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
Karey
Jane in Seattle, Thanks very much for the info and encouragement. My problem is a little different, but I’m going to keep trying. I’m now wondering if HRTV has so many Z fans signing up that they are on overload. If I miss it live, I’ll hope for a youtube upload. BTW, I’m in Vancouver, WA!
Linda in NJ
Hi Zenny: Great posts over the past couple of days. In my area Comcast doesn’t offer HRTV and it seems that Direct TV doesn’t offer it either. A couple of your fans subscribed to the HRTVlive.com. So maybe I’ll try that too. However, they seemed to have had problems with it. I hope that maybe John and Dottie have the ceremony video taped like they did with the HOTY event. Congratulations to you Zenyatta on receiving this very special award. I wish you and your family all the best tomorrow. Sure wish I could be there.
Linda in NJ
@Irene Caty–How do you order that necklace?
Sunny Boyd
Good evening Zenyatta,
I think what we’re looking at here, is what you call a Z-abbit!
Why it is every bit as big as you :)
Yeah, you’re big day is tomorrow, now be sure and get all duddied up, put on your sparkle wraps, and make sure you give that camera a big smile, let’em see you teeth, you have beautiful teeth. And give’em that stately look, head high, give’em the Z-stare :) you take care, you big beautiful mare, and get your beauty rest, and sweet dreams of all your favorites :) :)
Karey
Great news! After having HRTV log-on problems using AOL, I was able to get onto the live feed at HRTV by going through Internet Explorer. For those who are thinking they have to miss tomorrow’s joyful event, there is this option. The subscription fee is $9.99 for one month,
which is a lot less than travel expenses
might be to get there in person. At least that’s the rationale I’m using.
How fun it is to know that Zenyatta’s adoring fans will all be together again in spirit just as we were at HOTY, and at BC. Another amazing day courtesy of Zenyatta, her fabulous family, and now Penny Chenery and the spirit of Secretariat have joined the throngs. Happiest of Saturdays, everyone.
myrna miller
I love your rabbit art piece, zenny, and I hope you show us pictures of the other animal sculptures on the farm. You are so lucky to look at them every day. I love Santa fe art and artists and I also have 2 small santa fe bunnies and a larger coyote in my living room but they are painted carved wood, and although very nice and remind me of santa fe, they are not near as gorgeous as yours. I always wondered who could afford, and had the room for, these very large pieces, and now I know. Things really do connect in interesting ways, don’t they. I love you Zenny and am so glad you are living in such a lovely place. Can’t wait to see your family and get a signed poster tomorrow. My photos with you at Hollywood park hang in my house and now you will be all over my living room too. Lots of love and see you tomorrow!
sue
Cannot wait to see you tomorrow… Love you more and more every day…
Tere Thomas
It is too cute sweetheart and we love it! You made my day again and can’t wait for the show tomorrow!!
Julie DuVall
What a lovely bunny! How big is it? Human-sized or horse-sized? :)
I will be at Santa Anita tomorrow for your big award ceremony; can’t wait to see you on the BIG SCREEN again! And I will by buying a print to support Canter and Old Friends; then on Friday I am volunteering at The Second Race’s foster facility. I will give the horses all a carrot for you, Zen ;)
Jane in Seattle
@Linda in NJ,
I’m not Irene, but I’m sitting here and can tell you what you want to know, hope you don’t mind. If you want to see the necklace, go to Mike Smith’s Facebook page and click on Wall Photos toward the bottom left – you don’t have to be on FaceBook, you can use this link: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mike-Smith-Jockey/122849674424919?v=wall
It’s the silver necklace with the red background. You can email Mike’s assistant Vic at JockeyMikeSmith@aol.com and tell her you’re interested in that necklace and she will let you know if/when it’ll be available again and what it costs.
After a while, people on this page do start to feel like friends, don’t they? Good luck with the necklace.
Jane in Seattle
@Linda in NJ,
I tried to post a comment about how to get the necklace and it came up “awaiting moderation”. Have patience and maybe it will get there soon. Maybe Irene tried to tell you too and had the same problem. But I’m sure eventually it will come though to you.
Margaret-Rose Batterman
Wow….that sculpture is fantastic!
What a lucky horse to have such beautiful surroundings.
I managed and am involved with a rabbit rescue organization, http://www.rabbit.org and would love to know who sculpted the bunny!?
What a score! And I can’t wait to watch Zenyatta receive her award tomorrow, she deserves all recognition possible:)
I also ordered one of the signed lithos, the one of just her, cannot wait to receive it and have it professionally framed. Then I can see her everyday!
myrna miller
thank you ” jane in seattle” I would love to know how to order a necklace as well. Hope you get through soon. Thanks, myrna
Julia B
Luv the bunny!
It’s just about time to hit the hay!
Tomorrow is the Big day!
Goodnight all!
