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Merry… Zmas?

Zenyatta. Photo by Alys Emson, Lane's End Farm.
Zenyatta. Photo by Alys Emson, Lane’s End Farm.

Zenyatta asked Santa for mud and peppermints and she got both!!
Merry Christmas to everyone from Zenyatta and the team.

Enjoy!
Team Z

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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    Finished more horse chores this morning. Heading up North in Wi. It will be a nice break but just as cold or colder! My hubby is nuts. hah I will miss this blog and all. hugs, Sally B

    Zenyatta, thinking and loving you!!
    Auntie Sally B

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      Dear Sally,
      We shall miss your thoughts. Hope you have a wonderful trip. Will look forward to any updates you might have a chance to send us. Pray God’s blessings for you and your mate. with love, Elizabeth

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    Longines WBRR ‏@worldsbesthorse · Tuesday January 19 2016
    Congrats to the 2015 Longines World’s Best Racehorse @jazz3162’s (Ahmed Zayat)
    American Pharoah! #LonginesAwards

    Ahmed Zayat Tuesday January 19 2016
    How fortunate We are to bring the Longines World’s Best Racehorse Award 2015
    back to the US for American Pharoah @justinzayat @ashley8zayat

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    Longines WBRR ‏@worldsbesthorse · Tuesday January 19 2016
    Congrats to @jimerome’s Shared Belief, the co-3rd world’s highest rated racehorse
    in 2015. #LonginesAwards

    Jim Rome Retweeted Longines WBRR
    Thank you! My wife Janet is in London to represent Team Shared Belief and
    Jungle Racing. Cheers.

    Racing UK ‏@Racing_UK Tuesday January 19 2016·
    Janet Rome, wife of Shared Belief owner @jimrome:
    “He feared no-one and made us think that anything was possible.”

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    “Chasing California Chrome” by Robin Buchanan:
    Why We Love This Game: in Danonymous Racing Jan. 18 2016
    Anyone who knows me in person or follows me on Twitter is probably pretty aware of my love and passion for California Chrome, – Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner, and Horse of the Year in 2015. I first fell in love with him as he flew home to win the Santa Anita Derby. Watching him opening up on the field with such ease and listening to Trevor yell, “and California Chrome will be carrying the hopes of California all the way to the Kentucky Derby – he waltzed home under Victor Espinoza,” was all it took.
    http://www.danonymousracing.com/why-we-love-this-game-written-by-robin-buchanan/

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    For our bird lover members-sandhill cranes migrate through Arizona.

    22,000 Sandhill Cranes – See ’em Before They’re Gone! VIDEO
    Arizona Game & Fish Department Published on Jan 9, 2014
    Every winter thousands of sandhill cranes make Arizona their winter home. The State’s largest concentration of these magnificent birds – more than 20,000 of them – put on a spectacular show daily at the Whitewater Draw Wildlife Area in southern Arizona.
    But act fast, the cranes are usually gone by the end of February
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wXwipKpatSY&feature=youtu.be

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      Dear BGG and Sheena,
      Love the cranes. They winter here in NM about 3 hours from our home at the Bosque Wildlife Refuge. We go over almost every year in November to watch and photograph their ‘fly-ins’ and ‘outs’ of the water. They sleep in the ponds and lakes at night (to keep from getting eaten by coyotes and wolves). They stand on 1 leg in the water with their other one tucked up. At dawn they fly out of the water and go to the grain fields to spend their day munching; then at dusk fly back to the water. Their wingspan is huge (I think about 6 feet).
      When they are landing (in the water or the fields) they look like paratroopers with their legs bent up and their wings canopied out. It’s truly a wonder to see. We photograph predawn through dusk and take way too many photos, but it is such a thrilling adventure! It’s a wonderful “ruckus” as the cranes are calling out to each other constantly – while all of us humans are lined up, before sunrise and at sunset, snapping photos in the freezing cold along the shoreline. My husband and I have our 35 mm cameras and we’re next to all of the professional photographers (from National Geographic, Birdwatchers Digest, and all of the other birders from various publications ) with their ‘real’ cameras – which are huge. We’re all just snapping pics in the freezing weather for hours like a bunch of fools… and we all probably are – but it’s the most thrilling fun! The birds are beautiful and graceful landing with the backdrop of the surrounding mountains in the amazing light. Wish you all could come and be there with us. One of these days, I’ll try to post a few pics.
      Then of course, there are the ‘ospreys’! Better save those stories for another time.
      Hope everyone has a good evening. with love, Elizabeth

