Good Morning,
It is so hard to believe that it is already FEBRUARY. I understand…per GROUNDHOG LEGEND…this morning indicated that SPRING WILL COME SOON. That sounds great to me!
February is also a MONTH to celebrate LOVE and relationships! It is so much fun to reflect on all of the people who have been so special in my life! It is exciting to contemplate the next several weeks and the ‘new experiences’ I will have as well!
This Saturday, as you know, I’m celebrating the SECRETARIAT AWARD at Santa Anita. (Chris Crocker at the Santa Anita gift shop emailed Dottie and told her “all of my fans have had their fingers flying over their keyboards ordering the posters”.) You guys are too cute!
Later on, sometime later in February, I’ll be meeting with BERNARDINI. As you know, MY TEAM has selected him as the sire for my first foal. The exact timing of this depends on MY system….and how I’m doing with my ovulating and all of that GIRLY GIRL stuff.
Earlier this week, Darley did a wonderful video on BERNARDINI…introducing him to the fans, a view of his home, and the pedigree aspects in relation to our mating. It is on the BLOODHORSE SITE…and they really did a terrific job! From what I can see, HE is a really strong, good-looking stallion. I can’t wait to meet him!
Click here to watch a video on Bernardini!
What a LUCKY HORSE I AM! I know I have accomplished a great deal in my own life and career…but to be associated with SECRETARIAT and being shown with him in a poster entitled…RACING ROYALTY…and then to have BERNARDINI be the sire of my first foal is all very exciting to me! I have some FABULOUS HORSES in my life! What a thrill!
February…is starting out to be a month filled with LOTS OF HOPE, LOVE, and POSSIBILITIES! It is so much fun to just stand out in the paddock, look at this beautiful environment and ponder all of the great things to come!
May you be blessed with a wonderful, hopeful and loving FEBRUARY as well!
With love,
Hugs to all~
Z
Beth Alexander
I hope February is a wonderful month for you and if everything goes right, hopefully we will be hearing little hoofprints later on! Still loving you and thinking of you everyday…..
Joan
Bernardini is a lovely horse and I enjoyed the video. I hope he treats you well, Zennie, and I hope your baby will be happy, healthy and successful. I know you will love being a mom.
Ange
He’s a very handsome boy and I love how he won his races the opposite of you… with his ears pinned like he was telling the competion “back off, I’m better than you!” You always won with your ears up like you were saying “where’d everyone go?” He’s a great choice for you.
Diana
Queen Z, saw the video of your guy and he is certainly VERY handsome. He is a very lucky guy and probably a little befumbled with all of these new people checking him out. I’m sure someone has told him that you have very devoted fans who just want to make sure our Zen is getting the best! Love, kisses and hugs to you!
Cynthia Ann Holt
Forget about Wiliam and Kate! This romance is so much more interesting….and Royal!
Sharon
HEARTfelt wishes for happiness and love in February to Team Zenyatta for all the joy you’ve brought to your fans!! Bernardini is a looker!!!
Debbie
hi Z! I ordered a poster, wish it came signed but I’m sooo excited to get one!
Bernardini is one lucky dude to be the one for you!!! love you xoxoxo
sherry drish
WE ARE SO LOOKING FORWARD TO YOUR MOTHER HOOD. WHEN MY MARES FIRST FOAL WAS DELIVERED, I WAS SO PROUD OF HIM. HAVING A FOAL AROUND IS ALOT OF WORK, HE HAS TO LEARN ALOT OF MANNERS. I DO NOT KNOW IF I WOULD LIKE YOU TO HAVE A COLT OR FILLY FIRST, WE JUST KNOW THAT IT WILL BE AS LOVED AS YOU, DEAREST ZENYATTA. MAYBE ALL YOUR FANS CAN CAST A VOTE. LOVE TO ALL…SHERRY D.
Irene Caty
Hi Zenny, good day to you. I saw the Bernardini video and that is one beautiful stallion. I can see he has good balance and just plain good looking all over. Yes, you are very lucky that your connections are being aware of every little thing for your first mateing date. I am sure you will have a beautiful baby with balance, beauty and personality. I wish you the best of luck in your new experience of entering motherhood. It will be nice when spring gets here and you can enjoy some warm weather. Will be looking forward to Saturday when you get your award and I get my poster. Love you much Zenyatta.
Zen-Fan
Zen- You know geese mate for life! Maybe Bernardini will be the ONE & ONLY! He is SO handsome. I watched the video at Darley…”too cute!” I am sure that this decision was done with a lot of consideration on numerous things, but Bernardini looks like a GREAT match & will be a true gentleman!
I think this connection with Secretariat will really bring lots of interest to the horse racing community. It is like two Superheros joining forces! Have you ever met the owner of Secretariat? I hear she is a wonderful person & I know she would just fall in love with you!
