Zenyatta

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    Dear Judy.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT Cap Hercules Frank and all the sweeties.Oh,Nissy’s peep certainly had a great adventure with Anderson today!All’s well that ends well.Love and hugs SheenaX

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    Dear Z, COZ, ZI, V and Montey:

    Goodnight. Happy Dreams. Love all of you so much. Hugs, JB

    Z Princess, Dubai, will always love you.

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    Love with kisses Zenyatta and to your sons
    always to zprincess and Sir
    Goodnight, Auntie Sally B

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    Came home from work and I find out Smart Strike has passed away from laminitis.

    RIP and I will always remember seeing you when I took my Lane’s End tour just last fall.

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      So sad about Smart Strike. They must find a cure for that awful laminitis. It has taken too many of our great horses and the not so great ones too. RIP to this great sire.

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    Marcus Hersh – DRF Live Mar 25, 2015, 2:42 AM
    Meydan: Prayer for Relief works for de Kock
    PRAYER FOR RELIEF had a breeze on the Meydan dirt track Wednesday as he prepares for the Godolphin Mile on Saturday night.
    His situation is unusual. Trained by Dale Romans in the U.S., Zayat Stables sent Prayer for Relief to Dubai to stable with de Kock and run in the Godolphin Mile. De Kock said he has tried to keep Prayer for Relief on the same sort of schedule to which he’d adhere had he not switched barns for this race.
    “He’s had some foot issues since he came over, but I think we have them sorted out,” de Kock said. “He’s a lovely horse. I was very pleased with him today.”
    http://live.drf.com/nuggets/11929

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    Marcus Hersh , Meydan – DRF Live Mar 25, 2015, 3:14 AM
    Meydan: Wednesday training observations
    –WORLD CUP–
    EPIPHANEIA wasn’t asked to do a lot on dirt, meaning rushing to judgment would be rash, but he did not gallop over the surface like a horse that is going to love dirt in his first try over it Saturday night.
    HOKKO TARUMAE visited the gate, looked all right, not especially striking, and probably is outclassed in any case.
    LEA galloped at a moderate tempo and looked better to me the first time he went past than the second. If he has lost any weight travelling it’s sure not apparent, because he’s in fine flesh with a radiant coat. Considering the light workload, he did get a bit hot today on a fairly cool morning.
    SIDE GLANCE has been galloping on the training track, and is sporting bubble screen blinkers, something I don’t remember seeing in his past trips to Arlington. He went a faster pace today than yesterday but dirt remains a major question mark.
    http://live.drf.com/nuggets/11930
    Article has observations about horses in other races inclucing
    SHEEMA CLASSIC–
    —DUBAI TURF–
    –GOLDEN SHAHEEN–
    -UAE DERBY–
    -AL QUOZ SPRINT–

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    March 26 Cherokee Devotional

    The end of the day brings out the emotions. Some come alive at the first sign of dusk, and evening softness suggests things to be-and things that never were.
    And then there is night-a time when bone-tiredness can make a pillow heaven until some bit of worry begins to tap on the consciousness. Night, like the tongue, magnifies, and everything is bigger than life.
    But morning comes-and with it the realization of what is finished and what there is left to do. If night has not done its work well, then day has to call the shots-and the sooner the better. This day does not belong to stress. I will call it peace.

    You told us to speak our minds freely. We now do it.
    Little Turtle
    Miami
    1795

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      Kathy, Thank you for posting this today. So true. After all that Little Turtle endured and witnessed, he still kept his noble and wise heart. Another one I try to remember if my mind ‘magnifies’ events past or upcoming is, “Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?” (Matthew 2:27) Wisdom is wonderful in the middle of the night… especially if I remember these words. I’ll now store Little Turtle’s words to my thoughts.
      with love, Elizabeth

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    Kathy – what inspiration this devotional has for me. When I find myself with a difficult situation I have always found the situation to be bigger than life during the night but much less so come morning. True in 1795 and very much (for me anyway) true in 2015! Amazing. Thank you very much for choosing this one to post on this day.

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    Dear Kathy.What’s that famous saying”The darkest hour is before the dawn”.I have spent many a sleepless night waiting for the cold grey light of dawn and everything seems better in the morning.Thank you for the beautiful flowers spring is very slow in the UK this year the trees are still bare!Lady’s partner was so busy tidying his nest yesterday and it snowed overnight!!!
    Very disturbing news about the plane crash the co-pilot crashed it deliberately maybe an act of terrorism who knows?So very sad.I got home in time to catch the burial service for King Richard although there has been a lot of criticism about glorifying a tyrant he is ,for good or evil,part of our history.Such a sad story on Mango about those puppies but Gideon is doing quite well.Animals are not trash to be discarded so callously.Loki’s mum had a scare yesterday he didn’t wake her and was limping immediately she thought blood-clot so the vet came and he was fine even put on weight was just a sprain.Boo is having a great time topping up his suntan!The ratties must go to school now!Gizmo the foal stood up by himself yesterday and someone gave the staff a big hamper of goodies!!Have a wonderful Friday’s Eve. Love and hugs to you,Kisses for Holly,Nikko and Sugar Sheena.

