Alys sent over new conformation shots of Ziconic, now two months into yearling prep at Lane’s End. Also below, Todd Claunch captured a special moment between Ziconic and his feline buddy Linda.
Wow; just breathtaking. She didn’t hesitate. One leap and she was aloft. I think she learned a lot from watching Gwynant. She was paying close attention. Love and Hugs, JB
Late to the blog – but what a great story you’ve given us all – many, many thanks. And Deri looked like she’s been at this flying caper all her life. Beautiful start to my Saturday. Hugs, KathyR.
Ziconic is stunning for a 15 month old! He is beautifully balanced; stout like Tapit, whose head he seems to have inherited as well. His sweet and willing temperament is all his mom, which should make for a devastating combination in a race horse from the Pulpit line, which tend to be a little hot blooded. I cannot wait to see where he takes his family on his racing career adventures!
WOW!!! What a gorgeous beauty he’s going to be a big winner I can see that NOW, LOOK at his size already a champion in the eyes to see of Zen fans. Thank you Mother Zen.
Thank you for all the updates and pictures. I sure miss watching Zenyatta race. Its bitter sweet. Life moves on, but, oh to have that special time back.
Any chance to visit Zenyatta during the months she is not pregnant? We fans would love to see her.
Hugs and Prayers to Team Z.
WOW, Ziconic is looking good. He sure has some big hooves to fill. I keep putting Zi’s and Secretariat’s baby pictures side by side. Big Red has a thicker neck in his baby picture (I think Red was 6 months old). Zi has nice big back end but, neck is a little thinner than Big Red’s. What difference does it really make, as long as they all stay healthy, safe and are happy. Zi is so sweet with little Linda. Zenyatta is the one we have on a pedestal and deservedly so. We must give all of Z’s babies their own pathway in life. I thank the Good Lord for bringing the Queen into our lives. And sincerely thank the Z-team for all that you do. I hope everyone has a great weekend. Stay Safe.
86F at me, lil fire was near cafe near my home, fire crew came quickly, cafe folks are healthy, Zenny do you have plastic water tank, pump and reliable long hoses in equipment of barn, Coz, if after break you feel something not well, glidly pull up, unmount, slowly walk to stall, youtube ” race 8 (8-7-2010) delmarracetrack ” , dry synthetic course, lil more safe than dry sand course, horse in second gate from left fence, first strides, he didnt come to finish, i think he is live, on that course Zenny breezed in race 9, youtube ” race 9 Clement L Hirsch stakes (Gr I ) (8-7-2010 ) delmarracetrack ” , Zenny in second turn was very near with left from her horse, Coz better keep safe distance if course is not sloppy, Ziconic when i see on your photos i think that you are kind horse, beautyfull Zenny lil 14z ziconic Coz kiss your soft noses
Andrej
So glad that you are safe. It must have been scary to have a fire so close
to where you live.
You and your county have been in my thoughts with the returning victims from the crash. The ceremonies have been so beautifully done.
Hugs, BGG
Andrej
Good to hear from you again. Glad you and all the folks are safe from the fire.
Hopefully, they have resolved the problem with the turf at Del Mar.
Yes it was the horses birthday yesterday: unfortunately the weather here in Canberra was not nice for those on the track: I know our winter is nothing compared to what you folk experience, but we do have the coldest temps in Australian capital cities. And so it was yesterday – snow, sleet, wind, and some very disgruntled jockeys!
Dear Max.I’m so glad to hear Hovis is having fun with the ladies despite losing his manly “charms” many years ago.Rain is forecast for their part of the world tomorrow,it may be a relief for him.It was sad to see Estimate’s poor showing in the Goodwood Cup yesterday who knows could have been the after effects of the morphine?Encke was back today he ran a tremendous race to be 2nd, is with Charlie Appleby now.Taghrooda came out of her race very,very well,I just hope Paul Hanagan will be back in time to ride her at York.
I am very sorry about the “fragile” remark I made about WD,he is a big ,brave horse who is recovering well.I was trying, unsuccessfully,to make the point that all TB’s are susceptible to illness and accidents.You will recall St Nick’s terrible accident in training and Barbaro’s similar accident on the track and how they both fought for their lives with great courage.That’s why I love and appreciate all horses.Free the Moose!PUDan and all injured horses everywhere.Niss4Senate.Sheena.
