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Kentucky Visit, Filmed by Ann

Coz, April 2013. Photo by Kyle Acebo
Coz, April 2013. Photo by Kyle Acebo

Happy Tuesday!

Ann and Jerry went to Kentucky to visit Zenyatta, 13Z and Cozmic One last week. Ann sent us a few clips from their time on the farm.

Enjoy!
-Team Z

Zenyatta having a little fun:

Zenyatta eating carrots:

Zenyatta, 13Z, and some snacks:

Even more snacks:

Z & Z13 heading into the barn:

Cozmic One coming from the barn:

Cozmic One looking so grown up:

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  1. / Reply

    Dear Brenda,
    Hope you enjoyed the Boston fireworks! Have a lovely time at Queen’s Plate. Wishing for safe racing for all.
    Sounds as though Vic is really busy, and Seven, at 18.1 hands, is a very big fellow — tall and sweet, too – Wow!
    All the Best. Lots of hugs, too!

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    Cher looked and sounded fantastic. Long live the Queen of Pop. I can’t over her performance. Sparkling darling.

    What a great day! I have even more SHERR news, and Buddy has a new name! I’ll share it tomorrow afternoon.

    I have to pet sit a dog who just had surgery and is afraid to be alone and hates being in a cage. So I’ll be helping her walk and just keeping her company.

    Got my email about college classes. I’ll be doing some Hunterseat. I’m over the moon excited!

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        Dear Pati:

        Congratulations on your graduation. Lovely photo of all of you. I was able to give your mailing address to Katie. Misplaced your e-mail address, but I did tell her you are on Facebook and Twitter. Hope you two will become friends. Love and Hugs, JB

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        Pati. Very nice photo of a happy group. Your parents look so proud of you. Many congratulations on this achievement. Very well done.

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        Great photo, Pati. Thanks for sharing it, Caz Girl!!
        New classes,yippeeeee. Enjoy them.
        Now that you are out of the gate, I would think your running style would be, gate to wire. No stopping you and no looking back. Go get em girl.

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        great photo, Pati! And I see honors regalia! You guys wore black gowns? Wow, here the high schools and community colleges wear a school color and only the people getting their Bachelor’s degrees and higher wear black.

        • I was half expecting everyone to break out into a round of joyous gospel music.

          Yep, those are our school colors; Black, white, and silver.

          Honors I worked my butt off for! I missed my 4.0 by .09 and I was mad with myself.

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        Pati,

        Thanks for sharing the great photo of you and your family! Congratulations on this milestone in your life!

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      Dear Dawn:

      Thank you so much. Happy 4th. Hope your Mom is doing well. Love and Hugs, JB

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      Dear Dawn,
      Thank you so much for the wonderful greeting! I love it, especially since I am a true “dog-aholic”! Hope you and your mother are well and had a nice 4th of July.
      Great to hear from you — don’t be a stranger, we miss you. Hugs

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    Ann, Jerry and Lanes End thank you so much for sharing all of the beautiful photos and videos you have been posting of Zenyatta, Coz and 13Z. They touch my heart beyond words!!
    Hugs, Dawn

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    Dear Pati: Congratulations on your graduation – maybe you can manage one of the studs DownUnder once you’ve completed your degree! I was only recently reading about a scheme Darley offers to young folk who are interested in a career in the industry – they get to work/learn in England, Ireland, Kentucky and down here in Oz – sounds terrific. But every good wish for what I’m sure will be a successful future. Hugs, KathyR.

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      That would be an experience! I hope that I’ll get the chance to go back one day. I would love to see one of the stud farms there!

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    Zenyatta and her boys are so beautiful and handsome. Beautiful gorgeous Cosmic One what a beauty he is and Z13 another beautiful boy. She produces stunning beautiful gorgeous foals. I love you and your beautiful boys Cosmic One and Z13. What a great Mommy you are one of the very best caring and loving. Very sweet foals.

    Sincerely,

    Sharon Clayton

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    Thanks to all those who work to keep providing us with a window into Zenyatta’s life. The photos, videos, information, all are appreciated so much. Hugs to all!

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      Thank you, Max and Sheena.
      Hovis, love his photo this week, so innocent and his Mum, so humble. I just adore them.
      I think our, Judy B. would call him a, stinker-thinker!!!

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      Max, OMG hysterical!! I love Hovis and his sense of humor. He ought to be on a stage, not in front of one, ON IT!! What a good laugh he gives me every week. Thanks so much. hugs

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      Dear Max:

      Hovis just gets better all the time. Love the “parachute” line. Thanks for posting his diary. Hugs, JB

      Dear Ann:

      Hovis is a “stinker thinker” and very funny. Hugs, JB

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      Dear Max,
      Thanks a million once again for the Hovis update! Hovis, you are absolutely adorable! I love the comment about not voicing the fact that there are lots of riders, better than Mum, riding donkeys! Mum is a wonderful writer for our Hovis. Love you guys!
      Cheers and Hugs

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    What a handsome boy, he has grown so much….Zenyatta has two beautiful sons and she looks so happy being a mom. Great job by all the staff at the farm, for taking such good care of all of them. It shows they are all loved very much !!!!

