Happy Tuesday!
Cozmic One has been away at school in sunny Ocala for two and a half weeks now. He and his jolly ball are settled in to a stall with an opening so he can see and say “hi” to fellow students. On October 8, he started learning lessons like wearing a saddle, working on a lunge line, and adjusting to a rider. We’ll keep you updated about his progress.
Enjoy!
-Team Z
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Judy Goodnight God bless you,Lola Mae, Charlie and all the Sweeties. beautiful photo of Miss Lola Mae she’s just too cute!!!love and hugs SheenaX
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Sheena:
LM thanks you. Love and Hugs, JB, LM, PC, HT and all the Sweeties
Terry Crow
@Barbra Wood-Baylor look like the real thing. Caught their game last week on TV. Of course, they were playing Iowa State. Debbie-Good news for Kentucky U. They didn’t lose this last Saturday. This might be old news to some of you, but I have learned from a sportswriter friend of mine that the BC is returning to Santa Anita next year.
Barbara Wood (Texas)
Thank you, TC. We are basking in the glow. Already bowl-eligible. Best record in 60 years for the former BU doormats. Thanks for keeping up. Hugs.
Debbie G/Kentucky
Terry, you’re so right about my Wildcats. I love bye weeks! Baylor is the real deal too.
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Max That was a little gem!! Did’nt know Khalid Abdulla had an estate in Kent. We country bumpkins are the best ,good for them! hugs Sheena
Max
Sheena. You’re right. If The Queen Mother was okay with the way things were on that estate, that should be good enough for anyone. These country pathways are quintessentially British. You don’t need foreigners messing about with your way of life. Power up bumpkins.
Vicki B. near Hollywood Park
Sheena & Max – I posted the article on facebook. P.U.B.!
pam homeier
Just a what-if circumstance. What do you think the Mosses would do if CoZ turned into a naughty boy? Would you geld him for maybe racing ability or not for possible breeding? What would the Z’sters do? A friend who actually likes horse racing asked me about that. Thought that was an interesting question. Zenny babies are extremely valuable! I think I would maybe just put up with his antics and hope for the best! Course that will NEVER happen!
suewVa
I don’t think we’ll ever have to worry about that senerio. I believe Zenny taught him good manners and he’ll be a perfect gentleman …except on the track when he’ll be a warrior like his mom. :-)
Terry Crow
These are good points but from all reports Coz is not a bad actor. If he was, a choice would have to be made between breeding and racing.
Max
TC. Sometimes the choice is made to let the horse be the horse no matter how cranky. Examples are Big D and Hastings. We all know Big D. Hastings had a very mean temperament and used to bite other horses at races, but he won the Belmont, and went on to sire Fair Play, father to Man o’ War. Northern Dancer was a handful and his trainer recommended gelding after being on the receiving end of his teeth. The owner refused. Coz looks like a good boy, and he’s doing his lessons. No worries.
carol in arkansas
do not forget Halo who by all accounts was more than a handful…but when you have stellar genes…people work with you…this is a non-issue with Coz…he has always been co-operative albeit high-spirited…all in all he is perfect…just my opinion
Terry Crow
Max and carol-Thank you for your comments. They are very well taken.
maureen phi-llips
@ Pam Homeier, not a chance our darling Prince CoZmic One would be a naughty boy, not a chance,! Its not even in his DNA make up. Look at his mom and his dad, both are level headed and never gave their trainers any problems. They did everything asked of them and more, Of cause, the Queen was not ready to be bothered at an early age but when she got good and ready, did she ever work so hard.!, So again, not a chance. Even if it were to be so, no Gelding for our dear one. One thing I can tell you though is that he will,with a capital W, be a great race horse with a capital R, in Jesus Holy name, Amen.
Good night and here is wishing you restful sleep. It is well.
Pati-Tired College Student
http://survey.constantcontact.com/survey/a07e8ceyx4jhmqzj4od/a013mhn15xq12/questions
This is a petition set up to declare Hollywood Park as an endangered place. It’s worth a try you guys; even if it doesn’t work and Hollywood Park gets torn down, we will know that we did not go down quietly. WE WENT DOWN KICKING AND SCREAMING! Then we can laugh at all those rich folks buying homes not even ten miles from LAX with all those lovely jumbo jets roaring over head at all hours.
Terry Crow
Pati-There is a problem with the petition page, or maybe it is just me. You are correct about the location of HP. When it was first built, the area was much different. No knock against the folks who live in the area, but not a place you would expect luxury housing to exist.
