Good Morning,
So many of you have wanted to see more of my surroundings. HRTV will be filming tomorrow…but John took some lovely photos of Lane’s End during his recent visits.
Here is a view from one part of my paddock. I see this daily when I go out and play. There ….enjoying the beautiful grounds…is this lovely sculpture of a BUNNY! There are several pieces like this on the farm. They make everything a bit more ‘fun’ to look at each day. I’d have to say, in my free time, I’m learning to enjoy and appreciate ART as well.
The other interesting part of this is that my dear jockey, MIKIE, has an AUNT (Aunt Nedra) who owns the NEDRA MATTEUCCI GALLERIES in Santa Fe, New Mexico. From what I’ve been told, several of these pieces on the farm were purchased from her gallery during the last several years…long before I resided here.
It always seems to amaze me how ‘the world’ is really so much more closely knit than what one thinks. Here I am at Lane’s End…appreciating the ART pieces that were purchased from a GALLERY owned by my MIKIE’S AUNT. Oh…it is such a small world!
HMMMMM…seems like I am really getting very reflective in my free time! I must say, I think another side of my personality seems to be developing! Too Cute!
I’m off to get ready for tomorrow’s photos/videos. Several of you have asked…the ceremony will take place at 2:30ish PST at Santa Anita. Hope to see you then!
With Love,
Hugs to all~
Z
Lisa g
Ms Zenyattta, cannot wait until tomorrow, yes, I will be watching. Congrats again. I love u…Lisa g
Julie June Stewart
Dear Z and friends… the bunny is lovely and how wonderful that there is a special Mike Smith connection. I am so pleased that HRTV will be showing the award ceremony with Mrs. Chenery. What a classy lady. Looking forward to more video’s! Thanks again for making all of us feel so connected to you in Kentucky… jj
Barbara
Just lovely! Thank you Lady Z!! Can’t wait to watch tomorrow!!
Alyssa
Love you Zenny!!
Shortskinnylady
Thanks, Dottieyetta, for these updates, wonderful information, and keeping us posted on what Zenny is doing….. so appreciated!
Victoria
Happy Year of the Rabbit, Zennie!
Carolyn Caswell-Brown
Do you know why certain animals were selected for the statues in “your paddock”? Are they all native to the Kentucky area or are some other ones mythical? Apart from all that, yes it is definitly a small world with so many interconnections when we stop to take notice. Enjoy your day. Love & Hugs
Carolyn Lewis
GLAD you Won Horse of the Year 2011. I REALLY !! You are a Fabulous Horse with SUCH a HUGE Heart !! Glad to have been part of your Wonderful Racing Career ! Now cant wait to see your foals !
Good lUCK with your babies !
Kimberly
What lovely grounds. You deserve the best Z… See your family tomorrow at Santa Anita!!! Luv ya…
Laura Hawkins
I hope that there will be a video of tomorrows activities posted. I can’t afford the HRTV channel but I will be at the track. I can’t wait to get my very own poster. Queen Z Forever!!!
Amanda
Congrats! I really hope ya’ll put up the ceremony for tomorrow online. I only have TVG!
Adele Williams
I love the bunny sculpture Zen. I am happy that you are treated so well.
Looking forward to seein you on TV tomorrow.
cheryl
stay warm looks like we have more snow on the way. from your neighbor, ohio
victoria
THANK YOU. i WILL VISIT THE GALLERY IN SANTA fE, A TOWN I ADORE. Zenyatta, you and your Team are respnsible for bringing the world closer together. it’s truly amazing the ensuing interconnected fone calls and emails. Run for President. The world would be a better place. No earmarks for carrots thogh!
Sarah Powell
Just think, Zenny, you have made the world a smaller and better place by bringing all of us together because of our love for you and your team. Just as I look forward to Dottie’s post, I look forward to reading what some of the “regulars” write daily. Lane’s End sounds like a beautiful place and I’m so glad that it seems to be fitting for royalty!! I’m sure the Queen of England has sculptures in her garden also!!
Delores
Hi My Precious Z, I am so glad about tomorrow. I will be at Santa Anita and can’t wait to see your video’s on the big
screen. Thank you Dottie for the updates and keeping Zenyatta’s fans up to date on everything. I like everyone else is so appreciative of your Diary postings.
I love Zenyatta with all my heart and love reading about her daily going ons. Zenyatta you are so wonderful and so deserving of the award tomorrow.
My Love to you Zenyatta and bunches of XOXOXOXO
LarriLou Kallsen
Congratulations Zenny for yet another Honorable Award! You are awesome and for sure Racing Roylaty! “The Queen”
Chris H
Is Mario there with you? I bet he would love to be the one that bathes you & grooms you for your big day!
