Good Morning, Everyone!
The BIG DAY has arrived!
Yesterday, I had my ‘mane pulled’ (groomed and thinned out) and hooves polished so I would look perfect for this ‘moment’! I rather suspected that it was getting close due to all of the attention I was getting. The vets were here during the morning checking me…to be sure my system was ready. Charles, Mike and Matt were at the barn helping me to learn some proper MAIDEN MARE Etiquette…so I would be totally prepared for this experience. MAIDEN MARE is the term used for a MARE who has never been bred before. That’s ME! All day…I had so much ATTENTION!
Then this morning at about 7:30, MY LIMO ARRIVED. A lovely SALLEE VAN was waiting outside the barn ready to take me to Darley. It is approximately a 10 minute ride to that farm from Lane’s End. Matt went with me on the van…and Charles and Michael Cline also went along. I guess it was decided that Bernie and I would be the last couple in the Darley breeding shed for this morning’s session.
Well, WE GOT RAVE REVIEWS! It all went very well. In horse terms, it was ‘one jump…and a very good cover’…meaning that everything went perfectly in our first meeting. Per the guys from my crew…”it was TEXTBOOK. ZENYATTA was unbelievably professional…especially for a maiden mare. It was all nice and easy and went PERFECTLY.” Oh, my guys…Mike, Charles, and Matt are TOO CUTE! They really love me! Blush-Blush!
I must say…Bernie was also extremely professional and very focused on his job! WE MAKE A GREAT COUPLE!
By 8:30…I was back in my LIMO with Matt going home to LANE’S END!
What a morning! Life has so many different kinds of experiences for one to explore and appreciate when the time is right for them to happen! Hooves crossed…..that this day, February 23rd, becomes VERY SPECIAL for me and my new role as a MOM!
I’ll keep you posted as we go along! I am so excited!
With Love,
Hugs to ALL~(including Bernie!)
Z
Carolyn equineheart _Carolyn K
I feel so ecstatic !!!!!! Queen Z you were such a perfect maiden with Bernie !!!!!!!
Everything you do is majik and fills my
heart..YOU are the music in my soul !!1
I LOVE YOU SO !!!!!!!!!!
Irene Caty
Hi Zenny, one jump good cover and now we just wait and see. Congradulations sweetie and to think how co-operative you were. What else would you expect from a Queen. It sounds like Bernardini was very nice to you as things go. I’m glad that we can now sit and wait for you to be Mama Zen. That will keep things stirred up for awhile. Your Facebook will probably grow, how exciting. I hope you have the time to rest and think aboout the events of the day now. love you so much Zenyatta.
Julia B
Aww Zenny your going to be a mommy! Congrats to Team Z this is a whole new world ! Prayers for you and baby to be!
Glad that Bernie was a gentleman and you did so good ! Luv to you girl ! You and Rachel will have to chat with each other now that you are both going to be in foal.
Whatawonderfulworld
Tee hee…you describe your “date” so daintily. A hot couple you two are. :)
Jean Moore
Our Beautiful Zenyatta, How happy to hear that your meeting with Bernardini went so well and frankly, I’m glad we didn’t know in advance to eliminate any excessive worries about your safety. Of course you were professional, as you are in everything you touch. Bet you looked exceptional with all that extra grooming and please thank Dottie and Sarah for the update. If only all people had Dottie’s sensitivity in helping you write about this delicate matter. Now, we wait and say prayers that baby and you are healthy.
Debbie
sweet Z, I’m crying again! so happy everything went perfectly and pray it will continue to! love you sooo much xoxoxo oh, when will you know about visiting you this summer, I would like to make final plans soon but waiting to hear about days and times, etc. xoxoxo
Trish & Mike in Colorado
Dot-Zen, only you could craft a post that makes this situation so wonderful to read. Again, Dot-Zen for turfwriter of the year !!!
Trish & Mike in Colorado
Dot-Zen, only you could craft a post that makes this situation so wonderful to read. Again, Dot-Zen for turfwriter of the year !
