We held a special gathering at John Sherriffs’ Santa Anita barn to share and sign copies of Zenyatta’s Hall of Fame plaque. It was a wonderful reunion of Zenyatta’s human family—Ann, John, Dottie, jockey Mike Smith, and groom Mario Espinoza were among those in attendance. Each person received a plaque signed by the rest of the team, and Coz and Ziconic whinnied in approval.
Enjoy!
Team Z
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Judy.Hope you are feeling a little better today,Still very mild here but if newspapers are to be believed we are due a hard winter.Take great care of yourself.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT Cap Hercules Frank Bentley and all the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX
KJ Bailey
Good to see that Team Z is still connected and the Queen’s family could meet to share Z’s honor. Her sons are handsome fellows.
Kathy
October 29 Cherokee Devotional
Time, time, time. Everyone worries about time. When is this due? How much time will it take? How long will we have to wait?
Ironically, despite all our rushing around, we seem to do a lot of waiting. It’s the old hurry-up-and-wait syndrome. Waiting takes up so much of our time, and it seems like a terrible waste. But in reality, all those times of waiting are just as important as all our rushed attempts to be somewhere or do something on time. Times of waiting, or shifting into neutral, are times we can call our very own-time to think out a problem, time to watch events unfold, time to pray, even if we have not prayed before.
So the next time you have to wait, take a deep breath and thank Spirit for waiting. Open up to your waiting and see what gifts it gives you.
We believe that Wankan Tanka is everywhere.
-Chased-By-Bears, Santee Sioux
Kathy
Dear Sheena,
Happy Saturday! Working today. The furbabies I’ve visited are fine except for Zoe. Cubs lost last night. Have a wonderful day1 Love and hugs from me, kisses from Angel Holly, Nikko and Sugar. Kathy XOXO
Elizabeth in NM
Dear Z Family,
Loved the last line of this post “Coz and Ziconic whinnied in approval”! Just noticed that a few minutes ago (went right over my head). Such a happy time for Team Z and Zenny’s fans. Hope everyone has a great Saturday. with love, Elizabeth
Elizabeth in NM
PS Zenny, especially wishing you and your two ‘boys’ a happy day. with love, Elizabeth
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Kathy.I love to daydream when waiting.I heard about the Miss Diane’s naughty words!Poor Zoe but I think thy will be playing again soon.I get confused!Another grey mild day here and the jumps are back!!!!Looking forward to Cue Card at 3.20pmColin Tizzard has already had a winner.Have a great day.Love and hugs to you,Kisses for Angel Holly,Nikko and Sugar.SheenaXOXO
sheena.davies(wales)
RIP Easy Road who died coming round from routine surgery for a chipped bone and broke his leg.A Norwegian horse who won at Ascot recently.Sympathy to Cathrine and all connections.Shades of Ruffian.
RIP ( USA)Sorry no photos
China Girl Lover) fractured sesamoids at Santa Anita
The Silver Frisby fractured left foreleg training at Belmont
Sachicomula suspected fractured pelvis at Finger Lakes
Shes’my Ghibli received slab fracture to right carpus Belmont
Winter’s Game fractured right leg Belmont
Baccelo unseated rider ran around and fractured leg.
Long Blooming rose ruptured left hind suspensory ligament.
RIP allX
Marshall (NC Broad)
Rest in Peace all beautiful creatures.
You belong with the angels now and running free without pain or injury.
Farewell sweet ones :-(
sheena.davies(wales)
Cue Card could only manage 3rd on his seasonal return but Rebecca Curtis’s Irish Cavalier gave Jonathan Moore the win of his young life.Maybe ground too good for Cue?A fantastic run from old warrior Menorah in 2nd.
sheena.davies(wales)
Sad to announce Nyquist came out of his recent work with a puffy ankle so therefore will not run in the Classic.He is 100% sound though and future plans will be announced later.Get better soon boyX
Marshall (NC Broad)
Get well soon, Nyquist! Power Up, handsome boy.
Hugs and Love
Judy B from Rhode Island
Dear Sheena, Marshall and Z Fans:
Sad for Nyquist and his connections, but I’m glad they won’t risk further injury. Get well soon beautiful boy. Love and Hugs, JB
Max
Could he run in the Pegasus in February? Reddam has an entry, and it’s the richest race in the world.
sheena.davies(wales)
I think he may be retired to stud.AFB is coming to Coolmore America for 2017.
Max
Interesting article about Nyquist and other elite horse athletes and the toll of competition on them. Zenyatta is just different. Consistent, persistent and total courage in a beautiful package.
http://www.latimes.com/sports/sportsnow/la-sp-what-happened-to-nyquist-20161028-story.html
debbie sutherland
Dear Sheena and Marshall
Thank-you for your birthday wishes yesterday.
