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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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    dear Janet I know how you must be feeling I have felt the same many times but you will have wonderful memories and know you are doing what is best for Sassy. She will be fine her friends are waiting for her she’s going to a good place I will say a special prayer for her tonight God bless you both hugs Sheena

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    dear Judy have a peaceful night God bless you Lola Mae and Charlie. Great semi-finals at Wimbledon today our Andy Murray is through to the final again to play Djorkovic who had a long tough match against Del Portro Maybe he’ll be a bit tired on sunday???love and hugs Sheena

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        I am rooting for Andy Murray, too! I am really a Raphael Nadal fan but he got knocked out waaaay too soon. Boy, I am on a hunky guy day! lol

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    Just have to give another thank you for posting the videos. EVERY time I watch them makes me happy. Happy to see how well mom and boys are doing. THANK YOU
    and big high hoof to the Mosses.

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    Thanks, Ann for these wonderful videos of Our Queen and her heirs (ears?) :-) :-) So wonderful! Thanks also to LE. Ditto what everyone else said. LOVE seeing the family!
    We also saw The Lone Ranger and liked it, but it was too long, especially in the middle. But, for much of the time we were LOL, as were others. Mr. Depp looked very much like he was having fun and we loved the very ending of the exchange between L.R. and Tonto. Might have to be of “a certain age” to appreciate it, but it cracked us up. Over-all, much more entertaining than the reviews have indicated.

    Sweet dreams, Zenyatta and Sons!

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    Sue frederick’s link to the statute of Sgt Reckless really brought back memories. I saw her at Pendleton in the early sixties. At the time I remember thinking that she was really old, but in retrospect she was probably about 14 or 15. She was really small, and really sweet. She was usually out with the other horses, and would always come to the fence to be petted. A very special horse. Thank you Sue for bring that to mind.

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    Janet,
    Many kind thoughts and mental hugs to you and Sassy this sad morning. Know that your Z friends are thinking of you.

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    @Anne from Paramount–thanks for the movie review. You have echoed what I have heard from others–too long and slow in places. I’ve also heard it is not for young children (not that we have any–lol!) But we still plan to see it.

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    dear Max Al Kazeem wins the eclipse lot of interference at the end but am sure he will keep the race.Think James Doyle will get a bit of a holiday!!! huge congrats to the british and irish lions winning the series out in earlier today Sorry Kathy think we deserved it after all these years my dad would have been ecstatic!! God rest his soul hugs Sheena

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      Sheena. Only just read about his win. Al’s doing very well for a horse who was out of action for so long because of a pelvis fracture. He is very tough and determined. Reminds me of Paynter in the courage department. He might go to the Arc, if all goes well for him. He’ll be a real threat in that race. Hope that the Big O is doing his homework.

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    dear Max Al Kazeem wins the eclipse lot of interference at the end but am sure he will keep the race.Think James Doyle will get a bit of a holiday!!! huge congrats to the british and irish lions winning the series out in earlier today Sorry Kathy think we deserved it after all these years my dad would have been ecstatic!! God rest his soul hugs Sheena

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      Dear Sheena: No need to apologise for the rugby union win – just make sure you belt the Australian cricket team! Hugs KathyR.

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    the girls are back…….
    Ebby and Groupie Doll both impressive this week…GIRL POWER…
    …
    on way to hosp….hubby improved….wants out….got to go calm him down…the problem with that is …who is going to calm me down?…
    …
    have a great day…safe trips to all equines and humans…
    kisses for all soft noses…esp Z, Coz and Red…

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      Carol, Stay strong with the hubby. All the nurses at the hospital tell me that men are the worst patients. Don’t want to stay and don’t want to do what they and the doctors tell them. Hope you husband does better. Our thoughts and prayers are with you both.

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      Dear Carol

      Soo Happy seeing these girls, I know Brass Hat’s probably missing Groupie Doll though. Isn’t he such a good boy keeping her in training. They sure did look happy running around their pasture together.

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      Dear Carol,

      I totally empathize with you. I hope your hubby continues to improve and can stay home. Those hospital visits are no fun and hard on both spouses. I also want to thank you for your continued support through the candle site. It is so appreciated.

      I saw where Ebby may be headed to the Shuvee Stakes at Saratoga later this month. John must be pleased with her recent workouts,

      Love and prayers for you and your hubby, Marty R

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    Huge Congratulations to Mike Smith, Customer Base, last night winning the Lucie Manet Stakes. Great Race. Huge Congrats to this Lemon Drop Kid Filly. Also Congrats to Midnight Music coming in 2nd and running (IN Foal) these two were stable mates. This was the first time I had seen a mare running in foal. Sure hope she stays alright. She seemed to be fine.

    I almost missed these races last night. Didn’t realize they were on untill late. Love Hollywood Park. Oh its sure going to be Tear time the end of this year.

    Wonder if any of our California Dumplings were there.

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      Dear Peggy:

      I saw a race at Saratoga once where one of the mares was in foal. Always makes me nervous to see them race. Love and Hugs, JB

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        Dear Judy,

        I know I was nervous for Midnight Music. They announced it before she ran that she was In Foal. . Sure hope she’s OK. She sure ran a good race.