Pati-Tired College Student
No, I will correct the issue, and return with the correct one.
Pati-Tired College Student
info@AAESP.org or info@savetheflamingos.com
These two emails should direct you to the people who started the petition. Since I cannot find a link that works, perhaps they will provide you with a link that will send you to the petition. I already emailed them, but I signed it already…
Those friends with me on FB can sign it that way. I re-posted it on my timeline.
Trina Nagele in So Cal
Thanks, Pati. I signed.
Peggy (N) South Georgia
I agree I don’t think Coz is going to be a naughty boy. I think he has a good temperment.
Peggy (N) South Georgia
Dear Allie from Texas,
I have been wondering about Rachel Alexandra’s Full Sister, (I read your post on the previous page about Rachel)
Her name is Samantha Nichole. She is a full sister to Rachel. Barbara Banke Bought her. Samantha, I believe had some sort of issue but Stonestreet wanted her. I believe she was in training in Florida previously. Sure would like to hear something more about her.
Anita H
Dear Peggy (N) South Georgia,
This is a short video that was published last July, of Rachel’s full sister Samantha Nicole at the Stonestreet training farm in Ocala, Florida.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_7zc8_tF_g&feature=youtu.be
maureen phi-llips
Thanks Anita H, very nice video. She is very Pretty. Wishing her and her connections the very best of what ever she does
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Anita:
Thank you for sharing. She’s a real beauty. Hugs, JB
Ingrid Arnone
Dear Anita,
Thank you so much for the link,
she is adorable, and she looks so much like Rachel!
Hugs Ingrid.
Kathy
October 21 Cherokee Devotional
Someone said that if our capacity to acquire has outstripped our capacity to enjoy, we are on our way to the scrap heap. If that is true, it seems that many of us are headed for the scrap heap. Why is it we collect so many things-clothes, TVs, cars, toys for the kids and grandkids, and on and on? Are we so empty inside that we have to keep trying to fill ourselves up-but nothing works?
So how do we get things into balance? First, simply stop-stop buying, gathering, amassing. Most of us have plenty of stuff. Second, reflect on what you want and what you truly need. Third, consider sharing what you have with others. Fourth, take some quiet time each day. Go for a walk. Look out the window at your garden. Hold a kitten. Do something you really enjoy doing-and let yourself enjoy it fully. Finally, ask the Spirit to help you to truly enjoy life each moment of the day. Ask and you will receive.
You might as well expect rivers to run backwards as any many born free be contented penned up.
-Chief Joseph, Nez Perce 21 Cherokee Devotional
Barbara Wood (Texas)
Kathy–this is such wonderful advice. and Biblical as well. We learned this from experience. When my mom was aging, we bought a big house to move her in with us and managed over the years to fill it up. When we downsized last year due to the economics of retirement, we could not imagine how much we had to let go. After all, it’s just “stuff” for the most part (apart from sentimental heirlooms, etc.)
Terry Crow
It is good advice all right but it didn’t work for Chief Joseph, a truly great man.
carol in arkansas
my sister and I held a “garage sale” this weekend….and probably could do another two or more…I “dejunked” a lot before our move from Utah to Arkansas and I still have too much stuff…fun part is the more I get rid of the better I feel….now if the hubby would just co-operate a little and turn loose of some stuff….
Terry Crow
carol-Take it easy on him. It is hard for men to let loose of their memories.
carol in arkansas
hi TC…..but why do you need 3 weed wackers…or a humungus roto-tiller when we have not garden and since we are looking at condos…we aren’t going to have one again…
Terry Crow
carol-You never know when these things might come in handy. The weed whackers should be fired up occasionally. Even one of two of them fails, you still have a spare.
shirleeinindy
Carol, I suffer from the same problem as your hubby. I have a bad case of the “I might need it sometime.” Of course, as soon as I give it to the DAV or Goodwill, 2 weeks later I am looking for the item.
Terry Crow
I rest my case.
Roberta
Thank-you so much for the pictures of Coz; he looks so handsome and grown-up. However, we haven’t had a video of our little red prince since he was about a month old, running with his mother, and the last picture only showed his head behind people talking. Can you please give us some pictures, and a video of him? We appreciate all these things you do for us, but I just miss the little one!!!! Whenever a lot of us feel down, all we have to do, is look at pictures or videos of Zenyatta and her boys, and the world seems so much better. It’s the Zenyatta effect,; that’s why this website is so important, and special
Bluegrass Girl
Kate Hunter @KeibaKate tweet with :Photo on Mon. Oct. 21
To celebrate my birthday I spent the afternoon with the love of my life…
Silver Charm in Japan!