Glad to hear Tagi came out of her race well. Sheena, so true. Many beautiful horses fight bravely though illness and injury. Some, sadly, lose their battle. Power Up Danny, CC, CDA, Treve, ROC, Estimate, Sir, Reilly, Angel and all who are ill or injured. Safe and sound for all this weekend and always. Beast, keep up the good work. TT, love you forever. Loose The Moose! Love and Hugs, JB
Dear Judy B.,
Reilly thanks you very much for the good wishes! He sends you big woofs and old puppy dog kisses which are very sweet. He feels pretty good these days — still a big foodie and likes his walks, too.
Love and Hugs from his mama, also!
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Marshall:
So happy to hear this news. Love and Hugs to both of you, JB
Sheena. You’ve no reason to apologize or be sorry. I understand what you meant. Life is unpredictable and horses are victims of evil fate far too often. I’ll never forget Nick, a heroic horse. A real courageous fighter too. Glad to hear that Tagi is okay. I hope the same for Esti. Looks like it’s back to the drawing board. There was some idea of running her in the Irish St. Leger. She is a truly beautiful mare. What a go for Cavalryman. 8 years and still winning.
Free the Moose! Where’s Charmie’s paddock? Give him his jacuzzi too. A horse needs his comforts.
Mike E. Smith
Entries
August 2 – Del Mar
She’s Reddy Wgt-118 Race 5 Maiden Special Weight
Tappingintherain Wgt-122 Race 6 Allowance Optional Claiming $40,000
Doinghardtimeagain Wgt-119 Race 8 Clement L. Hirsch S.
August 3 – Del Mar
Eblouissante Wgt-120 Race 2 Allowance Optional Claiming $62,500
Film Freak Wgt-118 Race 6 Maiden Special Weight
Winning Machine Wgt-120 Race 7 Allowance Optional Claiming $62,500
Conquest Bigluck E Wgt-119 Race 8 Best Pal S.
Opsec Wgt-120 Race 9 Maiden Special Weight
Dear Judy.So glad you enjoyed the video of Deri’s 1st flight She didn’t think much of her dad’s “shed”!They have all been eating well today.Love and hugs to you LM PC HT Little Cap Hercules and all the Sweeties.SheenaX.Nissy’s brother Sivvers was getting on very well with Anderson,the stray cat.The peeps are trying to entice him into the house!Mouses!
Del Mar Makes Additional Adjustments to Its Turf Racing
Friday, August 1st, 2014
Del Mar plans further adjustments to racing on its turf course following injuries on the new surface, which had been expanded and installed this past winter to replace its previous course that was more than 50 years old.
The changes, which will take effect immediately, will consist of the following items: https://www.dmtc.com/media/news/del-mar-makes-additional-adjustments-to-its-turf-racing-188
Wow, Ziconic is such a looker! I love his blaze and his copper coloring. I think he’s going to be a great race horse, just like his mom. And Linda is just too cute! Thanks for sharing, Team Z!
Dear Max.The female ospreys are always larger.It was a good 1st flight.I am glad she has fledged it’s pouring here tonight,at least she can shelter in the trees now and not a wet nest.Free the Moose!PU Dan and all injured horses.Niss4Senate.Sheena
Sheena. Yes, I recall that you said that the females are larger. Deri however is really big! She’s impressive looking too. Must be an amazon type like her mother. Is Glesni still there?
Am all confused at present – as I said, coming late to the blog: but terrific photo of Ziconic! The magical Zenyatta just has such magnificent foals! Thanks to Lanes End and Mr and Mrs Moss. Hugs, KathyR
It’s race day Downunder, and also National Jockeys Celebration Day when we pause to remember those who have fallen in this dangerous and unpredictable profession. Safe journey to all equine athletes and their riders.
Dear Kathy R.I hear Frankel is going to cover some southern Hemisphere mares this autumn again.I think one is called Samantha Miss and one is named Deedra I may be wrong.He’s charging £100,000 a time.Enough to keep him in the style to which he is accustomed.I’m glad you have enjoyed the osprey saga.I cannot believe the season is slowly coming to an end.Take care.Hugs Sheena.
