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Dr. Holder Talks Z

New paddock mates! Photo by Alys Emson/Lane's End
Look, new paddock mates! Photo by Alys Emson/Lane’s End

Happy Thursday!

Zenyatta and her Tapit colt have new paddock mates at Lane’s End. Alys snapped the first photo of the group, and we’ll post some more once the little ones get to know each other.

We have an video interview to share today. Dr. Holder, who was present at the April 1st foaling, met up with us at Lane’s End the following day to talk about Zenyatta. You’ll also see a sneak peak of our footage from the night of the foaling—there’s more of that to come along with our next round of video interviews!

Photo by Alys Emson
Photo by Alys Emson

Enjoy!
-Team Z

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    Stonestreet just posted a picture of Rachel doing her May Day dance. She looks fabulous. Thank goodness our Queen and her two boys seem so healthy. Of course, she does everything well.

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      Keta; Thankyou again for this link to Shug’s interview of Orb! I really like Shug; I give him a great big hug!! He wants what he feels is the best for Orb, so my prayers and wishes are for the both of them in the Preakness.
      Sally B

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    Morn Z & Zsters,

    Reminder From God:
    “Directly put your affairs and their difficulties in My Hands.
    I will begin to effect a cure.”

    Today, God’s message for you is:

    Have you ever stopped to think about that little voice in your mind? The one that says, “I’m no good?” or, “I can’t do this.” How about, “With God’s strength, I know I can face up to this challenge?” The key to self talk is to turn it from something negative into something positive. You’re made in God’s image, capable to handle anything He has for you. Let that guide your self talk today.

    may today be a good day for you all. :)

    i hope queen Z got lots of peppermints & kisses for mothers day. <3
    hugs/prayers, vamp

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    Jerry Bossert ‏ New York Daily News
    Vyjack is out of the Preakness. Field of nine now

    Mike Gathagan ‏@MDjockeyclub
    Trainer Rudy Rodriguez has informed Pimlico RC stakes coordiantor Coley Blind
    that Vyjack will not run in Saturday’s Preakness Stakes

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    Three Chimneys Farm ‏tweet
    Big Brown’s unbeaten MARACUYA is eyeing a win in the
    $500,000 Black Eyed Susan-G2 on Friday

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      Thanks Keta for this wonderful news, am a Big Brown fan for life and it is so good to see he is having good representation. God’s Speed Maracuya, huff’s crossed.. It is well.

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    Definition for Today- courtesy of MD Horse Industry Bd ‏
    Orb-
    n. a circular object; a celestial body;
    a colt with one heck of a stride that arrives in Maryland on Monday

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      Wow! That is some van! Didn’t look like he was all that thrilled about getting on – HA! I wonder what it really feels like to the horse trying to stand there while the van is moving?

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        i think it depends on the horse.
        Most horses i shipped out w/ would stand still w/ no problem whatsoever, like it was no big deal.
        i shipped out w/my horse Regiment once & he had a heck of a time staying on his feet. he was so uncoordinated- like watching a newborn foal trying to satnd.
        he had trouble trying to balance himself. its was funny but i felt bad for him.

        of course i cant say antyhing since my balance is awful now. lol

        • That’s what I like so much about slant load trailers. It’s so much easier for the horse to balance when they’re not straight, head-to-toe over the trailer wheels and body. Slightly side-ways works so much better for them.

        • Vamp; I loved watching the video and then your reply. The horse must have to really trust the one leading him into a large van. I can not imagine a flight, take off, up in the air!! I do not even like the take off or the landing in an airplane! ha
          hugs, Sally B

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        Sandy
        In the Forum, there is a Discussion topic: Transporting A Horse
        Some great videos on vanning, flying horses.
        Plus a terrific on by Team O’Neill on unloading not just horses
        but all the equipment on arrival.
        Worth taking a look
        There are so many Discussions going it may get pushed to bottom of page.
        Hugs, Keta

        • GirlSaratoga,
          The Forum Discussion on transporting horses has a video
          shot at Saratoga by Sallee Vans.
          You might want to take a look.
          Hugs, Keta

        • Thanks Keta – I’ll try to track down the thread. Who knew? :-)

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    Stonestreet Farms posted a great picture of Rachel Alexandra kicking up her heels. Looks like The Horse of the Year 2009 and Preakness Winner (Lucky 13) is back!! So good to see her feeling well again.

