HAPPY SATURDAY!
I hope you have a wonderful weekend. There is some great racing going on around the country today and March Madness continues to be very exciting. So many last minute shots and 3 pointers really change the outcome of a game so quickly. Look at the local Kentucky teams. Louisville lost in the last few moments the other evening and the University of Kentucky secured their win in the final seconds. That is like MY SPORT. A PHOTO FINISH going one way or another or the BOB of a head can be the difference between winning and losing. I guess that is why SPORTING ACTIVITIES are so THRILLING. Every move counts!
Last week when my jockey, MIKE, was going to ride in Arkansas at Oaklawn Park, he called Dottie to mention the huge BILLBOARD he saw with US on it. John contacted his friends at that race track and was able to get a photo of it for ALL OF US to see! Mike’s right…it does LOOK IMPRESSIVE! WIN CITY! I like that thought!
Additionally, I wanted to THANK ALL OF YOU who have been asking about how I am doing in your DIARY responses. I am doing extremely well…and am having SO MUCH FUN! I have been out ‘romping in the paddock’ with my friends every day. We are truly having a great time. We absolutely love it when the wind blows just enough to make it FUN. Sometimes, it feels like the breezes are tickling my coat. When this happens, my friends and I put up our tails and gallop around the field together truly appreciating the outdoors, the wind, and each other. Such special moments!
I’m also enjoying my normal daily routine and all of favorite foods. This week, in addition to bananas and pears, I have been having a special craving for peppermints. I’ve figured out something very special about them. Not only do peppermints TASTE GREAT…but, the other fabulous thing is that my guys here can carry lots and lots of them around in their pockets at all times. That makes them very HANDY and ACCESSIBLE. Thus, every time I nod to one of them, cuddle up, or come to the front of my stall for a pat or a photo …all they have to do is reach in their pockets and VOILA…A TREAT FOR ME! Now, this is TOO CUTE!
Have a fabulous Saturday and Sunday!
With Love,
Hugs to All~
Z
Roberta Smith
The Moss’s will never really know what they have done for so many thousands of people….having chosen you as a foal and allowing us to have that uncondiitional love that your bring to us Zenyatta! You are a blessing – not only to the racing world but to the world which, at times like now, can be very sad. We remember the people of Japan, the people within all of the war zones that only want to survive and have happiness. Thank you Zenyatta! This unconditional love we have for you lifts us up today!
Katie Clawson
Zenny, I am so glad you are having SUCH a great time with March Madness, TREATS, and the wonderful weather!! Enjoy the sports!
Love, Katie(future jockey)
P.S. When will we be able to see you? :(
Regina From NJ
Guess what, Zenyatta! Jordanelle got into your Diary–took one look at that billboard and said, “I can do that.” And—– she did! Yea!! xoxoxo
Macy Rowan
Hope you are having a fabulous weekend! I have my postcards ready to go! I will be checking your website every day for the address. Tell all of your team I said Thank you! I can not thank them enough for all they have done and are doing. We love keeping in touch with you. God bless!
Love,
Your biggest 13 year old fan in Georgia<3
Coach
Love the billboard!
Robin A.B.
Z – may you have sweet peppermint dreams….sleep tight, lovey.
Linda Henderson
The billboard is just great! I will look for it when I go to Oaklawn in April. They picked the perfect couple–you and Mike. I’m glad to know you are getting all the peppermints you want.
Suzen
Greetings Zenyatta!
About that Louisville team that got beat. Don’t forget it was ANOTHER Kentucky team that beat them. Morehead played a heck of a game!
Thanks for sharing that great billboard picture. Too cool!!!
Sunny Boyd
Good evening Zenyatta,
yes, that is quite a nice message & billboard, you both look quite fetching :)
Aren’t you the sharpie, mints, lotsa can fit in the smallest pocket, ha ha, you’re really something. :) :)
Well, I’ve been working on a small poem for you hope you like it
here it is:
45 days we were told
45 days you will be old
45 days you will have grown enough
for the ones in the know
to declare you tough
to last until your time is due
for us, the world, to greet you as new
for we like you already
we will love you forever
as your Mom
has us in a tizzy
about her newest endeavor
YOU
waiting for the peek-a-boo
has us in a daze
for 45 days
:) :) :) :) :)
Teehee wheehee
Good night, and dreams of mints
Sunny Boyd
P. S.
@ Barbara Wood
speedy recovery :) :) :)
Julia B
Hay Zenny! I am a Buckeye, we play George Mason tommorrow, the winner of that game will play Kentucky – Goooo Bucs!
Luv & mints to you mama!
Tere Thomas
Gorgeous billboard! I love the fact that folks in Arkansas get to see you as they drive by. I only wish we had one in my town!! Anyway, love to you as always dear girl!!
Judy Gadwood Loves Zenny/California
Hi Zenny Girlfriend & Mother~To-Be
I’m so happy to finally see the billboard! That is very nice!
