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Happy Birthday, Zenyatta!

Photo by Alys Emson/Lane's End Farm
Photo by Alys Emson/Lane’s End Farm

Happy Birthday to You
Happy Birthday to You
Happy Birthday Dear Zenyatta
Happy Birthday to You!

Scroll down for photos of Zenyatta’s birthday party at Lane’s End.

Happy Easter, everyone!

Photo by Alys Emson/Lane's End Farm
Photo by Alys Emson/Lane’s End Farm
Photo by Alys Emson/Lane's End Farm
Photo by Alys Emson/Lane’s End Farm
Photo by Alys Emson/Lane's End Farm
Photo by Alys Emson/Lane’s End Farm
Photo by Alys Emson/Lane's End Farm
Photo by Alys Emson/Lane’s End Farm
Photo by Alys Emson/Lane's End Farm
Photo by Alys Emson/Lane’s End Farm
Photo by Alys Emson/Lane's End Farm
Photo by Alys Emson/Lane’s End Farm
Photo by Alys Emson/Lane's End Farm
Photo by Alys Emson/Lane’s End Farm
Photo by Alys Emson/Lane's End Farm
Photo by Alys Emson/Lane’s End Farm
Photo by Alys Emson/Lane's End Farm
Photo by Alys Emson/Lane’s End Farm

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    Dear Mama Z, COZ, ZI, BBG and DC:

    Stay comfy and cozy and Happy Dreams. Love and Hugs, JB

    Z Princess, Dubai, Baby Z, will always love you.

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    It kind of breaks my heart that they can’t even be bothered to give her a good grooming before they take her birthday pictures – to think of how IMMACULATE Mario kept her and how much Zenyatta loves human attention…all the staff look nice enough but it still seems kind of like foal factory conditions, Zenyatta deserves better.

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      Dear Beatrix,

      I truly don’t believe it is a matter of Lanes End not bothering to groom her, it is a matter of them letting Zenny be happy. She loves being a horse having a good roll in the mud. I say more power to you Zenyatta. She looks beautiful in any manner in which we see her. I am not picking on you and understand what you mean, but I respectfully disagree and totally trust Lane’s End. Mario did keep her looking magnificent, but even Hollywood starlets go without makeup once in awhile. lol.

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      Unlike most high end stables, Lanes end gives the horses opportunity to be normal horses, rolling in the muddy fields and spending most of the day outside. She looks very healthy, though. Nourished and muscular. I’m sure they groom her more than enough to keep her skin and coat healthy. Plus, many thoroughbreds are very sensitive to touch, and thus don’t enjoy a rigorous grooming which is necessary to get the dried mud off. It’s her birthday. She doesn’t need to look pretty on her birthday if grooming is not something she enjoys. Even if her caregivers’/owners’ intentions were inhumane and purely for the money with no love for Zenyatta, they would still take extremely good care of her since that is what is necessary for healthy fouls.

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        It looks like Zenyatta has just come in from being turned out for the day. They usually don’t groom until a horse is ready to go into the barn for the night. A little mud on her coat and mane does no harm at all.

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    Dear Judy.Sadly no signs of Glesni.We just wait and hope.3J is settling down well though and EJ at Loch Garten has a new ‘boyfriend’33(11) continues to bring in many sticks and even a branch!They are a wonderful twosome.Aintree tomorrow!Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT and all the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX

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    Dear Z13Rulz:

    This certainly proves your point and it is despicable if these funds were collected under false pretenses as a scam. This is infuriating. These people could be working in conjunction with the kill pen auctions to set the money amounts for rescuing and dividing the donations among themselves for all we know.