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    dear Max So glad the”dark destroyer” is happy and back jumping cross country!!! Poor mum in her big brave pants!!!Have you seen Kauto is appearing at Gatcombe (princess Anne’s estate) in august Laura said he gives her a “buzz” is hoping he will behave!!!I googled Marengo didn’t realise he lived to the grand age of 38 and his skeleton is in the national army museum in Chelsea (minus a hoof) hugs Sheena Thanks for posting!!

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      Sheena. Yes, Marengo’s skeleton is on display. I don’t like that at all. Marengo, a real warrior horse, who was injured many times in battle, should be at peace in the earth. When asked to provide the skeleton of his warhorse Copenhagen for a similar purpose, the Duke of Wellington apparently said that he could not remember where the horse was buried, although his grave on the Duke’s estate has a marker, which the Duke himself had placed there for the horse. I like the Duke’s response.

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    Max,

    Thanks for posting Hovis, I love him dearly. The way it is written just reminds me of home especially Yorkshire.

    Hope everyone had a happy 4th especially Z and her gorgeous babies, loved the videos.

    Donna

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    @Judy Berube–thanks for the link to BL’s photos. She has the perfect job (and perfect cameras, no doubt!) Hugs.

    @Pati–hugs to you too, and thank you for posting the picture of you and your lovely family. Hope you can keep posting from college.

    @Max–thanks for the link to Hovis. Will get to it in a bit.

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    Dear friends I am taking a nice break today.
    Movie and late lunch
    Yes I am going to see The Lone Ranger.
    Let you know what I think later.
    love Sue Coz I Can 2015

        • I saw the reviews…..the only opinion that matters to me is….mine! Granted, I could watch JD eat a box of crackers, but the movie was really funny, and the ‘stupid horse’ was great.

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      My movie review
      I loved JD aka Tonto at all ages. He did a great job.
      I loved Silver especially in the tree with the hat. Too cute
      Stupid Horse was great along with may other JD lines.
      A true western with the use of many typical western areas like Moment Valley.
      I would say 3 1/2 out of 4 stars.

      Lunch was good too. :)

      Love Sue

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    Good morning everyone from a sultry & hot Montreal….it’s only 10:30 in the morning and it’s already hit + 92 degrees! I’m okay with the heat but have never been good in high humidity and Montreal has year-round humid weather. So I’m hiding out near the air conditioner with Daisy Devine and the kitties (all of whom are sensibly sleeping!).

    I hadn’t noticed that Coz was wearing a bit either. What a grown-up guy. And don’t you just love that he also got Zenny’s “ginger fringe.” This was one of my favourite details in Zenny portraits during her racing career and remains so today. That ginger fringe on Coz will always make me feel that Zenny’s on the track with him.

    I’ve learned to appreciate this summer lull until the King George & Queen E II kicks in in England and Saratoga starts to really buzz in August, because it allows me to take a break from posts on THE VAULT (although I will do one more post before taking some time off) to catch up on reading and other stuff. So last night I started Dorothy Ours’ “Battleship” and I must recommend to anyone who enjoys a horsey read. I enjoyed her first book on Man O’ War but read it more like one reads when doing research because of the way it was written. I find the style of “Battleship” far more agreeable because it’s a book that invites the reader right into the story and the factual stuff is woven together in a way that deepens the sense you make of the story itself.

    One thing I learned early on in Battleship was that the Brits considered the American thoroughbred to be a mongrel breed until well into the 20th century. This was because they insisted that an authentic thoroughbred must trace back to the first volume to the first volume of Britain’s General Stud Book, first published in 1791! Although the British thoroughbred was exported worldwide, in colonies like America stud records were often incomplete and as a result, in the early 1900’s even Man O’ War was considered a half-breed by the British thoroughbred community!!!! In turn, the Brits tightened the rules for entry into thoroughbred races, making it almost impossible for American thoroughbreds to run on the flat anywhere in Great Britain. The rules were more lax for the chasers (jumpers) which would be the only reason that horses like Billy Barton, Battleship & others were allowed to enter races over hurdles or fences, such as the Grand National.

    This led me to wonder about Omaha, who raced in England, as did other of William Woodward’s horses. I wonder if: a) the rules had become more relaxed by then? or b) Woodward could trace Omaha’s lineage back to the British General Stud Book?

    At any rate, this book is a terrific summer read!!!! (P.S. I would also recommend as highly the book about Noor, featuring our Charlotte, who found him and transported him for burial @ Old Friends. Written by Milton Toby, it is another really good read.)

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      Dear Abigail:

      Thank you so much for this touching look into the bond and love between Nelly and PM. Just beautiful. Love and Hugs, JB

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      Thanks for the book recommendations and the link to the photos. Wonderful photos of the love shared by Black Caviar and Peter Moody. So sweet. I really enjoyed Dorothy Ours book on Man O War so I will definitely look up the other one. Thank you!