Jan
Zenyatta,
Your Bernardini is so regal and handsome. Can’t wait to see your baby. Kiss Kiss big gal.
Ann
Wonderful that they are now referring to you as the Great Zenyatta. Those two words will now go hand in hand when your name is mentioned just like Secretariat.
Nancy McNaul Applegate
Oh Zenny, he’s PERFECT for you in every way! this video brings tears to my eyes because i’ve been pretty worried about you. but your lovely family makes the wisest decisions about you. they love you so and always want the BEST for you, and Bernardini clearly is for you!
And he dances!! did you see the way he walks???
Marilu V
Hello Zenyatta! I will be at Santa Anita Saturday to watch your family accept your special award from Mrs. Chenery. You are so blessed. How kind of your family to share your blessings with Old Friends and Canter of California. Hugs, MV
Rhonda Clements
Bernardini is a lucky guy to be the daddy to your first baby will forever make his mark in history. Congratulations on the Secretariat Award no other horse could have been even in the running for this award! I think Bernardini has Secretariat in his bloodline too! Cannot wait to see the baby, Okay for those who do not know how long is gestation for a thoroughbred horse ??? I know Dottie will inform us all!! Love to Zenny and Team Z
Nancy McNaul Applegate
one more thing…..
thank you, Jerry & Ann, for sharing so much with us. you both are so personable & have gone a long way to include this mostly female bunch of Zenyatta groupies.
please, always remember that as much as we adore your lovely Zenyatta, we adore you, too.
ENSIGN
@ RHONDA,
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Gestation is approx 11 months. Some mares go a few weeks early, some a few weeks past that date.
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If Zenyatta is bred late Feb you can expect her to foal late January 2012
Robin
Hi Zenny!! YES, February is a month full of LOVE & ROMANCE. SO happy for you and your team. He is one LUCKY boy to be in the company of the QUEEN! Miss you in Cali big girl. Love you! Stay safe & warm!! MUAH!! XOXO
suew
Zenny…yes, you have much to look forward, too. I just hope your mating and pregnancy go without a hitch and you remain healthy and happy Dottie, you continue to amaze me with your diligence with this diary. I can’t imagine any other connections being so willing to share information with the fans. I have learned so much from Zenny and all of Team Z. It’s been a thrill on and off the track just following her daily activities.
Bridget
Ya, he is a good looking Italian Stallion!
Jo in CO
Congratulations on the Secretariat award, Z!! Wish you could be there for all of yoru fans at Santa Anita to see you. I was truly blessed to be at your retirement celebration at Hollywood Park (and yes, even meet you the day before!). Hope your February is blessed with all good things. Have said it before, but Bernardini is very lucky! There isn’t one day that goes by that I don’t think of how much I love you and how you have truly blessed my life.
Diana Hanson
Bernie is looking good! I am sure it is a wonderful match. Like someone said before, we are still waiting for the video of your mud rolling debut! Have a great day Queen Z!
Helen & Guido
You and your team deserve it all Zenny!
Margie
Hi Zenny, I just watched Secretariat at the Belmont again – breathtaking. I see a lot of him in you, so it’s especially fitting for you to be the first recipient of this special award on Saturday. After I watched Secretariat, I had that urge to see you run again so I watched your 2009 Breeders Cup win. Again, breathtaking. I think God sends us messengers, like Secretariat and you, when He thinks we need our spirits lifted. It certainly worked for me – thanks, God. Love you, always, Horse of my Heart.
Kim Noble
Mike was correct – no stallion is good enough for you. I personally don’t care if your baby ever races a lick, I just want you both to be healthy.
Sue
Thanks, Zenny, for your update. I was just wondering what happens if, for example, a foal is ‘accidentally” born at the end of December. Is he/she then considered a whole year older than a foal born a few days later in January?
Leslie R.
Hi Zenny, I hope you, all of Team Z, and my fellow Zen Diary readers have a fabulous February!
Love to all,
Leslie
Cheryl Smiith
You are extrodinary! One of a kind, wish for you much happiness! I know when you do become a mother, your baby will be beautiful, just like you. Kisses and love,
Mary Stanford
Just think Z… it will soon be spring….and I bet you will have even more fun outside. This is an exciting month for you….and all your fans are closely watching. We love you Z!!!
Georgia Harper
Oh what a month February will be for you. I am trying to get wraped up in the triple crown talk but all I can think of is the day you are bred and praying all goes well with your pregnency. You have a gorgeous guy and am sure your little one will be a real looker and have tons of talent. Dottie, can you let us know about Life is Sweet, has she been bred and can you tell us to whom? Thanks so much for all the daily information it is quite obvious none of us are ready to let go of the Queen. Team Z is definatley amazing.lots of love