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Zenyatta and her birthday cards. Photo by Alys Emson
Zenyatta and her birthday cards. Photo by Alys Emson

Happy Tuesday!

Today is a very special one, as Zenyatta and 13Z are celebrating their shared birthday. The Queen turns ten today, and her little one is now a whole year old. It feels like yesterday that we were awaiting his arrival at Lane’s End.

The staff at Lane’s End kicked off the party this morning with cakes, cupcakes and stacks of cards from all of you. Thanks for the birthday wishes!

-Team Z

Reminder: Today is the last day to enter your guess for 14Z’s birthday! Enter here.

Birthday cakes from Jan and Bob Stein. Too cute!
Birthday cakes from Jan and Bob Stein. Too cute!

Zenyatta's stall lined with birthday cards. Photo by Alys Emson
Zenyatta’s stall lined with birthday cards. Photo by Alys Emson

Photo by Alys Emson
Photo by Alys Emson

Photo by Alys Emson
Photo by Alys Emson

13Z gets a taste of a birthday cupcake. Photo by Alys Emson
13Z gets a taste of a birthday cupcake. Photo by Alys Emson

13Z admires his cards. Photo by Alys Emson
13Z admires his cards. Photo by Alys Emson

Cards and cupcakes. Photo by Alys Emson
Cards and cupcakes. Photo by Alys Emson

Reader Interactions

688 Comments

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    Dear Terry,

    Yes it’s Mr. Longtails Birthday today. Very much remembering him. Don’t want him to be forgotten.

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    Dear Max,Judy and Peggy. Thank you for remembering Red Rum with me.A day that lives forever in my memory.Now we have another Grand National to look forward to on Saturday.I pray for all horses and jockeys a safe journey.Free the Moose!Sheena.

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    Belated Birthday Wishes to our beautiful Queen Zenyatta–and to “Little Big Red”–who is surely NOT little any more. What a truly magnificent colt!! So sorry I was not able to post yesterday–my home computer is acting up—-again! And,it was too busy at work yesterday to post there!! Was able to sneak looks at the photos yesterday–how wonderful they were!!! It looks as if they both had a marvelous day!!! LOVED the way she loves to see her cards–she seems to understand that they are,indeed,something special just for her!!

    Have been reading the BD posts today between customers. I’m sure they both felt all of the love directed their way. How blessed we are to be able to continue our love affair with Z and all connected with her!! Thanks again to all who make this possible!!!

    Will try to post tomorrow with the latest news of Barnaby and Traveller!! Sweet dreams and love to all!!@

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    Happy Birthday Z and 13Z. You’ve still got it big Momma. You are still gorgeous..mud and all. Does anybody know how I can find the stats that will confirm what I thought I read after her last Breeders Cup. Zenyatta’s height (17.1 ???) and length of stride was compared to all the top TBs, all stallions by the way, and Zenyatta is taller and had a longer stride than any of them including Secretariate, Man O War and about 7 others. I can’t remember where I saw this comparison.

    Doesn’t matter she is and always will be the BEST of the best to me.

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    I love the name Brooklyn Bobby!!! Very appropropriate!!

    Cannot wait for 13Z’s name. When do any of you think we will find out?

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    Does anyone know if the Calder Derby will be televised this Saturday? My daughter’s friend’s father is a co-owner of Ring Weekend who will be running. I would love to see the race.

    I am very excited about Ring Weekend for the Kentucky Derby. He won the Tampa Bay Derby and he is getting some good reviews lately.

    Any info would be appreciated.

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    A belated happy birthday to the greatest horse on the planet and her red Prince. Thanks Team Z for all the pics.

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    Good Night Zenny….sleep well….
    and
    I forgot earlier….
    Happy Birthday to AP Indy….love you too

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    oh these pictures are a treasure! Zenny’s eyes have such a happy look as
    she’s looking at her cards. and baby Z his eyes remind me of his mama.

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      Zenny does have the softest, kindest eyes I’ve ever seen on a horse. And, I agree…13Z has that same look. They are beautiful!

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    Dear all: Once again sorrow has come to my part of the country. Such a tragedy in the Ft. Hood shooting. Prayers for the families who last family members and for the wounded, as well as the family of the shooter. Hugs to all.

