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
Hannah Huling
@Izzy, Thank you for your word on that. :) Linda B, loveHorses, horseluvr, This website is for the Z and I don’t think the board made this so that people can argue and call names. Please use your E-mail to talk personal arguements, People all over the world are having to read what they thought was about Zenyatta when they soon find out that its just a bunch of nonsense.
I hope I wasn’t too Bossy, or nosy on what was probably not my bussness.
Sorry,
Hannah
Dee
I am sooo happy for you Zenyatta! You are such a special horse and you have provided much inspiration and hope to all of us. I lost a very dear person in my life and when I read your daily diary postings, they help me get through some dark times. Love you so much Queen Z!
Suzanne M.
I am so thankful that all went well for you Zenyatta! I hope this mating was as stress-free for you as possible. Keep us posted as things progress.
As to “Hooves,” shame on you. Your post was a disgrace to all – especially to those who are disabled in any way. You should never be allowed to post here again. Take your nasty attitude and go away and leave the rest of us be.
Nick J. Bergmann
Will there be another Zenyatta in 3 years?
Melissa
Alright!! so glad everything went well. sounds like a great meeting and now we will hold our breaths for 11 months.
I Love Barbaro
@MaTH716
we’ll see how high and mighty you are when NickyKnocks wins his race at Golfstream today. i’m going there in a few minutes, won’t have to give the mob management any money, either. will walk right in, sit right down and watch BARBARO;s baby brother win his race, then leave gloating over his multi-length win. how would you like your CROW?
MaTH716
@ Barbaro
Look at the bright side, he made $4,500 for coming in 5th. ROFL!
Maybe they could find a soft spot for him at Turfway, He might like the Polytrack. I’m thinking somethink like a 30k claimer.
Donna Alsabrook
I just hope and pray that you two produce one just like you. How lucky and blessed we would be, that in a few years some big filly will be running her ass off and making us fall in love…again.
Donna Alsabrook
I just hope and pray that you two produce one just like you. How lucky and blessed we would be, that in a few years some big filly will be running her butt off and making us fall in love…again.
Donna Alsabrook
I just hope and pray that you two produce one just like you. How lucky and blessed we would be, that in a few years some big filly will be running her heart out and making us fall in love…again.
Jackalyn
Oh Zenyatta– the day of your cover was the day I lost my dad….i knew we had a connection- the loss of one life but the start of a new one- my dad loved horses and loved watching the races- the Triple Crown in particular. my Dad’s name was John Allan Darling- would you call your baby Allan or Allana Darling for my Dad? he was about to turn 99 this April- that is a lot of horse races! Love you Zen.
Jane Taylor
Wow what a wonderful event in your life Zenyatta, hope you are well and happy. Wish I knew if anyone ever read my poem to you. love Jane
Eileen Rodway (Z's biggest Canadian Fan)
I heard today on the news that Zenyatta is in foal. What a blessing! Any foal is nother of the greatest creatures God ever put on this earth. I used to own 14 horses all kinds, arabians, etc. & I still miss them. I think I was the original Horse Whisperer back in the day 1970., but back to Z…CONGRATULATIONS and I will be waitiing to see her beautiful offspring, I just know he/she will be a WINNER like mom. God bless!
Lover of Horses
Your so akward and cute, Zenny! So glad your in foal!