        • Dear Ann, Sally B and Vicki B:

          What a miracle recovery she made. She looks wonderful. Glad her Bernie filly is thriving too. Love and Hugs, JB

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        Judy; I am so happy for RA and she has those dapples too! I still think it was too bad that Jackson pulled out of the Oaklawn race where RA was to race against Zenyatta.
        Sue F and I set our sights on this, and just prior to us leaving, he pulled RA out, but we all went anyway to see Zenyatta. We all have our own personal views on who would have won, or at least I do!! Rachel is awesome too and I am happy that Mrs. Jackson loves this mare so much to think of having her bred again in light of almost losing her. At least it is out of the picture for quite a while. They have two beautiful foals from her, how sweet is that!!
        hugs, Sally B

        • It is too bad that we will never really know. A lot of factors would come into play in such a race including the number of horses involved and the pace. I, too, have my opinion as to what the result would be.

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    Dear all, it is with great sorrow that I have just learned our incomparable horse rescue friend, Judy Glore, the founder and president of Happy Equine Acres Rescue & Therapy of Tucson (HEART of Tucson), has lost her courageous battle with cancer. She passed away on Mother’s Day morning. Here is a news video about her life and her passing. http://www.cancerfactorfiction.com/lung-cancer-facts/horse-lover-heart-of-tucson-founder-judy-glore-loses-battle-with-lung-cancer/
    Since Judy gave all her funds to save horses, the family (husband Mark and son) would be most grateful for donations to help give Judy the “send-off party” she requested. Checks identified as “For the party” can be sent to:

    HEART of Tucson
    120 S. Houghton Road, Ste. 130-267
    Tucson, AZ 85748-2155

    Ride now in peace, Judy, on your beloved Dyna King across the Rainbow Bridge and through heavenly fields.

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      may she RIP across the rainbow bridge. :(
      its sad but at least she’s no longer suffering.
      of cours she’s problably partying w/ kari busell now :)
      my prayers go out to her family
      hugs, vamp

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        Ditto that, may her Beautiful Soul rest in Perfect Peace. She will be terribly missed. not just by her Z family, but by all the horses who had an advocate in her. It is well, and the Lord will provide the means for the Party.! The Party already started with her leaving on Mother’s day!, no sadness here, just Pure Joy. so let us all celebrate her life. and not be too sad.

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      Hello Trina:

      Thank you for sharing the sad news about Judy Glore.

      My deepest sympathy to her family.

      Hugs, Marilu

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      Thanks Trina.

      A very special woman has left this world, but her beloved Dyna King has patiently been waiting for his earthly angel to be with him again.

      RIP Judy and now there is another glittering star in the heavens.

      Prayers go out to her husband and son. I too, lost my mom to lung cancer and I know the fight Judy had to endure. May you find peace and think of the special times and not the sad ones.

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        I am so sad about this. Didn’t her husband’s first wife also die from cancer? Bless his heart! She will be missed and I am glad Dyna King is waiting to greet her.

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      RIP, Judy Glore. You have a special place up in heaven.
      Sending my thoughts and prayers to her family. May she have the best “send- off party” ever!

      Trina, you are kind to bring us the news. Never an easy job. Hugs.

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      Thank you, Trina. I did not have the opportunity to know her but the opinions of those she left behind speak volumes. RIP.

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      Trina
      Sad but not totally unexpected news!
      Judy fought long & hard.
      Thoughts and prayers go out to her family and to our beloved Diana
      who was so much a part of Judy’s life & rescue work.
      Is there a Remembrance candle set up for Judy?
      Rest in peace, your work will continue through Heart.
      With sadness & sympathy,
      Keta

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      Trina. Thank you letting us know. She was a recognized force for good in horse rescue. This is a great loss. RIP Judy Glore.