        • Dear Peggy:

          I guess it’s not a problem for them to run while in foal; it’s just that racing is so unpredictable and so many risks involved every time they race, it makes me apprehensive. Glad she came through fine. Hugs, JB

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      oh, there were a couple of us there,…LOL- out in force. Couldn’t go anywhere without seeing a Z dumpling or fan yesterday!

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    HAPPY HOLLYWOOD GOLD CUP DAY

    Come on Game On Dude, You can do it.

    OMG LAVA MAN, What can I say you are just (THE MAN) i KNOW YOU ARE GOING TO BE A SHINING STAR TODAY. LOVE YA

    Such great racing going on today all across the country, Safety prayers for all
    Go my man Jackson Bend.

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    To all who have been sending their prayers and thoughts for my Sassy.
    Today was the day and for whatever reason, I could not go ahead with it.
    The vet told me it is a difficult decision and I have to be 100 percent sure.
    Looking at her this morning she was alert and bright, calm before the storm maybe.

    I know many will think I am selfish, but I prayed hard for the right answer.
    The only thing I kept hearing was you will know when it is time, you will know..
    The vet told me that very thing, you will know and today is not the day.

    She told me with the senior dog, it is a day to day or week to week.
    Even with the diagnosis, she told me I will know when it is time.

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      And we can respect that decision. Sassy felt extra good and wasn’t ready to go, so be it. She will tell you, and there is no rush to make a decision. It’s great that she was feeling perky though. It will be a good day for you and she.

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        Oh my goodness, Team Z technical team, pretty please remove the extra comments. My phone is being rediculous and the extras were a complete accident. My apologies for the mess I have caused.

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      And we can respect that decision. Sassy felt extra good and wasn’t ready to go, so be it. She will tell you, and there is no rush to make a decision. It’s great that she was feeling perky though. It will be a good day for you and she.

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      And we can respect that decision. Sassy felt extra good and wasn’t ready to go, so be it. She will tell you, and there is no rush to make a decision. It’s great that she was feeling perky though. It will be a good day for you and she.

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      I can respect that decision. Sassy felt extra good, and wasn’t ready to go today, so be it. She will tell you when she’s ready to leave and head on to the big lawn in the sky, abd today wasn’t the day. There is no rush to make such a big and important decision.

      It’s great that she was feeling perky. It will be a good day for you and she.

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      Awww, Janet. Like you said and you’re vet said: You’ll know when the time is right. It’s such a hard decision to make how it is but, Sassy will let you know when her time is up. So happy that she’s feeling perky today. Also, I don’t think you’re being selfish because, it’s obvious that she’s just not ready yet and wants to be with her mom a little bit longer.
      I do have a question for you… Are you going to have her cremated and in an urn or are you going to bury her? Our last cat that passed away in my partners arms on the way to the vet was cremated and buried at the pet cemetary (don’t know where it is). So, I told Cindy, next time, I want the ashes in an urn so that we can still be with that family member instead of having it sent somewhere that we don’t know.
      Sending hugs to you, you’re hubby and to Sassy!

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      Dear Janet:

      Your vet is right. Sassy will let you know when it’s time. Hugs, JB

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      Janet, I so agree with what you are doing. You will definitely know when it is the right time and if you do it before you are both ready, you will definitely regret it. I feel so much relief for you today. Just enjoy Sassy while you can. She will let you know when the time is right and you will know. Hugs!

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      Blessing and thank God for one more day with your sweet Sassy. My vet said more or less the same thing about my 20 year old cat. As long as they have quality of life it is the right thing to do to keep them with us.

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      Dear Janet,

      Today was not the day. Perhaps the prayers and well wishes helped to perk up Sassy and spend more time with you.
      I am sure you will both enjoy the time you have until you will “know”.
      Hugs,
      Maryp

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      Dear Janet N.,
      Sassy is bright and alert so she wants to stay here with you for awhile longer. She is in good hands.
      Blessings to you and Sassy. Hugs

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    Thanks to all for the kind words and thoughts for the husband unit….
    I have ransomed him out of the hospital….I think we have the docs on board for his future care….goal#1…keep him out of the hospital…we are going to keep meds at home to be started when he feels bad…he will go to pulmonary rehab and out patient physical therapy….when we start meds at home we will visit office asap after…
    ……
    I am tired…..nap time

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      Dear Carol:

      Wishing you and hubby all the best. It’s wonderful that you are doing all you can to care for him at home. God Bless. Hugs, JB

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        Judy, Looks as if Jackson Bend did pretty well in his race. Finishing 3rd to that bunch after a 9 month layoff is something to be proud of. Have not seen anything yet about how he came out of the race but he looked okay.

        Did see on the Bloodhorse website that Alpha through a fit before his race.

