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May Visit from Ann and Jerry

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

Happy Preakness Day!

Zenyatta and her colt got to see Ann and Jerry this week! Alys took photos of their visit, and Mike Cline and Charles Campbell stopped by.

Also, at the end of this post, see a conversation with Ann and Charles about the night of the foaling. They discuss Zenyatta’s inclination towards motherhood and the special bond she shares with her foals.

Enjoy!
Team Z

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


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


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


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


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

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      Saw this video and had tears of joy for this woman. How finding her little dog, who is probably unimportant in the scope of the disaster, has made her feel blessed. Bless her heart. Prayers for all you poor souls in OK, they better get help to you a lot faster than they did for Sandy victims. hugs

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      I saw a little longer version of this on the noon news. Just incredible that the dog survived under all of the rubble, and I sure hope that he is OK. It looked like there might have been an issue with his back legs, but maybe that was just the camera angle.
      They also reported that the loss of life (as bad as it is) may be less than what had originally been reported. Thoughts and prayers to all of those affected. The storms don’t seem to be over with yet either which is making the situation even more difficult.
      Stay safe everyone!

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      Dear Auntie Judy, Max, Sue Fredrick, Sandy and Z Fans:

      Little miracle he is. God Bless him and hope he’s OK. Hugs, JB

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        Just saw the footage on cnn. While the lady was being interviewed, that’s when they saw the dog under the rubble and got him/her out. This is such a tragedy and to see at least one positive means so much for the heart. I’m also relieved that the death toll from yesterday has gone down. I just hope and pray that we get more news like this and that some of the horses can be found and saved.

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      Hi Everyone!!!
      This is a wonderful story!!!! I am so happy for this little dog. It is a miracle that he survived. I am also thrilled for his owner. What a blessing for her. Not all pets and their owners were so lucky.

      My prayers are with all the hurricane victims. I don’t know how they managed to make it through last night, not to mention the misery they will face in the coming days. My heart goes out to them.

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    Hi Zenny….kiss your boys for me…
    Prayers for all in OK…..what a horrible horrible situation….
    …..
    Retrieved hubby from hospital yesterday after his cardiac cath …good news…all looks good…..bad news…..no salt….limit fluid intake…guess who is grumpy again…
    …..
    Just had major rain come thru…..headed northeast….two trees down…..not sure if it was lightning or wind…
    …..
    Hope all have a better day..

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      Carol, I am so glad that everything went well. The diet issues will be hard and you will probably have a fight on your hands about that, but thankfully they didn’t find anything more serious. Hope you don’t have to deal with any more hospital visits.

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      Carol,
      So happy for you that hubby is doing so well. As for the diet issues…….I always tell people dieticians would be happy if we all went in the backyard and ate grass. Hugs

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      Glad to hear that your hubby has been retrieved Carol. Good thing he has someone with your background dealing with those salt and fluid issues (which I hope aren’t quite as restrictive as they used to be in “the old days” before somebody realized that they had probably overdone the requirements).

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      Dear Carol:

      Glad your hubby is home. Tough to get used to food without salt. Maybe a salt substitute? Hugs, JB

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      glad ur hubby is improving even if he is a little grumpy. :)
      not adding salt to food isnt that bad. i do it 99% of the time becuase of my migraines.
      the problem lies w/ canned food & premade products like hotdogs stuffed w/cheese for example. they have A LOT of sodium in them.
      i stiil eat things like bacon & cheese but not as much as i used to. i only eat unsalted tater chips/pretzels by Utz now.
      there are canned goods that have very little sodium in them. finding those brands is like a treasure hunt. :P

      i know it can be tough at 1st, but after awhile it gets easier. :)
      hugs/prayers, vamp

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      Carol, So glad your hubby is home and healing. No salt will really be hard to do since almost everything has sodium in it. Good Luck and Blessings.

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      So glad your hubby is OK. Cath labs are no fun but it makes it worth it to come out OK. I put down the salt shaker about 30 years ago and it’s just amazing how good food tastes without it. The are premixed seasonings without salt that can put flavor in food without the drawbacks that sodium can give you, like Dash, which has several formulas. He’s better off if he doesn’t drink any kind of soda. Even the diet ones hav a lot of sodium. Glad you got him back.

