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A Little Ziconic Update

Ziconic at Lane's End Farm. Photo by Alys Emson.
Ziconic at Lane’s End Farm. Photo by Alys Emson.

Happy Thursday!

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.

Enjoy!
-Team Z

Photo by Alys Emson.
Photo by Alys Emson.
Ziconic with Linda. Photo by Todd Claunch.
Ziconic with Linda. Photo by Todd Claunch.

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    Dear Max
    I am with you-watching Zenyatta come from the very back in her 2010 BC race to be within a nose,she is a winner in my books too .She taught us what true grit, determination and never giving up is all about in all her races, ,ESPECIALLY in that one. On top of that and her raw talent there was her connection to people,her poses,her dancing and wow-no wonder why we love her! She touches so many people in the best way and always will.
    Thanks too for the video on Dozer- he not only raised alot of money he uplifted so many people along the way. Love his spirit and his smile..

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      Glad that you enjoyed both. There is a lot of sadness in this world and Zenyatta expresses pure love. That little dog does the same.

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    Sheena,just read your post. I am so thankful to all the men,women and animals who served in the war.I will pause and remember them tomorrow. Flanders Fields is a poem close to my heart. ,My Dad served with the Royal Navy ( a young Scottish lad) and fortunately he came home and moved to Canada a few years later. So many never made it. I am eternally grateful to man and beast for their sacrifice and pray for peace in a troubled world.

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      My dad was a Scottish lad too Debbie. He moved here to the states as a young man after the war.

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    Dear Max.Did you know there is a service in Westminister Abbey tomorrow night and the lights will gradually go out until 1 candle is left on the tomb of the unknown warrior and that will be extinguished at 11pm.We have all been asked to turn off our lights for an hour tomorrow night,there will be a candle on the doorstep of no 10.I hope the younger generation will keep up the tradition of remembrance.I remember Warrior(the real warhorse)was a great friend of the Canadian cavalry and ,of course, Kathy R will recall the Australian losses.
    Deri is a very big girl,might have been the camera angle,she’s not quite as big as mum yet and she still sleeps in her nest at night!Nissy has decided to call tomorrow Nerissa the cat day there’s a long weekend in Canada called the long august weekend depending on when the 1st of august falls it can be in july!They live in a such a small town?they don’t even have a postcode so when he’s made a senator he’s going to make Nerissa day official!!!Free the Moose!PU Dan.Niss4Senate.Sheena

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      Sheena. This is news to me. Did not know that there would be such a ceremony. Sounds very inspiring. Will have to look up Warrior as I do not know the full story.
      I thought that Nissy lives in Halifax. If not, where does he live? Doesn’t every place have a zip code? How can you get on line shopping deliveries without one?
      You laugh at my kitchen attitude, but it’s well founded. Went to the fridge this afternoon to get out cold compress for neck nerve issue. Water on the floor! Peeps off work. Had to call in plumber. Something to do with a broken or loose pipe unconnected to fridge. Had to pay double or triple overtime, not sure which, but it is likely to be big bucks. Sunday afternoon more or less wrecked. I’m never going into that room again. Will use bar fridge or freezer from now on.
      Free the Moose!

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        Dear Max:

        Wow, thanks for posting this article about Warrior. He was aptly named. God Bless Sir Winston for bringing these war heroes home safely. Love and Hugs, JB

        • Dear Sheena, Max and Judy:

          Australia sent 160,000 horses to the Great War: only 1 came home. The majority were shot by their soldier masters to avoid them being mistreated if they were sold in Egypt. And the quarantine regulations at the time meant they could not return home. There is a memorial to the Light Horse in Sydney that has the words in part: “They suffered wounds, thirst, hunger and weariness almost beyond endurance, but they never failed. They did not come home”. Just another horror of that conflict.

          Just love the way the British are honouring this anniversary. Hugs, KathyR

        • I have said it before, but I’ll say it again. Winston Churchill is one of the three greatest men who ever lived.

        • KathyR. Very upsetting about the Australian horses. The one who returned, do you know any details of him or her?

