Good Morning,
I hope all of you had a fun, happy and special Valentine’s Day! Mine was fabulous!
Firstly, so many of YOU sent me wonderful cards and gifts. I personally want to thank you. The carrots, peppermints and goodies were terrific! I shared them with my paddock friends. We enjoyed every single bite!
I was able to TANGO with Mrs. Moss and my friends in CA. I so love doing that.
Then, MY GUY, BERNARDINI…sent me a few photos of himself at the farm…and an adorable Valentine message. I gather his friend Charlie at Darley…helped him type the email message to Dottie for me.
It read…TELL HER…BERNIE SENDS HIS LOVE!
Now how cute is this! I’m pretty touched by his effort! Steve Haskin also sent some photos of Bernie to Dottie for me…and we think this one looks rather CUTE! Great ears, great face, fabulous eyes and a playful attitude munching on his lead shank! These are all qualities I find very attractive!
As many of you may know, I kinda’ have a thing for EARS! I feel they can be very expressive and tell a great deal about a HORSE. When I was an athlete, mine were always forward and relaxed. They showed how HAPPY I was when I was competing. Today, as I’m romping about in the field, they are the same way…forward, attentive…and showing how much fun I’m having! Body language can tell a great deal about how one is feeling and doing. In looking at this photo…Bernie’s ears look “too cute”. Lucky ME!
Have a terrific day…and enjoy yourself!
With Love,
Hugs to All~
Z
jeanie langford
What a gentleman. There aren’t many of the left. Don’t make him wait to long. We want a baby. Love you Queen.
Sunny Boyd
Good evening Zenyatta,
what a cutie, your V-Day guy :)hope everything works out for ya, the foal certainly won’t be missing out on looks!!
It’ll be as beautiful as its Mama. Thanks for the up-date, nighty nite, and sweet dreams of carrots and mints.
Patti
Zenyatta, I think Bernie has class. Flirting with you like that. I agree, ears have it…and you an Bernie will produce grand, happy ears. Oh, cupid is weaving his web. Hugs and kisses g’nite.
Lisa g
Ms Zenyatta, Your man is fine. His ears are great, I love his eyes. I am glad you had a wonderful Valentine’s Day….you deserve the best everyday. I love you..Sweet Dreams of Carrots and Peppermints….and Bernie’s ears. Lisa g
Sunny Boyd
@ Barbara Wood
thank you for your response, athletic vs desire to compete to win. It’s really quite complicated, the making of a champion, a healthy champion.
The more I read DRF I’m made aware of horses that have to be euthanized right there on the track, and the riders suffer injuries during collisions, too. It can be a perilious journey. Indeed, Zenyatta, & her team were really super lucky.
Paula Higgins
Bernadini is a handsome boy. Your foal with Bernadini should be the most beautiful horse on the planet. Speaking of ears, I noticed Zenny’s ears were standing straight up at the finish line in the BCC, and Blame, God bless him, had his ears pinned back. Just saying.
debbie gustafson
Dear Queen, the day is comming soon to meet your love,, i know you will be a bashfull, but not to much , just dance zen, and he’ll fall totally in love with you ,,,,but bet those eyes does it first,,,love you…cant wait till you are a mommie……hugs and kisses ….
debbie gustafson
he’s really a nice looking guy zenny,,, way to go,,,,,,girl,,,,
Lynne
Well, Zenyatta. This was one of the cutest emails I ever read. Bernie is one handsome dude. I am sure he will find you very cute as well.
xxxxx0000 – Lynne
Jennifer Adelman
Dear Zenyatta, I know your date with destiny is very soon. My prayers that you are happy with this new husband thing? Sorry, have no idea on horse mating but you have a gorgeous Bernadini and my prayers are with you for this big new step in your life.
Love and Hugs!!
Misty
I just finished watching Secretariat for the 2nd time and what a story it was!!! I would love to see Zenyatta’s story told on the big screen!!! She deserves it!!!
NancyP
Hello Beautiful Girl,
Your post was just toooooooooo cute! If they showed Bernardini a picture of you, I would say he looks star struck and smitten with you already and why shouldn’t he be – your the Queen!
Love,
NancyP
Linda in NJ
Ooooo, Zenyatta, a “Love Note” from BERNIE, not BERNARDINI, but BERNIE!!!!! And a photo too!!! Wow, I should say you certainly did receive a very special Valentine note, don’t you think??? Yes, I think you do–I can tell!!!! I think he has a very special shining for you!!!! He is very cute. I would even say handsome!!! Not only does he have great ears, he has tender, loving eyes. He seems to be very special. That is what we all had hoped for. Only the best for you!! I am also happy to hear you received so many valentine treats. How nice of you to shared them with your paddock friends and your farm friends!! I am sure everyone enjoyed the goodies! Wishing you a night of pleasant dreams.
