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
Robbie Pfeufer Kahn
To DANI: I just read your post from #70. Including Zenyatta’s hoof print in the Walk of Fame seems, now that you mention it, unavoidable.
Your post was so witty, especially in your use of detail–“swish of her tail,” etc. Lovely writing.
Where might those of us who would like to see the photo of Mario and Zenyatta look? You said it’s on DRF, but do you have the link?
Thanks so much–Robbie
Lori Stein
Hey Big Beautiful Z
I was just watching some of your old races(2010), which never grows old. When they retired you after you won the Classic Hollywood Park/TVG put out a DVD of your career, but to see your 2010 races I have to go to the DVR. I will probibly never upgrade from that recorder because I will want those races forever. Can’t wait till you go see Bernardini. Anticipation for your foal is going to be over the top. I think if it’s a colt it should be named Dontstandsoclosetome, but that is probibly too many letters. Hope Mom and Dad keep with the Police theme for your babies or atleast have the lettet Z in all of their names. Talk to you soon beautiful one. You are definately a tonic for the soul!!!
Love, Lori
The Kennedys in San Diego
@Suzanne G — thank you for the link to Zenyatta’s size/stride length.
Paula Higgins
Love that picture of Mario with Zenny. She is one big girl. I really love that statue. Just gorgeous.
Linda from Vermont
Congrats for being the first to recieve the Secretariat Award, you deserve it. Hope your statue will be available to all!
LouAnn Cingel of Union, Missouri
Oh dear dear sweet Zenyatta, I love you so and really enjoy coming here and reading your diary. Am excited that eventually there will be a bronze statue of you, that is really sweet!
Love & Blessings to you Zenyatta!
Maria
That is a cute video and I love the song. You looked sweet and calm when she was taking the measurement. I bet you were enjoying all the attention. I Love you Queen Z.
jeanie langford
Happy Monday your Majesty. Congrats on the Secretariat award. You deserve it. Do you think will will be getting any video of you soon. Love the youtube. Hugs and Kisses
Paula Higgins
Well, I just placed my order for a Zenyatta bronze statue by Nina. I am thrilled! Can’t wait to get it. It will be treasured all my life and passed on to my niece who loves animals as much as I do.
Holly Zemba
I am so glad you are enjoying your new life, and I was just wondering if Mario stayed in Kentucky with you. The two of you seemed to like each other so much. Mario really seems like he admired you and took good care of you.
Mary McQuire
Thanks for the post. I watched the youtube clip on Bernardini which was very informative. He is SO handsome and seems to have a good temperament as well.
Robin Porcelain
Zenny, did you know that two of Bernardini’s sons are ranked near the top of Kentucky Derby hopefuls this year? it’s going to be hard awaiting the foal that the two of you will produce together and even worse waiting for him or her to get to the track! Yes, patience is one of the hardest lessons to learn. :)
Dani
@Robbie – here is link to Barbara’s Zenyatta Tribute:
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http://www.drf.com/blogs/2010-horse-year-zenyatta-photographic-tribute
Julie Ann in O.C. CA.
Dearest Zenny (and Dottie : ),
One of the best parts of my day is reading your post. It seems as if we have formed quite a community of aficionados who all share such a love for you and what you stand for. Rhonda Clements really summed it up quite well! I’ve already started to collect a few things to drop off at the marketing office on Saturday for the Zenyatta Lounge for Women. I even have a few books in Spanish since I teach Spanish as a second language and always bring home as many books as I can when I visit Mexico. I really enjoyed the YouTube video of you being measured for the sculpture. How tranquil and calm you stood! Mario certainly deserves the Groom of the Year Award. He and Carmen took such loving care of you! Chili and all! It is definitely another wonderful week and I’m so looking forward to being in Santa Anita on Saturday to be a part of it as you so deservedly receive the first Secretariat People’s Choice Award! Ay pues! Andale chica tan guapa y querida. Te mando como siempre ABRAZOTES. Julie Ann
Sunny Boyd
Wheehee lady,
actually you’re more still like a filly than a broodmare:)
What a beautiful little video of you, and the music “I’m in Heaven” just sweet:) What a gorgeous girl you are!!! I’m glad you’re ‘foreverized’ now, for all days to come. Is Mario ‘Groom Of The Year’? Or is he nominated, yet to win? I hope he gets it, and if he already has it, congratulations his way, he always kept you spiffied , guzzied up, just a gorgeous girl. :) Thanks for the video, that was very nice. Have a swell night and sweet dreams of all your favorites:)
Tamyatta
Wow Zen my beauty, that Bernardini boy gets hunkier every time I see him:) You two super power couple will make a super power baby…no doubt about it! My name for your baby is “Another1stforZen”. I’m all excited for you getting your award this weekend…you can never be honored enough Zenny…you are unsurpassed when it comes to giving! We could never repay you for all you have done for us humans and all your friends. I’ve never known a horse like you and I’m sure never will again. I got my Oaklawn bobblehead today and it is so cute! Stay warm my beauty and thank Dottie for all she does to keep us in touch with our true love..you! Always loving you!
