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Hello Everyone,
One of the things I cherish is walking in the paddock and enjoying the beautiful surroundings nature offers us. It is a time to be reflective and totally appreciate my loving friends, great health, good fortune and various accomplishments. I am truly blessed and so fortunate!
On my walks, I often ponder my personal life’s lessons: those I have experienced… and concepts others have taught me. Having just celebrated my 20th birthday, my dear friend, Dottie, shared this philosophy with me and I’d like to share it with you. Her Mother, Frances, always mentored her children to be positive and… never let a number define you.
Whether it be your age or your weight …do not let personal notions like this categorize you! Your actions, how your feel about yourself, your appreciation for life and the kindness you share with others determines who you are. You define you… not a number.
Wishing you a beautiful day!
With Love,
Hugs to all~
Z
Julia
A beautiful way to approach life. Wonderful advice.
Mandy
Love you Z! I think you were the most exciting racehorse that I’ve ever watched! And on top of that, you are gorgeous! ❤️
Sue williams
Always grateful that I met you Zenyatta and blessed to have horses in my life!
Candace
Very wise words ❤️
JWade
Wise words to live by! Enjoy your retirement Z!
❤️🫶🏼❤️
Fran
A perfect outlook on life Z!❤️❤️
Sandy Frey
Zenyatta and Team Zenyatta, you have given me more blessings than I ever imagined and am grateful for it. May you always be richly blessed as well.
Lori Stein
That just brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for the kind words because we all have our own struggles in life. Z, you have always been able to brighten my day 💗
Vicki B. near the old Hollywood Park
Well said. Thanks.
Donna Heim
So good to see these pictures of you and read your bloggings. I will always appreciate the joy you have added to my life.
Delrene
Zenyatta. Wise words indeed today I am in hospital having 1 night stay after hip surgery. I’ll be bionic.
2 nd one !
Your song by Liza fly is my fight song.
Everything going well so far. Drugs help I’m sure. Hahaha
You are such a blessing to all of us your devoted fans. Happy days are wished for you
Thank you and your loving caretakers for sharing you.
You look fabulous !
judy berube
Dear Delrene:
Thinking of you and sending healing prayers. Love You. Hugs, JB
AnneB
Thanks Dottie …. er .. Zenny! Lovely sentiments!! ❤️❤️❤️
Marilu Villanueva
Thanks Zenyatta, ahhh Dottie. I will never forget the blogs we shared before Zenyatta moved to Lanes End. I looked forward every day to read what Zenny/Dottie had to say. Those were happy and memorable times! Miss those days! Thank you for the beautiful advice. Stay happy and healthy. Sending love and hugs!!
Patricia
Thanks to Dottie! Love you always, Zenyatta, and all your beautiful babies, with us and in our memories.
Cara Claessens
Zenyatta, You and yours have provided us with great joy and inspiration throughout your career and your life. It was a thrill meeting you at SA when you had your place and paddock right down the breezeway. I really couldn’t help stealing that smooch. I was in awe. You continue to inspire me and if possible, have even more elegance than your ‘dancing’ race days. Motherhood looks good on you and your kindness shows us how to be gracious. I will always love you and you will always be The Queen.
Kathy
Dear Zenyatta,
You always did, and you always WILL give us a thrill! Thank you so much, Dottie! So wonderful to have you back. We have been going through withdrawals!
Hugs,
Kathy
Jodi
Happy Birthday Queen Z! You’re an amazing shining example of the good things not only in the sport of horse racing but also in life. Your strength, your love for life, being a mother and your passion for friends. I admire you so much and I’m forever grateful for the day I saw you up close at the Breeders Cup at your retirement race! Win lose or draw you’re a beauty and dream come true. With much love, Jodi
shirley
Our Queen is so wise. Looking beautiful and happy in the Kentucky spring.
Thanks to her for the memories and the wonderful friends I have made because of her.
Jan S.
What a wonderful philosophy on life! Glad to hear you are happy & healthy and have many friends! Love you big girl!😘
Allen
Thanks Dottie/Zenyatta for your very wise and uplifting words. If you know anyone who might be having a trying day, just show them this picture of our Queen. I bet it will bring a smile to there face.
Sandy (northeast Ohio)
Thanks for this lively post dear Zenny. It’s wonderful to hear you sounding like your old self here 😊. We might guess that your dear scribe has returned to help out as your hooves are probably still not a good fit for the keyboard ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Sandy (northeast Ohio)
Today is Judy Berube’s Birthday. I know many of you will join me in celebration and gratitude for the many, many contributions to this site by a foundation Dumpling 😊. Have a great day, Judy 🎉🎉🎂🎵🎶🎉🎉❤️
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Sandy,
Thanks for the shout-out to Judy B.
I join in with you to celebrate our much admired and adored friend, an original Dumpling!! The world needs more Judy B.’s, please!!! ☀️
Happy Birthday, Judy B.❣️ 🌹 💕 🌹 💕 🌹
HugZ and Love
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Z,
Thank you so much for this uplifting advice — thanks to Dottie and her mother, too for passing it on.
I got a little misty-eyed reading it, very touching.
I echo the sentiments of others here by saying it is SO GOOD to have you back!
Hugs and Love 🐎 ❤️ 🐎
Deb Buchanan
Gratitude for great memories watching you race! Gratitude for sharing those moments with my sister who passed in 2018. I think it’s a subconscious action that my 7-year-old Lusitano looks a lot like you :)
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL, NYM, DC and Dottie:
Z, great advice from your Dottie’s Mom.
I think this Blog photo of you by MK is one of your most beautiful. Thank you for sharing it with us and for all the new posts. Just like the days of your Diary. Loving it!
Love and Big Hugs to all of you, JB💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖
judy berube
Dear Sandy and Marshall:
Thank you my wonderful friends for the sweet Birthday Wishes.
Love and Hugs, JB
Kathy
Dear Judy,
I hope you had a FANTASTIC birthday! I hope this is the start of a wonderful year for you. My birthday is Sunday.
Love you,
Kathy Xoxoxox
judy berube
Dear Kathy:
Thank you my dear friend.
Wishing you a very Happy Birthday on Sunday. Enjoy your special day.
Love and Hugs, JB
Kathy
Dear Judy,
Thank you so much!
Hugs,
Kathy
AF Branch
It is so wonderful to hear from you, Zenyatta! Your message, like your career, are inspirational!
Sharon Peck
Dear Dottie/Zenny!! Thank you for the inspirational words!! They are so important to hear, many times over.
Happy birthday, Judy Berube!!!
hugs,
Sharon
judy berube
Dear Sharon:
Thank you so much. Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Zenyatta,
You are indeed the Queen of all good things — indisputably the Queen of our hearts❣️ Enjoy the walks, trots and runs in your paddock, sweet girl. Stay well and happy! You are a source of positivity and joy.
You make us feel like dancing!
Hugs and Love Always 💖