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        Elizabeth
        What a sight that must be watching these magnificent birds in person!
        Thank you for sharing your experience.
        BGG

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        Wow! What an experience, Elizabeth! There are two who live near my sister and hubby in Florida. She calls them George and Georgette. They bring their baby (sometimes two) over for a visit. I never realized that they usually live in these awesome flocks!

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    Yes, they now have a live cam
    Sandhill Crane Cam
    Arizona Game & Fish Department
    The Crane Clock: Best times to view Sandhill Cranes
    The best times to view sandhill cranes on the wildlife camera will be from daylight until about an hour afterwards before they have left the roost to feed for the morning.
    They will return to Whitewater Draw sometime in the late morning, generally before noon. The cranes will remain at the wildlife area for the remainder of the day and should be visible. Please note that we will do our best to keep the camera trained on cranes and other interesting subjects however sometimes wildlife is uncooperative. If there is not much happening when you visit the camera, please check us again soon. The camera will be available for public viewing from October (when cranes first start to arrive at Whitewater Draw) through March or early April when they leave for their northern migration to the nesting grounds.
    https://www.azgfd.com/wildlife/viewing/sandhillcranes/cranecam/

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    Treve is on her way to the UK for her date with Dubawi and we will get all the news when she returns.Douvan is running on sunday big weekend for Mullins and the Fly parading as well.New photos of Zenyatta tomorrow I heard.Sheena

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      Here’s some news for you. Just discovered that K Vic is owned by a syndicate, one of the members being Rose Boyd, who also owns The Fly. Vic is not Irish. Vic is British. He may be named after a parish in County Galway, but Vic is an Ulster horse.

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        Dear Max.Thanks for that news.No wonder he got up and went on to win being he’s British!!No, I am not boasting!Looking forward to the weekend should be fun for Mullins.Arctic Fire was found to have an infection last time out which explains his below par performance.Sarah loves him.Another filly arrived at the Irish Stud last night girls everywhere this year.Hugs Sheena

        • All British grit on full display from Vic for sure. That horse is awesome.
          Mullins said that Nic, Faugheen and Arctic Fire are all feeling well. However, he also said that you do not know when something might go wrong before they get to the track. John Shirreffs says this too.
          I also like Arctic Fire and Thousand Stars. Very difficult not be like a nice gray horse. Northern Dancer’s dam sire as you might recall is perhaps the most wonderful gray of all time, Native Dancer.

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        Max
        Great info-as usual Vic is one to watch and, through you and Sheena,
        added a few more to my list.
        Thanks-Blue.

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      Allblak is a young horse, only 4. I think that Mullins has been training him for a short period of time. He was in France before. His jockey there was Jacques Ricou. He’s the one whom I mentioned is currently working with Mullins to learn his training techniques and to do some riding with Shorty as a mentor. Definitely should watch this horse.

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    Dear Judy.Looking forward to Treve’s news when she returns home.Jennifer has been very busy clearing the snow. She has declared war on the snowflakes!!Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT Cap Hercules Frank Bentley and all the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX

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      Dear Sheena:

      Please let us know the news on Treve. We may be joining Jennifer in shoveling over the weekend. Substantial storm may be on the way Friday night into Saturday. Love and Hugs, JB

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    More on Longines Awards
    Francis Keogh on Tuesday Jan. 20 2016
    Triple Crown victor American Pharoah rated world’s best racehorse (134) #LonginesAwards
    2 Golden Horn 130
    3 Shared Belief/Treve 126

    Racing Post on Tuesday Jan. 20 2016
    Treve and Shared Belief share title of 2015’s third highest-rated horses in the world with 126 rating.

