Good Morning Everyone!
Well, it has been a very busy morning here at the farm. The camera crew arrived at 7:30 and went immediately out to see me in the paddock. It was rainy and a bit foggy…but they feel they got some wonderful footage of me playing in the field with my friends. I think I looked ‘terrific’ as well. Hair, nails…and overall ME…in GREAT SHAPE!
Today is the day of the Secretariat Award. Last night, there was a small dinner party for Mrs. Chenery which John and Dottie attended. They had a wonderful, wonderful time. John so loves RACING HISTORY. Above is the photo he has had for years of SECRETARIAT which hangs in his office at the house. He looks at it every single day…with GREAT RESPECT for what Secretariat accomplished, achieved, and the manner in which his efforts have truly helped our sport and his fellow horses.
John felt it was truly a GREAT honor to be able to visit with Mrs. Chenery last night on such an intimate level…and discuss HER BIG RED!
Too cute…John will blush at this…but he even wore a blue/white checked shirt in honor of her silks. How adorable! (You know my John…DETAILS DO MATTER!)
Now….as for all of the fans being able to view the different things happening today…Dottie has been working with Amy Zimmerman from HRTV trying to make this happen. We know many of you do not have HRTV or your cable companies do not carry it. It is cold outside in so many parts of the country so you are not able to get out to go to a track setting. So….we have tried to work out some special things for YOU!
Per Amy…’Today’s presentation will be available in several places. It will be live on HRTV and streamed live on HRTVlive.com…which is the network’s subscription platform. Immediately following the presentation (or as immediately as technology allows), it will be available FREE OF CHARGE on HRTVlive.com through HRTV’s Facebook page and through HRTV’s You Tube site.
From what Amy told Dottie, they will also try and put up any extra footage of ME at Lane’s End on these sites soon..perhaps as early as tomorrow…for you to see more of ME playing in the paddock.
Now, Dottie is trying to get it set up so you can go to MY FACEBOOK PAGE as well (remember…this Facebook Icon is on the very front page of ZENYATTA.COM)…click the Facebook part…and we are hoping to get it to allow you to the HRTV page. TECHNOLOGY can be ‘interesting’ to say the least, but Dottie is trying to work with all of these people to get this to happen for YOU! Let’s hope! Hooves crossed!
Cheers to a fun day!
I just adore ALL OF YOU for caring SO MUCH about ME!
I am truly one very BLESSED HORSE!
With Love,
Hugs to all~
Z
cheryl
hope i can see it. is it snowing in ky? we are getting it here, again. hi from ohio
Sharon in Seattle
wow – Dottie continues to amaze as Team Z always puts fans first. I, for one of zillions, am a fan for life!!
The Kennedys in San Diego
Congratulations, Zenyatta and Team Z. And thank you, Penny Chenery, for making this happen.
Celeste
Beyond Zenyatta, Dottie is my heroine! She is going to such lengths to arrange access for all of us. That effort, along with learning more about John Shirreffs’ beautiful reverence for Secretariat and racing history, has brought tears to my eyes this morning. It is so wonderful that you all are doing so much to continue to share Zenyatta the wonder mare with those of us who love her so. Thank you from my very grateful heart.
Edie Dickenson
And we all adore you to, Zenny! I am lucky and happy that I have HRTV and I’ll be tuned in this afternoon!
Charlotte
Oh Zenny. Can’t wait to see it all. Thank you Dottie for trying to make this available to all of Zenny’s fans. Enjoy the ceremony today. It is well deserved. Go Team Zenyatta!
Carolyn Caswell-Brown
Will have to wait for tomorrow to see your new photos. You certainly have been keeping your entourage busy, busy, busy. Enjoy your SUPER DAY today and don’t forget to watch the SUPER BOWL on Sunday. I know your Jets buddies didn’t make it but how about a little “neigh-out” for THE STEELERS! LOVE & HUGS to you “SUPER GIRL Z”
Judy Sims
Dear Zenny & Dottie:
Thanks so much for all your efforts to enable those of us who don’t have access to HRTV to find a way to see the festivities today. I will be vigilant and keep trying to see your special photos from Lane’s end and Santa Anita.
Hugs & nose kisses.
Judy 8-)
kealy
What a proud day this is for you Z, and your ENTIRE family! Very very special and well deserved. It is my total pleasure to be a part of your life and to have so much of you shared with me and the rest of your fans – thank you to ALL who are responsible for who and what you have become – hope that Mario is participating in this beautiful honor being bestowed upon you ! Stay safe beautiful girl …
DEBBIE GUSTAFSON
CONGRTAS, ZENYATTA ON A AWESOME AWARD TO BE THE FIRST HORSE TO GET THIS SHOWS JUST HOW SPECIAL YOU REALLY ARE TO ALL OF US ,,AND WOW BERNARDINI, CAN’T WAIT TO MEET YOU,,HE SAYS HE CAN’T DANCE BUT HE SURE CAN PRANCE,,,U GO GIRL .THE 2 OF YOU ARE GONNA MAKE SUCH A AWESOME FOAL,,I JUST CAN’T WAIT,,KNOW YOU ARE SO EXCITED ABOUT ALL THIS, BUT JUST REMEMBER, THE BEST FOR THE BEST,,,QUEEN OF ALL QUEEN’S,,YOU SHALL ALWAYS BE,,,
jade
will z ever come back to the track?