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    Dear Pati: I still remember graduation and the thrill of new adventures ahead. You are going to have a great time and do amazing things!

    Love love love Hovis. That cartooon!!!

    Best wishes for Jackson Bend and Game on Dude this weedend. Sad to think this is the last Hollywood Gold Cup.

    Darling Zenny and Boys just the thought of you brightens each and every day.

    Zenny– racing just isn’t the same without you out there. The Queen will reign forever.

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      Dear Sue:

      Thank you so much for sharing this. I have read the story of Sargent Reckless and that statue of her is just so lifelike and amazing. Love and Hugs, JB

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      I saw her in her extreme old age. She was a small mare. I lived on Camp Pendleton as a kid and she lived at the stables on base.

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        Dear Kathleen95634,
        How marvelous that you actually saw her! What a wonderful memory that must be.
        Quite an American legend/hero! Hugs

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      Thanks, Sue! This is absolutely gorgeous! Who did this beautiful, lifelike rendering?
      Sgt. Reckless is fittingly honored — she is a true hero(ine)!
      Love and Hugs

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        Agree with you all – it’s a magnificent memorial to a terrific mare. And what a great memory for you to have, Kathleen. We have a bronze statue here in Canberra outside the National War Memorial of a solider, Simpson with his donkey: Simpson used the little fellow to carry wounded soldiers to the first aid base in Gallipoli, Turkey in the First World War. And the donkey has a beautiful patina from being stroked and patted by many caring hands.

        • Dear Kathy R.,
          This brought tears to my eyes. How utterly sweet that the donkey has such a lovely patina from being stroked and patted.
          Thank you for sharing this. Hugs

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    Our John has horses racing on both coasts this weekend.

    Belmont:
    Sat race 2 – Supreme Commander
    4 – Tiz Gianni
    6 – Mentor Cane
    Betfair hollywood Park:
    Sat race 8 – Guest Star
    Sun race 2 – Far Rockaway

    Hope I didn’t get them confused. Good luck John!

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    A friend/co-worker of mine, not really interested in horses and such, has fallen for Willie, or should I say Z13 for this. Yes, I force all news of Our Queen on him. He took one look at Z13 and then asked me if that was his name, and it should be if not, as he thought it fit him and it is cute. Now, he did not say that about Z12, our CoZZy boy, but he says Z13 has a magical sound to it. I still like the Red Headed Stranger, Willie. Love to all….Lisag

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    Just one more look, Ms Zenyatta….takes my breath away and me poor, ole heart skilps a beat. Your eyes are so penetrating in this picture. You are a GIFT, until next week. Love ya…Lisag

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      Thank-you Sheena.

      We have spent the past week doing whatever she felt like doing.
      Last night she laid by my side as the fireworks were going off and
      I just petted her and talked to her. That was a first because she would normally
      bury her head and get as much of her body she could get under my bed.

      I am dreading tomorrow and I feel my chest getting tight.
      My head knows it is the best for her, I just need to convince my heart.
      There is a sweet little angel waiting to take care of her now.

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        Praying for you Janet and sending you the most heartfelt thoughts for strength and peace in having to end Sassy’s life struggle. Bless you both.
        Love and hugs,
        Maryp

        • Janet. Agree with Mary. I hope that you are given the strength to carry on. It is a very hard thing to face, but you know that you are doing what is right for your girl. Thinking of you.

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        I’m praying for you too Janet. I know we will all be thinking of you tonight and tomorrow. Please let us know how you are doing. Many hugs!

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        Dear Janet:

        You and Sassy are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless and give you strength to do what is best for your beloved girl. Love and Hugs, JB

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        Dear Janet N.,
        Sending you and Sassy warm hugs and lots of love. Stay strong and remember the good times. May the angels kiss you and keep you safe.
        All the best thoughts and prayers to comfort you.

        • Janet, I know how hard this must be for you but, you’re doing the right thing by ending her pain. She’ll be waiting over the rainbow bridge to greet and love you and to say, thank you, Mom, I love you too!!

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    Good luck and safe trip to Jackson Bend tomorrow. I goofed and thought he was running today. He has some really stiff competition in that race. Just hope all come home safely.

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    dear Max am not sure if you remember the immortal Arkle he was buried on the Duchess of Westminster’s estate. I accept she was selling part of the land but I felt sad when he was dug up and his skeleton has been on show since 1975 at the irish stud. Since the foot and mouth outbreak in 2001 we aren’t allowed to bury horses only cremate them we give back to the earth what we take during our lifetimes it’s nature and is right hugs Sheena

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      Sheena. This is very sad new about Arkle. I did not know that the estate of the Duchess had sold her land and the burial plot of this famous horse. Her husband, the 2nd Duke, was the richest man in England and went by the name of Bendor. He was named after his grandfather’s horse, who had been a Derby winner. I’ve never heard of a similar situation as it’s usually the reverse, as with Frankel.

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