Did you get to see the Super-moon tonight? We have clouds here, so I didn’t get to see it :-(
I love pears!! Yummy & juicy! If you start craving chocolate I will really be tickled! LOL
HUGS & KISSES XOXO
audreyc
@ Karen Mitchell
What a lovely post you did – responding to, and encouraging others, on Z’s site. I just want to wish you a very Happy Birthday on April 1 (April fool’s day, and Zenyatta’s birthday) – now – for I surely will not remember when the day arrives. Perhaps, since you share the same birthday, luck will intervene and have you win her bronze statue – (if you are participating in the postcard “raffle.” ) Wishing you a wonderful Birthday, and a blessed year…
@ Zenyatta
Anything less than a picture perfect poster would be shocking. There is a saying that everything happens for a reason. The posts here offer much in education, rumination, adding increased awareness of issues that need to be addressed, and a source of joy and comfort for many. I really believe your purpose is just now starting to be fulfilled – and your perfection in racing, personality, celebrity appeal – was actually the conduit for significance at a much higher level….truly, there seems to be something rather spiritual at work here.
tony and sue
@audreyc…we agree that Zenyatta has created a spiritual connection among us.
Her gift will continue to grow and impact others in a meaningful way.
T.A.M.
You look so pretty on the billboard. We all laughed when we read about your love for peppermints. Wish we could give you some personally. Have a great Sunday, Zenny!
alene
Hi gorgeous girl. Your so much sweeter then peppermints. I`m glad your doing well and have alot of friends. Both human and horsey. I watched most of the races this weekend and the Mosses and YOUR silks were strongly represented. Also in the winners circle. Jockey Chantel Sutherland won and liked beautiful in the turquoise and pick silks. Your sweet John was also the trainer. I`m selfish but I miss not seeing YOU out there. I`m sure me and millions of fans.. Ok Zenny. Enjoy your treat and your friends. Love You, Lots of Big Hugs and Kisses, Alene :-)
DJ
Dearest Sweet “Z”,
It was thrilling to watch Jordanelle win with Chantal aboard!!! Blessings to your lovely owners. A beautiful day all around. We saw the Guinness Chocolate cake on the menu : ) will try it next time. Goodnight and Sweet zzzzzz’s
Paula Higgins
Love the sign Zenny!!!!!!!!!!!!!! May they never take it down. Thanks for the photo.
DJ
p.s. We saw your John and Dottie on the way out and they had big grins on their faces! They were just beaming after Jordanelles win : ) “TOO CUTE”
Celeste
What a beautiful billboard sign! When we were in Hot Springs last year, it seemed like the whole town was about Zenyatta and it was so wonderful to be a part of it! Of course, I just love everything about Zenyatta, so it was just such a treat to see and visit with so many other people who were feeling the same thing! Too cute!! Thank you once again, Dottie and Zenyatta – you make such a great diary every day is special.
Barbara Wood
Dearest Z–The billboard is FABULOUS, just like YOU! Who could ever refuse you any treat you want? That would be so hard because of your “adorability quotient”.
@Karen Mitchell–great words on animals/humans. Happy Birthday in advance. I’m 5 years behind you.
@Sunny Boyd–great poem and kind words for me.
@Dawn–waiting and praying here in Texas.
The post that commented on the Lane’s End representative saying we can never see Z is so very sad for me because early on, they said they were trying to work things out. Sad for us and sad for YOU, dear girl, because we know the love flows both ways. Love you always.
lizzy
@Mary M Meek(Karen too!)
Lucky girls.
Irene Caty
Hi Zenny, I think you are getting quite spoiled and I love it. Glad that you and your friends are enjoying the pleasent weather. I love the billboard picture and thanks for shareing it with us Fans. We love everything Zenyatta. Have a great weekend with the games and races. Will be thinking about tou as always, Love you sweet Zenny.
Holly Zemba
You have a good weekend too Zenyatta. My horses like peppermint treats too. I’m glad to hear you are doing well.
Jackie
Great Billboard! You and Mike look terrific! Glad to hear your doing fine and enjoying your treats. Much deserved!
How is your friend Lie is Sweet? She should be having her foal soon. Sure hope you let us know.
Looks like your enjoying some nice weather.
Hugs and Kisses
Jackie
Shema
Zenny! What a lovely post today! I could feel myself leaning against your paddock fence watching you and your friends romp as the breezes thrill you! And I have mints in my pocket and I can imagine you coming over and cuddling up to me … a thrill of a lifetime for me! and I get to give you a mint, with your soft muzzle on my palm. Oh! life is such a delight.
Oh yes, and I love your billboard photo. Maybe John will display in your old stall at Barn 55!!!
Thanks for brightening my day. I’m so happy to hear about your routines and that you’re happy.
Char
I love the billboard of you and Mike, thanks for sharing. My horse in southern California has shed about half of her winter coat. Is it warm enough in Kentucky for you to start shedding?
Signofthetimes
Go Bucks!!!!!
Congratulations to Jordanella. The announcers
commended John and the Mosses for their patience
With their horses. She is 5 and cost $130,000 more than
Z. Just goes to show what a gamble racing is.
Mike Repole was skeptical about Uncle Mo because
He paid the same amount of money for another
Horse the previous year and the horse did not do
Well. And look what he got in Mo. Horses are
Wonderful creatures win, lose or retire. Gods special
Creatures. They are such good therapy. Whenever I
Had a bad day I would go for a ride and forget all
My cares and worries and feel on top of the world.
My TB could not stand the smell of peppermints.He was soooo funny. In the summer we would
Put Gatorade in his water because it was so hot. He took
One sniff and would not touch the water. Very picky!!!
Sweet dreams and keep that embryo warm
Maryyette
Love you, sweet girl!!!!