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Zenyatta. Photo by Alys Emson.
Zenyatta. Photo by Alys Emson.

Happy Tuesday!

It has been a beautiful spring in Kentucky for Zenyatta and her paddock mate, Vixana. Alys Emson often stops by their paddock with her camera, and she took the following photos in May and June.

Enjoy!
Team Z

Photo by Alys Emson.
Photo by Alys Emson.


Photo by Alys Emson.
Photo by Alys Emson.


Photo by Alys Emson.
Photo by Alys Emson.


Photo by Alys Emson.
Photo by Alys Emson.


Zenyatta and paddock mate Vixana go in for breakfast. Photo by Alys Emson.
Zenyatta and paddock mate Vixana go in for breakfast. Photo by Alys Emson.


Photo by Alys Emson.
Photo by Alys Emson.

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    Dear Abigail,

    Great article as always! Thanks to your outstanding writing, Bateau has come to life again and will have some of the recognition she deserves. It is sad that she had no progeny to carry her wonderful genetic material into other generations.

    That C.C. Cook photo of her shows how fine she was, and the portrait by C.W.Anderson is priceless since it gives a close-up of her lovely features. My very first horse pictures were given to me by my Aunt Faye — 3 prints of mares with foals, 2 by C.W. Anderson, which my mother had framed for me. I loved them then, and I love them now after 50 years!

    Thank you so much for The Vault and for sharing your exquisite talent with us.

    Hugs and Love

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      Marshall: Thank you so much! And I didn’t know that you’re another C.W. Anderson fan!!!! Some of my fondest memories are of riding my bike down to our teeny-tiny library and taking out Anderson books. One year, my special birthday gift was “A Filly For Joan” — I certainly was a “Joan” and I just adored that book. I still have it in my library today and over the years I have collected most of the CW thoroughbred books. His last book, about a blind Connemara pony, I found at a used bookstore here….and it was signed!!! His work as a thoroughbred historian is just invaluable as I now realize that his stories were based on the news stories of the day and when he reproduced them, he kept all the neat bits about a horse’s character, the people s/he loved and so forth. And the art. How fabulous that you have 3 of his prints framed. I have one he did of Equipoise framed in my bedroom that I recently found on ETSY. I just love it. Like you, Anderson has come with me for over 60 years as I journey along. Sending you loving hugs!

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        Abigail,

        I do love C.W. Anderson. I don’t have any of his books, but I think that may change soon thanks to ebay and other sites. One of my 3 prints is an Ole Larson of a mare and foal (head and neck picture) which I love, too. My math is a little off — I think it was 55 years instead of 50. Time flies, you know! Lovely memories.

        What a great find you have — C.W.’s last book, signed! And you have Equipoise, too.

        Have a nice weekend!
        Hugs and Love

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      Great article, BGG!
      So wonderful that people come together to help our equine cousins in crisis. It is reassuring to hear in these times of division and partisanship.
      Thanks for posting!

      Hugs and Love

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      Dear BGG,
      Wonderful when everyone forgets who they are and dive in to help others. So happy for the beautiful horses. Pray blessings for all of the horses and their rescuers. Thanks so much for sharing. with love, Elizabeth

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    Sweet Zenny and Vixana stay in the barn and be safe tonight. Just saw that the Lexington area is under a tornado watch and is expecting storms tonight. You two girls stay cozy and happy together. I know Lanes End will take good care of you.

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    Sue Noel, it has been fascinating to follow your account of Traveller and Barnaby’s situation, and your involvement. So pleased that things are looking up!

    Judy B. thanks for that SH/BH article about Eva C. I had somehow missed it.

    Thanks BBG for that rescue article also.

    Z and V, stay safe and cool, girlfriends. :-)

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    Oops…meant to add this for Marty R/Colorado: as one of the original posters (those were the days, ) I too remember Katie the “future jockey.” She must have been the one we saw a few days ago having water (?) dumped on her from her fellow jockeys. How nice to see things come full circle. Congratulations to her. Wishing her many more wins! Also nice to hear from you again Marty. Thanks for dropping in and best wishes to you.

