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Happy 16th Birthday, Z!

Zenyatta, November 2019. Photo by Kyle Acebo

It’s April 1, and that means Zenyatta and Ziconic both have a reason to celebrate!

Queen Z turns 16 today, and she received a special gift from Ziconic, Linda, and George at Templeton Farms.

Ziconic is now seven years old, and we wish him the happiest birthday!


Lane’s End has been hosting live farm tours for fans around the world who are staying safe inside their homes. Zenyatta will make an appearance on today’s tour with Bill Farish at 12:30 pm ET. He’ll start at the stallion barn before visiting the birthday girl. Watch on Facebook Live or visithorsecountry.com.

Update: if you missed the tour, you can watch it here.

See you there!

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    For those of you like me who do not have a sewing machine. There are several how-tos on UTube to make your mask with just cloth and rubber bands or hair ties. One is by the Surgeon General.

    I will be heading out to the grocery on Tuesday. Hope I can find what I want. Do not want t paper or paper towels. Hope that craze is over.

    Lots of good videos out there from the horse farms. Of course, they just make me homesick for Kentucky. If I ever get back across that bridge, I am going to nail my feet to the ground.

    Be safe all of you all and keep posting. We need each other now.

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    Dear Marshall, Kathy, Shirlee and Z Fans:

    Yes, it’s a surreal world right now and it is a comfort to have Z’s Blog to keep us connected. Stay safe all. Love and Hugs, JB

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    Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL and DC:

    Stay comfy and cozy in your stalls and Happy Dreams. Love and Hugs, JB

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    Dear Judy,

    Sweet dreams Z, Coz, Zi, Zel and DC! Sweet dreams to you, LM and the Sweeties, Judy!

    Hugs, Kathy

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    Shirlee, at my store you have to stand in line, at a distance from each other. There is no pushing and shoving, and the line moves pretty quickly.

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      Dear Judy,

      Thanks for sharing this. Nero is certainly gorgeous! Hope he does well and stays safe and healthy.

      I missed the tours since I am just checking my email. Will check them out later or tomorrow.

      Take care.
      Hugs and Love

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    Judy,
    Thanks for the update about the video tours.

    Went to Walmart and walked right in. No line or waiting. I checked myself out and got most of what I needed.

    Take care all of you all.

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    I was able to see the Claiborne tour. Loved it and Dell. You can tell how much she loves and cares about those old girls and geldings.

    Could not get the Taylor Made. Will try today.

    Beth, have I seen you in the comments in some of the horse farm videos?

    Please all of you keep posting. It is comforting to know what is happening in your lives and share our love of the horses.

    My day is going to consist of a walk and if I can beg some fertilizer/weedkiller from my neighbor, spreading some of it on my yard. Weeds Weeds Go Away!

    Sending up prayers for safety for all of us.

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      Dear Shirlee:

      I was able to watch the live Claiborne tour too. It was great to see so many retired TBs returned to Claiborne to live out their lives in comfort and care. Wonderful place. Love and Hugs, JB

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    Read a wonderful article about Zenyatta today on Google. They are featuring Street Cry’s two champion mares. First article about our Zenny and next will be about Wynx. Wish I knew how to provide a link but hope you all can find it. Very detailed and exciting.

    Love to you, Zenyatta, and all of Team Z.

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    Donna,
    I saw that on Facebook. I also do not have the skill to post here. It really brings home how much racing owes to these two mares. The colts retire so early that fans lose interest
    or can’t keep up with them. With Zenyatta and Winx staying on the track for several years they built interest and life long fans. Blessings and good health to both of them.

    Every day I am thankful to Ann, Jerry and all the Zenyatta team for this blog.

    We had some very bad storms and one tornado here in Indiana Wed. night. At my house just high winds, rain and hail.

    Hope all of you are safe and well. Should be some good horse farm videos on today.

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    Hope all of you got to watch the Mill Ridge Farm video. They were in the field with the mares and the foals. The mares approached as did the foals. We saw one by Gun Runner who was an absolute star-loved the camera.

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    Happy Friday everyone. Update on the grocery delivery gig – I got most of what I had ordered, but it arrived more than 3 hours past the two-hour window I was given. The grocery stores have started to limit the number of people inside, and that includes the “shoppers” so things are really being held up. Unfortunately, the one thing she couldn’t get or substitute was lactose-free milk. I still have some, but I guess I will have to hunt that down on my own as no store will tell you over the phone what they have n stock. Really cold here in NE Ohio too. We had a little sleet mixed with snow yesterday, but this morning there are places near by that got 2 inches of snow overnight!! Very windy too so I won’t be going out anytime soon.