Three_Chimneys I saw our boy Silver Charm today.
He is looking great! Gave him plenty of kisses
https://twitter.com/KeibaKate/status/392238254067429378/photo/1
Ann NC
Love it!
He has always been a favorite. Looking good Champ!
Thanks for sharing, BGG.
maureen phi-llips
Thanks for sharing Bluegrass girl. he is looking good. Glad you could go to Japan to spend your birthday and see your favorite horse. I always liked Silver Charm, being myself a sucker for gray horses. Glad to hear and see that he is well.
Have a great day. It is well. LOL. Happy belated Birthday!!!.
shirleeinindy
Thank you BGG. Good to know he is doing well and good to let people know that we are still interested in him and his wellbeing.
Have not been reading much lately, but am so saddened by the loss of Dullahan.
RIP beautiful boy.
Ingrid Arnone
RIP! My dear friend, I bet on you so many times….
He was one of my favorites.
Xoxoxoxo!
Carol
I’m thrilled for you that you were able to spend your birthday with your love Silver Charm. I would love to do the same with my love War Emblem at Shadai Stallion Station. Can you share a few tips as to how you were able to accomplish this? I really don’t know where to start.
Thanks so much. Happy trails.
Carol Weinstein
Lafayette, CA
Bluegrass Girl
Carol,
Just read the two posts. Sorry, but I didn’t visit Silver Charm.
Kate Hunter is a writer who lives in Tokyo Japan. Her specialty is racing & horses.
So, it was Kate’s birthday and her visit to Silver Charm and her photo of him.
Kate Hunter @KeibaKate is her Twitter identity.
Here is what her profiles says:
I’m Paca Paca Farm’s Communications Manager
E-mail address: Kate@pacapaca.com
She has been very gracious in answering me on Twitter
Hope this helps.
Keta
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Kathy So true, we are all surrounded by “stuff” these days. I came from a generation where the quality of life was more important, you weren’t judged by the amount of “stuff” you had!!Did you see Boo has over 8 million friends on facebook today!! Hugs Sheena
Kathy
Dear Sheena,
Yes, I did notice Boo’s over 8 million friends! Hmmmm…maybe if I were that adorable I would have over 8 million friends, too! LOL
Happy Monday.
Hugs,
Kathy
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Judy Goodnight God bless you, Lola Mae, Charlie and all the Sweeties. Will be keeping you in my thoughts on Wednesday and hope everything goes smoothly. Sleep well Love and hugs SheenaX
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Sheena:
Thank you. Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Mama Z, COZ, Red Prince and Baby Z:
Goodnight. Sweet Dreams. Love all of you so much. Hugs, JB
Debbie G/Kentucky
Barbara, thank you for sharing your day at the Bluebonnet Expo with us. It sounds like you had a great time. Thank God for events like this that find good homes for these innocent creatures.
I’m still in shock over Dullahan. The poor baby was only four years old. So very sad. RIP sweet boy.
Robin LOVES Zenyatta
I saw the comments about Coz. He definitely has wonderful spirit. But don’t forget…there was a fabulous article about how Zenyatta was a handful when she was younger, and the only exercise rider who could work with her was Steve. Between Steve and our ever patient John, Zenyatta became the great champion that she is. Another trainer and rider would have missed all of that underneath her rough behavior. Eventually it was a love affair between Steve and Queen Z…and she is the epitome of grace and love…but early on, he described her as quite a hussy. Adorable. This zest for life and running fast lives in Coz too and he needs just the right trainer. May the match that the Mosses make be a fruitful one!
Sally Blank (cherish Z for my lifetime)
Hi all, Heard some sad news from my BF about Dellahan, whom I just loved and a youngster out of A.P. Indy. It breaks my heart to see their life end. I am so focused on Mia, the german sheperd, I can not spend much time here. hugs, Sally B
Zenyatta, I love YOU!!
lovenkisses on your soft nose and to Coz and 13z
Auntie Sally B
Marshall (NC broad)
Sally B.,
Hope Mia is improving. Thoughts and prayers for her healing!
Hugs
Trina Nagele in So Cal
Prayers for Mia and hugz for you, Sally. Love in Dumplinghood, Trina
maureen phi-llips
Amen, Prayers going out to our dear Mia. It is well.
Carol
What a thrill to see our beautiful “first born” looking so perfect and ready. He is adorable and it will be so much fun to follow his progress.