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      Trina; How quickly life can change, but knowing Judy had a passion for caring for these horses makes Judy’s life lived here so fullfilled. I am saddened and surely express my sympathies to the family.
      hugs, Sally, Thank you Trina

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      Dear Trina,
      I know how hard it was for you to bring this sad message. RIP dear Judy. It’s so sad when we lose these special rescuers, there just aren’t enough of them, but perhaps the good Lord decided he needed someone to tend those in Heaven and called her to help. I wish I lived closer I’d be glad to go and help, I only wish I could have known her. Blessings to her family and all who loved her. hugs

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    I haven’t been able to check in daily but has Z been bred again or is she getting a year off to try to get an earlier foal date ???
    Changing the subject – does anyone know how Orb got name ???

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      Brenda
      There is a rumor that Z was bred on May 4th.
      No news yet on the Dad
      Waiting for official confirmation from the Mosses and Team Zenyatta
      Hugs, Keta

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      Brenda, Orb’s sire is Malibu Moon, so “Orb” by definition is “A celestial body, such as the sun or moon.”

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    RIP, dear Judy Glore. What a loss for the horse welfare community.

    Dearest Z–I was out of town yesterday, so I am wishing you a belated Happy Mother’s Day. You are the supreme horse mom!

    Have loved reading everyone’s posts. Hugs to all.

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    HAPPY BELATED MOTHER’S DAY to all in the Land of Zen!!! :)
    Thank you so much Alys for the wonderful photo and the video was very cool, as well.
    Made me feel so good! Team Z and Lane’s End, you are the BEST!

    RIP Judy Glore. Sending healing blessings to your family and friends. Know that you
    are healthy and whole again at that big horse ranch in the sky. ;)

    Sue Colvin (Vamp), thank you for the beautiful spiritual words of hope and faith. :)

    Peace & Love to all of you in the great Zenyatta Nation,
    Kathy from SoCal xoxo

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    dear trina so very sad to hear about judy glore’s passing I had been on the site to light a candle yesterday seems somehow right that she should cross the rainbow bridge on mother’s day for she was a mother to all the unloved horses she will find peace with her horses on those green pastures in the Heavenly sky my deepest sympathy to her family and friends and most of all the horses love and hugs sheena

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      Sheena. Have you given any thought to the Lockinge later this week? Some think that Farrh or Cityscape will win. Cityscape lost last year to Wise Dan at Woodbine, but he can run. There’s a good filly in it, Beauty Parlour. She’s trained by Henry Cecil. Like John Shirreffs, Cecil can bring out the best racing in a filly.

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    Oh no! I just am seeing about Judy Glore! I am so, so sorry to hear this. She was such a wonderful, caring woman and will be sorely missed. RIP Judy. You will be missed.

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    Dear Anne from Paramount,
    I hope you have a wonderful trip in Boone. I think our,Marshall directed you to some beautiful sights.
    West Jefferson is a nice small town to visit and if you like a nice drive, the Pisgah Nat. Forest is fun. Enter it outside of Brevard and drive up the mountain. There are waterfalls where you can pull over and enjoy. Brevard also will have their White Squirrel Festival with great music. Enjoy the crafts,food,music and fun folks,everywhere you turn.
    Glad the fridge door is fixed! Don’t be a stranger.

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      Yes, Ann, Brevard IS a great town! Beautiful setting, lovely people, and a very good college, too! White squirrels AND waterfalls — TOO wonderful!
      West Jefferson might well be closer to Boone, though. The handpainted murals in the three churches in that locale are very special and quite well done. I love this part of our fair state!
      Thanks for the reminder. Hugs

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    Thank you, Trina, for posting the news about Judy Glore. May she rest in peaceful heavenly meadows with Dyna-King (Gifted) and all other horses whose lives she touched and comforted. My sympathies to her family and friends. RIP special lady.