    OK – on the Hovis front, he providing tips to his equine friends about how to get the humans back into shape when the quarantine has ended. Again – some of the references elude me, but you’ll get the general idea. Hope everyone is staying well and “coping” as well as can be expected. Many churches and synagogues are offering online services for the religious holidays. Things will be very different to say the least.
    Hang in there and keep in touch!

    https://www.horseandhound.co.uk/blog/hovis-friday-diary-how-to-prepare-for-when-your-human-finishes-box-rest-712117

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      Dear Sandy:

      Thanks once again for our Hovis update. Well, he’s done it again; has me laughing out loud. Hovie’s choice of a word to entice your human to move forward was a gem, “pub”. Love and Hugs, JB

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      Sandy,
      Thanks for Hovis. I caused both of my cats to jump and run away when I had a laughing fit over the antics of Chewy from Chigwell. Wow, that one really brought on a good ha ha.

      I am finding all of the horse farm videos at Horse Country \Videos on Google Chrome. They show the farms that have them and day and time. You can get them on the Facebook of all the farms but Horse Country makes it easier to find them.

      Stay warm and safe.

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      Dear Sandy,

      Thanks for my dose of humor courtesy of Hovis! I laughed heartily at his advice this week — I can identify with exercise (or lack thereof) and elastic-waist trousers!! I haven’t been able to go to the gym and have gotten very lazy. I have walked Bailey and Fenn intermittently, but that’s really all the exercise I have done. Oh well, tomorrow is another day!

      Glad your groceries arrived mostly complete, and hope you can find some Lact-Aid milk soon. I had to switch to soy last year which I have adjusted to after almost a year now.

      Take care, stay well and have a blessed holiday weekend.
      Hugs and Love

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    Wishing all are well. Wonder when Zenyatta’s due date is?
    Praying for a safe delivery and healthy mom and baby.
    Hugs and Prayers.
    stay well!
    Mary

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      Dear Mary:

      During a virtual tour at Lane’s End last week which included a visit with Z, a due date of mid May was announced. Joining you in prayers for safe delivery and healthy Mama and baby. Love and Hugs, JB

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    Dear Zenyatta, Z offspring, Team Z, LE and all Z-fans here,

    Sending sincere wishes to all of you for Happy Passover and Happy Easter! May you all be safe, well and loved. Heartfelt prayers for a blessed holiday. ? ❤️ ?

    I am so grateful we have this blog, not only because of our love and devotion for Z, but also because we have each other to connect with, especially during this time of physical distancing due to COVID-19. It is such a comfort to be able to come to Z’s blog and be reassured by Z friends and of course, Queen Z herself!

    Hugs and Love

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    Dear Marshall and Z Fans, Team Z and Lane’s End:

    I join you, Marshall, in wishing all a Blessed Easter and Happy Passover.

    Marshall feel exactly as you expressed about our Z Family and this happy place to stay connected to Z and each other; especially so at this time of isolation. Stay well all! Love You. Hugs, JB

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      Dear Judy,

      Thinking of TC GP, VampSue and Elizabeth in NM, too.
      It is hard not knowing how our longtime friends are doing.
      Hope all who have been absent from this site are okay.

      Hugs and Love

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      Dear Judy,

      Hoping that TC GP, VampSue and Elizabeth in NM are doing okay, too.
      Prayers and Best Wishes to them and to all those not heard from recently — we miss you.

      Hugs and Love

      (I posted this last night, but my submission went to moderation so it didn’t appear)

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    Happy Easter Passover and Spring hopes for all . I do appreciate those who post interesting things and hope for a wonderful May and a new baby Z. Pray all goes well. Thanks again for keeping this blog alive and well. Nancy

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    Hopefully this will go through this time. I seem to be having computer trouble which is why you haven’t heard from me. I even had to change my name. Supposedly I sent word to the powers that be . but they apparently didn’t receive it. Oh bother. Anyway, keep your eyes open for someone with Maddy as their first name. I know its a bit early, but perhaps you could start thinking of names for Zenny’s little one who apparently is due the middle of next month. To get you started, I’ll submit Zandy as my first choice. May you all have a happy Easter. Stay home. Stay safe.

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