Good Morning,
What a THRILL! I am so deeply touched and honored! John Nerud, who is a RACING LEGEND, made some absolutely glowing comments about ME in his YouTube pieces called LASTING IMPRESSIONS.
Please enjoy his interviews!
Click HERE to watch!
Mr. Nerud’s direct quote about ME is that he feels Zenyatta is “equal or better than any mare I have EVER SEEN”. You have no idea how wonderful this makes me feel.
He complimented ME on what I did for our sport…and for Breeders’ Cup! I GRACIOUSLY want to thank him for his kind words! I will cherish them and remember them FOREVER!
To have one’s work respected and regarded in this manner is so significant and meaningful! I do believe establishing and accomplishing goals that you can be proud of is very important in one’s life. Then, to have one’s peers respect your work, as Mr. Nerud did mine, is such an HONOR!
YIPPEE! I really want to go out and celebrate this moment! I’m off to run a few laps in the paddock with my friends. Then I think I’ll spend the rest of the afternoon DANCING WITH SHEER JOY!
With Love,
Hugs to All~
Z
P.S. For all of my friends, Steve Haskin wrote a great piece in THE BLOODHORSE about Mr. Nerud and his visit to the National Museum of Racing on October 24, 2010. Please read it. Also, it is very special to note that Mr. Nerud just celebrated his 98th birthday. Happy Birthday, Mr. Nerud!
victoria
Well said, Mr. Nerud and always love to read your diary, dearest Zenny. We are ALL proud of you and your Team. keep it up!
Janet
Enjoy your moment of celebration Zenny. You deserve it!!
S
He is so correct! You are in a class of your own sweet girl!
Connie Vincent
Zenyatta: You have shown that Horse Racing is a beautiful sport and your team has shown that trainers, owners, and jockeys love the horses and care for them greatly. You are a true legend in the history of the sport.
Love,
CKV
Stella Bagwell
Dearest Queen Z,
The respect that your racing peers have shown you is very much deserved. Years and years from now, your name will be remembered and be spoken by the lips of racing fans everywhere. What a legacy you have made and what an inspiration you are to all of us!
I love you, dear Queen. Enjoy your dance!
Love and kisses,
Stel
Roberta Smith
Mr. Nerud didn’t have to tell us…we know….you ARE the best Mare ever there was!!!!
You are so loved Zenyatta! Thank you for allowing so many to love you! You are so very, very, again…very special!!!!
dunie oneil
May you always jump for joy, dear Zenny!
Allen
Z, Mr Nerud was so correct in his comments. You are the greatest mare to ever step foot on a race track, no you are the greatest horse to ever step foot on a race track.We are alll so proud of you. Enjoy the warm weather, and have fun with your friends.
Trisha Veazey
I am thrilled someone got him on a video. What a wonderful comment about you gorgeous girl. How true it is!! We all knew how great you are. Have fun running and dancing. Spring is coming and you are really going to enjoy all that sweet grass.
Love to read about you each and every day.
Love, hugs and kisses
dakota
Just have a question out of curiousity–not sure if it’s ever been asked but…wondering if dottie, john or moss’s ever ride horses for pleasure?
Sharon in Seattle
After 3 years of your brilliant participation, Zenyatta, I fear the 2011 Breeder’s Cup will be quite a let down — in many ways. Hooray for Mr. Nerud!!
Beneva McFarland
It says video not availiable
Cathy Tyerman
I love you Zenny! What an honour! Nobody deserves the respect of the racing industry more than you and your peeps!
Donna Ratliff
Not only will you be “dancing with Sheer Joy”, but YOU are sheer joy for us. And…perhaps a good name for your little one to be! Thank you, Zenyatta, for the joy you’ve given me.
Maria
He’s such a sweet man. He just turned 98 years old eight days ago. He sure looks great for his age. What he said about you is so wonderful and absolutely right. God bless him. We are so proud of you and I love you. Have fun outside but please be safe.
Sue
Here is the link to the video mentioned above: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rLoVbLJEVA&feature=related
Sandy
Dear Zenny,
I must be missing something AGAIN. When I clicked on the link to see Mr. Nerud’s YouTube clip (“click HERE to watch”) I got a message that says the page can’t be found. I know you’re a very special horse, but I don’t know how well you are able to manipulate the internet. Maybe one of your tech savvy fans can help? Your friend Sandy from Ohio.
Nancy L
You are legendary, as is John Nerud. It reminded me of the comment about you made by the hall of fame trainer Allen Jerkins. It would be great to share this with your fans too. “Allen Jerkens, another legendary trainer was asked by a report from The New York Times who would should be HOY.
He looked at the reporter with the look like she was asking a stupid question and just flatly stated “Zenyatta, and there is no other.” Allen Jerkins is best known for training horses that beat Secretariat – once with Onion and once with Prove Out.
Sue Benoit
Zenny…someday you will be in that Hall of Fame. I hope I am there for the ceremony. I was there when your buddy Mike went in. It was a special experience
Gloria Jeanne
That is so sweet, go and Dance in Joy of the moment, have a great and sweet day.
Linda Deutsch
So true, Z – you are an inspiration not only to horseracing but to the human race.
Sandy
@Sue
Thanks for the link – you must have been posting it while I was writing my comment!
The Kennedys in San Diego
John Nerud is a legend and so are you, Zenyatta. We loved his comments about your greatness. Coming from him, it is truly special. However, we don’t like to see you limited to mares and fillies. You rank in the top 1 to 5 of all racehorses.
sue w
And so it goes…finally the world recognizes and celebrates your greatness. Oh, many of us knew it all along, our dancing gal, but to read these latest tributes is amazing and something to cherish. You, Queen Z, have set a standard that only others can hope to reach. Horse of the Century, Lifetime, etc. you are all of these. It is such a thrill to follow you in your new life, too.
What a gorgeous GIFT you are…special thanks to all of Team Z for allowing us to be so close to you.
Cheryl Smiith
You are admired by many. Fantastic that people recognize your talents. Love you.
Karen
Dearest Zenyatta–You are an inspiration to us all. Thank you, Beloved Friend. From my heart, Karen
Roxanne Cook
Jump for joy! God bless you and John Nerud!
Susan A.
How was your dance today, Zenyatta?
We know you have great moves!! :)
You always give me hope and inspiration!
XXOO Susan, M.A.
Peyton
Dear Zenyatta,
Mr. Nerud was completely wrong. You are the greatest HORSE the world has ever seen. Male or female. I love you Zeny!
Richard
It would be great to have a section on this website where the tributes of respected horsemen and writers could be posted. I have read so many over the past few years and wish I could remember where to access them.