At the end of the day I looked at Remembering Z Princess as I do each year.
Watching her video and seeing her photos is an inspiration to live life fully, to be curious and full of wonder. I shed some tears, remembering how she won all our hearts, and was so much like her Mom. Also felt her joy again and she made me smile and appreciate her time here. Miss you little curly mane,love you forever and always. xo
debbie sutherland
Elizabeth,went right over my head too.
So cute that the boys whinnied in approval, love that they are at John’s barn.
RIP all the horses mentioned above.
Elizabeth in NM
Dear Debbie,
Years ago, my husband made a “birthday” rule on one of my birthdays. It was ~ since birthdays are only once a year, we would change that ‘practice’. The new rule was – we should celebrate our ‘unbirthday days’ as ‘birthday days’ for at least a week following our birthday. So, Debbie, “happy birthday” on your unbirthday. with love, Elizabeth
andrej
spare tall warm good kind Easy Road from Norwegia, China Girl Lover ( santa anita ) , Silver Frisby ( belmont ) , Sachicomula ( finger lakes ) , Shes my Ghibli ( belmont ) , Winters Game ( belmont ) , Bacello, Long Blooming Rose :-( :-( , their folks liked them ,, ,, ,, ,,
andrej
Zi :-) you look tired, Coz :-) and Zi :-) are sweet potatoes and carrot juice there, Coz and Zi green light hay near :-) :-) , when horses whinny all are well :-) :-)
andrej
Zi :-) dont be quick with coming on course, Zi quietly and not quickly recover your thin legs and health, Zi :-) you are lower height horse than Coz :-) and mom Zenny :-) , in quick breezing always remember and care of your thin legs and your lil lower store of energy, Coz :-) on photo on course your fetlock joints in all four your legs look thin too, Coz think about them in quick breezing, Coz and Zi choose sloppy course, Coz your fetlock joints need constant good care, Coz and Zi for slow glide coming in training convenient distance is four furlongs on soft or sloppy course ,, ,, ,, ,,
debbie sutherland
Thanks Elizabeth,
I like your unbirthday rule and will enjoy the week!
Love and hugs,woofs and whinnies,
Debbie
andrej
Coz and Zi, about important parts of body, spare lil 14z filly :-( :-( , lil joyfull curly mane, she liked to breeze and to eat green grass and leaves, google ” Z14 – horse ” , fillyes and mares submit X gene of big heart, on now time we dont know much about this part of nature, Coz and Zi this X gene is in you too, when course is dirty or sloppy clean your chest belly and legs by clean warm water ,, ,, ,, ,,
Max
Moss horse, Gormley, is getting ready for the BC Juvenile. Good luck to him. Bring it home, Gormley.
http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/216219/gormley-goes-easy-in-bc-juvenile-work
Judy B from Rhode Island
Dear Max:
Godspeed Gormley; rooting for him. Love and Hugs, JB
Max
He’s a very handsome young colt. Would love to see him win for Team Z and the fans.
Exercise rider is Chantal Sutherland. She was riding out of Woodbine again for awhile. Back in LA.
Marshall (NC Broad)
Max,
Thanks for the news on Gormley. He is very handsome, and I hope he does well for John and all the Team. Best of Luck to him — safe and sound racing.
I saw this article here, too. Another sad loss to an intestinal problem. RIP O B Harbor.
http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/216236/colic-claims-life-of-top-emerald-downs-horse
He was an Oregon bred (hence O B) and was apparently doing quite well at Emerald Downs. Condolences to all connections.
Hugs
Max
Sad to read this. He sounded like he was a very good horse.
andrej
Coz and Zi from my view dont come on turf, Coz :-) and Zi :-) with your control, you need enough long free space in front of your nose and at sides, herd in turf races usually more than in dirt races, will be need many commands of quick lil turns on full gallop speed and commands lil to decrease lil to increase speed, this is not usefull for your thin legs, ask John about this, Coz :-) when you were 2yo you joyfully breezed on lil dirt training course in Mayberry farm ocala florida where breezed mom Zenny :-) and Ziconic :-)
Sally Blank (cherishes Z and her foals)
Andrej; I liked your post. Just may have some good suggestions there.
hugs, Sally B
Jennifer
That photo is so cool of Ziconic smelling the Zenyatta bracelet!! Put a big smile on my face. He knows his Mama!
Judy B from Rhode Island
Dear Debbie S:
Wishing you a Very Happy Birthday. Sorry, I’m late. Love and Hugs, JB
Judy B from Rhode Island
My Dear Marshall:
Thank you for your sweet post on the previous page. Feel the same way. Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Judy B.,
Just happy to see you back! Hope you are feeling much better, my friend.