Sharon Call
I’ll just bet that @Hooves is reading all of the comments about his inappropriate post and just laughing up a storm. The best way, I think, to handle a post like that is to ignore it. To do otherwise is to give it credence even in criticism. Let’s just focus on the enjoyable posts and there are so many and the informatiive posts like the ones from @L and @Ensign and others like these two and ignore the unfortunate ones like @Hooves.
Rose
I cried, just lovvee Zenyatta..
Bernardini musta been laughtin at us cause I thought it was next week..WHOOPEE….Zenny..a baby on the way!!
Life begins at conception!!
darlene
Congrats Queen Z I hope you are happy and have a healthy foal love ya always
Helen
CONGRATULATION BIG GIRL! CONGRATULATION BERNI! I have my toes and fingers crossed that the mating of the two of you took!
By the way Sharon, you are correct on the “hooves” person. He should be banned from here forever!
horseluver
@Ensign
BUTT OUT YOURSELF AS MANY PEOPLE ON THIS SITE HAVE TOLD YOU OVER MANY POSTS. This is Zenyatta and Dottie’s site and they will reveal the true information about her
from them. You are really “bumming” some
people out.
Your posts should reflect your information about topics other than Zenyatta.
Karen
Beautiful Queen Zenyatta can’t wait to see your little Prince or Princess. You will be the best mom. I love you.
Nancy
MAKE HAY WHILE THE SUN SHINES!!!!
Susan A.
Ah, a royal wedding of Zenyatta and Bernardini on 2-23-2011! Super!!!
Susan, M.A.
Suzanne G
Have never had one but I’m heading for a GUINNESS now!! So happy you’re doing fine, beautiful girl. Everyone here is keeping paws, hooves and pinkies crossed that you’ll be in foal. Thanks again to your wonderful teams who do so well by you and share you with all of us! Love and hugs, SuzanneG
ENSIGN
@Linda B (“horseluver”),
.
I thought you promised you’d never post again because ‘you love Zenyatta too much’?
I guess just ignoring my posts is too difficult for you? I’m sure lots of people here ignore my posts, it truly doesn’t hurt my feelings :-)
max
I am glad to hear that you are well, Queen Zenyatta. This is all about you and your very interesting life. Thanks to Team Z for their consideration of your fans.
Vicki B.
Zenny, I hope you enjoyed it more than ‘one jump….and a very good cover’ sounds. But then, I’m not a horse, so I have NO idea.
@hooves: Why would you say that? Why would you want to? Spraying such garbage seems just meanness, and is hurtful.
Jane C
So happy for you dear Zenyatta. I am crying too and don’t know why really! Just so glad it all went so good. What a Lady you are.
Carol
Well it is my Birthday today, Feb. 23! Now I will have something momentus to associate with it. Good luck Sweetheart!
cheryl
Just as you HAVEdone EVERYTHING, PERFECT!
Deborah Lawson
Zen now the waiting begins…keeping finger and toes crossed!
Ingrid in MA
Congratulations, Zenny!!! I’m glad everything went so smoothly! Nothing but the best for “Our” girl! Woo-Hoo!!
Love you,Sweet Zen!
Sharon Call
@Ensign. Did I miss something? I just scrolled back through all of the posts today and didn’t see anything that you posted that would “bum” people out. Keep up the great, informative posts. Most all of us enjoy them very much. I’ve learned so much from your posts that have filled up the gaps in my knowledge of horses and encouraged me to learn more. Thanks and look forward to your posts in the future. Thanks also to @L same scenario. Keep thoses posts coming!
Dylan
Brought tears to my eyes. SO happy for the both of you. Fingers are crossed, hoping it all went well, and that you have a healthy pregnancy. Can’t wait to see your foal. Congrats to you and Bernardini. xoxoxoxo
jahlgren
Thank god you “took it so well” – I was pretty worried. A first “date” can be traumatic, but you are SO SMART, you seem to always “get the idea” pretty easily. I’m glad it’s over for the moment, now you and your girlfriends can “nicker it over” during your morning coffee-klatch of hay, mints and carrots. Way to go, lovely lady! Lotsa luv, Jan
Sharon Tupper
Zenny is going to be a mom!!! So cool….I can’t to hear the news in about 2 weeks.
Kate Tait
Congrats Mommy Z & Daddy B hope all goes well. Exciting times.<3