Your information on the ladies visiting Frankel is spot on: can’t remember the fee, but we get a “discount” since the breeding is taking place for Southern hemisphere time. Have heard that Cavalryman and another are coming down for the Melbourne Cup – believe that they will go into quarantine soon, so they can get used to the change of conditions. Do you recall a stallion called Grey Swallow? Was under Dermot Weld, and came here about 4 years back for a Cup bid, and stayed on. Was talking to a steward friend of mine at the track yesterday – he has been given to her, as an entire, and will arrive at her place in Goulburn on Sunday. Needless to say, she’s a very happy girl. She also has an ex-race mare from a dispersal sale (loathe that term) who is in foal to Americain, due in October. The foal is Sam (the stewards) dream to win a Melbourne Cup. Hope her dreams come true. Thanks again for the osprey story: will be teary and nervous for Glesni and the rest of the family when the time comes for them to leave. Hugs, KathyR
Happy birthday, Diana Stuart! Here’s is a repeat presentation of your poem from two years ago. Love and hugZ, Trina
A Birthday Poem for Diana Stuart in Tempe (diastu)
(August 1, 2012)
As a with-it 60’s California girl,
Diana herself into life did hurl.
Now she jokes she was at the hub
Of a special 4-H club—
Horses, hotrods,
Helicopters, and hombres with hot bods!
First of course
Came the horse.
Already at ten
She with her parents did attend
Thoroughbred races
At Santa Anita and Hollywood Park,
And horse shows, mostly Arabian.
As a pre-vet student at Cal Poly,
She to the Arabian herd did tend
And a draft-horse club did start,
And then,
Good golly,
Our dear lass
In the California State Fair did contend
Where she took up the traces
Of a Belgian colt
Just two years old
And in state-wide competition
Guided him through a rendition
Which garnered first in the class—
High hoof to them!
In town she rode around
In those days
Of smoggy haze
Like a Hollywood star
In her blue first-generation ’68 Camaro,
Fast as an arrow,
Yet designed not just for the straight and narrow
But to also take her ’round life’s curves.
Together they went far, yea, VERY far–
In fact, if memory serves,
Three hundred fifty thousand miles!
All of them filled with “See America” smiles
And all of it done
With only the ONE
Original engine—
Can you imagine?
Diana was California born and bred
And there would remain, it seemed,
But one of the curves ’round which she careened
Was, I fear,
A change in career
From horse to flying machine:
At Cal Poly she had it made in the shade,
But she took to the sky
And rose up on high
To hover, as I’ve heard,
Like a hummingbird,
Thanks to a helicopter’s whirling blades.
She does relate
How, as those blades above her did twirl
With a hypnotic whirring sound,
They our dear girl
Did intoxicate
With a new dream,
And this exciting scheme
Would bring a change of state
As it to offers from Sperry Aviation led,
And Diana couldn’t resist them!
Thus she in ’71 forsook LA
And San Francisco Bay
And in their stead
With her loyal “Blue Beast”
Drove southeast
To the Arizona desert land
To try her hand
In the marketing and sales
Of heli flight control systems.
She can tell you tales
Of giving many a demonstration
In cities and towns
Our hemisphere around,
From up in freezing Barrow
To down in steaming Guatemala City.
It’s a pity
That in the late 80’s, civil aviation
And sales of aircraft
Did collapse,
And alas
‘Twas the ruination
Of Diana’s chosen path.
But as you know, nothing could stop her,
So after said phase
Of the helicopter,
Diana, nobody’s fool,
Returned to school,
Again casting her gaze
About for useful ways
Her mind to use,
And she did choose
For her MA
The applied biological science field,
A very wise decision,
For I’m glad to say
Those studies her did yield
A great position
Where she can do a great deal
The flora and fauna bounty
Of Maricopa County
From destruction to shield.
Now you, dear reader, may
At this point an objection raise
And say,
“Hey, what about ‘los hombres’?
Did you about them forget?”
Well, I regret
I have not much ’bout them to relay
Except that there were hubbies along the way,
Numbering two,
Though there’s none these days;
But what’s a gal to do?
Before I conclude
I wish to praise
All the work in kitty rescue
That our dear Diana undertakes.