Christine in Michigan
Beautiful Zenyatta. I too have bunnies! They are wild rabbits that have been coming to my yard for three years. I started out with one and now I have four! I feed them CARROTS, apples and sunflower seeds. They love it. They even come when I call. They are such docile, peaceful creatures. Won’t be able to see you tomorrow as I live in a remote part of Michigan. Hopefully, it will be on U Tube at a later date. God’s peace. I pray you will always be in God’s hands.
Megan S
Oooh! Z1 I’m excited that your an art lover! I love to draw and although I may not be perfect, it is very relaxing to let my mind wander over the paper.
Also, the way you say ‘too cute’ is just TOO CUTE!! <3
Luv ya,
Megan S
Alene
Hi Beautiful Zenny, Whenever I feel a bit down I go to your diary post just to see and listen to you. Thats how important you are Zen. Tomorrow is another exciting day for Zenny. Can`t wait to watch you!!!You`re so gorgeous you don`t have to do a thing to get ready for those cameras. Love you Zenny, Alene
S
Just got my new Bloodhorse in the mail! Great articles on you and Bernardini, and an incredible picture of him! He is beautiful! Even loved the pic of Curlin and Rachel. It was like a valentines edition. Z + B = so much anticipation and excitement. Can’t wait to get to Santa Anita tomorrow!
Jackie
Good Evening Queen “Z” what a small world it is! Looking forward to all the festivities tomorrow at Santa Anita. Will be there with bells on. Looking forward to seeing you in TV. No doubt you will look smashing!
Hugs and Kisses
Jackie
Tim
cant get enought
Barbara Wood
@Dawn Conrad–beautiful description of the area around Lexington. The people who live there are SO fortunate. (Well, maybe except for in the winter.)
Precious Z–
Tomorrow is your big day. Hoping to get on HRTV on the computer, but after reading of difficulties here, I may not. In that case, I’ll hope for youtube,
The bunny is adorable, as are you! Good night, sweet girl. Sleep well. Love you always.
jim
i have a fillie i call little Z. her name is justaroundmidnight. shes running sat at gulfstream. she just turned 4 and shes in a grade 1 against older boys. only Z could do that. this is only her 4 race. she loves to come from behind and sh wares a white shadow roll. i made more money on her last race than i could make un 5 yrs. she paid 56 dollars. they threw her in a grade three off only a maiden win. shes awsome. you will be hearing about her soon. breeders cup hear she comes. saturday special day for big Z and little Z i hope.
mark
Dottie, Thanks for all the information you give us about her!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Holly Zemba
I’ll be watching on TV – can’t wait! Youre so deserving of this award. And I like your bunny!
Amanda Gilliland
My Sweet Lady Zenyatta, I love the photo of your rabbit. What a special connection between you & Mike!! You have been interwoven in so many people’s lives. Zenyatta, you are like a beautiful piece of priceless fabric that wraps around each and everyone whose life you have touched! I thank God that you were born in my lifetime so I could enjoy watching you grow up, race and become royalty before my very eyes. I just love you so much, Zenyatta! You added so much to life that I am able to pass on what you have given me. I am so excited about Sat. for you & your family. Wow! Secretariat’s Award presented by Secretariat’s Mom, Ms. Penny Chenery. How cool is that! I’ll be watching on TV at this historic presentation. I hope you get a great night’s rest and feel great tomorrow. Hugs & Kisses From Alabama With Love, Amanda G.
Mary M. Meek
Rabbits are fertility symbols, so it’s probably good luck to have one on a breeding farm. Plus this is the Chinese Year of the Rabbit. May the fertility goddess smile on Zenyatta and her pasture mates.
livey
Thank you again Mr. & Mrs. Moss, John, Dottie, Mario and Steve(everyone at 55) who have Z who she is today. Tomorrow will be another special day for some very special people and one very special horse.
Positive and warms thoughts coming to some incredible people.
Happy Weekend. :)
Linda Henderson
To Zenyatta and her team, have a wonderful day tomorrow at Santa Anita. I would love to be there for an autograph and to see the film.
S
Hey big girl, forgot to ask.,, has Life Is Sweet foaled yet?
Hilltophorsewoman No Cal
Dearest Zenyatta, In honor of you, tomorrow morning I will have “beauty parlor” for my horses Bodie and Savannah ie: Savannah’s Bold Dash and Savannah Smiles. Please note that I named Bodie for his MOTHER first as I hope your firstborn will be. They both have heavy winter coats and are mudballs right now. In addition to mud removal we will do bridle paths, hoof cleaning, etc. I will be telling them about your Day at SA tomorrow and who will be there, in particular, Secretariat’s mom, Penny Chenery. One of Savannah’s boyfriends was a son of Secretariat and Bodie has a half brother named Savannah’s Secret. Lots of carrots and Good and Plentys will be given for standing still. Zenyatta, you have to try licorice. My horses think it is the best. I wish I had a TV in the barn so the horses could watch the festivities too and I wish I could share with everyone that doesn’t get HRTV. It is so awesome that the 52 horses were saved. Yaaaay horse people. Can’t wait for tomorrow!