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    Dear Sheena,

    Seems we always have to be looking for the light amidst all the darkness that surrounds us. A real sign of the times we are living in. Prayers for everyone touched by sadness this day. Have a good Friday Eve and enjoy the weekend ahead. Those ratties sure love corn! Looking forward to the Dubai World Cup! Safe trip for all the horses and jockeys. Love and hugs from me, kisses from Holly, Nikko and Sugar. Kathy.

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    Beautiful, beautiful boy is Ziconic! And his little friend Daisy is just too, cute! Makes me smile. :) Thanks to Mayberry Farm and Team Z for these awesome photos. Sending all good thoughts to everyone out there in the Zenyatta Nation. Keep the faith!!!

    Happy Spring! Happy Easter!
    God bless you all,
    Kathy from SoCal xoxo

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    Sandy from NE Ohio: Wow, that was a great trip you had out west! And, as you said, best of all was spending time with Diana and BGG. I know Kurt Hoover was in AZ recently, not sure where. Probably with local teams. Not sure who knows what, but Kurt was with HRTV and got let go in that mess–oops, merger–BUT–we have since learned that he starts with TVG on April 1st. He is also a co-host on local weekend radio show here. Anyway, I digress— Sandy, your travels sound fantastic; what a great trip! I like hearing travel stories, even more so when they involve our wonderful horses–and of course, our friends.

    Zenyatta, I just read that it is 53 degrees and rainy in Louisville today–does that affect you? If so, take shelter between raindrops! :)

    Safe trips for all on Saturday!!

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    Here are a few redneck jokes for today. You might be a redneck if you and your husband have the same haircut. You might be a redneck if every member of your family has been shot at. You might be a redneck if all of your kids have Elvis as a middle name. You might be a redneck if you’ve ever been promoted to dish washer. You might be a redneck if if the only diploma on your wall is from DUI school. You might be a redneck if you have a year’s supply of beef jerky in your glove department. You might be a redneck if every picture in your home has PROOF on it. You might be a redneck if you know which leaf is best to use when you’re out of toilet paper.

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    Sending my deepest sympathies to all a Lanes End on the loss of your beautiful stallion Smart Strike. What a devastating loss it must be. Truly a great sire gone so soon. RIP handsome man.

    Thank you to all for the birthday wishes, tried to keep it a secret but Sandy spilled the beans LOL. This however is my last one, not because I ‘m planning on leaving but just because candles are getting so expensive, ha, ha.

    TC you have outdone yourself on these jokes, hysterical!!, thank God we have you for some comic relief, such sad news all over today.

    Kisses to Mama Zen, CoZ, ZI, and sending angel Princess and SS some heavenward, and of course my Indy.

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    I have both happy and sad news.

    First the sad news. For those who remember the story of Lisa’s Booby Trap, Tim Snyder, her owner and trainer, died at the age of 59 two days ago. He was buried today next to his wife Lisa, who the horse was named after. The happy news is that Lisa’s Booby Trap is in foal. She was bred last year but it did not take. Tim tried his best to hold on to find out whether Lisa was in foal but somehow I think he knows. For those who know the story, perhaps its Lisa’s gift of remembrance to him. RIP Tim, Also, RIP Smart Strike. I hope that the cure for laminitis will happen in my lifetime. We lost too many wonderful horses to the dreaded disease, most notably the first horse I fell in love with – Big Red.

    Ziconic – as always, you never take a bad picture. You remind me so much of Big Red. I see a lot of wisdom (“old soul”) in you and a horse who is comfortable within himself and his surroundings. Thank you Team Mayberry for taking the pictures and Team Z for sharing them with us.

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      Dear Doreen and Z Fans:

      Such a sad loss. Mr. Snyder seemed a genuinely nice man.

      Thank you for the news on Lisa. I know she has not raced since June 2013 and I checked on Pedigree Query to see if any progeny was listed. There was nothing. Will be waiting for news of the birth of her foal.

