Good Morning,
This is too cute! John took the above photo of fans waiting in line Saturday at the signing…and I see so many people I know in the crowd. Of course, I’d recognize my guy, MIKIE, and the back of Dottie’s head anywhere as well. This is amazing! They told me several hundred people were in line during the course of the day. How special is this! You guys are TOO MUCH!
I also wanted to take a few moments today and answer a few of your questions. Here goes:
1) The Z pins….several of you were wondering how to get one. Ann is currently asking her friend who made them about this. I’ll let you know when I hear more. This is so sweet! The Moss’ also had one made for JOHN’S Mom as a gift. When John gave it to her, she was so touched…but did comment that she was not really part of Team Zenyatta. Dottie told her….”WITHOUT YOU, MARY JANE, THERE WOULD BE NO TEAM ZENYATTA! You started it all…when you had JOHN!” She smiled…and since that moment, she has worn her Z pin…with great and loving pride!
2) Zazu…you were wondering and yes….she does have a different trainer. The Moss’ actually do have 3 trainers they use in their racing program. John Shirreffs does not train all of their horses…quite a few…but not all of them. It all works out beautifully. And…yeah, ZAZU! I am so proud of YOU! Gotta’ love those Z names!
3) The Zenyatta Lounge…THANK YOU SO MUCH to the fans who brought items for the Lounge. You are so THOUGHTFUL! The ladies truly appreciate YOUR kindness. This Lounge is a huge success! A few weeks ago, everyone went out to dinner to relax and have fun together! Such a treat!
Also…it was so nice for my TEAM to get to personally meet so many of you on Saturday. Dottie mentioned that it was very special when you’d introduce yourself to her! Thank you!
4) One of the fans put a YOU TUBE site on the comments a few days ago and Dottie was able to watch it yesterday! She watched it once with the music and once without. It is a beautiful collage of photos of ME that someone put together! It is great fun to watch. Decide on whether you want the volume on…or off…depending on your musical taste. The song is JESUS IS LOVE by the Commodores.
Click Here
It sure brings back so many wonderful memories!
Enjoy and have a wonderful day!
With Love,
Hugs to all~
Z
PS…I hear I’m having some FUN company today! Might be an early VALENTINE showing up to visit with me and see me play with my friends at Lane’s End! I’ll let you know what happens! Wow…Lucky Me! (Oh my dear fans, this visitor has 2 legs…not 4…and lives out of state!)
Kirren Dolan
I wish I could have been there! At least my boyfriend made it to SA to get me a signed poster. You might remember him. He gave you some carrots one day while Nina was there to measure you. :D
Pam Graham
Ha! What a teaser (no pun) on the Valentine visitor!
Barbara
Can’t wait to hear who is coming to visit!!!
Lynette Lucas
I wish I could have been there as well at SA for a signed poster. Please let us know about the pins because I want one!!!
Jenn
Hi Zenyatta,
Ooo! I do hope it’s Mario who is coming to see you! He’d be the perfect valentine for you of the two legged kind. I saw the photos of you and him in the NYT article and they are always the ones that touch me the most. Having a horse too (she’s a Cyldesdale/TB cross and her name is Joy), I know the bond that can be shared.
Whoever it is, they sure are lucky to visit you!!
Love you Z!
Jenn
Ontario, Canada
Laura Hawkins
It was quite an honor to meet Team Z again as well as Penny Chenery. You truly have a one of a kind organization working for you ‘Z’. Thank you for all that you do to keep us fans involved. We will never forget Queen Z and all y’all.
Please keep it up as we need our daily Z.
sherry drish
THE Z PINS ARE LOVELY I NOTICED THAT MRS. MOSS HAD A RING THAT LOOKED LIKE A Z ON IT. I LOVE JEWERLY BUT HAVING SOMETING TO WEAR THAT HAS A Z. ON IT WOULD BE EXTRA SPECIAL. THE WEATHER IS SUPPOSED TO BE IN THE 50s, THATS A HEAT WAVE FOR US , I AM IN THE EASTERN PART OF WV. SO OUR WEATHER IS JUST ABOUT THE SAME. GLAD YOU ARE HAVING COMPANY SOON, I THOUGHT IT MIGHT BE MR. B BUT YOU SAID 2 LEGS, SO WE WILL WAIT FOR NOW. WE ALWAYS WISH YOU AND TEAM THE BEST…LOVE TO ALL, SHERRY D.
Maria McLeese
I, too would like a Z pin. Wonder who the special guest is? Sting, maybe?
Debbie
The collage put on YouTube was beautifully done, and very touching. Thanks to whomever put that together.
Judy Gadwood Loves Zenny/California
Hi Zenny!
Well, Team Zenyatta had to have recognized me… after 8 visits to Barn 55! ;-)
Yes, John’s mother is part of Team Zenyatta because if it hadn’t been for HER, there would have never been a compassionate & loving trainer like John!
I love my print & cannot wait to frame it and place it with ALL of your beautiful artwork that I have already collected :-)
I can’t wait to hear who visits you ~ LUCKY THEM!