        • Dear Kathy R:

          Wow, I was not aware of what happened to the Australian war horses. Very sad. Love and Hugs, JB

        • Dear TC GP:

          Among Mr. Churchill’s many admirable accomplishments, he’s credited to have said something to the effect, “There is nothing so good for the inside of a man, than the outside of a horse”. A fine man, indeed. Love and Hugs, JB

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    Dear Debbie So glad your father made it back from the war safely and to Canada.We will be remembering all the commonwealth countries too who fought along side us.I just wish people could learn from past mistakes.Love and hugs Sheena.

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    Oh Love these pictures. He looks so Beautiful and Strong. Thank you for sharing : ) Love, Shari XXOO

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    Sheena, big oops,will remember those that fought in WW1 tomorrow and all those that have served to preserve and protect our freedom.
    I just see anything about remembering and see my Dad marching with his medals and beret and of course he fought in WW11. I went back to read your post properly,please forgive me.

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    Thanks Sheena
    I wish people could learn too.
    Just called my Dad to tell him that I love him.

    Yes,it is a long weekend in Canada, Mon. is a holiday. I am on the west coast in Vancouver. Very hot but a nice breeze from the water.

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    Dear Max.I have no idea where Nissy lives must be in the heart of the countryside!Peeps love going to the grocery store and even put their washing on the line!”hanging out” as the northerners in the UK call it.Poor you and the kitchen you should have kept away from there!!I know only too well what plumbers charge over here!!Hope your neck gets better,I often get problems too.Ice is good.I’d keep a lock on the kitchen door if I was you!!!Yes,Warrior was a wonderful horse who survived all the carnage and enjoy a very long happy retirement on the Isle of Wight.Did you know Brough Scott was General Seely’s grandson?Free the Moose.Niss4 Senate.Sheena.

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      Sheena. I think that i had read about Brough Scott being related at the time that he wrote the bio of Sir Henry.
      I just read Nissy’s explanation of this holiday. Headache producing that it has so many names even to the city or town level. Nerissa the Cat Day seems sensible.
      When I read about massages for Moosie, I signed up for massage therapy on my neck at a sport clinic. Doc has tried for years to get me there, but Moose did it. Man, it was painful the next day. Therapist is a tiny women, but knows how to work those muscles. However I will keep my therapy equipment out of that kitchen in future.
      Free the Moose!

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    Dear Debbie.I hope you are enjoying you holiday.Nissy is a cat who lives in Nova Scotia who writes a blog.He’s hoping to become the 1st feline senator!!Yes,we should all remember to say I’ Iove you’more often.Love and hugs across the pond.Sheena

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      Dear Sheena:

      Goodnight. Love Nissy. Love and Hugs, JB, LM, PC, HT, Cap, Herc and all the Sweeties

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    Here are a few RN jokes to end the weekend. You might be a redneck if your dog can smoke a cigarette. You might be a redneck if you think people is two words. You might be a redneck if you think disposable diapers are a suitable wedding gift. You might be a redneck if your doorbell is shaped like a deer’s butt.

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      Dear Terry

      Always so glad to see your posts. Great jokes.
      Saw Mr. Sherman today at Del Mar. Always think of you when I see him. He sounded good about Chrome. He said we might see him around Sept. 2oth. Can’t wait.
      I’m kind of thinking the 3 year olds might be the best this year.

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      Terry, Thanks for my morning laugh. As always you came through with some good ones.

      Have a happy day.

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        Oh no!! I am impossible. I was thinking to myself, “:I’ll have to be sure Sandy sees these jokes about nurses.” I just now figured that it stands for “redneck”. That must make me one for sure. lol.

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        @Ann, pam, Judy, Peggy, and shirlee–Glad you enjoyed the jokes. @Sandy-I hope you know that I would never make fun of so noble a profession. @maryp and Barbara W-You might be a redneck if you think RN refers to nurses.

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      Hi Terry,
      Boy, my brain is working slow this morning….when I read your first line I thought Registered nurses!!?? Then…finally the waves (brain) caught up with the real meaning!! Ha ha!! Thanks for the morning laughs!

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    Dear Judy

    Gabby won by 3 1.2 lengths. So proud of her. Sure hope she is fine tomorrow.
    Love her dearly. Way to Go Gabby……………………………………

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    Dear Mama Z, COZ, ZI and Z Princess:

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

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      Thanks, JB.
      Very exciting. He sure is a head turner. Wishing him the best!
      Still smile about his tea party, he and Mom hosted for the kids. Lanes End and Stonestreet sure spoil these precious babies and Moms! Thank Goodness.