Jackie
Good Evening Queen “Z” What a handsome gent Bernadini is. I think your foal will be quite a speciman! Thanks again to Dottie for all her efforts in doing these daily posts. They are enjoyable and much appreciated by so many wanting to be part of such a magical time!
Stay warm
Hugs and Kisses
Jackie
jeanne
HUBBA HUBBA!!!
Linda in NJ
@ Carolyn–that was a great article. Thanks for sharing!!!
Dani
Zenyatta – if you and Bernardini were humans, you would be Homecoming King and Queen and he would be quarterback and captain of the football team and you would be voted both ‘Girl Most Likely to Succeed’ and ‘Miss Congeniality’.
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Lois, thank you for sharing your story. I can only imagine your great sorrow. But it makes me very happy to know that Zenyatta’s “courage and determination” and the tremendous humanity of her connections have given you the inspiration to continue on in the thoroughbred industry. Perhaps it can be a heartwarming thought that Patrick lives on in spirit in his half sister. I wish you all the best.
Kari Bussell
Oh, Zenyatta my beautiful Champion I Love You!!! Too Precious!!!You are and will always be my Forever Queen…Only God knows how much I love you. You are my precious Angel. Bernie, needs to bring his Best game for you!!!:))
Paula Higgins
At the Westminster Dog Show (the equivalent of the BCC for horses) a girl Scottish Deerhound won Best In Show. Reminded me of Zenny the way she moves. She was one big girl too-like Zenny.
Gary Moulton
I don’t want to step on Z’s toes and I know this is her web site but I thought everyone might be interested in another famous horse couple that has their first colt on the ground.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/other_sports/horse_racing/9397751.stm
Barbara Wood
Good night, precious Z. Sweet dreams. Love you always.
@Paula Higgins– we just watched the dog show as well, and we both remarked, “She runs like our Zenny!”
Robin Porcelain
Zenny, I think when all is said and done, your wonderful pal Dottie will just have to write a book about your life and every one of us will buy it! :-) These posts make my day!
RHONDA C
OUR DEAR QUEEN ZENNY, YOU ARE A DOLL!!! AND BERNIE IS JUST TO HANDSOME FOR WORDS–DON’T YOU THINK? THE BOY HAS CLASS BY SENDING HIS INTENDED A PIC AND A VALENTINE MESSAGE. BERNIE KNOWS HOW LUCKY HE IS . AFTER ALL, HIS INTENDED JUST HAPPENS TO BE THE MOST BEAUTIFUL, ADORABLE HORSE IN THE WORLD! GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU. XOXOXOXO
J Smith
@ Gary, thanks, we will have to watch out for him. I’m from U.K. so it was interesting to me.
J Smith
Oooo, Zenny, it’s just like the olden days, when Kings, Queens, and other nobility, would send one another small paintings of themselves when arranging marriages. They would commission famous artists to show their best side. Glad to see Bernadini is a stallion of tradition, and means, since he hired a famous photographer to show him in a pose that you would find attractive. Hope all goes well. I was thinking, it might be nice to add SE to your foals name, in tribute to all the great horses in the foals bloodline. Just about all of them had S and E in their name or (in the case of your mama) at least one of those letters. Zensedini.
Holly Zemba
Yes ears do tell alot. I think Bernardini is so handsome and you should settle for nothing less. You got a sharp man Zenny!! Hugs to you too.
Kimberly
Hi Queen, Bernie is soooo cute. I think the both of you make such a cute couple… Can’t wait to see “BABY”..It will be fun and playful just like you!!!!
Thanks Dottie …
Yvonne and Maurice Kirby
Hi Zenyatta, what a great picture of Bernardini, wow, eyes only for you. Did you get a peppermint cake for your Valentine’s Day celebration? I know all of the goodies were shared with everyone in your stable area. Sounds like you and your friends had a wonderful day, just as it should be. Looking forward to hearing when you will be meeting with your Prince Charming. Love you Angel in Disguise, stay toasty and have fun with your BBFs.
saharagold
That Bernardini is one sexy stud. He’s also an awesome racehorse, just like you! I wonder what Mike thinks about him? After all, he told the universe when he was on 60 MInutes that there was no stud worthy of you. I being a breeder, on the other hand, thought of MANY different suitors worthy of your attention. I hope the Mosses (and Team Zenyatta) choose some of them over the coming years! I think you will have many stakes winning babies and be named Broodmare of the Year, just like your mom!
Max
Agree with Mike Smith. You are in a class of your own. Long live the Queen.