        • Dear Shirlee:

          I hope Jackson came out of the race well too. I will check out Bloodhorse for the story on Alpha. Hope he’s OK too. Hugs, JB

        • Dear Shirlee:

          Couldn’t find the Bloodhorse article on Alpha, but the race notes say that he thrashed and banged both sides of the gate and broke through it before the race. The stewards examined him and he appeared to be OK and was allowed to race. I hope he didn’t hurt himself. Hugs, JB

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      Dear Carol,
      So glad to hear that your husband is home. All the best to both of you. Now get that much needed nap any time you possibly can.
      Take care and lots of hugs

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    dear Janet don’t feel you’ve done anything wrong by Sassy it just wasn’t her time as your vet said take it day by day she will “tell” you whenshe’s ready to cross the rainbow bridge Have been thinking of you hugs Sheena

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    Congrats to John S….the Mosses….Mentor Cane is truly impressive winning his maiden race

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      Thanks for this info, Carol. Congrats indeed to the Mosses and John Shirreffs. Mentor Cane is a Moss homebred and he’s a gray. Glad to see him win.

      Hope all goes well with the patient. You’re the expert, and the hubby needs to take your orders.

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        On the Forum side under “John Shirreffs To Try East Coast String” is a stunning new photo of Mentor Cane. He is gorgeous!

        • Louise Castello. Thanks for this. Oh my, you are right. He’s a great looking horse. Love his blaze.

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        Dear Max:

        Started reading post of the last to first. I posted almost exactly the same thing as you did about Mentor Cane before I saw your post. Like minds. Hugs, JB

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        Dear Especially Horses:

        MC is indeed gorgeous. What a wonderful steel gray and gorgeous gray tail. Thanks for sharing.

        Looked up his chart. He’s a home bred by the Moss’. His Dam is a daughter of Gone West.

        Hugs, JB

        • I didn’t know he was a homebred. Thank you for sharing that tidbit. Won’t it be a special day when another homebred we all love and admire finds his way into the winners circle? Of course I am speaking of Coz.

        • Dear Especially Horses:

          Our cheers and screams will be heard everywhere on that day. Hugs, JB

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        Yes! MC certainly IS gorgeous! Lovely steel grey, beautiful.
        Congratulations to the Mosses and to John Shirreffs.
        Well done!

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    dear Max looks as if moose is getting interested in tennis now was critical of one of the commentators who interviewed Murray!!!Kauto is strutting his stuff at Barbury tomorrow am sure he will make Laura proud. Think Al Kazeem will be a force to be reckoned with if he goes for the arc.What will Peggy think??? hugs Sheena

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      Sheena. Saw that. I was not exactly certain what it meant because I do not know the person. I love it that Moosie is still tweeting. Now he’s a tv critic.
      Excited to see photos of Kauto’s outing. He looks fabulous, and he’s always on the lookout for mints. He’s really enjoying being with Laura. Clive Smith seems to have made the right decision, and he gets to visit Kauto because he’s closer.

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      Sheena,

      OMG, but you know My heart belongs with Orfevre. I sure hope he’s getting some good Paddock Rest.

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    Sad to hear of the passing of top jumps owner David Johnson at the age of 67. was associated with Martin and David Pipe also AP McCoy and Timmy Murphy He owned grand national winner Comply or DIe who won in 2008 RIP hugs Sheena

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    Sad to hear of the passing of top jumps owner David Johnson at the age of 67. was associated with Martin and David Pipe also AP McCoy and Timmy Murphy He owned grand national winner Comply or DIe who won in 2008 RIP hugs Sheena

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    Sad to hear of the passing of top jumps owner David Johnson at the age of 67. was associated with Martin and David Pipe also AP McCoy and Timmy Murphy He owned grand national winner Comply or DIe who won in 2008 RIP hugs Sheena

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    Sad to hear of the passing of top jumps owner David Johnson at the age of 67. was associated with Martin and David Pipe also AP McCoy and Timmy Murphy He owned grand national winner Comply or DIe who won in 2008 RIP hugs Sheena

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    @Janet
    Today was not the day. Perhaps the prayers and well wishes helped Sassy perk up and spend more time with you.
    Enjoy being together until the time that you “know”.
    Hugs,
    Maryp

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    @ HeidiK, We have chosen in the past to cremate and keep the ashes.
    We do not have enough land to bury and there is no way my pet is going to the landfill or an unmarked grave in a pet cemetery which we do not have up here.
    It is understood that the ashes of my babies will go with me when I leave this earth, whether I am cremated or buried, which I am leaning more to cremation.

    To all who have posted in response today, thank you for the support during this past week. I feel like a lead weight was lifted from me. Whatever time we have left with Sassy will be cherished. My 7 year old granddaughter going on 30, told me that God did not need her yet because we needed her more.

    Feeling so blessed today!

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    dear Judy what is wrong with the blog today my last message came up 4 times???????have just heard about the plane crash in san Francisco very sad hope you have a goodnight God bless you Lola Mae and Charlie hugs Sheena

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      Dear Sheena:

      I don’t know, but I’m starting to think this terrible heat we’re having is playing havoc somehow causing glitches in the system.

      Just heard about the plane crash; two deaths, 130 injured and 60 unaccounted for according to the New York Times. Just tragic. Prayers for all.

      Love and Hugs, JB

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