The number of strays
For whom she, with her heart of gold,
A loving home makes
Would you amaze–
I’ll just hint, it’s quite a few!
Additionally,
She does trap, spay/neuter and release—
Her valiant efforts for felines never do cease!
She’s also active in equine rescue;
She’s adopted an OTTB,
Hot Under Pressure, known now as “Hoot,”
A handsome boy to behold!
No one who him does see
Will dispute
That Hoot is really cute!
Diana in addition,
Without seeking recognition,
Writes to Congress
Horse slaughter to redress,
Signs many an equine welfare petition,
And targets with her verbal ammunition
The BLM’s abuse
Of the wild horse and burro–
For animal abusers she has absolutely no use.
By the way,
In closing let me say
That Diana parted company
With her cherished Camaro
Back in 1993,
But, a rescuer to the core,
She found her Blue Beast
A loving new home
With a mechanic artiste
Who did the car restore,
And remarkably
Diana those two still does see
As they together
Through the neighborhood roam,
And today
The Blue Beast is worth even more
Than ever
Before!
Hip, hip, hooray!
Dear Diana,
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♪ღ♪ ░H░A░P░P░Y░♪░B░I░R░T░H░D░A░Y░! ░♪ღ♪
*•♪ღ♪*•.¸¸¸.•*¨¨*•.¸¸¸.•*•♪¸.• *¨¨*•.¸¸¸.•*•♪ღ♪•*
The wish is a hair late but full strength sincere! Hope you had a good day and a great year ahead getting used to this “retirement thing.” :-)
Love and squeezes,
Sandy
Dearest Trina,
In the words of someone we know and love, “BLUSH BLUSH”. I actually wrote a poem to tell you not to write me a poem – didn’t get it here in time, so I’ll have to wait ’til next year I guess. By the way, I moved to AZ in 1981, but that’s okay.
Hombres? I’m not talkin’ – y’all will have to buy the book!
Thank you for honoring me and for all YOU do in rescue!
Looking forward to seeing you again.
Love and squeeZes, diastu
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Judy,Kathy and Debbie. Deri takes to the skies!!Hugs Sheena.
http://www.facebook.com/dyfiospreyproject
Kathy
Dear Sheena,
BEAUTIFUL to watch! Quite lengthy, too!
Hugs, Kathy
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Sheena:
Wow; just breathtaking. She didn’t hesitate. One leap and she was aloft. I think she learned a lot from watching Gwynant. She was paying close attention. Love and Hugs, JB
Max
Sheena. That was Deri? She’s a big girl. Makes her brother look tiny.
KathyR
Dear Sheena:
Late to the blog – but what a great story you’ve given us all – many, many thanks. And Deri looked like she’s been at this flying caper all her life. Beautiful start to my Saturday. Hugs, KathyR.
Mary Kaye
Ziconic is stunning for a 15 month old! He is beautifully balanced; stout like Tapit, whose head he seems to have inherited as well. His sweet and willing temperament is all his mom, which should make for a devastating combination in a race horse from the Pulpit line, which tend to be a little hot blooded. I cannot wait to see where he takes his family on his racing career adventures!
Sandra B
WOW!!! What a gorgeous beauty he’s going to be a big winner I can see that NOW, LOOK at his size already a champion in the eyes to see of Zen fans. Thank you Mother Zen.
SB.
Mary
Thank you for all the updates and pictures. I sure miss watching Zenyatta race. Its bitter sweet. Life moves on, but, oh to have that special time back.
Any chance to visit Zenyatta during the months she is not pregnant? We fans would love to see her.
Hugs and Prayers to Team Z.
Mary Margaret in Georgia
WOW, Ziconic is looking good. He sure has some big hooves to fill. I keep putting Zi’s and Secretariat’s baby pictures side by side. Big Red has a thicker neck in his baby picture (I think Red was 6 months old). Zi has nice big back end but, neck is a little thinner than Big Red’s. What difference does it really make, as long as they all stay healthy, safe and are happy. Zi is so sweet with little Linda. Zenyatta is the one we have on a pedestal and deservedly so. We must give all of Z’s babies their own pathway in life. I thank the Good Lord for bringing the Queen into our lives. And sincerely thank the Z-team for all that you do. I hope everyone has a great weekend. Stay Safe.
debbie s.
