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News From Mayberry Farm

Coz in training. Photo by April Mayberry.
Coz in training. Photo by April Mayberry.

Photo by April Mayberry.
Coz and Daisy. Photo by April Mayberry.
Happy Monday!

We’re happy to share a few new photos of Coz in training. The folks at Mayberry Farm call him handsome, personable, and lovely to be around! He’s pictured here with his rider Ronaldo, who has been at Mayberry Farm since Zenyatta’s training. His kitty friend, Daisy, is shown perched at her regular spot above Coz’s stall.

When we recently asked for feedback and suggestions concerning the Zenyatta Shop, we received such a wonderful response. Thank you! It’s going to be a fun year with new product releases down the line.

Last but not least, at the bottom of this post you’ll find a special note from Ann Moss. She wanted to share a very sweet moment with all of you. Enjoy!

Photo by April Mayberry.
Photo by April Mayberry.


Photo by April Mayberry.
Photo by April Mayberry.

Z watches a video of Coz.
Z watches a video of Coz.
The last time I had seen Coz he was running around in his own paddock showing off for us and his buddies in the paddocks next to him. A very happy young man. This is the first time I had seen him since he started on his new life with Jeannie Mayberry, getting ready for what he was born to do… race. His racing career had begun. Jeannie had given him the same as his Mother: the last stall where he has perfect view of the whole barn and even the training track. Made me weep with joy (which I’ve been known to do smile) to see him standing there as he let me kiss his sweet nose, this big boy already grand and majestic receiving his saddle and his rider and proudly doing his lessons.

Later in the day standing in a gentle mist visiting with Zenny, I suddenly felt inclined to show her the video I had just taken earlier of her boy and knew how proud she would be of him, of how well he was doing with all his lessons and how Jeannie had said he was so smart and kind and how wonderfully he moves… She suddenly started her dance and tossing her head and turning her head to look at my iPhone! She totally knew she was watching her son Cozmic One and she was very proud. She especially liked the video of him getting his bath and she literally licked my phone! Reminding me yet again how I have to pick up my conversation with her. That she totally gets and understands All. Of course she and I have had many chats on the phone over the years and he’s always been around nosing in on our conversations, so it totally makes sense but still stunned me as well. So I wanted to share these constantly amazing Beings with YouS :) and say again Thanks! for all the Good Thoughts Well Being and Love YouS send to Them =)
\\\All Blessings to All///
~Ann

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    URGENT RESCUE MESSAGE from our esteemed friend Marlene Dodge of Valley View Ranch Equine Rescue:

    “A group of VERY pregnant mares were dropped off at the Fallon Auction. The kill buyers will be sitting front and center at the auction, ready to buy them for shipment.
    I am currently raising funds to buy as many of them as we can. The estimated price of each mare is about $450.00 and there are about 13 to 17 mares. I have other rescues that are willing to take 1 or 2 if we can raise the funds to save them. I am going to take two here also. Some of the other rescues are trying to raise funds too.
    Please consider helping us raise enough funds to save them all.
    Go to http://www.valleyviewranchequinerescue.org go to the donation button and note Feb 12 2014 rescue.” (end quote)

    HOLY MOTHER OF GOD THE AUCTION IS THIS AFTERNOON! Paypal donations will be available immediately. We only have a couple hours to raise the funds before the sale. Please join me in doing what you can!
    Hugz in rescue,
    Trina Nagele

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      ♥ Trina
      I just donated the amount to save at least one mare :-(
      God bless all of them. I wish I could do more!!
      {{hugs}} Auntie Judy

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      Thanks for this post, Trina!
      Just made a donation — hope they all can be saved. God bless you Auntie Judy, Trina, Marlene and all who work tirelessly to help our fellow creatures. Big Hugs

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      ♥ God bless you, Auntie Judy, Marshall, and Sandy! ♥
      Marlene Dodge says ALL the mares will be saved, and they and their foals will now have the best of care. Sufficient funds have been raised for their purchase, and places at trusted rescues have been found. This was a tremendous task to accomplish in the little time we had. Again, bless you and all who pitched in to help!
      Hugz in rescue,
      Trina

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        Trina – very good news on the rescue of the mares. There aren’t enough words to describe the dedication to these types of rescues.

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        Trina-You have always been a heroine as far as animals are concerned. If more people were like you, there would not be a need for more people like you.