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    Traveller Update—

    Yesterday afternoon,while I was at work, Sue went back out to check on them. It was apparent that Barnaby was lot even leaving her to eat or drink. She moved the water tank over next to the barn entrance, since he wouldn’t go to the waterer. She took them both out of the barn for a little walk and to eat some grass. Then she put Traveller back in her stall. He then took up his post outside her stall, where we found him when we went back last night. Sometimes he looks almost like he is standing at attention !!After we did last night’s chores and got ready to leave, he took up his post and we found him there this morning !!

    When Sue took Traveller out for her walk, he followed them all over, even circling the round pen with them. Finally, he noticed me out shoveling poop off of the lawn and came to me. I told him to take a break and he grazed on the lawn, while I was letting her graze on her lead rope. When Boss Mare Sue finished putting up a new hay net for her and put her back in the stall, he was still grazing on the lawn. We then got ready to leave the barn and I thought she would have to call for him. but, before we could turn around, he came strolling around the door into the barn once again taking up his post! He seems to have decided that is his job now and certainly is taking it seriously ! What a guy !

    Travie seems better each day and is bright eyed and so glad to see us. She is gobbling her grain and supplements in the mornings and will have a carrot in small bites.

    I will go out after work and meet the man who is moving all of the hay, and, hopefully get the stall cleaned out. We are going to let it dry out overnight, in case there is dampness in there and then finish cleaning and spread the bedding tomorrow. There is certainly no hurry as he is perfectly happy just being next to her in the aisle of the barn.

    It will be nice to have extended time with them this weekend, as I won’t have to work and Sue does not have to work until the afternoon and evening.

    Sweet Dreams, everyone—-especially our Queen and those beautiful boys!!

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      Dear Sue,

      Such devotion Barnaby has to Traveller. What a guy, indeed!!!! So happy to hear she is doing better.

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        HI Marty R,
        I am new to posting.

        I read you were having trouble with your vision. is there a treatment or therapy that might help you? These stories or posts are so kind.
        You should be given the opportunity to read them all.
        Have a good night,
        Deb

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      Dear Sue Noel,

      I am happy to know Traveller is doing well and has such a devoted friend in Barnaby. Such attentiveness is so sweet. I agree he is quite a guy!
      Positive thoughts and prayers for continued healing and recovery for Traveller.

      Hugs and Love

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      Sue,
      Thank you for keeping us informed about Barnaby and Traveller. So glad she is doing better. Blessings to you and everyone who is caring for them.

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        Dear Sue:

        Now that’s true devotion. Love your Barnaby and Traveler. Love and Hugs to all of you, JB

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      Sue Noel; thank you for sharing Barnaby and Traveler’s life. You just made my week end as things seem to be looking up!
      hugs, Sally B

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    Dear Judy.An exciting night over here there’s a big majority to leave in Sunderland but in the whole of the UK it looks like remain but it will be close.Karen has posted Hovis will be late tomorrow mum’s fault!We are expecting Hovis’s news next week.The Osprey chicks will get a buccal swab when they are ringed so their gender will be 100% correct.At Lowes they think they have 2 females and a male.Goodnight God bless you LM P HT Cap Hercules Frank Bentley and all the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX

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    Just wondering if anything was ever said about Zenny and breeding. Maybe I missed it.
    She just looks wonderful. Love you, Zenny girl.

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      Dear Donna H.,

      We are waiting to hear if Zenny is in foal. Team Z will let us know in good time.
      Fingers crossed.

      Hugs and Love

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    Are the wildfires near Santa Anita? I thought I saw smoke up higher but fairly close on a pic on facebook. Prayers.

    Goodnight lovely Queen Zenyatta
    will I ever get to see you?
    love you with kisses and to all your sons
    Z princess and my dear Sir
    Auntie Sally B

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    We voted to leave the EU!!!!Call me Dave misjudged the mood of the British public and has resigned.Scotland voted to stay and will most likely have another independence referendum and you thought your politics was exciting in the US!!!No signs of Hovis yet.I think hemay run for PM.Sheena

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    June 24 Cherokee Devotional

    Most of us think of “grace” as something lithe and flowing and without rough edges. Actually, grace is a blessing that comes without having done anything to earn it-a free gift. Henry Ward Beecher said that God equips us with grace in order that we may be nurses to other people’s weaknesses. Instead of nursing someone’s weakness, why not help them find grace? More people have the gift of grace than realize it. Too often, they smother it with selfishness and flaring tempers. We are all guilty of such things, but we can overcome them if we really want to be gracious.
    Many older people are rich in grace because they have learned that it produces peace instead of tension. True grace simply knows the truth and lives by a creed that is the essence of gentleness, joy, and the willingness to help.

