Good Morning,
The weather has been absolutely GREAT in Kentucky for the last few days. It actually reached the 70′s. WOW…a bit of California in the Bluegrass State!
Here I am enjoying the sunshine with by Paddock Friends. From left to right, they are Sea Gull, P.Q., Alyss and ME! YIPPEE, we are all just relaxing, looking fabulous, EARS FORWARD, and SO HAPPY!
Cooper, who is the yearling manager at Lane’s End, was driving by our paddock when he looked over and saw us in the field enjoying the sunshine! He could not resist jumping out of his truck and taking this photo. I think we all look terrific! So glad he was able to capture this moment…for YOU!
We had a fabulous afternoon! I was thinking back…and this is the warmest it has been since I arrived in Kentucky. It brought back memories. I have not lounged around in a paddock and laid in the sun like this since I was a yearling. I’ve spent a great deal of time ‘sunning’ in California. As many of you may know, John always had me graze and spend a couple of hours each day outdoors with my dear friend, Mario! But to be totally free like this in a large paddock…I have not done this for years!
Hope you have a wonderful day with some of your friends. Enjoy yourself, relax, and most importantly remember to HAVE SOME FUN!
With Love,
Hugs to All~
Z
Nancy
Just chilling…sweet, hugs to Queen Z and pals
Pam
That is the cutest picture ever!!!
sue
All I can say is BEAUTIFUL!
judy berube
Dear Z,
Beautiful photo. Tell Cooper thank you and Dottie, for sharing it with us. Love to all of you. Judy and Russ
Roseann King
Love, Love, Love this photo! Thank you so much to Cooper for his quick camera work and Dottie for sharing it will all of us!
Love to you all.
Roseann
M2 + Little Bit & Ready Lady (The team from the Little Bit Ranch)
Wonderful that you are so content Queen Zenyatta. We watched Secretariat again tonight and I so admire him – and throughout – continued to think about you too and all you have done. Champions!
Pamela J Hebert
Dear Zenny-Thank Cooper for seizing the moment & snapping that picture. Great shot Cooper!!!! What a relaxing moment & all you girls looked into the camera for that MODEL shot!! I really enjoyed that picture Ladies of Leisure!!! Zenny you’ve got to print that one & make it available to all of us. Till tomorrow sweet girl.
Cj Blevins
Nothing like sunbathing on a beautiful late winters day with your posse…so happy to see this photo. Beautiful!! So Sweeeet!
ARPfan
My absolute personal FAV pic of Queen Z yet! While I am in awe of her racing career, I am also thankful for her well-orchestrated and peaceful transition into her breeding career.
Dolores Pshsnychniak
Just love, love , love this photo! Thanks to Cooper, it a lovely shot:)
Sandi
Thanks to Cooper for taking the time to snap a pic and share with us…
ACE
Dahlings. You look mah-ve-lous!
Joan
Well Zen, looks like the transition is now complete. LE should be congratulated for their work. The pic is comforting, because it shows you are totally happy with your life now and all your fans were very concerned. It is obvious our concerns were unwarranted, you are now Zen the horse. You were so beautiful on the track but the beauty you now have is of a horse that is free and safe, healthy and happy. It warms my heart to see you this way, the way it was meant to be .
Love you Zen
Andrea from Germany
I reeeaaalllyyy love this prcious pic. It has such a peaceful atmosphere. I hope there are a lot of such relaxed days in the sun for Queen Z (perhaps with a foal on your side) to come. Love you Zenny.
Snoprinz
I love this picture of Zenny and her mare friends. They look relaxed and contented. Thanks Cooper for capturing this moment.
Susan
Hi Z Now, that is a perfect picture of contentment…spring is coming! (I just have to tell you…I won a “Z” bobble head on Ebay…..I was so excited!) Take good care!
Kathy Kimber
Lady Z what a lovely picture thank you Cooper and Dottie. All four of you laying down no one standing guard. I know you told them it was OK. So beautiful that is a poster in itself. Have a great day all of you
Mary McQuire
Well deserved snooze in the sun!
Linda in NJ
Hi Zenny! A great big thank you to Cooper for this fabulous photo. It is amazing he was able to get this picture. Talk about being in the right place at the right time! What a shot. Any chance we can order this photo. Zenny you and your friends look so cute taking in a few rays. All of you look like you don’t have a care in the world. Once a race horse always a race horse at heart. But as retired race horses, all of you look relaxed and happy. Wishing all of you a wonderful Sunday!
Evy
Love the photo. All look so content and happy. It’s a pleasure to be able to see Zenyatta and friends enjoying themselves. Thank you for including this picture on the website.
Christine Coleman
Hi Zenny! This photo ranks up there with my favorite shots of you. You and your friends look so majestic and beautiful. The scene is peaceful and serene and it makes me feel good to see you like that! Enjoy! Zenyatta. I love you….
Denise Babjack
That is a terrific photo. I do agree, that one should be available for people to buy. It’s gotgeous. One, question though, I thought Life is Sweet was also a stablemate of Zenny in Kentucky. How is she doing?
Dawn Conrad
@Barbara Wood – No results yet. Thank you for checking and for your wonderful prayers!
Abigail from Montreal
Hi there ladies. I just love this picture! You all look like bathing beauties which you, of course, are…..and it’s a good idea to do exactly what you want to do on a warm and sunny day.
I also wanted everyone to know that after the warm reception to my piece on you, Zenny, last December on Hangin’ With Haskin, that I decided to start my own racing blog. It’s about connecting the past to the present in thoroughbred history and so far I’ve put up 3 more articles — on Rachel Alexandra, Black Tie Affair & one called Off The Radar, that looks at thoroughbreds that seem to disappear. I’ve had over 1,000 people check it out! I can’t believe it and like you always say, Zenny, it’s just wonderful to have all these great fans! Here’s the address: http://racingvault.blogspot.com/
Next time you’re out lazing around, ladies, buzz over to The Vault and pay me a visit.
And Zenny: I promise that once you’re first born comes into the world, or maybe before, I’ll write another piece about you….maybe about all your buddies too!!!!
Lisa in Colorado
Zenny: How beautiful you girls look How happy, content, safe and secure you are. Enjoy the sun. It is snowing today in Colorado. You should see the fur coats my horses are wearing these days!!!!
Love you, perfect girl…
Linda from Vermont
I wish I was laying in the sun! You girls look great!
Nancy
Wonderful photo. I’m glad you’re enjoying your new life.
Shanda Hooton
Thanks for sharing….looks like you and your girls are really enjoying the beautiful spring like day..it is so nice to be able to see and share in your experiences. You have a happy relaxing Sunday. Enjoy everday Z….You so deserve it: )
Ulrike
love this photo, its so cute!you and your friends look so relaxed!
Jean Moore
Beautiful Zenyatta, I am convinced that you have a legion of guardian angels watching over you. To see a herd of horses collectively relaxed on the ground, as if you were posed, happens maybe in a lifetime, that Cooper drove by at that moment, had a camera available and the insight/care to catch it on film couldn’t be coincidental. Please thank Dottie and Cooper for sharing another piece of magic and for all the love and care given to you by TeamZ and the crew at Lane’s End. Big Hugs to Pirate Queen, Alyss, Sea Gull and You.