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      Wow, Big Blue sure is something else, JB.
      Thanks for posting this. Congrats to all!
      T. Mc Carthy and Save Rock and Roll, breaking his maiden at Monmouth, too. Go T.

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      YAY!
      Judy B.,
      This is such good news!! So glad that Hard Spun will be coming home. I always liked that horse — he did his very best every time. Very determined with lots of heart.
      Thanks for the news!
      Hugs and Love

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    Dear Judy,

    Sure wish they would let Orfevre come here for a year. I know, I’m probably dreaming.
    But I’ll still dream.

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    Thanks for the article on Warrior. He was an amazing animal and thank goodness Churchill tried to bring the horses home. 9.000 a week (and that’s not all of them) gives us an idea of the huge number of horses used in the WW1,

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    August 4 Cherokee Devotional

    Anytime we fall down in doing anything and we get up and have another go at it, count it all progress. It is getting up that makes a warrior, di tli hi, as the Cherokee says it. Getting up doesn’t mean the warrior is fearless or that he is totally self-confident. It does mean that he gains confidence as he persistently keeps trying, and he fully expects strength to come as he needs it. He asks, na qua na? How about now? Everyone is afraid of a challenge, afraid of being down and staying down. But relying on the Great Spirit gives the courage to speak powerful words to bolster the human spirit. So, how about now?

    I know the Great Spirit is looking down upon me from above, and will hear what I say…
    Sitting Bull

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      I really had no idea about that until I saw the movie War Horse. I don’t think high school history classes paid any attention to the vast numbers of lost horses and other animals.

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    Dear Kathy.Certainly a good description of our brave Warrior the warhorse.Am late today. I have been watching the services to mark the 100th anniversary of World War 1,I shall be lighting my candle tonight at 10pm.We must always remember.
    Poor Dolly is in the middle of the fighting grad missiles are being launched into her area,these morons don’t care who they kill.Her mummy and Sissy are sleeping downstairs,dad seems to be working in the oil field.Mummy wouldn’t think of leaving them behind for 4 months and her passport is in England waiting renewal.There’s been huge delays at the passport offices lately.I’m so afraid for her.
    Bless Marty he’s well-prepared for Monday,good advice for everybody,shall have to get my blankie out!!!Fubu seems a little brighter.All is well at the Dyfi.Weather is pretty good today, a little warmer again .Have a great week.Hugs to you,Kisses for Holly,Nikko and Sugar.Sheena.

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    Dear Sheena,

    Warrior’s story is so inspirational. We are all in debt to the brave people and animals who gave their all in all the past wars. We must never forget, indeed. Dolly is on my mind so much of the time. She lives in a terrible area. So dangerous. You can’t imagine what their daily life is like. I think the pics of Marty in bed with his stuffed mouse is just the cutest thing ever. Very thankful that Fubu is a little better. His gums look so painful, though. My heart goes out to him and his mom. Glad all is well at the Dyfi. Have a good day today, and a good week. Hugs from me, kisses from Holly, Nikko and Sugar. Kathy.

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    My grandfather, Frank Wright, fought with Gen. Black Jack Pershing. There is a photo of him in his uniform and one of my granny taken at the same time. Brother no. 1 looks just like him. He passed in 1970 and we lost granny in 1972. They were my maternal grandparents. When I think of him I think of baseball on the radio and granny is always full of love and brownies in her big ole cookie jar. Miss them.

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    ziconic has many things similar to the great secretariat his white mark his three leg white sucks his colour
    and his family the great

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      Dear BGG:

      Thanks for these great photos of COZ. He looks bigger in every new photo. Love and Hugs, JB

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      Dear Mary:

      Wow, what a great find. Thank you. JD looks like quite a handful. Both feisty boys. Love and Hugs, JB

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        JudyB. I see Coz as very much like his mother, thoughtful and powerful but calm and self controlled. He is the image of her. I hope that he has inherited her talent and will to win as much as he has clearly inherited her beauty.

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