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    Zenny, peaks and valleys, my spill from bycicle at speed of 20 kmh, horroble wind in oklahoma, beautyfull zenny lil red 13z coz stay still with horses near, see yourself and hear TV what is weather, keep phones in work condition, carefull walk on air not far from home

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    Thank you Team Z for sharing the video of the new beautiful boy. Zenyatta you are fantastic at everything you do, motherhood becomes you. Your two boys are beautiful just like their mommy. Thank you to everyone for sharing Zenyatta with her fans. Love and Kisses Zenyatta and your boys. Zenyatta you do everything perfect even having your baby on your birthday. There is no other. XOXO

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    dear max hope all goes well for moose what a turnaround in fortunes. red rum was very famous over here he had many hard races before he became famous in the grand national I will never forget the day he won the national for the3rd time he was 12 yet came up that long run-in like a 2year old you know he’s buried by the winning post a true legend.heard the story about the little dog who came out the rubble that was once his home was mad when the commentator on our radio station said “it’s only a dog” that dog meant the world to his owner!! so very sad to hear about the horses who died and the weather is still pretty bad there hugs sheena

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      Sheena. People who make such comments do not understand the connection between that woman and her dog. It is a love which is unconditional from these noble creatures. I guess that they would not understand how we feel about Zenyatta and other horses either. It is their loss that they do not have the magic and comfort of having Z, Kauto, Secretariat, Black Caviar, Big D, and many, many other horses in their lives. Horses, we love them all.

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        Dear Max and Sheena:

        You are so right; people who say “it’s just a dog” I’m sure have never experienced the bond and love between people and their beloved pets. Dog, cat, horse; whatever, they are family. They love and are loved unconditionally.

        I pray for all the victims of the tornado; humans and animals. They’re all lives lost.

        Hugs, JB

        • Amen, Judy B.
          You are so right — a life lost is a life lost and very heartbreaking no matter the species.
          Hugs to you, Lola Mae, Papa Charlie and his Peeps!

        • Dear Marshall:

          Love and Hugs to you, JB, LM, PC and the Girls

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      Hi Sheena and Max.
      It was a very insensitive thing to say. Our pets are an extension of our family. They are our kids. That little dog meant the world to that woman!

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    Dear Z, COZ and Little Red Prince:

    Sweet Dreams. Love you all so much. Hugs, JB

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    goodnight sweet Z & princes <3
    may you have wonderful dreams

    reminder from god:
    "Walk in My Love. That walk becomes a glad conquering and triumphant march."

    God's Daily Message
    God's message for you is that patience is one of the greatest gifts you can give, to others and to yourself. Do not hurry through life; it goes by fast enough as it is.

    hugs/prayers my Zsters
    vamp

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    Dear Zenyatta I showed your new pictures and video to my classes today. The children were just so amazed at how Baby Z looked after he was born. They commented on his pink feet and how you were cleaning him. This footage is so educational for my young students. Thank you Lane’s End.
    Thank you for sharing the special world of Zenyatta. I feel so blessed that we are aloud to have all these pictures and videos. Love, Shari and all my 5th Graders XXXOOO

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      Shari…we love how you connect your students to the wonderful world of horses. You are a very special teacher.

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        Thank you Sue and Tony. My wall is full of Zenyatta and so many others. I use the horses as role models and teaching tools. The children really relate. I just wish some of you could see how the children talk to them as if they were people. The horses help with feelings and behavior. The Power of the horse. I am just so glad that Lane’s End and the other farms let us share these wonderful creatures ; )

        • So glad your class can have this experience. Learning about Zenyatta helps open doors to love these beautiful animals and by such an excellent equine model, as well as a wonderful teacher.

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      Ms. Voltz–If only I had a teacher like you when I was in school. Your students are very lucky.

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      Shari, you are teaching your students that it is possible to love and respect animals, whether they are horses, dogs, cats, or otherwise. I so believe that if we had more of this kind of love and respect throughout the world there would be far less violence. Sorry, didn’t mean to sound like a beauty pagent speech. It’s just something that I deeply believe in.

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        Thank you for the lovely comments. These children Love all the horses I introduce. The Big Love this year was El Vino. Cynthia was his voice and wrote to the children. They thought El Vino should have helped Orb win. Now that is cute : )

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    I am praying for all in Oklahoma!
    Sad so sad, people, children, and animals many lost there life….
    Including fifty horses…

    Dear Zenny, Coz, Z13, I am praying for you too, I know you are far away….
    But!
    Hugs Ingrid.

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    Hi to Z’sters and Hi to Zenny:
    A huge thank you to Ann and Charles for the wonderful interview! I really enjoyed the video of Zenny and 13Z! It was so sweet to see Zenny and little, little 13Z bonding only a short time after he was born. So sweet!! I can’t believe how he has grown. It’s only been what, 2 months from when he was born! He has gotten so big, so fast!!!