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        Dear Trina,
        Thanks for the update! I was so happy to hear the mares were saved from the Kill buyer! Queen Z’s subjects can do such good things — she inspires us.
        Thank you for all you do! Love and Mega-Hugs

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        ♥ Trina
        I got an email that all the mares were saved, and a thank you from them.
        God bless each and every person involved.
        Personally, I’d rather donate to “rescuing horses” from all backgrounds (not just Tb) than to “own one”. My income is not enough to do both, that’s why I choose rescuing!
        XO Auntie Judy

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    Congratulations to the Wire Fox Terrier, “Sky”, on her Best of Show win at Westminster last night. She was one of my three picks from the final seven.
    Now, on to the Curling !
    Hugs to All

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    Stinker update:

    I am so pleased and delighted with Stinks progress! Here’s a funny few things that happened earlier today. 1) She was walking around and came back into the living room and her cone was covered in cat liter (LOL). Well, we know her bodily functions are ok. 2) I walked into the kitchen for gatorade and, low and behold, Stinks was on the kitchen counter eating her food. I was like: how in the world did you get up there? I didn’t want her to jump down, so I carefully picked her up and put her down with her dish. I’ve also been adding a lil kibble into her wet food and, she gobbles it up. Last night she laid on the couch with me and I gently rubbed her tummy and she just purred and purred and then, got up and started to need the blankies. It’s only been 3 days since her major surgery and she is awesome like the Champ we know, love and adore.

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    Dear Max Kauto is excited to be going to the Festival on the Tuesday.Why not parade him on Gold Cup day??Moosie’s trying his hand (or hoof) at curling now! Nothing will shame the Danes.I always consider myself British NEVER European!
    I loved anything Disney,as a family we loved Donald Duck cartoons still do,always preferred him to Mickey somehow. I remember,as a 5yr old, making my first visit to the cinema to see”Lady and the Tramp”and now I have the DVD.We survived,just about, another storm today you’ll read all about it in the British papers winds in parts of Wales reached 108mph.Hugs Sheena

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      Sheena. I think that the Brits always have a first class Olympic curling team. Moosie might be good at this as it involves very little running, some sliding and no jumps. I wonder if the Moose can wield a broom? Bravo to Kauto on his next outing. Saw that he was asking Laura for a full English breakfast. What a cheeky horse!
      108 mph is bad. Floods look miserable, but Dave is pledging help.
      You’re right about no shame. When I read that story about plans to kill the second giraffe, I was stunned. Let the giraffes go to people who will look after them.
      You Brits tossed out invading Danes for a reason. Rule Britannia!

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    To all of our Z family…stay safe and warm during this winter blast. We’ll get over a foot of snow in Va. before it all ends. Zenny, 13Z and Coz have a restful night and know thousands of us are keeping our eyes on you.

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    Balance had her Frankel baby…a boy….he got the family ears….pictures and video on forum side under “2014 foals” thread

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    February 13 Cherokee Devotional

    Once a person gets despair out of the way, few things can slow his progress. Despair is the dividing line between those who can take impossibility in stride and those who wilt at the first sign of opposition. Too much energy is absorbed in despair. Strength gives way to weakness and weakness robs us of the will to overcome. Anything that wastes energy should be left behind. Energy cuts doubt to the bone. When a word of power is spoken, new strength is generated. Power words are not just u wo du hi, pretty words, but strong words of courage that are heard in the ear and then in the heart where they stay to do a perfect work.

    This is a serious time with you. May the Lord bring you out of all your troubles. Trust your course with Him.
    Chief John Ross

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    Terry – as I have said in the past, I am a fan of your humor and would like to add my own attempt by providing the following “definitions”.

    Dozen, v. and adv. – The negative or opposite of an expected action or reaction. “If that DOZEN make you laugh, then you don’t know what’s funny,”

    Jacket, v. and n. To raise a specified object on a sturdy portable device, using leverage. “You can’t change the tires until you JACKET up.”

    Spa, v. and n. Interrogative regarding one’s direct male progenitor. “I know Ma’s around but SPA here?”

    Apologizing in advance for the following political theme:

    Georgia, n and adv. A phrase connecting a person named George to a direct object, “Dick Cheney shot him, but I’m sure they’re gonna give old GEORGIA hard time about it.”

    This one I took liberties with, but the definition is the same: Market, v. and n. “To note something in writing. “Ebby is running in the second race at Santa Anita on Thursday, February 13, 2014, so make sure to MARKET on your calendar.”

    and finally,

    Sioux Falls, n and v. A person named Susan going from a high position to a lower one because of gravitational pull. “Sue drinks, SIOUX FALLS”

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    Dear Kathy Your devotionals are a great help to us all.Have heard the storms are back in the East,it’s a lot calmer here today but we are due another storm tomorrow,was horrid yesterday!Boo has reached 9.7 million and is off on his travels again!life certainly is good.Loved the Zoeism today,she’s a little cutie lovely to see her cheering up her patients.Ray was so adorable as a puppy,so glad he’s having a wonderful life with the Fales.Have a great day.Hugs to You Kisses for Holly,Nikko and Sugar.Sheena.Won’t be long before Crufts over here.