    A Z’ster friend sent me this article last week. This is exactly what needs to be done at every track for every horse. This rule could keep the majority of our beloved horses from ending up in kill pens in the first place. It’s a step in the right direction to protect the horses. There would not be innocent horses for unscrupulous individuals to use in their deplorable scams.

    http://www.thoroughbreddailynews.com/horse-tracking-initiative-could-evolve-into-aftercare-tool/

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    Thank you for your sincere thoughts for dear Fancy (pants). Reading them made me feel so much better.
    hugs, Sally B

    Goodnight my sweet Zenyatta
    Loving you with kisses and to all your foals
    Auntie Sally B

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    Wishing Captain Guy Disney good luck in the Foxhunter’s later on at Aintree.He will became the first amputee to tackle the GN fences.
    A very impressive winner of the Juvenile hurdle.We have a Dream won with Daryl Jacob on board Nicky Henderson trained.

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    Dear Sheena:

    Good luck to the Captain and congrats to We Have A Dream. Goodnight. Love and Hugs, JB, LM and all the Sweeties

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    Dear Mama Z, COZ, ZI, BBG and DC:

    Stay comfy and cozy and Happy Dreams. Love you. Hugs, JB.

    Z Princess, Dubai, Baby Z, will always love you.

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      Dear Max,

      Thanks so much for this great article about Mind Your Biscuits!! Glad he is back in the US and is doing/looking so well — he certainly deserves a little R&R. Gosh, Biscuits, you are one good-looking chestnut!

      Greetings to XY Jet, also.

      Hugs and Love

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    Dear Judy.Steve H.askin has tweeted Ray Paulick about the article.At the centre of all this mud slinging are terrified horses dumped by their owners/trainers because they are past their sell by date.Should’nt everyone concentrate on them.I cannot say anything about Dina I only know her through twitter but it was because of her I found out about the extent of the slaughter.
    Still no signs of Glesni we hope she may return in the warmer weather over the weekend but Monty is bonding with 3J now.9 have not returned to the UK this year.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT and all the sweetie.Love and hugs SheenaX

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      Dear Sheena:

      So happy for Moosie and Happy Birthday Q. Yes, Willow was visably tired after about five months of caring for Figi. Angela weaned the filly at six months. Willow turned 18 this year.

      As you say, it’s the horses that suffer. Don’t know the truth about Dina either, but the solution is protecting the horses by tracking them to make sure they don’t end up in kill pens. Any one who is using our beloved horses to scam money should be exposed and charged. These individuals should be banned from working with animals or in rescues.

      I hope other racetracks follow Santa Anita and the Stronach Group in their new rules to protect horses. Love and Hugs, JB

        • Dear Sheena:

          Oh, that’s good. Willow was a great mom too; but at her age, was tiring for her. Glad Hovie is better. Good luck to him. Love and Hugs, JB, LM and all the Sweeties

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      Dear Sheena,

      Thanks for our Hovis update! So glad he seems to be doing okay and hope he has a wonderful weekend at the Trials. I am sure he will be quite the gentleman performing with Mrs. King! Wishing him, his mum and family a most successful fund-raising and lots of fun, too. Hovis fans will surely be excited by his charisma. ?

      Hugs and Love

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    A fabulous short head win in the Melling Chase for Politilogue and Sam TD.They beat Min in a thrilling finish.He has one of the best owners in the business John Hales.Ultra Gold has just won back to back Topham trophies.Congratulations to all.

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    Dear Beautiful Mama Z, COZ, ZI, BBG and DC:

    Have a peaceful evening and Happy Dreams. Love you. Hugs, JB

    Z Princess, Dubai, Baby Z, will always love you.

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    I am trying to follow this about Dina. So first she was rescuing horses, and now it appears she is running a scam? Do I have that right?

    I agree that it needs to start before any horses end up in a feed lot. It should never come to that. You don’t profit off a horse, and then throw it out like trash.

    Don’t think this is confined to Thoroughbreds. Look at the plight of our wild horses.

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      Dear Barbara:

      If you read the article from Paulick Report that Z13Rulz posted, it appears that Dina Alborano’s credibility is suspect. The horses suffer.