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    Orb at Pimlico Updates
    DRF Derby ‏ Orb arrives Pimlico RC for Preakness after a van ride from Belmont Park.
    Photo by Jim McCue/Maryland Jockey Club.
    https://twitter.com/DRFDerby/status/334068086359617536/photo/1

    Mike Gathagan ‏@MDjockeyclub
    Orb Colt will reside in Stall 40 in the Preakness Stakes barn,
    reserved for Kentucky Derby winner
    https://twitter.com/MDjockeyclub/status/334026211233787905/photo/1
    Keta Note: What a list of champions on the plaque1
    I wonder if they leave secret notes for each other on walls.

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      Keta. He looks like he is enjoying his new digs. He’s related to 3 horses on that particular list, ND, Secretariat and SS. He also carries the blood of the last English Triple Crown winner, Nijinsky. Maybe the stars will align and Orb’s going to win it all?

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        Max
        Good catch on the Derby plaque/pedigree list.
        May the stars align for Orb!!
        They are down to 9 entries for the Preakness.
        Hugs, Keta

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      It is truly incredible how we are able to follow stuff like this. The pictures are great, and I really think that they help the public “connect” in a way that was not possible just a short time ago.

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      Great photos.
      Keta,hahaha. Yes, I wonder what they leave behind on those walls for each other?

      ORB was here!!!!…maybe?
      Sandy, it is very special that we get to go along for the ride!

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    Terry Crow
    Just so you know, my post about Orb’s pony is hung up in the human review process.
    So, you are not alone.
    Although my telling a Redneck joke, is a bit like the inmate calling out a numberand not getting a laugh (old joke), here we go. Heard this over the weekend
    “You might be a Redneck if your Pa walks you to school, because you are in the
    same grade.”
    Can’t wait to read your next one. Those and the talking horse ones make me laugh.
    Hugs, Keta

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    @ Trina–Thank you so much for letting us know about Judy Glore in such a beautiful way. The image in my mind of her riding Dyna King in the heavenly fields brought many tears.May she havie happy reunions with all the ones she has loved and lost. Though I was never lucky enough to have known her,I felt that I did because of all we had learned about her in this wonderful place.

    @ Sheena-Im so glad you enjoy Barnaby and Traceller’s adventures! Yesterday,he did the cutest thing. Sue had picked up two large bales of straw and a bale of sawdust a few days ago and Friday she made him a lovely bed in his shelter. He had lond ago selected as his the shelter that did not have a soft bed prepared,so we thought that maybe he liked the one that was plain dirt. She decided to make him one anyway to see if he liked it. Yesterday,she had gone out early to do the regular morning feeding. When I got back from church,she called and said she would like to go out and ride Barnaby to prepare fro the trip she is taking on Friday—more about that,following this. We went out to the pasture and Traveller was in her “house” looking out,but,Barnaby was nowhere to be seen. Sue said for me to quietly sneak up on him to see if he was asleep in his bed. When Traveller saw us coming at the unexpected hour,she trotted out of her shelter. After she had gone aways,and before I could sneak up on him,Barnaby came tearing out of his shelter and came up to the fence with straw sticking to his side and,with a long strand of it draped rakishly around his right ear and dangling over his eye!@! He looked just adorable!! We were thrilled to see that he does,indeed like his new soft bed!! He seemed to love the unexpected visit and the extra attention. He definitely had on his “happy face”!

    Sue is leaving on Friday for a dream trip—8 days in England with the highlight being a five day ride through the Cotswolds!! Doesn’t that sound like heaven??? She and another lady from Texas,and their guide,will be riding from Manor House to Manor House each day,where they will be served lovely dinners in the evening,full breakfasts in the morning and then will stop for lunches at various pubs along the way. At one of the stately homes,the host is master of the local hunt! Can you imagine how wonderful that will be?? I am just thrilled for her!! The trip is through a company called Highpointe Tours,who offer equestrian adventures in many countries around the world. Being the devout Anglophile that I am,I have mostly looked at the ones in the British Isles and they all sound incredible!! You can get on their website (just Google Highpointe Tours and you can find it) and look at the various English ones and you’ll see the one that Sue is doing and will be able to see such a perfect description of what she will see that you can go along vicariously!!