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      Dear Sheena,

      Thanks so much! I feel guilty with how pleasant our weather is here in southern CA. Of course we have to contend with drought conditions as a result. That isn’t good, either. Boo looks adorable. Wonder where he’s going??? Zoe is so cute. I’m glad we’ve found her! Ray was an adorable puppy and a very handsome adult. Happy Friday Eve to you. Hugs from me, kisses from Holly, Nikko and Sugar. Kathy

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    Just a quick note. I don’t know if anyone has mentioned it, but Eblouissante is racing today (Feb. 13) at Santa Anita. I think it’s the second race, an allowance. Runs around 1:30 west coast time, 4:30 in the East.

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    It has occurred to me that all of this bad weather may play havoc with the Derby. There is not that much more time for trainers to ready their charges and horses stabled at places like Fairgrounds and Oaklawn, not to mention Aqueduct, are probably nowhere near ready to run in the qualifying races. I would think a few top horses will not be in the starting gate the first Saturday in May.

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      Now we know why you are The TC GP!
      We will have to get a Winter Turf course like in Geneva, is that where it is?
      It’s always something…..

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      Are you thinking of some specific horses Terry? I can’t seem to manage to follow where they all train closely enough to know who might be affected.

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        No, I was just musing. There should be an article pretty soon in the DRF concerning the contenders. But, I do think that the current weather will be a factor. Trainers are a tricky bunch. Whatever problems they have will be kept close to the vest until big time media like the DRF or Blood Horse queries them on it. I would be very careful in placing any bets on the future book.

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    Oaklawn has cancelled morning works…..
    frosty here this am…
    But…
    will race today…
    Should be in fiftys around race time ….
    At last….
    Hi Zenny…..how is your gorgeous self this fine morning …

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    Can’t wait to watch Mike ride Ebby this afternoon — on my birthday! She is so beautiful, it will be great to see her on the track again, this time with our Mike aboard.

    Has anyone noticed that Zenny’s facebook page is up to 189,000!!! She continues to inspire and give so many her special brand of joy.

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      Happy birthday annie b. Hope that Ebby delivers a good performance for you. I wish that you and other friends on the blog were in California today. I live about 20 miles from SA and it is expected to be in the 80s.

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      Happy Birthady, annie b. Hope you have a great day.
      Did you read the Bloodhorse article about, Ebby and Jacqueline, her great traing rider?
      Shirlee and Sandy brought it to our attention….thanks to them. Great reading.
      TC- With more snow falling now, I would Love to be at SA today! This kid needs a day at the track!

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        Out here we kind of take good weather for granted. However, when I read or hear of the problems that my good friends are having I cringe. There has been a lot of news lately about North Carolina weather, all of it bad.

        • Dear Terry,
          Depends on your perspective, I guess. It’s not all bad — it’s sort of like I remember winter when I was growing up here, sweet memories. I am still that child — on the inside! I am happy as long as the electricity stays on!
          Enjoy your day! Hugs

        • Marshall-I realize that the weather is not all bad, thank God. But, the only time the weather makes the news is when it is something bad being reported. As for you still being that child only on the inside, don’t sell yourself short.

        • Marshall, glad you made it home safe and sound. Hope the power stays intact! Our doggies have been burnin it up with their doggie buddies in our local park!
          TC, thanks for thinking of the NC RNs.
          Dog Show…..loved the Bloodhound!
          Curling, curling, ra ra ree!

        • Noticed at the Olympics that the Canadian women’s curling team beat Denmark. Then the Canadian men beat Denmark.

        • Did some reading on curling of which I know just a little more than the nothing that I know about cricket. US men’s curling team at the Olympics really beat Denmark on Wednesday. 9-4 rout. Go USA!

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    I’ve been away from the computer due to illness. Darn this weather. I did get to see Groupie Doll and Lea race at Gulfstream. Missed everyone and Rosemary you just made me lol here in the library. They must think I’m a little over emotional since it seems I’m either crying in sorrow, crying with joy or laughing out loud. Worried about Zenny and Little Red in Lexington. Pray for all our friends experiencing this horrible winter weather.

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    Thanks, Terry!
    We’re getting about a foot more of snow and ice here in New England today — once you get inland. I’m right on the coast south of Boston, so this time we’re getting wind, rain and slush. Its a great day to stay home, snuggle in a fleece and watch Ebby run — but I do wish I could join you and others at Santa Anita today! 80 degrees…..I can only dream.
    I hope she and Mike have a good run.

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    Hi Ann in NC,
    Thanks — looks like NC has shut down with all the snow. Don’t you just love winter?

    I did see that article and really enjoyed it.. It reminds me that John is a truly amazing trainer, always thinking of making horses as healthy and happy as they can possibly be, from every possible perspective. I admire and respect him so much.