    Zenny, be sure you call over the fence to Coz with a big hello from all of us!!

    Take care Zenny!! Much love to you, Coz and 13Z!!!

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    Hi all; I have been away for a couple days or so but I wanted to ask if there was any one that started a candle site for those victims and injured in the Oklahoma tornado. I can look back a few, but I thought I’d ask. Wow, that was a monster! My heart is almost numb. I feel so bad for them and sometimes like to picture myself in their place, but I can not; it is almost not real.

    Now I feel guilty letting you all know that I had a precious time today out at the Sanctuary. Oh, they all came to the stalls once they knew I was there for their feed. It takes time to soak feed for the required as well as beet pulp. I get a chance to give them a bit of carrot pieces as they are old and cooked carrot pieces to Frito. Sooner or later they want to go to the pastures. I opened up the upper pasture gate for the day, as right now we have found woodchuck holes in the field and would never want them going out in the evening until we can all work to get them fixed. Sir, I mentioned was back to separation and Oh, my heart went out to him as he paced back and forth watching the rest of them heading out and then feeding in this lustious upper pasture. Cleaned the stalls etc.
    Later Sir came back to rest by his stall near me and within five minutes of that, after the others had all filled their tummies, they came and stood in a resting most peaceful way, all very close to one another and me. This was a great opportunity to continue with the currying of Fancys winter coat and brushing him, and then to curry Frito’s hindquarters which was still alot. So here we all are, all horses and I, me whistling my favorite tunes, as my vocal cords don’t work the same, whistling softly as they all are in their resting phase including Sir, and I felt one with them. If one of them would have laid down I would have joined him/her. It was a gorgeous morning and then I gave to them and wow, did I receive!!
    I hope your day was wonderful too and every time I hear more of the Oklahoma tornado and tragedy, I say prayers for them. Bless them and you!

    Sally B

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      Dear Sally B.:

      What a wonderful post. Could feel the serenity through your words. God Bless. Hugs, JB

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      Thanks for this wonderful, heart-felt post Sally. I really envy you (and the horses are so lucky to have you). My “up close and personal” experience with horses is next to non-existent, but many of you really help me to imagine what it must be like to feel that close to some of them.

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      Sally
      The joy & peace overflowed from this to me
      What a special time!
      Sorry for the struggles you have had with Sir & the herd.
      Hugs,
      Keta

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      It’s truly magic, isn’t it? The unspoken communication between the horses and you. I used to stay in my barn at night after all of the horses were bedded down and the lights were off. I could hear all of them whickering softly back and forth. Perhaps they were sharing stories of their day. It always made me wonder. I could smell the cedar shavings and sweet, dry hay and that indescribable smell of horse that is like no other. It was so peaceful and so very right. I miss it so.

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        Dear Sharon:

        How beautifully you describe the horses bedding down for the night. I can understand why you miss it. Love and Hugs, JB

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      Dear Sally B.,
      Thanks for the lovely post! Judy got it right when she said we could feel the serenity through your words. Keep us posted about Sir, Frito and all their buddies. Hugs

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    Prayers for all suffering in Oklahoma. It is so hard to watch just wish we could do more. Prayer probably the best that we can offer. May God have all with him Human and pet that are lost. May they be with God now.

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    Yeah, I just read on the DRF about all those horses killed, mares and foals, it’s just awful. My sincerest condolences to all those poor folks in OK who have lost people and animals alike to that awful storm. I experienced being on the edge of a tornado, even though it was nthg like More, OK, still packed plenty of destruction, especially nesting birds, adults and nestlings and the trees, crowns just snapped off. It was very convincing.

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      Now that is something I have never seen in a race! Funny for us to see but guess it wasn’t too funny for either jockey. Thanks for posting.

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        Maybe the horse thought that particular jockey was being a little too free in his use of the whip and that was his way of saying “Knock it off!”

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      Keta:

      This is a first. I’ve read where horses try to bite other horses in a race, but have never heard of or seen anything like this. That poor jockey must have been screaming. Even the lead rider is turning around to see what’s happened. Just curious, what track was this and what is the horse’s name. Do you know? Hugs, JB

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        This was posted on fb and I was like, OMG!! What the heck? I guess that horse and that jockey had a bad past or something? We couldn’t figure out where the track is either or the horse. I bet that Jockey that was bit was in shock. I know I would have. I’m with others, never seen something like this before.