    It is my wish and the wishes of my people.
    -Cornplanter, Seneca

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      Dear Sheena,

      Thanks so much for our update. I agree with Hovis that an amber glow is much different that ginger! Looking forward to news on Monday. Hovis certainly has a lot of drama going on right now! TGIF everyone, and safe trips for all horses and jockeys.

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      Dear Sheena,

      Thank you for our Hovis update. His description of the chaos which ensued due to the new ginger dude is hilarious! Hope the new guy settles down and things can return to what passes for normal. ?

      You are having quite a lot going on in the UK. I don’t know much about how things work within the EU, but it seems voting to leave might be a bit precipitous. Kind of sad for Mr. Cameron. I think you are right about Scotland and another bid for independence though, but I hope not. I like the “united” part of the UK.

      Hugs and Love

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        Dear Marshall.I love our UK too and anyway it will take 2 years for us to leave the EU.It had got too big for my liking and now there was the thought of Turkey joining.I well remember a life before the EU and we coped on our own.Of course times have changed now but it’s sad to see those on FB calling the folks who voted “out” elderly and uneducated!I may be heading towards elderly but am not uneducated.It will take a while for things to settle down.Love and hugs Sheena

        • Dear Sheena,

          You, elderly? Certainly not! I don’t know why people need to call anyone names just because they don’t happen to agree — seems sort of juvenile, or “Trump-like” maybe? :-) Oops, there I go doing it, too!

          Hey, I remember when there was a Common Market. I guess I am elderly, also! On the up side, we do have common sense and good education.

          Take care and have a lovely weekend.

          Hugs and Love

        • In its long and storied history, the island kingdom has never considered itself to be European. It’s also never been uniformly united, but has carried on for centuries nevertheless in one alliance or another. This vote only proves that yet again. I would bet that not one British horse over there is slightly worried about their long term economic future, even if they never set a hoof on the continent again. It’s the next bag of oats that counts. The world is full of possibilities. Those who cast stones against the results in any election do not understand that in a democracy, the people are always right.

        • Sheena,

          The UK has always been full of independent thinkers and history makers. Many many of us here in the USA trace our roots back there. Unfortunately, on FB and other sites people who don’t know how to civilly disagree resort to name calling.

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      Dear Sheena:

      As usual, Hovis has me smiling. What is wrong with Mini Mother? Love and Hugs, JB

        • Dear Sheena:

          It seems there were a lot of Brits that wanted to remain. Well, we’ll be having our own decision to make soon.

          Thinking of little Mini Mother and wishing her well. Love and Hugs, JB

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    Dear Kathy.Wonderful devotional.Oh,I am tired today stayed up until about 3.30 am I had thought when the votes came in from the affluent south east of England the remain might just scrape through but I awoke to find we have left the EU except for Scotland and London lol!Call me Dave is leaving in October he certainly misjudged the mood of the ordinary hard-working Briton.Some other countries in the EU are calling for referendums now.Nicola Sturgeon did pay tribute to Dave but looks as if there will be another independence referendum and who knows if the EU will want Scotland as a member anyhow?It looks as if we will have another general election and they have tabled a vote of no confidence in Jeremy Corbyn.His campaign was very lack lustre.A momentous day for Britain and the Trump is in Scotland!!
    Poor Marty is having trouble with FB I could only access newsfeed this morning and not friends.One of my FB friends posted last night a man with a knife was found outside his home while daughter Amelia was home alone but all was well.Judy’s family are coming to stay for 2 weeks and Judy has a big surprise for Mango in a couple of weeks a long road trip.Mango was teaching Mattie how to stay cool by wearing a sunhat.As they say politics always ends in tears.Teresa May has been very quiet during all the mud slinging and I have a feeling she may be in running for the top job.Have a great day.We herald a new dawn in Britain.Love and hugs to you,kisses for Angel Holly,Nikko and Sugar.SheenaXOXO

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    Dear Sheena,

    Oh, I’ll bet you’re just exhausted. You need to turtle in your sock even if it IS Friday. Wow, I was really surprised. I thought the UK would remain in the EU. I guess Dave will need to update his resume! Yes, I saw Trump’s speech over in Scotland. Claimed he was in Scotland just to support his children on a job well done. Yes, I saw that Marty was having difficulty with FB. That knife story sounds really strange. Mango and family certainly stay busy! At least Mattie is learning to stay cool. We’ll have to stay tuned to see what Teresa May does. I hope you have a great day as well. Love and hugs from me, kisses from Angel Holly, Nikko and Sugar. Kathy XOXO

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      Thanks for the links Judy. So happy for him. And in the spirit of our Queen, you on the blog are willing to join me in pulling for a son of Blame.