Thanks Sheena
Wow!!!!! That was so beautiful to see Deri’s first flight, will always remember that.
She went sooo far-what a brave girl.
andrej
86F at me, lil fire was near cafe near my home, fire crew came quickly, cafe folks are healthy, Zenny do you have plastic water tank, pump and reliable long hoses in equipment of barn, Coz, if after break you feel something not well, glidly pull up, unmount, slowly walk to stall, youtube ” race 8 (8-7-2010) delmarracetrack ” , dry synthetic course, lil more safe than dry sand course, horse in second gate from left fence, first strides, he didnt come to finish, i think he is live, on that course Zenny breezed in race 9, youtube ” race 9 Clement L Hirsch stakes (Gr I ) (8-7-2010 ) delmarracetrack ” , Zenny in second turn was very near with left from her horse, Coz better keep safe distance if course is not sloppy, Ziconic when i see on your photos i think that you are kind horse, beautyfull Zenny lil 14z ziconic Coz kiss your soft noses
Bluegrass Girl
Andrej
So glad that you are safe. It must have been scary to have a fire so close
to where you live.
You and your county have been in my thoughts with the returning victims from the crash. The ceremonies have been so beautifully done.
Hugs, BGG
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Andrej:
Glad you are safe from the fire. Good advice for the horses. Love and Hugs, JB
shirleeinindy
Andrej
Good to hear from you again. Glad you and all the folks are safe from the fire.
Hopefully, they have resolved the problem with the turf at Del Mar.
Isn’t Ziconic just wonderful to look at?
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Andrej.Thank goodness the fire was quickly extinguished!I just love your posts.Hugs Sheena.
KathyR
Dear Andrej:
So pleased the fire was dealt with quickly – hope you get some rain to ease the situation. Cheers, KathyR.
Bluegrass Girl
Happy Birthday to the horses Down Under & in the Southern Hemisphere!
Yes, it is August 1.
Bronwen Healy on Friday August 1 2014
Happy 13th Birthday Helsinge.
Photographed looking gorgeous in March 2014.
Immortal as the dam of @blackcaviar2006
https://twitter.com/FamousPony46/status/495128787315474434/photo/1
Bluegrass Girl
Bronwen Healy on Friday August 1 2014
Darling “Scandi”. Scandinavia, grand-dam of Black @blackcaviar2006 turns 20 today. Photographed March 2014
https://twitter.com/FamousPony46/status/495125728342441985/photo/1
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear BGG:
Thank you for sharing these lovely photos of Scandi and Helsi. Happy Birthday beautiful girls. Love and Hugs, JB
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear BGG. Lovely photos!!Happy birthday to all the southern hemisphere racehorses especially a certain special mum-to-be.Love and hugs Sheena
KathyR
Dear Bluegrass Girl, Sheena and Judy:
Yes it was the horses birthday yesterday: unfortunately the weather here in Canberra was not nice for those on the track: I know our winter is nothing compared to what you folk experience, but we do have the coldest temps in Australian capital cities. And so it was yesterday – snow, sleet, wind, and some very disgruntled jockeys!
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Sheena:
Goodnight. Love and Hugs, JB, LM, PC, HT, Cap, Herc and all the Sweeties
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Mama Z, COZ, ZI and Z Princess:
Goodnight. Sweet Dreams. Love Ya. Hugs, JB
Catherine Uher
Oh my goodness just look at him!!! In love all over again!!! #Ziconic <3
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Max.I’m so glad to hear Hovis is having fun with the ladies despite losing his manly “charms” many years ago.Rain is forecast for their part of the world tomorrow,it may be a relief for him.It was sad to see Estimate’s poor showing in the Goodwood Cup yesterday who knows could have been the after effects of the morphine?Encke was back today he ran a tremendous race to be 2nd, is with Charlie Appleby now.Taghrooda came out of her race very,very well,I just hope Paul Hanagan will be back in time to ride her at York.
I am very sorry about the “fragile” remark I made about WD,he is a big ,brave horse who is recovering well.I was trying, unsuccessfully,to make the point that all TB’s are susceptible to illness and accidents.You will recall St Nick’s terrible accident in training and Barbaro’s similar accident on the track and how they both fought for their lives with great courage.That’s why I love and appreciate all horses.Free the Moose!PUDan and all injured horses everywhere.Niss4Senate.Sheena.