Mary Catherine
Hello from Rome, Georgia! I can’t wait for the ceremony this afternoon. Congrats Zenyatta! Mrs. Chenery is an amazing woman and you are an amazing girl! You and Secretariat are forever champions.
Lisa in Colorado
Zenny: You and your connections are so wonderful to us fans. I hope the racing industry learns from your connections and sees the bonds that can be created by caring and communicating with the fans. Thank you to Team Z for caring so about us and giving us such access to wonderful amazing beautiful Z.
Sue M
Yes, we are getting it here in Ohio – again (I’m in Toledo).
Glad to hear that John had such a wonderful time with Penny. If anyone recognizes Thoroughbred greatness, it would be Ms. Chenery. I know that’s why she’s followed(s) your career Zenyatta :)
I’m excited to see the new vidio of you, and I will try and see the awards on HRTV (on my computer).
Keep warm and be careful when you’re all gallivanting in that snowy paddock! :)
DEBBIE GUSTAFSON
OH ….AEESOME JOB DOTTIE…HATS OFF TO YOU,,,AND CHEERS FOR SUCH GREAT WORK YOU ARE DOING FOR SUCH A GREAT HORSE,ZENYATTA..TY FOR ALL YOU HAVE DONE DONE AND WILL KEEP DOING TO KEEP US IN TOUCH WITH HER,,,,GOD BLESS, YOU AND ALL TEAM Z……TYVM :)
teresa
Thanks Dottie. Thanks Zenyatta, and our beloved Secretariat. I am going to cry if I’m not careful. As I said before….Long live Zenyatta, Rest in Peace Secretariat, and thanks to all who have loved and worked with these two amazing Super Horses. I tip my hat and raise a glass to all. Congrats today!
Kimberly
Hi Z, We will take any footage we can get. Your fans love you sooooo much. Can’t wait to see you Queen!!!
Michelle
Dottie and Team Z, Thank you so much for keeping us updated on Zenyatta and letting us be part of all of this. You are so thoughtful. You are so deserving of all of these awards and so much more. Love You Zenyatta!!!
Nancy
Thanks Dottie, from the bottom of our hearts, for making so many wonderful things happen for Z’s fans everywhere. Zenyatta’s people are just as special as she is! We’re so thankful that she was given to them, and that through them, she has been shared with us. Bless you all!
DEBBIE GUSTAFSON
OH ….AWESOME JOB DOTTIE…HATS OFF TO YOU,,,AND CHEERS FOR SUCH GREAT WORK YOU ARE DOING FOR SUCH A GREAT HORSE,ZENYATTA..TY FOR ALL YOU HAVE DONE AND WILL KEEP DOING TO KEEP US IN TOUCH WITH HER,,,,GOD BLESS, YOU AND ALL TEAM Z……TYVM :)
Pam Zacek,
that is great, I hope I can get some thing, and see it all, what history, again, with this one, for sure, and so cool, about John, and his horses, I mean, he makes Racing, again, to be the special thing, instead, of the sad stuff, we all know about, Love you Queen Z and all your team. Mario should get the Groom of the year, for sure. also
Lisa g
Ms Zenyatta, this is all exciting for us. I am glad Dottie & John had a good time with the wonderful Penny (loved the movie). I am a lucky girl, I get TVG and HRTV. I cannot wait for the event to begin. This is just wonderful, tell Dottie thank for all the tech works (and all the other things, she does for US. I love you….Ms. Z…thank you, thank you. Carrotts and Peppermints Forever…Lisa g
Pam Zacek,
I for got to Thank Dottie, for all her efforts for us, all the fans out here, thank you Dottie for everything, also.
Jo Ann
I am so touched and appreciative of Dottie’s efforts on behalf of fans. It is very smart and very considerate as well.
Megan S
Thank you so much for thinkning of the fans! We love you!
Gloria Jeanne
On my way- see you soon! Thanks Dottie!!
hilltophorsewoman No Cal
Dottie you are amazing! You really know how to make things happen. Thanks to HRTV for facilitating this day. John you are so awesome…an evening with Penny Chenery. What an experience. Thank you everyone!!
Anna Wiley
That is SO cool!!! John is WAYYYY lucky. I would love to meet Miss Chenery, especially after seeing the Secretariat movie!!!!! Secretariat is really cool; he’s my second favorite racehorse. Good luck with that Facebook thing! Unfortunatly, I am too young to have a Facebook, so I will have to check YouTube. Well, have a great day, Zenny! I’m going to spend mine with two of my Zenyatta-obsessed friends. Maybe we’ll watch some of your races….. :D Have fun!
Luv,
Anna
Terri
Congrats on the award. Luv ya
maggie murphy
We can’t wait to see the footage!!! We think there should be a zenyatta cam…so we can see you everyday playing in your paddock and running free…you have given us all so much..we love how team zenyatta is now giving back to you! Much love xoxo. Maggie and Nancy