    Mark Popham ‏@mediaboy99 · on Tuesday Jan. 20 2016
    Treve so consistent say @worldsbesthorse handicappers –
    with ratings of 126 in 2015, 126 in 2014 & 130 in 2013

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    January 20 Cherokee Devotional

    Think of all the lovely things-a moment of inner peace, the flash of a cardinal’s wings against the dark woods, the sweet cry of a violin, a soft pillow and gentle sleep. These graces help us keep our balance. Small unnoticed things give us peace. They remind us that if there is anything good to think about we should think on these things. They help us forgive the hurts and release the regrets and grief of yesterday. As we turn to the graces and lovely things of life, contentment flows in.

    One who knows how to sing and laugh never brews mischief.
    -Iglulik

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    Max & Sheena, you may already know about this site.
    Aidan O’Brien Fan Site has interesting info.
    Here are two from today

    Galileo’s MINDING is the best Juvenile filly in Europe since 2002 Full story in News Section

    Not confirmed yet, but looks like the full brother to Zenyatta will be called
    MUSKETEER
    http://www.aidanobrienfansite.com/

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      FYI the Minding article is at the bottom of the page.
      I had to ask where to find it
      “Hi our news section is further down the home page just need to scroll down the breaking news at top is just headlines”
      BGG

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      Dear BGG:

      Thanks for this info on Z’s little brother. I was hoping for some connection in his name to Street Cry or Z; but, whatever, wishing him Godspeed and safe and sound always. Love and Hugs, JB

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    Dear BGG.I have heard of the site but forget to visit!Sue comes up with great names for the horses.I am looking forward to seeing Minding this season and also their champion colt Air Force Blue.Hugs Sheena

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    Dear Kathy.I hope you are feeling a little better today and had a good night’s sleep.I am sure the nurses are doing a good job of caring for you!Yes.It’s always the simple things in life that bring the greatest pleasure.Little Oliver is still not eating but the vomiting has eased and Zoe was very busy with her therapy visits yesterday.Boo and Buddy were out and about in their little booties.A lot more snow in Boston for Ray to enjoy and he was loving his nanner as usual.Jack O was waiting patiently.Another sad story on Mango about an owner who shot his cat but he has been adopted by another family now.Thank God Bird brudder Jade has got a beautiful cage but Mattie looked suspicious with a feather in her mouth!Take great care and rest as much as possible.Thinking of you.Love and hugs to you,Kisses for Holly,Nikko and Sugar SheenaXOXO

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    Dear Sheena,

    I think I might be a little bit better. Still can’t talk very easily but the swelling is down. The dogs are taking such good care of me. I would feel a lot better if Oliver would start eating on his own. I did see that Zoe made a number of visits. Always glad for a new pic of Boo and Buddy. Ray and Jack O enjoy their lives. Thank God that cat that Mango mentioned has a new home! Glad that Jade has a living upgrade. Mattie with a feather in her mouth…lol! My pain meds make me very drowsy. Getting lots of rest. Have a great day. Love and hugs from me, kisses from Holly, Nikko and Sugar. Kathy XOXO

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    RIP Kingmambo
    DRF Breeding . Jan. 20 2016
    Influential sire Kingmambo (Mr. Prospector x Miesque) has been euthanized at age 26 @LanesEndFarms d/t infirmities of old age.
    horseracinghl ‏Jan. 20 2016
    Kingmambo stood his entire career at Lane’s End Farm and was pensioned from stud duty in 2010. He will be buried at Lane’s End.

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