    Good night, dear Zenny. We are so thankful you are in a safe place, awaiting the arrival of 14Z. It should only be a matter of days now.

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      Barb,
      This is heart breaking news. I so love our military men and women and to hear this has happened again is devastating news. Prayers for all families and you Texans too. hugs

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      I guess we will never understand why these things happen. Blessings to the survivors, their families and the families of the lost.

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      This is such heartbreaking news for everyone, not just those of us in Texas. My sympathies to all of those affected as well. Sending prayers and good wishes for all of them, including those whose stories will get rehashed again and again as the media will no doubt be bringing up all of the tragedies which have happened around there. Sad.

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      Just couldn’t believe my ears when I heard this last evening along with news of a shooting at Kent State University where they don’t need any more of this type of publicity either (no one hurt there, thank God). Prayers for all affected by the Ft. Hood tragedy.

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      Dear Barbara W.,
      Thoughts and prayers go out to all those affected by another senseless act. It seems that these tragic actions occur much more often now than before. So very sad.
      All the Best and Hugs, too

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      JudyB. Saw that. Dan gives a little kick out with his back leg when the guy comes too close with the hose. Love that horse. Also like to watch the horses in the background. Check out the gray in his stall. Go Danny!

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        Dear Max, Sue Fredrick, Kathy, Celest, Sandy and Ann:

        Max, I saw that kick and the gray.

        Sue, love him too.

        Kathy, Celeste, Sandy and Ann, I was thinking the same thing about the soap in his yes. He was very well behaved considering. Love and Hugs, JB

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      Judy B,
      Thanks for posting, I’d watch our beloved Danny Boy get a bath anytime. Adore him. hugs

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      Dear Judy,

      I hope that was the “no tears” type of soap! Looks like some of it got in Wise Dan’s eyes! Hugs, Kathy

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      Thanks JB – always interesting see how the horses are taken care of. Agree with Celeste – he was very patient with what seemed a whole lot of soap on his face :-)

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      Dear Judy B.,
      Thanks for this link! Love Wise Dan! I agree that he was very well-behaved with all that soap and that wide spray, too. Good Danny boy!!
      Hugs and Lots of Love

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    Belated Happy Birthday to a very special horse Queen Z and her handsome Prince. Love you always Zenyatta!

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    Good Morning Zenny
    I hope you are rested up from your big day.
    You have another really big day to come. Zennett in pink please…

    I wanted to share that a new facebook page for Madame Mistletoe Fans, Friends & Followers has been started. It is an open group and so please Zenny tell all our friends.
    We always want to support those special horses that touch our hearts. MM was your Sr.Knight Vinies girl friend his special sweaty pie. Thank you Zenny for your help.
    love you
    CAZ I CAN Mom 2015

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      Dear Sheena:

      Ms. Day, always one of my favorites as a singer/actress and because she does so much to help animals. Happy Birthday DD. Love and Hugs, JB

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      Dear Sheena,
      Thanks for this reminder about Doris Day. I have always liked her and admired her talent and her love of animals. Saw many of her movies and watched her on TV, too. My mother was fond of her rendition of “Que Sera, Sera”, and so am I.
      Happy Birthday, Doris Day! Lots of Hugs

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    April 3 Cherokee Devotional

    Why must we judge ourselves by what someone else is saying? They only think. Is it possible to fit our lives into the narrow confines of theirs? Let us search our souls. We have spiritual connections uniquely our own-deeper in many ways than those of people who want us to be like they are. But there is no way we can be like another person. We can only be better people in our own way. We know right from wrong, regardless of how the world-at-large has tried to condition us. Nothing can keep us from hearing our own voices of common sense-nothing, that is, but the noise and clamor of outside voice. And yes, maybe some are inside. But they have no good purpose; they mean to destroy. We need not dally with trouble. We can refuse to be a part of anything that was not a gift of Galun lati-the Great Spirit.