Celeste
Robbie – here is the link to the DRF blog by Barbara Livingston with the amazing photos of Zenyatta and the very special one of Mario and our Queen – I hope my copy/paste works: http://www.drf.com/blogs/2010-horse-year-zenyatta-photographic-tribute
I love the above photo of Zenyatta and Mario also and can’t seem to ever get enough of this great racemare! The video of being measured shows such great patience and such a calm attitude, it’s just amazing. I wish I had the right words to be able to express how much this all means to me. I am grateful for this way to keep learning about Zenyatta. Thank you all!!
Robyn Mullhausen
Nina is one lucky lady to get to know just how magnificent your body is, but what a great excuse just to get that close to you. ;);) You were so patient and accommodating to Nina while she took your measurements. You knew she was going to capture your greatness in bronze at the peak of your career. Cute video. Love the photo of you and Mario and I doubt there is another human who knows your body any better than Mario. Every picture I see of you and Mario together he is looking at you like you are the most exquisite female he’s ever seen. ❤Z❤
Celeste
Oh, and I forgot to say that I love the bronze miniature of Zenny also. I’m still hoping Nina Kaiser will someday consider offering it in resin for model horse collectors. I got the Breyer Zenyatta Christmas ornament after Christmas was over, but I’m still waiting on the Traditional scale models to come back in stock, hopefully next month.
NIK
Zeny – Loved the video of Bernardini (what a hunk) and also the video of you so patiently being measured by Nina. Thank you Team Zenyatta for all the love and dedication to our Queen and for sharing her with us. I will be at Santa Anita this Saturday to be part of the historic first ever Secretariat Award to be presented to the Mosses and I’ll be sure to donate some books, etc. to the Zenyatta Lounge for Women as well. XOXOXO!!!
Paula Higgins
Gayle, thanks for posting the video of Bernadini. He is one drop dead gorgeous horse!!!! A great match for the Queen. Dottie thanks for posting the video of Nina taking measurements. I had been working on my husband to get the bronze and tonite he agreed to get it.
Jenna
From the video, I see Bernardini is one cute dancer, as well…a match made in heaven ;) Z&B will make a beautiful baby…good health is the most important thing.
Than you so much, Dottie.
Sleep tight, Zenyatta.
Nighty night.
Jenna
What a wonderful story. Z and her Team continue to touch everyone with kindness:
Lessons From Zenyatta:
http://www.reviewonline.com/page/content.detail/id/540555/Lessons-from-Zenyatta.html
Debbie
Hi Zenny!! I really enjoyed the cute you tube video of you being measured for the statue!! It brings back memories for me – I had a very famous whippet show dog/sire named Dash (aka CH Rhode Paved With Gold). He just went to heaven last year at 14 1/2. We had a bronze done of his head & it was done exactly the same way!!! It is a life-size sculpture of his head & neck, which I will always treasure. I sure wish copies would be made of this bronze of you!! Many people would love them! I want one for my office!! Hugs from L.A.!!!
Pamela
Zenny-Loved the video what a patient,sweet girl you are. Mario did a great job with your video-loved the music. You never cease to amaze me with your involvement in so many productive projects!!!! Can’t wait to see the bronze when it’s done!! Congratulations again on the Secretariat Award. You & he both came from the back in your races. May God keep you safe during the ice storm. xoxo
Linda Henderson
Thanks for sharing the video. Loved it. Love seeing anything concerning Zenyatta.
OraJean Stevenson
Dear Queen- Z & Team-Z,
Thanks for sharing that lovely video of “The Man In Your Life…Bernardini”. Boy, is he good looking!!! Hope you enjoyed the warmer days while you could; I just heard that a big, nasty, ice storm is heading your way. So sorry. Get your prettiest blankets on and stay warm.
Hugs to all. Fondly, OraJean
Elena Erdman
Hello there! Oh I love the video of Nina measuring you and the music is so romantic and beautiful, just right for you. You are so good bring measured. Too cute. Yeah you are a tall, leggy brunette. I love you more and more.
Hootie just emailed Mike Smiths charity for this month is TROTT.
Jackie
Good Evening Queen “Z” Loved the video. I was in Heaven watching it! I think a great selection was made for your first date. Bernadini is nice looking and has an excellent record and pedigree. Can’t wait for the first foal.
Hoping to meet the Mosses, John and Ms. Chenery on Saturday.
Stay warm.
Hugs and kisses
The Kennedys in San Diego
Thank you for the link to the drf.com photos — we agree, while they are all beautiful, the one of Mario with her head on his shoulder is just so touching — what an amazing bond.