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    Updated story on Orr Family Farm & Celestial Acres Training Center

    More Than 100 Horses Dead Due to Tornado
    By Esther Marr, The Blood-Horse Updated: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 9:18 PM
    More than 100 horses are thought to have perished in the massive tornado that hit the Moore, Okla., area May 20 in addition to the human lives that were lost.
    Dr. Glenn Orr and Tom Orr’s Orr Family Farm near Moore, which sits on the 106-acre Celestial Acres Thoroughbred training center, sustained significant damage from the hit.
    Read more on BloodHorse.com: http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/78408/more-than-100-horses-dead-due-to-tornado#ixzz2TzQIjdEm

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    An early look at the potential field for the Belmont Stakes
    BY Jerry Bossert New York Daily News May 21, 2013 5:43 PM
    With the Triple Crown dream over, the rubber match between Kentucky Derby winner Orb and Preakness winner Oxbow appears to be in the making for the June 8 Belmont Stakes.
    The mile-and-a-half Belmont should attract close to the full field of 14 and will likely include the filly Unlimited Budget who is trained by Todd Pletcher.
    Pletcher’s only Belmont Stakes victory came in 2007 when he saddled the filly Rags to Riches to victory in the “Test of the Champion”.
    Pletcher, who saddled five horses in the Kentucky Derby but skipped the Preakness, could have just as many starters in the Belmont, depending on owner Mike Repole, the St. John’s graduate who could start up to four horses in the Belmont.
    “It’s a race I dreamed of winning since I was 13,” Repole said.
    http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/theraces/2013/05/an-early-look-at-the-potential-field-for-the-belmont-stakes

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      I am not so sure that competing in the Belmont Stakes in 2007 was the best thing for Rags to Riches. She only ran in one race after that and it took three months to get her ready for that one. If it was the plan to retire her all along when they did, OK. Otherwise…

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      Interesting – thanks Keta. It took me 10 minutes to figure out those numbers for each horse, but I finally did it (where they placed in the last race and how much or behind they were re the winner or the next horse?). Yikes – you’d think there would be a clearer way to do this.

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      Dont think so…..think the “dark” is his skin tone after shedding …think he is going to stay red….but as always …just my opinion

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      VickiS: he’s not going to turn bay. He’s a chestnut and he’s shedding his baby coat but, will stay chestnut.

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    Just a bit bummed after reading about the great thrill of finding the little dog alive but truly wonder why no one is horrified about the death of over 100 horses lost in the storm in OK. Truly a sad day for everyone but can’t help but thinking about the fear those poor horses went thru while being stabled and totally helpless. The children and animals are a horrible thought, so innocent and helpless. But I forgot this is a happy site and I shouldn’t bear my thoughts. Still can’t help but feeling a little crappy about poor El Vino being used then tossed out to a pathetic life!!! But then all is great for Zenyatta and that is bitter sweet when you think about the crappy way other not so fortunate animals are treated.

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      ???? Keta posted a link to the story about the horses above. I think that many people had simply not heard about it Joan. We DO care about animals that are not as fortunate as Zenyatta as reflected in MANY posts on this site.

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      I admire people who are suited to the contemplative life. They can sit inside themselves like honey in a jar and just be. (Elizabeth Janeway)

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      We do care about the horses so much! The forum side has discussed it under General Interest News. You cannot imagine how much we care! The loss of horses and dogs and all animals has made me cry as much as the stories of the people.

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        p.s. If you go to the forum side, you will see we have many discussions about horse racing injuries and fatalities, current events such as the tornado, drug issues on horses and slaughter and other topics that are not about Zenyatta’s “perfect life”. You should check it out. If you are sick or have personal problems, you can discuss it there also.

        • Joan, Looking at this post of mine again, I guess I see that it looked snarky adding the “if you are sick” part, but I didn’t mean it in a sarcastic way. I’m not too good at expressing my thoughts, but I meant well. Sorry!

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      Joan, if you read back a few pages, we ARE Horrified about the horses that were killed and or lost. We care about all the animals and the people too. So, for you to say that, is mis-guided. How was El Vino tossed into a pathetic life? I guess you’re not fb friends with him? He’s doing very well btw.

