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
Whatawonderfulworld
You look so relaxed and lazy! This picture made me smile.
Rhonda Clements
Wonderful shot of the sunbathing beauties! Love you Zenny
DJ
Dearest Sweet “Z”,
I was just about to take a nap myself…I will count horses as I fall asleep with a smile in my heart. This is my favorite picture and I wish it could be made into stationary or small greeting cards – I would use my Zenyatta stamps : ) Please thank Cooper for sharing the moment with us. He could have kept going about his way but instead he connected all of us with you once again. Much love today!
Jan
Zenyatta,
Are you gals the: New Real Housewives of
Lexington. (:
S
Girls lookin’ good and healthy! Cooper…I think you now have a fan club. Thanks for capturing the moment.
Anna Wiley
Aww, Z! Super-cute! Not that I am saying ANYHORSE is prettier than QUEEN ZEN, but P.Q.’s really pretty-I like greys. Alyss and Sea Gull are nice too, but, as ever, ZENYATTA THE DIVA is the PRETTIEST HORSE ON THE FACE OF THE EARTH(Well, maybe except for Pisola and Sorrel…) Sorry Z, but those are two horses I really like, and, well, I can’t put you in front of them, so I’ll put you RIGHT NEXT TO them. How’s that? :) :D Enjoy yor daaay!
Luv,
Anna
Quarterhossgal
Timing is everything when trying to get a picture of horses and Cooper, yours was perfect!! I’m always taking shots of my horses while they enjoy their pasture time. Some are good others not so good, I feel fortunate when I get one that shows each one’s personality and beauty.
Enjoy the sunshine lovely ladies!
Rosemarie Cola
Lucky Girls! Enjoy the sun on your back Zenyatta, you deserve a little southern comfort!
lizzy
@abigail
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Thank you for the link. Very informative and well written.
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Thank you again to Cooper and LE for a beautiful picture of Z and her girlfriends. Keep them coming, PLEASE. :)
Vickie
That is quite a picture! Somone should paint it!
Susan
Nails done, hair looking good-just the girls soaking in the rays. About time you put away your warm jackets-it’s almost Derby and Oakes time!
Celeste
Thank you beautiful Zenyatta and Dottie and Cooper for sharing this wonderful photo with us. It looks like such a lovely scene with contented horses, which is exactly what we want for our Queen. Thank you!
Mary R. Oakley
Fabulous photo! They look like walruses basking in the sun.
Debbie Bassett
What an amazing picture! Everyone looks so tranquil. I hope that you let the sun soak in and know that sunny CA misses you. xoxox
Lisa in Colorado
Z:I keep coming back to look at you 4 beautiful girls sitting in the sun and having a good time being together with each other. You just look so happy, safe, secure. I want to be there with you.
You are beautiful…..
Adele Williams
That is a nice photo Cooper.Great shot. Ms.Z you deserve to be sitting in the sun with your paddock friends. You have earned it & more. We all are so happy you are being well cared for.
Love you Zenyatta
Julia B
beautiful pic- thanks Cooper! Good night to Zenny and the gals !
Paula McCaleb
THANK YOU COOPER for taking the time to get this great shot of our sweet Zenyatta and her girls. It’s a PICTURE PERFECT POSTCARD!!!
Roberta Joy
Zenyatta I have a picture of you to look at each day. You are a remarkable Mare. Your name is as well known as Elvis & Marilyn. We idle you.
keith
When will the 2nd 60 minutes installment on you air, Z?
Luvhorses
@Abigal
Thanks sooo much for sharing your blog. It is
Sooo very interesting to know pieces of thoroughbred
History and lineage. They are a very special breed sooo
Filled with heart courage and determination.
Karen
I would like to know how to get a copy of this photo. I have one of Z during her racing years & got the commemmorative issue from Bloodhorse and Thoroughbred Times. Loved the video of her first day running free and would love to have a phot of Z and her friends being content hanging out together. It’s beautiful.
Sherpa
“Ladies Who Lounge” :-)
What a great picture! Many thanks to Cooper!
jean
I love the pictures of you running in the snow to the music.. of The Swan….it brought tears to my eyes.,,,,,and, You look really content with your new friends, basking in the sun. Zenyatta, you are a Gift to us poor mortals, Love, Jean.
Jan Hollister
Steed Magnolias. Sweet Dreams of bluegrass and timothy. Zenyatta, you are missed so much. We can’t wait to see your first foal.
Sharon in Ohio
A ZEN Moment !! How lovely of all of you girls, just chilling out together !! Just having a nice down time ! Thanks to Cooper, for a fantastic picture….he was there at just the perfect time, there are no accidents ! Wow ! What a blessing to see such content girls, basking in the Kentucky Sun ! Thanks to Dottie, for posting this beautiful picture. xxoxoxoox
Dylan
Major kudos to Mr. Sawyer for getting this shot. Zenyatta, you and your friends look absolutely fabulous. I love how you’re enjoying the warm weather and we back here in Cali are cooling down :p That photo made my day and may well have made my week, its just so adorable! I agree it should be made into prints, and maybe even posters! Heck, I’d buy one. I hope you have yet another great week with your friends Ms. Z, and I look forward to reading more of your posts. xoxoxoxo
-Dylan
linda y.
hello! queen z,
that was an awesome picture of you & your friends! thank mr.cooper sawyer for me for taking such a wonderful picture. you all look so cool & relax, as if you are on a vacation in some faraway paradise. the four of you reminds me of the girls in sex & the city. so, queen z are you carrie or samantha or charlotte??? if you are carrie, then bernardini would be mr. big!! whoa!!!!
Yvonne and Maurice Kirby
Hi Zenyatta. We just got back from Florida and I so missed reading your diary. You and your friends look absolutely beautiful – what a picture. Love you so, continue to have fun, Angel in Disguise.
Victoria
I love seeing the ladies relax. So cute! Thanks once again for sharing!!!