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Sheena, Max and Z Fans:
Glad to hear Tagi came out of her race well. Sheena, so true. Many beautiful horses fight bravely though illness and injury. Some, sadly, lose their battle. Power Up Danny, CC, CDA, Treve, ROC, Estimate, Sir, Reilly, Angel and all who are ill or injured. Safe and sound for all this weekend and always. Beast, keep up the good work. TT, love you forever. Loose The Moose! Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Judy B.,
Reilly thanks you very much for the good wishes! He sends you big woofs and old puppy dog kisses which are very sweet. He feels pretty good these days — still a big foodie and likes his walks, too.
Love and Hugs from his mama, also!
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Marshall:
So happy to hear this news. Love and Hugs to both of you, JB
Max
Sheena. You’ve no reason to apologize or be sorry. I understand what you meant. Life is unpredictable and horses are victims of evil fate far too often. I’ll never forget Nick, a heroic horse. A real courageous fighter too. Glad to hear that Tagi is okay. I hope the same for Esti. Looks like it’s back to the drawing board. There was some idea of running her in the Irish St. Leger. She is a truly beautiful mare. What a go for Cavalryman. 8 years and still winning.
Free the Moose! Where’s Charmie’s paddock? Give him his jacuzzi too. A horse needs his comforts.
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Z Fans:
Godspeed to Ebby, all the horse at Del Mar and everywhere. Safe and sound. Love and Hugs, JB
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Oops. That should be….all the horses….Love and Hugs, JB
Bluegrass Girl
Mike E. Smith
Entries
August 2 – Del Mar
She’s Reddy Wgt-118 Race 5 Maiden Special Weight
Tappingintherain Wgt-122 Race 6 Allowance Optional Claiming $40,000
Doinghardtimeagain Wgt-119 Race 8 Clement L. Hirsch S.
August 3 – Del Mar
Eblouissante Wgt-120 Race 2 Allowance Optional Claiming $62,500
Film Freak Wgt-118 Race 6 Maiden Special Weight
Winning Machine Wgt-120 Race 7 Allowance Optional Claiming $62,500
Conquest Bigluck E Wgt-119 Race 8 Best Pal S.
Opsec Wgt-120 Race 9 Maiden Special Weight
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Judy.So glad you enjoyed the video of Deri’s 1st flight She didn’t think much of her dad’s “shed”!They have all been eating well today.Love and hugs to you LM PC HT Little Cap Hercules and all the Sweeties.SheenaX.Nissy’s brother Sivvers was getting on very well with Anderson,the stray cat.The peeps are trying to entice him into the house!Mouses!
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Sheena:
Thank you for posting the video of Deri. Love and Hugs, JB
Bluegrass Girl
Del Mar Makes Additional Adjustments to Its Turf Racing
Friday, August 1st, 2014
Del Mar plans further adjustments to racing on its turf course following injuries on the new surface, which had been expanded and installed this past winter to replace its previous course that was more than 50 years old.
The changes, which will take effect immediately, will consist of the following items:
https://www.dmtc.com/media/news/del-mar-makes-additional-adjustments-to-its-turf-racing-188
Debbie G/Kentucky
Wow, Ziconic is such a looker! I love his blaze and his copper coloring. I think he’s going to be a great race horse, just like his mom. And Linda is just too cute! Thanks for sharing, Team Z!
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Max.The female ospreys are always larger.It was a good 1st flight.I am glad she has fledged it’s pouring here tonight,at least she can shelter in the trees now and not a wet nest.Free the Moose!PU Dan and all injured horses.Niss4Senate.Sheena
Max
Sheena. Yes, I recall that you said that the females are larger. Deri however is really big! She’s impressive looking too. Must be an amazon type like her mother. Is Glesni still there?
KathyR
Am all confused at present – as I said, coming late to the blog: but terrific photo of Ziconic! The magical Zenyatta just has such magnificent foals! Thanks to Lanes End and Mr and Mrs Moss. Hugs, KathyR
KathyR
It’s race day Downunder, and also National Jockeys Celebration Day when we pause to remember those who have fallen in this dangerous and unpredictable profession. Safe journey to all equine athletes and their riders.
