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
Kim S
Aw Zenny, have a great, loving February yourself.
@Ensign, thanks for the update on Life Is Sweet.
Linda B
Hi Zen,
I bet there is a lot of activity around you from your medical team. I listened to the vet you had in CA and she was thrilled to take care of you. Who wouldn’t be you are gorgeous and strong. I know you take all the examinations in stride and with dignity as you do everything. If Dotty and YOU could share a bit I would love to hear FROM YOU how you are doing. I know , being a woman, there are some things we like KEPT private. Pre natal care in humans I understand but what do they do for you? An increase in healthy food I am sure. Bottom line from me is I pray for a healthy safe breeding and a foal that will reflect both you and your mate’s best qualities. As ever HAIL TO THE QUEEN
Sheri
Oh my gosh Zenyatta I can’t wait for your first foal! I know the gestation period for a horse is 11 months, but its so exciting! I can’t wait to check out the video of Bernardini! But what I do know about him is that he is Secretariat’s great grandson! So just think, your foal will be related to Secretariat! I hope its a filly… haha love you Zenyatta!!! (btw, a decent name for the foal is “Open Minded.” My friend thought of that! Love you!) :D
Fontella
Bernardini sure has grown into himself and matured into a handsome stallion! The nic and resulting foal should be great.
Gestation for mares is 340 days plus or minus 10 days. Some mares foal before and some after the 340 days depends on the foal development in utero. I have 1 mare who always foals at 352 days, another mare that foals at 334 days.
I have a stallion who is smaller in stature and he has never had any problem covering larger / taller mares. Mother nature has a way of working all of that out. :-)
Sandra Ryan
I hope “Baby” gets your beautifu dapples.
I still think Mike should get “final approval” of your baby daddy! LOVE IS IN THE AIR!!!!!
Sunny Boyd
Nightie night, Zetty :)
Monica Horn
Ah thinking of names. First to mind is, “Zendini”, filly or colt.
Denise
Hi Z and Team Z…thank you for sharing the Bloodhorse video. He’s an amazing stallion…Great looking, terrific disposition and….he kinda dances! LOL Maybe Baby Z will learn that cute step you have too! Lucky you, Z…a man that can dance. :-)
DEBBIE GUSTAFSON
THAT WAS A BREATH TAKING ARTICLE ZHEART AND ZENYATTYA, HOW YOU HAVE TOUCHED MY HEART AND SOUL,SO PROUD OF YOU AS EVERYONE ELSE IS,,YOU ARE ONE FINE LADY AND SO BLESSED WITH ALL THE LOVE YOU HAVE,,I WIL BE AT THE TRACK SATURDAY, IN OAKLAWN ,,JUST TO GET YOUR POSTER IN PERSON, WISH YOU WERE GONNA BE THERE FOR YOUR AUTOGRAPH,,AND A BIG HUG WOULD BE NICE ,,HAVE A WONDERFULL DAY AND A PEACEFULL NITE,,MUCH LOVE TO THE QUEEN,,NITE
DEBBIE GUSTAFSON
THAT WAS A BREATH TAKING ARTICLE ZHEART AND ZENYATTYA, HOW YOU HAVE TOUCHED MY HEART AND SOUL,SO PROUD OF YOU AS EVERYONE ELSE IS,,YOU ARE ONE FINE LADY AND SO BLESSED WITH ALL THE LOVE YOU HAVE,,I WIL BE AT THE TRACK SATURDAY, IN OAKLAWN ,,JUST TO GET YOUR POSTER IN PERSON, WISH YOU WERE GONNA BE THERE FOR YOUR AUTOGRAPH,,AND A BIG HUG WOULD BE NICE ,,HAVE A WONDERFULL DAY AND A PEACEFULL NITE,,MUCH LOVE TO THE QUEEN,,NITE
Holly Zemba
I read your diary posts everyday Zenyatta, and I love knowing what you’re up to everyday!! Thanks for keeping your fans posted.
S
Handsome Fellow….one thing is sure… This baby should be regal and stunning to look at!!! Hope you get in foal on the first try:). You may just have the most watched pregnancy ever!
livey
@Kennedys in SD,
Well, I looked up “tying up”…had no idea what that meant in horse lingo and you mentioned that Life is Sweet had an issue with this. Well for others who may be curious, this is what I found:
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http://www.thehorse.com/pdf/factsheets/tying-up/tying-up.pdf
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Um, some other interesting topics came up as well when searching for “tying up” @__@ Beware…
Maria
I love you Queen Z. Good luck with Bernardini.
Jackie
Good Evening Queen “Z” Everyday is a special day when I think of YOU! All the good you and your connections have done for so many is just wonderful!
Valentine’s Day sounds like a perfect time for your date! Boy what a lucky guy! Although, I agree with Mike, no one is worthy!
It is very cold here in CA. I hear it is pretty cold back east. Stay warm.
Hugs and Kisses
Julie Ann in O.C. CA.
Dearest Zenny and ( Dottie : ) After viewing the new video I must say, ” Yes, he is a handsome one, your fiance, Bernardini.” I had already taken a look at him but this video makes me think even more what a perfect match he is for you. How loved and well taken care of you are! I really liked the idea of a “Foal Shower” for you with your fans donating to their favorite horse charity. Which one would you like us to give to in your name? I’m particularly saddened by the Mustang Round Ups by the BLM but don’t know how to help there. Any suggestions? Hope you are warm and cozy in your stall tonight. Como siempre, ABRAZOTES, Julie Ann
Borntobreed
@Roberta
Bernardini sire is AP Indy whose sire is
Seattle Slew and Dam Sire is Secretariat.
