Hello everyone!
What a fun day I had yesterday! The morning was playful and I was in my normal routine. Then in early afternoon…LOOK WHO CAME TO VISIT WITH ME! My dear friend and close pal, MIKIE SMITH! He flew in all the way from CA to see ME! This is so exciting.
At first, Mike went out to the paddock area to see me play and interact with my friends. He brought some great goodies for us…carrots and peppermints. I think it was fun for him to see how happy I am in my new environment!
Later in the afternoon, he walked back with me to my barn. He actually led me part of the way. As you can see here, it is just HE and I standing TALL right there in the barn area. So much fun!
I know Sarah took a bit of video of our visit. She will put it up soon on my Facebook page. You can reach this by CLICKING on the FACEBOOK ICON in the upper right hand corner of my web-site. It will take you right there…my FACEBOOK PAGE.
Oh, by the way, this is very exciting as well…as of 7 a.m. CA time this morning, I have 63,848 FRIENDS on my Facebook page. You guys are really amazing! My numbers are growing every single day! Thank you so much!
Have a special day!
With Love,
Hugs to all~
Z
lizzy
@christine
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I truly hope you are not the alter ego of someone else….
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The ‘Kennedy’s in San Diego’ have every right to ask anyone on this board what they wish. And you of course, are entitled to ask/wait for responses you so desire.
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Folk’s let’s not go down this path again. Please.
madison iovaine
zenyatta i think you are such a beutifull race horsre and you are an great athlite!!!keep up the great races!!
pamela
Thank you Zenyatta for sharing with us this moment of you and Mike. What a special bond you two share. Love and Kisses
Mary
Zenyatta, I loved the video of you and Mike, but, why the music? Had to turn it off since it was annoying. I want to hear you breathe and munch on your treats. I want to hear you and Mike talking to each other. I want to hear YOU. Thank you to Mike for sharing his visit with all of us. I miss seeing him on you…. Hugs and Prayers
Cathy P
We LOVE YOU ZENNY. Have a great day. With Lots of Love and Big Hugs.
Shirley Scott
I read about you every day. You make my days special.
Tamyatta
True love Z, what a Happy Valentines Day present for you:) Sniff, sniff. Loved seeing you two together again. I got my Z 2010 horse of the year hat and it is just like your John’s. It’s very pretty like you. I also got a racing button on EBAY. It says Santa Margarita 2010 and has a pic of you and Mike with the gorgeous mountains in the background. Mike is patting you! I just had to have it! I love you so much Z. Stay warm my beauty.
jeanie langford
Together Again. How Special is that. You can tell by the look on Mike’s face how much he loves you big girl. You are one great Lady. Hugs and Kisses
Valeria Cannon
Anyone interested in the difference between alpha vs lead mare, can find out thru http://www.wholehorse.blogspot.com or look it up in wikipedia, there is a difference between the two. One is aggressive (alpha) and one is assertive(lead). Have a good day, everyone!!
Lanie
WOW! It is so great to see the two of you together!! I have to admit I cried..as usual. Been having some family crises and haven’t been able to keep in touch as much lately..think of you all the time! I can’t tell you enough how I miss you out there on that track..never be the same for me.
So glad you all got to visit and I hope it didn’t make you long for the past again. I know you are happy and that is what counts. How incredible it has all been…now..2 dear friends for life..I love you Zen…here under the moon over Ky!!
Scott Ashley
MARRY ME Z!!! Jk..but U are simply the Best :)
MaryAnn Donahue
Dear Zenyatta, Without a doubt, you are Mike Smith’s favorite and his special valentine. I met him the Sunday after the 2010 BC Classic what a wonderful person he is. The two of you were so great together. It brought tears to see him visiting you, feeding you treats because it is so obvious how much he loves you. You looked so cute in the video when you were looking at Mike’s pocket, looking for more mints. The two of you looked adorable together. You still stir the emotions of my heart dear Zen. Best of luck and take good care.
You are so special.
Mary Ann
Catherine Uher
Thank you so much for sharing this video on Mike’s visit with you! Can you please ask Sarah to not put the music in as it is extremely dstracting and your fans really want to just listen to YOU! We love you so much Zenny and we could just sit and watch you do nothing for hours on end! This video came at such a great time as I just found out today that I’ve been accepted into the Kidney Transplant Program and my friend just got through with her testing to see if she’s a match! So we should know something in a couple of weeks… YOU have helped me get through this by reading your daily posts and how much you are enjoying your very deserved retirement! Hope you have a very happy weekend and get lots of extra treats for Valentine’s Day! :)
Anna Wiley
Oh, good! I am glad that you got to visit with Mike Smith. Also, how the HOLY COWWW did you get so many friends on Facebook??!?!?!?!?!?!????????? Well, I do know why, but that is a LOT of friends!!!!!!!
Zen-Fan
@Catherine…Congratulations on getting on the Kidney Transplant list. Best WIshes.
As for the music in the video…remember how connected the Mosses & Zenyatta are to the music industry. Maybe you did not like the choice of music & we all want to hear Zen run around & munch on treats, but we cannot forget her roots. I think the song was appropriate for the moment. There are many other videos that you can watch that don’t have music…but, let us try to be flexible…this is a place for ALL Zen’s Fans!
MaryAnn Donahue
I’ve watched the video a few times and I feel it’s been very difficult for Mike Smith to have “lost” his mare of a lifetime. Zen looks so sweet in her interactions with him.
There have been comments about the music. If you listen to the lyrics, they are poignant and seem relative to Mike & Zen’s connection. Examples: “I know I can count on you.” “You’ve got the love to see me through.” “Sooner or later in life, the things you love, you lose.” I found the line about losing what you love most moving.
All best wishes to all who love Zen. And to Mike Smith, I hope you have a good racing year.
Love you Zen,
Mary Ann
Marilu V
Hi Zeny:
God continue to bless you and Mike for the wonderful relationship you have. So nice of him to visit you. I can imagine how Mario and Carmen must miss you very much. I hope they are doing well. Hugs, MV
livey
@MaryAnn Donohue:
I think you are right on. I think Mike’s connection with her as a jockey is different than maybe typical jockey/horse relationships….flying to ky to see his girl speaks volumes. We feel the same way Mike. She is one in a lifetime..
Martha in Ocala
Yayyyyyy Mikie!
MaryAnn Donahue
@livey, thank you for your comment. I enjoyed reading and agree with your perspective. Mike shares a special bond with Zenyatta that will endure for the ages. I truly think he was/is in love with her. What a wonderful riding experience for him to have had.
MaryAnn
Paul
Zenyatta, I hope you had fun with Mike Smith. If he came to Kentucky all the way from California, that must mean something. It means that you are well worth his trouble or anybody’s trouble for that matter. He has special privileges at your place seeing as he used to be your rider. I think he did see what fun you’re having playing with your buddies at Lane’s End Farm. Did you girls enjoy the carrots and peppermint? Do you miss racing? Do you miss California? I hope life continues to treat you well.
Lori K
ZENNY, WHAT A WONDERFUL SURPRISE AND VISIT YOU HAD WITH MIKE. I LOVED THE VIDEO. IT LOOKED LIKE YOU WERE ENJOYING YOUR TREATS ESPECIALLY THE PEPPERMINTS! LOVE YOU Z LOVE LORI XOXO…
Sally (B)
Wonderful Z; It warms my heart that your buddy & rider, came to see you. He told the whole world you were special, that there is only one Zenyatta!! We all knew it too. He rode you to glory!
love n a kiss on your soft nose.
Whatawonderfulworld
*sniff*…such great friends together. Mike is a great jockey!