HUGS & KISSES XOXO
Debbi M
I hear they ran out of posters, there were so many fans that showed up. (Being as I had ordered mine online, I got an email saying they were allllll gone due to the crowds and more would be printed soon.) You are one loved and popular horse, Queen Z!
sue w
Oh, Zenny! I am one of the many who asked about the Z pins. Thank you for passing the question along…I’m glad Ann is considering making them available to us. You are too cute! A two legged friend coming to visit you? Who could it be? I know one thing for sure…I wish it was ME. I’ve looged at a lot of your videos recently and after all these years, months, days you still take my breath away. You are one of a kind…just like your fabulous team.
Pamela Zacek
That was so great, the whole Jesus loves you , dance, what a great Horse, and yup, I wish I could have been there, to get a signed, anything, from the Z team, and Secretarist owner, must have been thrilling, I loved to watch you run, and kick up here heels, that was awesome, movie, and so nice with Jesus Loves you playing, How great…Thanks again for these special up dates, on the Queen..
Louise
Hi, Zenny.
With Valentine’s Day and mating coming up, I thought you and the team would like to know that at Zenyatta Appreciation Day, I met a lovely young couple and their daughter. The husband had “Zenyatta” tatooed on his arm. And the couple named their daughter — guess what! — “Zenyatta”, after you.
Rosemary McCauley
Good morning Zenyatta and Dotti. I was lucky enough to go to Santa Anita and see the whole team, AND Mrs. Chenery. It was very special. It was made extra special because of the Racing Royalty poster with the signatures. The film we saw of you playing in your paddock at Lane’s End was touching for all of us to see. You look happy and playful with your new buddies. Thank you so much for passing on the information regarding Mrs. Moss’s Z pin. I hope to get one if and when they become available. Keep up the posts. Everyone looks forward to them each day.
Suzen
What a lovely tribute to you Zenny! Very well done and thanks for sharing! And AGAIN, you have made my day.
Alexandra Bowdoin
Hi Z, I would love to get a “Z” pin also!
I have a feeling your special valentine surprise is Mike. I do not remember reading that he has visited you yet at LEF. I certainly hope so, you looked so happy out in your paddock on Saturday morning. Great video! Thank you Team Z for
letting us who do not have HRTV be able to see it free on the web site!
RDV
THANK YOU AGAIN to Team Zenyatta!!! You guys are WONDERFUL in all the things you do for us fans!!! It is appreciated more than you will ever know!
borntobreed
Love the Fan pic’s Zenny!!!! Dosen’t
John like to train the large leggy thoroughbreds like you? Or is it time
and committments? Have fun with your
out of state two legged visitor!!! Maybe
it is your sweety MIKE SMITH!!!
Allen
I agree, hope your visitor is Mario, he loves you so much. Z that is quite a honor, that they named there daughter after the great Zenyatta.
Jeanine Coogle
I hope you have a wonderful visit. Thank you to your team for everything they are doing to keep us up to date on what is going on in your new life. The Youtube picture video is fantastic!! Wonderful job by whomever put all that together. Any more news on whether the public will be allowed to see you at Lane’s End? I am coming to Kentucky in April for the races.
Christine Valada
We all wished you had been there too, Zany. I got my poster framed right away and it will hang in the guest room of our house, which is also my office.
I posted some of my pictures from Saturday here: http://mcvalada.blogspot.com/2011/02/santa-anita-morning.html. It was great to talk to Dottie & tell her how much we love hearing from you.
Dolores Pshsnychniak
Congratulations to you and your team Zenyatta! I made it to Santa Anita and also was amazed at all the people in line! What great family you have to sit so long for us fans! I waited but only was able to get Mikes and the Sherriffs autographs, but it was wonderful talking to Zenyatta and Secreatariat fans! The video is Beautiful!
Christine Coleman
Hi Zenny! Glad to read you are in good spirits. I, too am so curious to know who is coming to see you today! I have to be somewhere shortly, so I’m keeping this one short. Just can’t leave without my Daily Zenyatta Dose!
Love you Big Girl!!
Jan in WV
Fabulous Video Zen !~! I watched it with tears running down my face , you are so very special to so many people !~!
Huggggzzzzzz,
Jan
Peggy from CT
I hope the visitor, this time, is Mike, too! He loves you so…”like no other”!!
Elaine
Wonderful collection of pictures. You are a beautiful girl!
Robin
Hi Zenny!! Good one, I thought for a second there that you were speaking of Bernardini!I hope you have a wonderful day Big Girl!! Lots of hugs & kisses..Stay safe and warm!! MUAH!!! XOXO
Mary Stanford
I did watch the video on youtube…one with the song JESUS IS LOVE by the Commodores. It was a nice tribute to you Z and it brought tears to my eyes again….but tears of joy. Hugs to you Z….
Suzanne G
Hi Zenyatta,
Enjoy your visit and thanks for thinking of all of us.
Much love and hugs, Suzanne G.
@Christine Valada–thanks so much for sharing the pictures–they’re great.