He has one of the most perfect confirmations of
existing stallions, which may mean great balance
and speed in B and Z foal. Yipeee!!!!
Perhaps Shiek Mo will bring Sea The Stars for
A visit to the US negotiating through his international
Breeding operation. Wow!!!!!
Have a great Feb Zenyatta
Wendy Bratten
It’s wonderful to hear about your plans beautiful Zenyatta. That Bernardini is very attractive. I’m glad you are relaxing and enjoying retirement. You sure deserve to relax!
Kimberly
Hi Queen Z, Your boyfriend is sure cute. You make a great looking couple. Have sweet dreams my cutie…. Nite Nite.
Saralee
Are you sure you are ready to give up racing for motherhood? I understand it is time but I think you are going to miss it. I do approve of Bernardini-quite the stud muffin-love you-PS does Mike think B is worthy?
Valeria Cannon
@Sue
Looking at Lucky, ran in the Kentucky Derby but was biologically only 2. His foal date was at the end of May. So he was one of the youngest horses to run in Grade 1 stake races in 2010.
Valeria Cannon
@Sheri, he’s also the grandson of the ONLY undefeated Triple Crown winner, Seattle Slew.
So it’s Bernardini who actually has the regal bloodline (not to take anything away from the Queen).
kim
Dear Zenyatta,
You are the Queen!!Nice to see you and Secretariat together.Wish he was still here to be your mate!
J Smith
@ Jacalyn, love that idea, an online baby shower for Z & B. I will checkout your site next week. Am still busy collecting things for the Zenyatta Womens Lounge from my friends. I have only heard of 4 other fans that plan to take things for the lounge on Saturday, I sure hope more people read my posts and plan to take things but just didn’t mention it.
marsha roliardi
zenyatta, so happy to see the bernardini video, he is so awesome and handsome. he has a little bit of a dance move himself.so perfect for you. we are excited girlfriend!!! you go girl!!! love marsha and joe
Amanda Gilliland
My Sweet Lady Zenyatta, Feb. has really started off to be a great month for you! This weekend with the Secretariat Award and then later to meet Bernardini! He is one fine looking stallion! Since you both dance,your baby is bound too! Zenyatta, they should call Feb. your month. I think of you as The Horse Of Love because of the love you have given to us all and the smiles you bring to our faces. Great photo of you looking around and taking it all in. I ask God each day to continue to Bless you and protect you and keep you safe. I love you, Sweet Zenyatta! Hugs & Kisses from Alabama, Amanda G
Ensign, I look forward to your comments!
jim
i just read on my facebook page that a man in marin county ca. is sending 52 horses to slaughter to a place called surgercreek. broodmares in foal, wenlings, yearlings. 2 and 3 year olds. im aupaled. i didnt think there were slaughter houses in the united states. the horses he says are free with papers. his father died and he wants nothing to do with them. i dont know how to reach him. anybody know about sugarcreek?
ira
thank you for the update
Elena Erdman
Hi Queen Z. I love the post. You look lovely. The video of Bernardini is beautiful. I Keats liked him a lot. Can’t write much because my computer hard drive crashed, but just got new computer and have to program it. Writing on the iPhone is hard. I love you.
Dawn Conrad
Dearest, Zenny. It is very cold here in Colorado and I know the weather east is bitter. Hope you are safe and warm tucked away in your LE stall for the evening. I have to give a BIG THANK YOU to Chris Crocker for how terrific she has been handling all of our calls and e-mail orders for your breathtaking art work. She has gone above and beyond the call of duty and always with a smile in her voice. I asked if she had gotten to see you run in person. She told me a story of the day you won the Breeder’s Cup 2009, Zenny. I thought it was so touching, I had to share in it in my own words. It is especially fitting for Valentines Day as it is a great example of what Zenyatta means to us. She said it was fantastic to she you race and win, but what she remembered most happened after you crossed the line. The sound of the crowd cheering was a sound she had never heard before at a racetrack. You could feel the ground shake. And then, as she looked around the true depth of the human experience appeared. As if playing in slow motion, she saw total stangers hugging one another. She saw tears flowing from the faces of women and men alike. Friends who had been downing a cold beer, tossed their cups into the air and reached for each other to embrace. Handmade posters were raised high and chants of your name began. She said, “it was like we cured cancer in that moment”, the feeling was so intense.” Thousands of people had literally been transported together to a place of pure joy and you, beautiful girl took them there. It was an unforgettable moment in time. Thank you Chris for sharing with me!! And thank you Zenyatta for everything you have and are doing to celebrate the month of “love”. Bernardini’s video was terrific, you are a lucky girl. I enjoyed the info from Lenny and Steve at the Bloodhorse when they talked about spending time with Bernardini after the Belmont, they said he was absolutely wonderful. Spending literally hours with then petting on him and never going to the back of the stall. Dottie and Team Z, thank you again for all that you do for us. It means the world. Good night for now, Zenny. Sweet dreams. Hugs and kisses. XXXOOO