswell-Brown
Just watched the Blood-Horse video on your beau. He IS quite a looker Zenny. Beautiful arched neck and dapples, just like you! Can’t wait to see your beautiful, healthy baby. LOVE & PEACE
Amanda Gilliland
My Sweet Lady Zenyatta,You are absolutely amazing how you strike a pose. Your video is wonderful and the song is perfect. You are gracious, kind, patience & have the most wonderful sweet nature ever. I can’t wait to see the life size bronze! I love you Zenyatta for all you do for me and evreyone that adores you. You are a True Gift from God to have in our lifetime. You are a positive force that transends all age, race or status in life. You my Sweey Lady brings a smile to everyone’s face just by the mention of your name and remembering what you mean to each of us. You help us to slow down and relax when we see you and just enjoy your beauty and grace.
Hugs & Kisses From Alabama With Love, Amanda G.
Marilu V
Hi Zenyatta: I am so glad there is a video of Nina and Karol measuring you. You were such a good girl. I sure miss you after watching the rest of the videos. Hope you are doing well. MV
Irene Caty
Hi Zenny, I watched the video of them measureing you up, down and all over for that sculpture that will be made of you. I did enjoy that and and also some other videos that was available to watch. I just love to watch you race. You are so beautiful and whwn you run that is pure grace. It looks like Mike is just flying when rideing you. Hope everyone gets back to your barn and you can have a good feeling about your team being with you. Love you Zenyatta.
Gloria
Hi Zenny doll! I just watched the video of you getting measured. You are such a good, good girl! Can’t wait to see your family on Saturday at Santa Anita. You take care of yourself, gorgeous! XOXO!!
Dmama
Dear Z
Have you seen the video of your Bernardini on Bloodhorse? QUITE a looker! And he even has a little “dance” spring in his step. Should be interesting. To bad you can not run together, would have been fun.
Deborah Lawson
Zen the video and music is so cute! The love that Mario has for you is captured in his close up. Thank you for sharing.
gary
thanks for the picures and the videos. hope yoy have a great week.
Sunday
Bernardini dances like Zenyatta!!! Just saw a video about him on BloodHorse online and he is stunning! What an excellent match they are. I can’t wait to see the youngster next year!!!
Dani
Zenny – you and Mario make such a great comedic team. I’ll bet you teased one another all the time. What fun you must have had. But then you had to part and that was sad for you both. One of my favorite photographs of the two of you was shot by Barbara Livingston and is in her Tribute to you over on DRF.com. It was taken at Lane’s End and in it you are resting your entire head against Mario’s head and shoulders. You are looking straight into the camera. While there is a sense of contentment there, your eyes have such a sadness to them. It is so very clear how much you miss him. Such love between the two of you. It always brings a lump to my throat whenever I look at it.
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I’m glad to hear all your friends at Barn 55 and Lane’s End are enjoying themselves and their work. If you are passionate about what you do then you will surely find joy in it everyday.
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I am pea green with envy that I can’t be at Santa Anita for the big celebration. I live way across the country in Washington DC. But I am sure TVG will be airing it so I will watch this most special of awards be presented to Mr. and Mrs. Moss on your behalf. Maybe someone can TANGO it for you so you can watch too.
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I loved getting to know your beau Bernardini in the BH.com video. And seeing you measured up for the beautiful sculpture. It always amazes me how patient you are with so many people around you. You have such a gentle soul.
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@J Smith – even though I cannot be at Santa Anita on Saturday, I would still like to donate some things for the Zenyatta Lounge for Women. To what address should I send the package?
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So that is all from me today. I wish you sweet dreams Ms. Zenyatta. And sweet dreams to you too Dottie for making our time with Zenyatta feel so real and so special.
Shari Voltz
Zenyatta what a beautiful statue of you. I wish I could afford it. School teachers don’t make enough and my husband is not working right now. Maybe someday. I have your ornament, pictures, shirts and a blanket. I am happy with that. I watched you on YouTube and you are just so beautiful. Congratulations on the Secretariat award. You so deserve it. I just wish he was alive to be your boyfriend. But your guy is special too. He is not as beautiful as you but no one is. The children and I send our love and I am sending Sarah the paper for you to see. You made my class so happy. Thank you sweet girl We love you! Hugs and BIG KISSES from Shari and Homeroom 215 in Ohio XXXOOO
barbara
i just watched the video. you guys are great! thank you so much dottie. i am a fred astair fan so the song was perfect, as is Zenyatta!
love you!
Jan
Zenyatta,
You are everything. America’s Next Top Model, Dancing with the Stars, Female Athlete of the Year,Philanthropist,Marathon Runner,Horse of the Year, and many more. We love you in Houston, Texas. :)
Robbie Pfeufer Kahn
Zenyatta, lovely one, you are immeasurable!
Your admirer–Robbie
Jennifer Adelman
Dear Zenyatta, You have one awesome groom who has adored you and helped you flourish with his steady guidance and adoration. I though Mario as maybe 5’10? He has muscles and the stamina to control her like no other. Now John is very tall I think about 6’2 maybe and what a horse whisperer he must be. Just love all the connections to Z… All these scenarios contributed to her amazing ride to the history of greatness.
Hugs!
Kari Bussell
So very well put Rhoda Clements…all I can add to that is to tell Zenyatta and all of Team Z…I LOVE you!!!