    Zenny Girl–hope you had a lovely Mother’s Day with Little Big Red–what a guy!! Love the new photo on the link. I really think he is going to go down in history!!! Maybe you will turn out nothing BUT Triple Crown winners!! It wouldn’t surprise me a bit!!!

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      Dear Sue:

      Loved your story about Barnaby and his new bed. They just endear themselves to us in so many ways. Love and Hugs, JB

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      Sue, thanks for sharing these marvelous Barnaby stories. I’m sure he was too cute with his “straw hat” on and wearing his happy face! Please tell your friend Sue we hope her trip is perfectly delightful–it sure sounds like a dream. I’ll pray that the weather cooperates. Hugz for Barnaby from his Auntie Trina.

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      Oh, Sue!! That is unimagineable. I wouldn’t be able to do it, but the Cotswolds is one of my world’s favorite places. Barnaby is a doll, as we all know. I am so glad you found each other. Hugs.

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        WOW! I agree, Barbara. The Cotswolds are so beautiful and to see them on horseback, would be a dream come true.

        @Sue Noel, A safe and lovely trip to your friend, Sue!
        Hugs to you, Barnaby and company

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    Z-Peeps:

    To those of you who LOVE Rachel Alexandra go to Stonstreet Farms Website there is a video of Raccel and how she is doing 2 1/2 months after surgery and foaling! There is also a cute piece of footage of RA13!, and a snipit of how her filly is doing! Great piece, both mommy and baby look FABULOUS!

    Hope everyone enjoys!
    Happy to see and hear my girl is doing so great after a serious complication due to foaling.
    GirlSaratoga

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      Dear GirlSaratoga:

      Saw the video. So happy that RA looks so well, as does her Bernie filly. Thanks. Love and Hugs, JB

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      Thanks, Girl Saratoga. Do you think it’s time for me to let go with the PUR (Power Up Rachel) after my name?

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    Thank-you so much Carol for the information on the nurse-mare. I’m so sorry it took so long to get back to you. I was spending a lot of time at another site (still checking in daily with the Z family of course) I had spent money to join it, and watch live-feeds of the horses I love. Unfortunately, most of the people there were different then at this site; when I made observations, or asked questions, my post either wasn’t read completely, or they put their own twist to it. There seemed to be four or five people, who were horse owners (which I’m not) and instead of teaching someone who wanted to learn, or be treated as one of them, I was constantly miss quoted, and given very unfriendly replies. Even once when I made a remark about Zenyatta (because I saw her picture as a profile picture) I was reminded that this was not a Zenyatta site here. I will say there was a very few that were nice, but the ones that talked the most, were very mean.
    It was so refreshing, to come back here, and actually be able to feel the love, understanding, and the sharing of information on all horses; this site reflects the loving ways of Zenyatta, and the way people should be to each other. IT IS SO UPLIFTING HERE. GOD BLESS YOU ALL!!!!
    A perfect example of this is the story about Dyna King/Gifted; this story shows the heart and courage of the thoroughbred. What a wonderful horse, and God bless the woman that saved him, and the farm. I’m sure she is in heaven, taking care of all the poor horses who have been abused and died. I cried watching the first video with a broken heart, but with the other two videos, they were tears of joy and admiration. Then there was the story of the “Eighty Dollar Champion”. YES, THIS IS THE BEST SITE FOR ANYONE WHO IS A HORSE LOVER, OR IS LONELY, OR IS SICK OF ALL THE HEARTACHE AND CRAZYNESS IN THE WORLD; COME TO ZENYATTA WORLD, WHERE THINGS ARE HOW THEY SHOULD BE. I’M SO HAPPY TO HAVE ZENYATTA, HER TEAM, AND MY FELLOW SITEMATES IN MY LIFE!!!!

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    Good Night Zenny….sweet dreams…
    …..
    RIP…Judy Glore…..reunited with DynaKing….both of them running free…
    ….
    @Roberta….there is a thread on the forum side devoted to amazing horse stories…you are sure to like it…
    ….
    kisses for all soft noses worldwide

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