Take good care of yourself!
Hugs and Love
Judy B from Rhode Island
Dear Sheena:
Goodnight. Love and Hugs, JB, LM, PC, HT, Cap, Herc, Frank, Bentley and all the Sweeties
Judy B from Rhode Island
Dear Beautiful Mama Z, COZ, ZI and DC:
Happy Dreams to all of you. Hope all is well. Love you. Hugs, JB
Z Princess, Dubai, Baby Z, will always love you.
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Judy.Hope you are feeling a little better.I heard Nyquist may be off to stud.I am dreading the thought of Found running on dirt.I just pray she will stay safe.Some good jump races today.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT Cap Hercules Frank Bentley and all the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX
Max
Try not to think about it. Although given what happened to George Washington, it’s an understandable worry. They might still let her run on the turf?
sheena.davies(wales)
I think Aidan is a man on a mission but I live in hope of him choosing the turf.
andrej
Coz :-) and Zi :-) come on course when you feel that you are full healthy well rested and want lil to breeze quickly, Coz :-) and Zi :-) say hello to other quick horses :-) in John stable, beautyfull Zenny :-) do all quietly and not quickly, walk on air, eat apples pears, care of your health, say to Vixana :-) too, beautyfull Zenny Zi Coz dC Winx and mates stay comfy and cozy kiss your soft noses, lil 16z lil 14z filly Dubai im remembering you
Sally Blank (cherishes Z and her foals)
Zenyatta; We all know your Ann would love each and every one of your foals. This is a beautiful picture of Ann & Ziconic. Coz is awesome!
Love you with kisses Z and to all your sons,
Z princess and my dear Sir
Auntie Sally B
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Zenyatta,
Hope you have been enjoying lovely autumnal weather! It has been quite nice here in NC; although, it is supposed to be back in the 80’s tomorrow which is a bit too hot for me.
Wishing you and your pasture-mate all good things such as carrots, pears, peppermints
and blissful days with restful nights. Love you sweet girl!
Goodnight and sweet dreams!
Alas, the Cubs are struggling even in the Friendly Confines of Wrigley Field. They lost another to Cleveland. They have one more chance to win at home Sunday.
Hugs
debbie sutherland
Dear Judy
I hope you are feeling better,thanks for your birthday wishes,much appreciated.
You are not late,this is my birthday week,smile.
Love and hugs, woofs and whinnies, Debbie xo
Elizabeth in NM
Dear Judy,
Miss you here on Zenny’s site. Praying that you’ll get well very soon.
with love, Elizabeth
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Kathy.I am an hour behind you today.Enjoyed the extra hour’s sleep but not looking forward to it getting dark early.Great win for Ryan out in Japan and now he’s on his way to Australia for the Melbourne cup.Yet another earthquake in Italy some injuries I think.I posted the link to Lisa’s op on my timeline she came through the surgery fine and will start chemo soon.She lost a 1/4 of her lung but it is so great to see the mass gone from her stomach.A very brave doggy indeed!
Poor Zoe I think the cubs lost again I can sympathise today because Bangladesh beat England in the cricket! It was wonderful to see all the comments for Desmond on radio 2’s FB on Friday night.Many like me were in tears as he said his usual “Bye just now”He was such a gentle man with an extremely soothing voice.I hope he gets to see all the messages and know how much he was loved.That’s all we can ask for in life to love and be loved.
My foxhunting pal Rupert has a row with one of his friends called Matthew and Matthew has now blocked him.Prince Harry has fallen for an actress I have sent you a link to the story.An actress as a royal wife I don’t think so somehow but this is the 21st centuryI Is’nt the ratties cober photo so cute.Gosh the twists and turns in your election Sky news is covering it all the week in the UK.I am sure that was Mr Fibbs getting his revenge for the baff scandal!Have a blessed Sabbath.Love and hugs to you,Kisses for Angel Holly,Nikko and Sugar.SheenaXOXO
Kathy
Dear Sheena,
Yes, early darkness is a bummer when those clocks are turned back! Congratulations, Ryan! Oh, I hope there’s not too much damage and loss of life in Italy. Yes, I saw the story of Lisa’s successful surgery. Prayers that she recovers fully! Yes, Zoe’s Cubs lost again last night. One more win by the Indians and it’s all over. I can see that Desmond very much loved. That’s all any of us can hope for…to be loved! Poor Rupert! Maybe he and Matthew will mend their fences. I will look for the Prince Harry love story. Yes, the ratties’ cober photo is great. I can’t wait for the election to be over with. Given our choices I’m sure Fibbs is on top! I hope you’ve had a wonderful day. Love and hugs from me, kisses from Angel Holly, Nikko and Sugar. Kathy XOXO