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
jody
tooo cute Z! Awesome picture!
Sunny Boyd
@ Kitei
That’s what I think, Sea Gull’s blaze is the reason. She’s a pretty horse, just like all of them.
Yep, Zetty, you and your mare pals are real lookers. In the picture it looks like you’re all looking at ‘Bernie’ strutting his stride. All ears at attention, muttering to yourselves, ‘check this out’, ‘look, look what he’s doing now’, ‘let’s pretend we’re thinking of carrot cake’, ‘we don’t want him to get ideas’, ‘keep it low, keep it low’, ‘wheehee’, ‘whatta ya thinking Zen?’, ‘hmm, I guess he does have a kinda swashbucklerish swagger’,’I’m thinking I’m thinking, hehehe’.
Have a good day Zenyatta, eat all your oates. <3 :)<3 :)<3
Bryna Dambrowski
This is absolutely adorable – you are all beautiful but Zenny – you have to be the leader of the pack! Love you, mean it!
Dorothy Hopper
I’ll bet the sun felt fabulous Zenyatta! Be happy that you aren’t in Michigan, we had two feet of snow, which melted over three days and we had sun! The horses at MSU were also lying in the sun. A beautiful photo of you with friends; is there a way to purchase photos?
tbpartner43
Z….. It looks like you have trained all your pasture mates to pose for the camera. That is one terrific picture.
Diana
That picture is just totally awesome. I have to agree, it would make a really neat poster. Zen, so happy to see you so relaxed and content just hanging out with you BFFs! Hugs and kisses.
Gary Moulton
@Sunny Boyd, Thanks for the corrective lenses, I obviously I didn’t have mine on when I made that statement. I can see clearer this morning.
Jennifer Adelman
AAWW!! Just a priceless picture of the beautiful ladies in waitng for the big day.
Laura Hawkins
GORGEOUS!!! I would love to have a copy of this picture. Where can I get one?
Janet
What a great photo! Thank you Cooper for sharing it with us. It makes me smile to see Zenny and her friends kicking back and enjoying life at the farm.
Linda T
You are all beautiful DIVAS enjoying a wonderful day in the sun, it warms my heart and makes me smile to see how content you are in your new home and life..Thank-you Mr. Cooper for such and awesome photo of the girls chillaxing.
Grandma Bea, Ladee, Remington & Bashful Gobee
This photo is WONDERFUL!!!!! I WANT A COPY OF IT! Put this on a Christmas card. It is the best. I picked you out right away sweet thing that you are. You look GORGEOUS. Enjoy the sun, there IS more coming.
Hugs & Love, Grandma Bea Gobee & my 3 kitties
Mary
Zenyatta, wonderful to see you and your friends relaxing together. Thank you to Cooper, and everyone else, for thinking of how much we enjoy getting the photos of you at Lane’s End. Hugs and Prayers
MaryAnn Donahue
Fabulous photo!! Thank you Cooper Sawyer for capturing this wonderful moment. You all look attuned to each other and to the warmth. Such symmetry is a delight to the eye.
Enjoy your sunny days and friends Z.
Kari Bussell
Dear Cooper, While it is true that favorite picture of Zenyatta is always the most recent, I know that I know that this one will always be in my top ten no matter how many new ones. She looks so happy and content, all 4 of these girls are just breathtaking. You got the shot of the decade Cooper, thank you so much for sharing my heart has been busrting with joy for a day now because of your picture. May that joy be returned to you.
Zenyatta my heart, you are JOY!
KIMBERLY
AHHH QUEEN, SO NICE TO SEE YOU RELAXED AND WARM….GET A TAN GIRL!!
Judy Sims
Hi Zenny:
Talkiing about being at the right place at the right time – thank you Cooper Sawyer. What a marvelous picture. The posse looks so adorable. Finally some warm, sunny weather. We are having great weather her now in Florida and I have guests visiting from Ohio and we are having a great time. We all grew up together until we went separate ways after high school but fortunately reunited a couple of years ago after almost 40 years! We are all great fans of yours and they stopped in Versailles on their way here and brought me a beautiful “Zenyatta” shirt.
Keep enjoying your life and stay healthy.
Hugs & nose kisses.
Judy 8-)
Barbara Wood
@Dawn–thanks-we’ll keep it up.
christine
PQ said to the Queen:
“Who told you Benni was going to stop by for a visit? Are you sure? we can’t stay here all day I have things to do ….lol”
Dani
Abigail, I’m so glad you posted here. Like many, I first read your work on Steve Haskin’s blog over at Bloodhorse.com and absolutely loved the article. I’ve just finished visiting your blog and reading your other features and I so enjoyed them. I particularly liked ‘Off the Radar…’. There is such wonderful sentiment in your writing. You can certainly call me a fan of yours and I look forward to reading more of your work.
Helen
Thank you Cooper for taking the time to take the picture and share it as well! They all look so content and happy! You guys are doing a wonderful job as usual! Give Zennie an extra carrot for me.
Joyce
Great pic of Queen Z and her court, thank you Cooper for a great picture of our queen. I’m not really sure they are gossiping about Berni or the guys, more like “hey Cooper with the camera, this is our good side and we are ready for our pix, you got any carrots?”
Cathy P
You too Zenyatta enjoy the sunny day with your friends. All of you look fantastic!! Love you Zenny, With lost of Love and Big Hugs.
Lisa g
Ms Zenyatta, you and your girlfriends looks absolutely happy and contented. I love that you can be you. I love you…LIsa g.
tony
Zenny and the rest of the crew…you’re some hot lookin babes!
Sue Fredrick
NOW HEAR THIS…… I just discovered( maybe others have to) that if you click on the facebook logo, then when Zen’s site comes up click on the pasture pic above her post. You get a large pic of this fab poster. AMAZING !!! I’m just saying. Enjoy
Karen
Beautiful Zenyatta it is wonderful how happy you look with all your wonderful friends. I am so thrilled for you. I love you. Keep enjoying your great life! Hugs and kisses to you, Karen
Nancy L
Cooper- thank you for this great picture of Zenyatta being “just a horse.” it is a lovely companion to her racing pictures. Lanes End is the perfect place! Great choice team Z. Also thanks for the HD downloadable pic on facebook.
bobbykstrel
what a beautiful sight. Thank you!
Paula Higgins
To the poster who said “Can you say wallpaper?” That is hilarious and I second the idea. What a riot that would be. This picture just makes me smile ear to ear. Cooper, way to go!