      You are right; our Wild Ones, Standard Breds, Quarter Horses, Donkeys, Burros and other breeds, along with our beloved TBs, are abandoned every day. Hopefully, Santa Anita’s new rule to keep track of their horses will be adopted by all tracks. Breeders, Owners and Trainers have to take responsibility for the welfare of all of their horses. Love and Hugs, JB

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    So sad to hear of Karen’s passing. I still don’t get to visit much. Seems like it’s one health crisis after another. As usual I can’t pick my favorite for the Derby. Love, love, love all the Baby Z,s.

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      Thanks BGG for posting the video of the Apple Blossom.
      Congratulations to Unbridled Mo and his connections on the win!!
      Unique Bella had a slow break but quickly made up the lost ground and held on determinedly to second. Good girl!

      Hugs and Love

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        Oops!

        I put the wrong pronoun in the above reply. Sorry, Unbridled Mo — of course you are a girl!
        That should read “. . . and HER connections. . .” Apologies.

        Hugs and Cheers

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      Dear BGG:

      Wow, impressive come from behind win by Unbridled Mo. Congrats to her. Bella held on well for 2nd. What a gorgeous Gray she is. Love and Hugs, JB

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    Dear Judy.Emyr is determined not to give up on Glesni just yet.Quiet day there Blue hasn’t been seen for a couple of days.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT and all the sweeties/Love and hugs SheenaX

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    What is Zenyatta’s due date? How are her boys, and her 2017 baby, please.
    Praying for the health and safety of all. I’m always so anxious when shes about due.
    Hugs and Prayers

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      Mustafa GRGC @Hcum3 tweet ‎13 ‎April, ‎2018
      Queen Elizabeth Stakes (Gr.1)
      Royal Randwick
      1. #GoWinx25 (AUS) by Street Cry
      2. Gailo Chop (FR)
      3.Happy Clapper (AUS)

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      Dear Sheena,

      Fantastic race! Congratulations to Winx on her second Queen Elizabeth and #25 win.
      What an astounding run she made — incredible! Definitely something in those Street Cry genes. :-)

      Hugs and Love

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    Hovis is enjoying himself at Belton today.I am sure Karen has bleached his feathers.They are dazzling.He is soo well behaved with Mary.We will never hear the end of it.Also a live video from mum.

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      Dear Sheena,

      Thanks so much for posting this. Hovis looks so fine! I scrolled down much farther and found a photo of him showing his cross-country skills (April 4) and one of him visiting with Mary King over his stall door. They are all great photos!

      Hugs and Love

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    Wow such a thrilling finish to the GN.The tiniest horse in the race won Tiger Roll another winner for Gordon Elliot and a 1st win for Davy Russell.Congratulations to the hero of the day Tiger Roll and his team.12 horses finished no news of the other runners yet I dd screens up at Becher’s Brook.Hopefully all is well.

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    Hovis is with Mark Todd now.Saint Are is getting assessed at the stables looks like a similar injury to Balthazar King.Daily Express reporting jockeys totally ignored a dead horse on the course????Huh! Anibale Fly was very distressed but recovered well and Bryony Frost came in 5th.And PETA are posting a photo of Wigmore Hall who was euthanised a few years ago but not in the GN.

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    Dear Judy.I have been watching some of Glesni’s old videos and wondering….
    Great that a derby winner sired a Grand National winner today in Tiger Roll.Authorized the sire.Someone said he is just 15.2hh he is a 3 time winner at the festival.Saint Are has been admitted to the equine hospital but the news so far is positive.A few were distressed by the heat.One of our rare sunny days.Hovey has had a ball today.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT and all the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX

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      Dear Sheena:

      Oh, so hoping G is safe somewhere. Congrats to Tiger Roll and his Dad. So happy Saint appears to be OK. Hovis enjoyed himself; wonderful. He’s had a rough few months. Goodnight. Love and Hugs, JB, LM and all the Sweeties

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    Dear Mama Z, COZ, ZI, BBG and DC:

    Goodnight and Happy Dreams. Z, hope you’re comfortable. Love and Hugs, JB

    Z Princess, Dubai, Baby Z, will always love you.

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