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Kathy R.I hear Frankel is going to cover some southern Hemisphere mares this autumn again.I think one is called Samantha Miss and one is named Deedra I may be wrong.He’s charging £100,000 a time.Enough to keep him in the style to which he is accustomed.I’m glad you have enjoyed the osprey saga.I cannot believe the season is slowly coming to an end.Take care.Hugs Sheena.
KathyR
Dear Sheena:
Your information on the ladies visiting Frankel is spot on: can’t remember the fee, but we get a “discount” since the breeding is taking place for Southern hemisphere time. Have heard that Cavalryman and another are coming down for the Melbourne Cup – believe that they will go into quarantine soon, so they can get used to the change of conditions. Do you recall a stallion called Grey Swallow? Was under Dermot Weld, and came here about 4 years back for a Cup bid, and stayed on. Was talking to a steward friend of mine at the track yesterday – he has been given to her, as an entire, and will arrive at her place in Goulburn on Sunday. Needless to say, she’s a very happy girl. She also has an ex-race mare from a dispersal sale (loathe that term) who is in foal to Americain, due in October. The foal is Sam (the stewards) dream to win a Melbourne Cup. Hope her dreams come true. Thanks again for the osprey story: will be teary and nervous for Glesni and the rest of the family when the time comes for them to leave. Hugs, KathyR
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Max.Yes,Glesni will be there a little while longer.She was still feeding her”babies” today!May go in about 10 days .Free the Moose!Sheena.
Trina Nagele in So Cal
Happy birthday, Diana Stuart! Here’s is a repeat presentation of your poem from two years ago. Love and hugZ, Trina
A Birthday Poem for Diana Stuart in Tempe (diastu)
(August 1, 2012)
As a with-it 60’s California girl,
Diana herself into life did hurl.
Now she jokes she was at the hub
Of a special 4-H club—
Horses, hotrods,
Helicopters, and hombres with hot bods!
First of course
Came the horse.
Already at ten
She with her parents did attend
Thoroughbred races
At Santa Anita and Hollywood Park,
And horse shows, mostly Arabian.
As a pre-vet student at Cal Poly,
She to the Arabian herd did tend
And a draft-horse club did start,
And then,
Good golly,
Our dear lass
In the California State Fair did contend
Where she took up the traces
Of a Belgian colt
Just two years old
And in state-wide competition
Guided him through a rendition
Which garnered first in the class—
High hoof to them!
In town she rode around
In those days
Of smoggy haze
Like a Hollywood star
In her blue first-generation ’68 Camaro,
Fast as an arrow,
Yet designed not just for the straight and narrow
But to also take her ’round life’s curves.
Together they went far, yea, VERY far–
In fact, if memory serves,
Three hundred fifty thousand miles!
All of them filled with “See America” smiles
And all of it done
With only the ONE
Original engine—
Can you imagine?
Diana was California born and bred
And there would remain, it seemed,
But one of the curves ’round which she careened
Was, I fear,
A change in career
From horse to flying machine:
At Cal Poly she had it made in the shade,
But she took to the sky
And rose up on high
To hover, as I’ve heard,
Like a hummingbird,
Thanks to a helicopter’s whirling blades.
She does relate
How, as those blades above her did twirl
With a hypnotic whirring sound,
They our dear girl
Did intoxicate
With a new dream,
And this exciting scheme
Would bring a change of state
As it to offers from Sperry Aviation led,
And Diana couldn’t resist them!
Thus she in ’71 forsook LA
And San Francisco Bay
And in their stead
With her loyal “Blue Beast”
Drove southeast
To the Arizona desert land
To try her hand
In the marketing and sales
Of heli flight control systems.
She can tell you tales
Of giving many a demonstration
In cities and towns
Our hemisphere around,
From up in freezing Barrow
To down in steaming Guatemala City.
It’s a pity
That in the late 80’s, civil aviation
And sales of aircraft
Did collapse,
And alas
‘Twas the ruination
Of Diana’s chosen path.