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      Joan
      The Daily Mail (UK) newspaper is online.
      It has photos & stories about the tornado.
      Today there were horrific photos of the dead horses piled up.
      I wept when I saw them.
      I made a choice NOT to post them here-they are so terrible to see and
      the Zenyatta Blog has a wide range of readers/posters including young ones.
      And, I did not post them on the Forum which is an open environment with
      many different Discussions.
      So, if anyone would like to see what happened, just go to the Daily Mail.
      Keta

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    hi Zsters :)

    The Center of God’s Heart

    In the center of His hand
    you find the center of His Will;
    In the center of His will
    you find the center of His Peace;
    In the center of His peace
    you find the center of His Love;
    In the center of His love
    you find the center of His Heart.

    My Father, Who has given them to me, is greater than all; and no one is able to snatch them out of my Father’s hand. John 10:29

    @sally b – what a heartwarming post bout the sancuary horses <3
    @keta – my response to horse biting jockey= o_O
    that makes me laugh but i know for them it wasnt funny.

    my heart goes out to all the victims in OK – the loss of life- human & pets.
    its sad aboout the horses but im glad some were able to survive. :)

    may god watch over you today & keep you in his care.
    big hugs/prayers, vamp

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    What wonderful pictures of Z13 and Zenny! Thank you for keeping us posted.

    Just wondering, will Zenny be bred again this year, and if so, to whom?

    I really wish Tiz Now would be considered! I understand this would most likely produce a large foal, but if the stars align, we may have a true superhorse.

    Ben

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    Did anyone else see Queen Z and her boys on HBO last night? The video of Z and Z13 was fantastic. The reporter said that if the owners decided to sell one of her boys the price could be 8 to 10 million. To me they are beyond price.

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      Dear Vicki:

      Must have been wonderful to see. You’re right; the boys are priceless. Hugs, JB

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      vicki
      Which HBO show was this on?
      Want to see it but could not figure it out from TV Guide listings
      HBO repeats so might be able to still see it.
      Thanks
      Keta

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        Keta, I believe it was on HBO’s Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel. It is about the breeding business in Kentucky and I’m sure it will be on again.

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    Just to lighten the mood a bit, I offer this old chestnut, one of my favorites. You might be a redneck if you use a toilet seat as a picture frame.

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    Great to see these new photos of the newest addition. He’s a gorgeous little colt. Z looks fab, too, as always.

    Please keep the pics coming! And also, any new information on how ‘Coz’ is coming along would be nice, too.

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    Eblouissante (4-Year-Old Filly) Workout
    Date: May 22, 2013
    Track: BELMONT PARK
    Distance: Four Furlongs
    Time: 49:17 Breezing
    Track Condition: Fast
    Surface: Dirt training
    Rank: 18/44

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    dear judy goodnight GOD bless sweet dreams a sad day in Woolwich London today a british soldier was hacked to death by Islamic terrorists (there is a barracks near by) so much confusion they never attempted to run away as if they were proud of what they had done the prime minister and ed milliband have both cut short trips abroad seems our soldiers aren’t even safe at home so much sad news!RIP hugs sheena

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      Sheena, this is absolutely unbelievable, I had not heard that story. I certainly hope they catch them and punish them accordingly. This terror reign has got to stop. They have no shame and were proud of the 9/11 murders too. My sympathies to that poor soldiers family.

      I pray all people and animals alive have been rescued in OK. The loss of life, human and animals is heartbreaking.

      Love and kisses to Mama Zen and the gorgeous boys Auntie sue

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      Dear Sheena, I’m horrified by your news of the attack on the soldier in London. I gather they caught the perpetrators so they won’t be doing that again? Condolences to the soldier’s family and friends.

      The devastation in Oklahoma has been beyond sad–the losses of people and animals (so many horses!) are to horrid to contemplate. The good news is that the human death toll is now said to be much lower than first thought as dozens of people who were missing and feared dead have now been located alive. RIP to all those who did not survive.

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      Dear Sheena:

      Oh, what a horrible thing to happen. So sorry for this innocent soldier and his family. RIP. Senseless. Love and Hugs, JB

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      I’m so sorry to hear this Sheena. One just cannot contemplate what must be going on in the minds of people who do things like this. Condolences to the soldier’s family and to all of my British friends across the pond.

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        I add my voice to Sandy’s. Words fail me, without getting into a political discussion, which does not belong on this site.

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      Dear Sheena,
      So sorry about what was done to this soldier — this is absolutely inexcusable. I hope the ones who committed this heinous deed will be swiftly and justly dealt with. Alas, hate is rampant among these terrorists, and hate is a cancer infecting our world.
      Take care and condolences to the soldier’s family and to all decent citizens.

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