Judy Gadwood Loves Zenny/California
Hi Zenny aka The Queen!
It’s less than 24 hours before I step foot on the grounds at Santa Anita! :-)
I’m so excited! I’m taking a poster with photos of you. It tells a story: me meeting YOU and Team Zenyatta!
HUGS & KISSES XOXO
teresa
Can’t be there in person, already ordered my print, and had a wonderful chat with Chris, the awesome lady at Santa Anita gift shop. Hello to the Moss Family and Penny Chenery from Minnesota. Wish I could meet them in person, and tell them how much their story means to me. Also how much I love Zenyatta and the beloved Secretariat who will be in our heart’s forever. Long live, Super Horse Zenyatta, and rest in peace Super Horse Secretariat. <3
CHERYL
Will be watching it on HRTV. Can’t wait! We are all so happy for you, another well deserved award!
Pam Zacek,
What a cool small world, I bet those sculpturers, are really great.. I will hope I can see this wonderful, award you and Team Z will be getting, and Secretaist the two, great Horses, the Poster is perfect, and you both look so perfect for the Royalty, Horses, of the World, go get them Z,
Jenna
The world IS so small, in a good way for you.
I hope the event will make it to the internet so that I can see it. I don’t have satellite cable so it’s not available to me.
I wish I were in Santa Anita CA instead of the snowy Northeast. I so want to meet Z someday.
Thank you so much, Dottie, for such a great information. I love the bunny!
sue w
Zenny…today I learned about another similiar “like” both of us share. We already share the same birthday :-) and now a love for bunnys. I actually had one as a pet years ago…even walked him on a leash and taught him a few tricks.
Tell John, the next time you two tango…we really appreciate all the pictures. Have a great day!
Yvonne and Maurice Kirby
Hi Zenyatta. Can’t wait to see your award ceremony tomorrow. I haven’t been out of the house for the past three days; we in Texas like 2/3rds of the country are experiencing terrible winter conditions. But tomorrow, I will get out early to do chores so I can be home to watch Santa Anita on HRTV. Can’t wait to see the video of you in Kentucky. Will you and your BBFs be watching the monitors in the stall area or by tango? Have the best time and party hearty with your friends. It is so much deserved. Love you, stay toasty and have lots of fun and love you always, angel in disguise.
J Smith
GOING TO SANTA ANITA FEB?. Last reminder to L.A. fans, if you are going on Saturday and are inspired by Team Z’s giving ways, please take a donation for the ZENYATTA LOUNGE FOR WOMEN (see diary post #40). You probably won’t even need to leave the house to come up with one of these items. Gently used books (in Spanish would be fab. too). Movies on DVD. Any learning or puzzle type computer CD’s. Board Games or puzzles (please make sure all the pieces are there)! Office/stationary supplies. Toiletries, new and sealed of course. When you get to S.A. ask any staff to direct you to the Marketing Office, you can drop off there. Team Z do so much for horses and humans, inc. us with this diary, lets show that they have inspired us to lend a hand too. A quick look under the bathroom sink for the lotion you got for xmas and will never use, and a detour to the Marketing Office is the least we can do to show our support. I hear the ladies are making good use of the lounge, improving their English skills with a Rosetta Stone program, and taking computer classes. Anyone wanting to meet at track, paddock after 4th race. See you there.
sherry drish
THE ART IS REALLY TOO CUTE. YES IT IS A SMALL WORLD. I HAVE BEEN CALLED A REAL PIECE OF ART, KNOWING MY HUSBAND, I KNOW HE WAS BEING FUNNY. I AM GLAD THAT YOUR BIG DAY IS TOMORROW, ALL YOUR FANS ARE WAITING TO SEE YOU, DEAREST ZENYATTA. THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO MADE THIS ALL POSSIBLE…LOVE SHERRY D.
Sue Noel
Congrats on your great and much deserved award. It has been such fun following your career and I am now just loving the entries from “your” diary!! It is so great that Dottie is helping you with this–your fans love and appreciate it!!
I will be at Santa Anita in spirit tomorrow–I graduated from high school near there,in Monrovia,55 years ago and used to listen to the re-cap broadcasts of the races each evening after school during racing season and went to the races there too!
Love seeing the photos they ost of you,and your new home. Know you will always have a happy life and get the best of care and love. It is truly wonderful that you and your team are doing so much for less fortunate race horses. THANK YOU,THANK YOU for that!!
Much love Z!!!!
Sue Noel
J Smith
I will be there early, email me if you want to meet up earlier in the day. zenyattafans@yahoo.com
Judy Gadwood Loves Zenny/California
I GOT MY ZENNY HAT!! On the back: “ZENYATTA 2010 HORSE OF THE YEAR”. I’m taking this with me tomorrow ;-)