    To fight is to forget ourselves as Indians in the world.
    Montezuma

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    Dear Kathy.Poor Zoe has been a victim of trolls again,how anyone can be spiteful to such a beautiful dog amazes me.She is much-loved and her furiends have rallied round.Fubu was quite poorly yesterday,I didn’t know he’s been off his pain meds because of his asthma shot,it must have been so uncomfortable for him.Marty was having a lovely break from internashunal bizness!His tee-shirts look great.I hadn’t been on Valentino’s page for a while,did’nt know he had a problem with his “manly bits”!!! Have a lovely day.Hugs to you,Kisses for the Puppy Pack.Sheena.

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      Dear Sheena,

      My heart went out to poor little Zoe. She is such a sweetheart. She does look sad and upset in the pic where she asks her mommy why some people are so mean. I hope she and her mom realize the fans FAR outweigh the trolls. Boo raised over $30 thousand for the water charity. Yay! Poor little Fubu. I hope he’s at least more comfortable today. So heartbreaking. Marty is quite the business tycoon. So cute. Valentino seems to be recovering pretty well. Poor little guy. I hated for him to have to have that surgery. Have a fine day. Hugs from me, kisses from Holly, Sugar and Nikko. Kathy

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      Sheena. I read that the BHA has banned AP for excessive whipping at Aintree. That means that he’s booted from the Irish National. Riddle me this: AP gets a 4 day racing ban for whipping. Moosie gets 9 months for standing still and looking good while doing it. Fair?
      Free the Moose. Neigh!

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      Sheena. This is great news for both Silvi and The New One. Sammy must be pleased. It’s good for Moosie too that the NTD yard got this win.
      Thanks for the offer of a cake. You are kind. Any ideas on the type of cake to buy for The Fly? Ann is right about the need for a cake with bite to it. Chocolate mocha might do it, but I’m not sure. Have to find a diva like cake for Quevega.
      Free the Moose! Neigh!

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        Does such a thing actually exist???? Chocolate Mocha cake? Holy Moly (not to mention YUM!!! :-)

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    It is getting closer and closer to the arrival of our next little prince or princess. I guessed 4/4 but think I am a little early. Every morning I come to the Blog to see if the little one is here yet. Don’t care about winning just want Zenny and baby to be safe and healthy.

    Gotta say again how handsome 13Z is. Of course, I have a weakness for the chestnuts.

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    Ah, the great Queen and her “Red Prince”, I like that one, sums it up. They are royalty. I’ve got a feeling about “Red”, the greatest of all were red, and this fellow looks the part. Happy Birthday!

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      Karen, I get that feeling about Little Red also. He just has that look in his eye. Bet he will be a handful to break and train. His older brother is much more of a gentleman. Red has the makings of a loveable brat.

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        I also agree with both of you. Little Red always had such a poised look…never gangley or awkward. I imagine he will be a handful to train and a warrior on the track. Zenny should be proud of both her boyz.

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    Another busy day for Mike Smith. Riding in SA Oaks & SA Derby
    Mike Smith -April 5 – Santa Anita Entries
    Sing With Bling Wgt-121 Race 1 Maiden Special Weight
    Mythical Storm Wgt-112 Race 2 Allowance Optional Claiming $20,000
    Gangnam Guy Wgt-118 Race 3 Echo Eddie S.
    Sammy Mandeville Wgt-121 Race 4 Maiden Special Weight
    Ria Antonia Wgt-122 Race 5 Santa Anita Oaks
    Chati’s On Top Wgt-118 Race 6 Evening Jewel S.
    Savings Account Wgt-118 Race 7 Providencia S.
    Hoppertunity Wgt-122 Race 8 Santa Anita Derby
    Too Fast to Pass Wgt-124 Race 10 Allowance Optional Claiming $40,000

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    Wouldn’t it be interesting to learn who John Shirreffs might choose as the best mate for Zenyatta?

    The pedigree matches have already been tried, but John best knows Zenny’s physical, temperamental, and inspirational aspects. Which stallion would he see as most complementary to Zenyatta’s unique strengths?

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    Dear Dawn and Ann the tributes were so moving and beautiful. As usual I find myself shedding tears (very happy tears) in the library computer lab. The ladies are accustomed to it now. They know I’m visiting the Queen! Love Love Love

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    Zenny sleep well at night, drink clean not cold water, do all carefully and not quickly, Zenny 13z Coz in florida stay cozy

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