But as you know, nothing could stop her,
So after said phase
Of the helicopter,
Diana, nobody’s fool,
Returned to school,
Again casting her gaze
About for useful ways
Her mind to use,
And she did choose
For her MA
The applied biological science field,
A very wise decision,
For I’m glad to say
Those studies her did yield
A great position
Where she can do a great deal
The flora and fauna bounty
Of Maricopa County
From destruction to shield.
Now you, dear reader, may
At this point an objection raise
And say,
“Hey, what about ‘los hombres’?
Did you about them forget?”
Well, I regret
I have not much ’bout them to relay
Except that there were hubbies along the way,
Numbering two,
Though there’s none these days;
But what’s a gal to do?
Before I conclude
I wish to praise
All the work in kitty rescue
That our dear Diana undertakes.
The number of strays
For whom she, with her heart of gold,
A loving home makes
Would you amaze–
I’ll just hint, it’s quite a few!
Additionally,
She does trap, spay/neuter and release—
Her valiant efforts for felines never do cease!
She’s also active in equine rescue;
She’s adopted an OTTB,
Hot Under Pressure, known now as “Hoot,”
A handsome boy to behold!
No one who him does see
Will dispute
That Hoot is really cute!
Diana in addition,
Without seeking recognition,
Writes to Congress
Horse slaughter to redress,
Signs many an equine welfare petition,
And targets with her verbal ammunition
The BLM’s abuse
Of the wild horse and burro–
For animal abusers she has absolutely no use.
By the way,
In closing let me say
That Diana parted company
With her cherished Camaro
Back in 1993,
But, a rescuer to the core,
She found her Blue Beast
A loving new home
With a mechanic artiste
Who did the car restore,
And remarkably
Diana those two still does see
As they together
Through the neighborhood roam,
And today
The Blue Beast is worth even more
Than ever
Before!
Hip, hip, hooray!
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
Dear Diana,
♪ღ♪*•.¸¸¸.•*¨¨*•.¸¸¸.•*•♪ღ♪¸.• *¨¨*•.¸¸¸.•*•♪ღ♪•*
♪ღ♪ ░H░A░P░P░Y░♪░B░I░R░T░H░D░A░Y░! ░♪ღ♪
*•♪ღ♪*•.¸¸¸.•*¨¨*•.¸¸¸.•*•♪¸.• *¨¨*•.¸¸¸.•*•♪ღ♪•*
The wish is a hair late but full strength sincere! Hope you had a good day and a great year ahead getting used to this “retirement thing.” :-)
Love and squeezes,
Sandy
Bluegrass Girl
Happy Birthday Diana!
What an amazing journey of adventures!
Thank you Trina for creating & sharing this bio-poem!
With love to you both, BGG
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Trina:
Love this poem for our beautiful friend, Diana. You’re amazing and so is she. Love and Hugs, JB
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
My Dear Diana:
Wishing you the Happiest of Birthdays. Love and Hugs, JB
diastu in tempe
Dearest Trina,
In the words of someone we know and love, “BLUSH BLUSH”. I actually wrote a poem to tell you not to write me a poem – didn’t get it here in time, so I’ll have to wait ’til next year I guess. By the way, I moved to AZ in 1981, but that’s okay.
Hombres? I’m not talkin’ – y’all will have to buy the book!
Thank you for honoring me and for all YOU do in rescue!
Looking forward to seeing you again.
Love and squeeZes, diastu
Barbara Wood
Hip Hip Hooray to you both! Trina, thank you once again. Diana–hope your day was great and fun-filled. Big Z squeezes to you both.
Lise from Maine
Bonjour Zenyatta,
Your son, Iconic, is so gorgeous but he doesn’t look anything like you.
I especially love the photo of Iconic with Linda, the cat.
We haven’t seen any videos of you and your new filly.
I wonder why.
Thank you!
Lise from Maine
Lise from Maine
Hi Zenyatta,
Oh no!
I forgot to place the “Z” in from of “Iconic.”
So sorry!
How silly of me!
Lise from Maine
Marshall (NC Broad)
Thanks, Trina, for this wonderful poem! It is great to re-read Diana’s story — done so well.
You are the best! Hugs
@Diana Stuart
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, Diana S.!! And many, many more fun-filled, fulfilling years to come! Big birthday Hugs!
Jen Patton
Love the upward slope to the hindquarters! He’s going to get his rear legs underneath him and push off like no one else.