      RIP Mr. and Mrs. Snyder. Love and Hugs, JB

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        Thanks Shirlieinindy and Judy B. for the most recent news on our special Dan.
        So happy and relieved he is doing well. I would never want anything to happen to him and glad they are taking things slowly.
        love and hugs, Sally B

        • Dear Sally:

          Yes, they’ll do the very best for him. Love and Hugs, JB

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        Thank you Shireeinindy & Judy for the news on Wise Dan. Racing needs more owners & trainers like Mr. Fink & Charlie LoPresti & the Mosses & John who really care about their horses & put them 1st!

        Keep up the progress, Danny Boy! You are in my thoughts & prayers & I hope to visit you in Saratoga in August.

        • Dear Donna:

          You’re so welcome. Yes, Danny’s connections are all about what best for him. Love and Hugs, JB

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    Carol, it was SOOOO close. I thought Rivers was going to hang on. Maybe next time. What’s another $2? LOL! Glad you’re home and hope things are progressing well.

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      Carol,
      They really loaded him down. He spotted 7 pounds to the winner. He needed you there to cheer him on.

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        His trainer is leading the meet so far….so i have high hopes that he is imoroving
        ….
        PT just left…knee hurts…a lot…still worried about the wound opening up…
        Not what i wanted to hear
        …
        Love to all….and kisses for all soft noses

        • Dear Carol:

          Quite an ordeal you’re going through. Keeping you in my prayers. Tough loss for your Rivers; he’s all heart and a fighter, like you. Love and Hugs, JB

        • Carol, my healing thoughts & prayers are still with you. The pain will go away a little at a time as you heal & as you stretch & strengthen your knee. I know you can do it!

          I made it through my 1st day back to work today. I am a somewhat sore, but not like before the surgery or for awhile after it.

          Better luck to Rivers next time. He has a lot of heart & hopefully his new trainer can develop his potential & condition him to a win in his next race.

        • Hang in there, Carol!
          Sending positive thoughts and prayers to you for an uncomplicated recovery. Hope the wound heals quickly.
          Take care!
          Hugs and Love

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    Dear Sheena:

    Goodnight. Thank you for Speedy and Summer today. Love and Hugs, JB, LM, PC, HT, Cap, Herc, Frank and all the Sweeties

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    Dear Beautiful, Z, COZ, ZI, V and Montey:

    Goodnight. Happy Dreams. Stay comfy and cozy in your stalls. Love You. Hugs, JB

    Z Princess, Dubai, will always love you.

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    Dear Judy.It’s been confirmed that the 6th season of Downton Abbey will be the last.King Richard has ,at long last, been laid to rest.Lovely service.Great to hear Wise Dan is “on the mend”!Goodnight God Bless you LM PC HT Cap Hercules Frank and all the Sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX

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      Dear Sheena:

      I will miss DA. RIP Richard III. Yes, wishing our Danny a complete recovery. Love and Hugs, JB

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    Love you with Kisses Zenyatta and your two sons
    love in my heart for zprincess and my Sir
    Auntie Sally B

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      Judy,
      What a miracle of cuteness! Just was checking Zenny’s site before getting stuff done before bedtime. Started from the bottom of the page and was scrolling up. This is one of the most joyous sites. So happy for this momma and her babes and for her humans. Such an amazing gift! Thanks, Judy, will be smiling in my sleep. with love, Elizabeth PS Congratulations to her humans too.

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        Dear Elizabeth:

        They are sooo adorable. They were born some years ago. I checked and their names are Royal Scandal (the Bay) and Royal Encore (the Chestnut). Love and Hugs, JB

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      Dear Judy B.,
      Thanks for this adorable picture! Mama and babies are simply TOO cute — looks like a chestnut and a bay? What a happy surprise to Royal Fairy Tale’s connections!
      Hugs and Love

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      Twins in a horse are never a “happy surprise.” The surprise is that they and their dam all survived and are healthy. Horses are not built to carry two fetuses, and the usual result is loss of the pregnancy. If it goes to term, the birth is life threatening for the mare. A twin foal born alive is likey to be very small and in need of considerable veterinary support. These people were very, very lucky.

      Twin conceptions are common in Thoroughbreds. Normal practice is to do an ultrasound early in the pregnancy. If twins are detected, then one of the embryonic vesicles is pinched, which kills the embryo and allows the pregnancy to continue.

      They are adorable, though.

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        Dear Laura J:

        What you say is so very true, but apparently in this case no ultrasound was done and the people at Marabet Farm were “happily surprised” when the twins were born. Thank God, they and their Mom survived. I posted a photo of them all grown up on Page 7. Love and Hugs, JB

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        Dear Ann,
        Exactly! Little miracles are always happy surprises. Thankfully, Mama and foals survived and thrived which, of course, was a huge miracle!
        Hugs and Love

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