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        Dear Marshall:

        You’re so welcome. Glad one of them worked. Congrats to FFO and JV. Love and Hugs, JB

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        Dear Shirlee:

        Absolutely! So happy for FFO. Hope he came out of the race OK. Love and Hugs, JB

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    hi zsters :)

    thx for thimking of me sally blank & others have as well :)
    im hanging in there. nothing new healthwise. still fighting with ins. ugh :(
    glad to see ur back elizabeth :)
    thx sue noel for keeping us posted on ur horses. love hearing about them <3
    hovis is just too funny,
    much luv,hugz/prayerz, vamp

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    Dear Judy.The chicks should be ringed in about 10days I am thinking boy and girl.Showery there today.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:

      They will be named too? Guess Glesni will have to be “mumbrella” again. Goodnight. Love and Hugs, JB, LM, PC, HT, Cap,Herc, Frank, Bentley and all the Sweeties

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    Love you with kisses Zenyatta and to all your colts
    Z princess and my dear Sir
    Auntie Sally B

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    Dear Max:

    Miss your posts. Lots of changes in the UK. Let us hear from you. Love and Hugs, JB

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    Dear Beautiful Z, COZ, ZI and DC:

    Goodnight. Z, you and Vixana stay safe and cozy from the bad weather in KY. Love all of you so much. Hugs, JB

    Z Princess, Dubai, Baby Z, will always love you.

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    June 25 Cherokee Devotional

    Hay mowing has begun and golden bales dot the fields. Abundant rains have brought us yellow coneflowers and coreopsis across the prairies, and soon there will be many different kinds of sunflowers that love the heat of July. Not long ago we were told by those who know these things that we could expect drought, but the rains came. It seems to be a wait-and-see thing rather than a cut-and-dried fact, as it is with so many things, even in daily personal events.
    When we hear negative predictions we can say, “…except for faith.” If we believe it can be different, it can-even when we are tempted to believe the experts who make these predictions. But the Creator is even more able. We must not forget.

    Mortal man has not the power to draw aside the veil of unborn time.
    -Pokagon, Potawatomi

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    Dear Sheena,

    I get to work today! I hope you have a lovely day. All is well with the FB furbabies I’ve visited. Love and hugs from me, kisses from Angel Holly, Nikko and Sugar. Kathy XOXO

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    Dear Max.Good to see a post from you and such wise words.Our little Island will survive this bump in the road.Have you thought of becoming our PM you’d certainly get my vote.Life goes on…Sheena

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      Betting against the sceptered isle has never been a good idea. It always finds a way. I wouldn’t worry either about any power play from Scotland. This has been going on since time immemorial. However, keep control over Gibraltar and the Barbary apes. As Churchill said, if the apes go, it’s over.

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        We’ve missed you, Max.
        Great to hear from you! Like the reference from Sir Winston about Gibraltar and the apes, too.

        Have a good weekend!

        Hugs and Love

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    Dear Kathy.Torrential rain at Newmarket and the cameras were very shaky difficult to watch.Zoe is going to be busy today maybe she will get to see little Summer.Someone had the nerve to say the over 50’s shouldn’t be allowed to vote!!!Well,the world doesn’t revolve around the young!Wimbledon next week and I felt refreshed after a turtle last night.The chicks will be ringed in a week and will,as usual,be named after Welsh lakes and rivers.Have a great day.Stay cool.Love and hugs to you,kisses for Angel Holly,Nikko and Sugar. SheenaXOXO

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      Thanks for the heads-up on Sue’s birthday, Sheena!

      ? ? HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU ??, Sue Colvin!!

      ?? Hope you have a lovely day, and some CAKE along the way. ? ?
      ? ?

      Hugs and Love

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