    I wonder if Zenny takes a year off, if they would ever try some dressage training. She is so beautifully balanced, and as we all know and love, she has already displayed her own natural talent….just a thought.

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    it is interesting to note….
    some trainers at Oaklawn …sent their horses south to Louisiana to work when track
    here closed past week…
    2 days ago….winter storm came thru….missed us and went SOUTH of us along the
    ark/la border…
    wonder if those trainers got their horses back up here or not?

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      My daughter lives in Luziana near New Orleans and tells me all the time how cold it is. There are a lot of race tracks in various parts of the state and the weather can be much different depending on the location. Fairgrounds, which is near NO, has been hit especially hard.

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    Just have to comment on some Olympic news and college basketball news that is of great interest in my community here in central NY:
    Erin Hamlin of Remsen, NY won a bronze medal (first time ever) in luge and is entered in a relay today but don’t know how she did yet.!!
    Syracuse won last night at Pittsburgh and are 24-0!
    We can not be prouder of them.

    Sending love to you beautiful Zenyatta, your handsome Cozmic One and that red prince growing so big!
    Hoping your 1/2 sister Ebby runs a great race and all are safe and sound.

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      Saw that luge competition on TV and she and everyone in your area should be proud of her accomplishment. She was the first one to medal for the US and only one person will ever be able to say that. The Orangemen have been very strong this year and have to be one of the favorites for the NCAA tourney. Is Jim Boeheim still the coach?

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      I’m glad that Syracuse is making somebody that I know happy Maryp
      Yours truly, an unhappy (but what a game it was) Duke fan :-)

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    I was so pleased to finally hear about Balance. Have been waiting all year to find out even if she was pregnant. Sure kept it quiet. Still wonder what happened to the foal she was supposed to have last year. So grateful for the Z connections that find out all the horsey info I am interested in. Thank you all so much. I am anxious for Ebby . Will be glad to have the race over and hear she did well and has no trouble. Keep on blogging. ns

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    @Sheena-Where, indeed, would we be without our memories? @Rosemary-I may have asked you this before, if so I apologize for being redundant. Who is the best horse you have ever ridden?

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      Terry – Hard question to answer – We received many young horses that had been purchased for $$$ to begin their “classes” like Coz is doing now but not all had been officially named and were referred to by nicknames. One particularly high strung colt, immediately became “Santa Anita” even though he was Kentucky bred. Another especially fine filly was “Aqueduct.” Some had nicknames such as “that bay filly that bites” or the red colt who kicked you”. Almost all of these fillies and colts were then either turned out to grow and develop or went to their respective trainers without my learning of their official names, and the news that came back to us was along the lines of “Santa Anita won a stakes or an allowance, etc., over the weekend”. One of the fastest was a gray horse with races under his belt, that I worked 3/8s one morning and the clocker (Harvey- an ex rider, I wish I could remember his last name), put his work on the board rather than hand timing him, and he set a track workout record for the distance without being asked. Afterwards, in the track kitchen, he came to me about how fast the horse worked in spite of no company, not being asked and under a hold and said “I’ve never seen anybody sit as still as you did in that work.” I can’t recall this horse’s name either but if I can dredge up any of the names, I will share.

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    Z’sters take note,

    There is a good article by Amanda Duckworth at espn.com – horse-racing.
    It is about two 13 year old geldings who are Silver Charm’s offspring. I will try to give you the link; although, I am never successful at it.
    espn.go.com/horse-racing/story/_/id/10444511/turning-page

    Oh well, as usual this did not work! You can go to espn. com – horse-racing and click on the link which has espn.go.com in it for horseracing news and the article comes up on the facepage with the title “Silver Lining”. Enjoy!

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    Santa Anita Park ‏tweet with PHOTO Feb. 13 2014
    Macha and Rafael Bejarano defeat Eblouissante in race 2! #santaaanitapark
    https://twitter.com/santaanitapark/status/434079099737227266/photo/1

    Lexi Garske ‏Media Relations at Santa Anita tweets on Feb. 13 2014
    Shirreffs, “She just got a little tired at the end. She put herself into the race a little early. She was a little keen and didn’t finish.”
    Smith on Eblouissante, “She was a little fresh, it’s been a long time. It probably cost her. She was going to get tired regardless.”

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    Hmm..if Ebby’s performance was due to being off the track so long even after she was sold, that is not her fault. Adore John, but at age 5 she cannot get any track experience spending her life just breezing and working out. Just thinking outloud no judgement intended, so please no reprimand.

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      I believe that John had been looking for a race that fit her (or that she fit however this works) for quite some time. Don’t think it was intentional on his part.

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      She suffered some trauma in her last race and a horse sometimes need to take some time off to forget what happened. When I first started betting on the horses one of the handicapping angles is that 75% of the races were won by a horse who had started in the preceding 15 days. Now, it is difficult to find one who has done so.

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