Thanks, you Mosses, you.
maureen phi-llips
Dear Carol.
Do I ever agree with you.?. My heart swells with pride when I see our dearest First Born, Prince CoZ. God Bless his Big heart. It is well with him always. Same goes to junior Prince and the unborn one. To our Queen, God bless her always.
maureen phi-llips
Good night to all, and to the Queen and little Prince, good night and sweet dreams. It is well with our souls always.
Bluegrass Girl
Atlantic Jewel likely to retire
Posted by: AAP+ Filled in: Australian Horse Racing | 22/10/2013
The injury that has cost Atlantic Jewel her chance in the Cox Plate means she has most likely run her last race.
While trainer Mark Kavanagh hasn’t ruled out a return to racing in the autumn, Atlantic Jewel’s owners have a selection of the world’s best stallions waiting to serve a mare who is also one of the world’s best.
Atlantic Jewel is a daughter of the outstanding sire Fastnet Rock who, like her, is owned by the Irish-based Coolmore Stud.
While the breeding season has virtually concluded in the southern hemisphere, Coolmore’s Michael Kirwan said one option for Atlantic Jewel would be to travel to Ireland and be served to northern hemisphere time early next year.
If that is the case her most likely mate would be Europe’s leading stallion, Galileo.
Read more: http://www.justhorseracing.com.au/news/australian-racing/atlantic-jewel-likely-to-retire/231230#ixzz2iRdeKD8s
Bluegrass Girl
Superstar mare Atlantic Jewel suffered a tendon injury that is set to lead to retirement and a date with Galileo. Tues. Oct.22 Tom Ryan tweet
It’s looking likely now that Galileo will cover 3 high class fillies by Fastnet Rock in 2014, they are Sea Siren, Nichita & Atlantic Jewel (Michelle Kinane tweet on Tues. Oct. 22)
Bluegrass Girl
Tom Ryan tweet Tues. Oct. 22 Black Caviar has a new half-sister
HELSINGE, the dam of outstanding sprinter Black Caviar, gave birth to a bay filly
by Casino Prince
Bluegrass Girl
Jennie Rees @CJ_Jennie tweet Tues. Oct. 22
Fort Larned works 5/8 in 1:00 3/5 at #ChurchillDowns w Neck n Neck
for @BreedersCup Classic. Last 1/4 in 23 2/5.
Big gallop out #bigwork
Kathy
October 22 Cherokee Devotional
When planting herbs from the garden of a friend, Sir Francis Bacon said, “A perfect garden with herbs, when trod upon, gives the very air a delightful fragrance.” Kneeling to plant herbs, digging in the soft warm earth with our hands, feeling the warm sun on our backs-what small things these are, and yet they are not small at all. Such small things, simple things are often very important to our physical, spiritual, and mental well-being. we have no idea how healing comes seeping in through those times, those moments when we let go of worry, focus on small tasks, and simply eel thankful.
The voice of the Great Spirit is heard in the twittering of birds, the rippling of mighty waters, and the sweet breathing of the flowers.
-Zitkala Sa, Yankton Sioux 22 Cherokee Devotional
Barbara Wood (Texas)
Good morning, Dumplings–
Here is a story that I wish could get nationwide coverage from every media outlet:
http://halopets.com/freekibble/donation125.html
@Sally B.–still praying for Mia’s return to health. Hugs.
Marshall (NC broad)
Thanks, Barbara W., for this wonderful story. There are so many positives about pit bulls, just as with all our canine cousins. Bad owners are the dangerous breed!
Way to go, TaterTot!! Well done, dear boy. A long and happy life to you and your family!
Hugs
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
I’ve been having a terrible time getting connected here – only way I’ve gotten in during the past two days is by going via the previous blog post and then hitting “newer.” Anything else gets me a “we can’t find the page” from my ISP. Anyone else having trouble?
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Kathy Beautiful post. My mum always used to tell me”you’re nearer God’s heart in the garden than anywhere else on Earth”Hugs Sheena
Max
Sheena. It’s even better if there’s a horse in the garden.
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear BGG Congratulations to Helsinge on the birth of her filly.Black Caviar’s statue is being unveiled on Thursday,the 24th in Nagambie, Victoria.Expect Atlantic Jewel will be crossing the pond to visit Coolmore Hugs Sheena
sheena.davies(wales)
Ooops forgot AJ is an aussie mare. No pond crossing for her!!! hugs Sheena
Max
Sheena. Several ponds could be involved in her journey. It will be a long trip unless Galileo returns to Australia. He used to shuttle there.