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Photo by Kyle Acebo
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Happy Wednesday!

2016 has been off to a chilly start in Kentucky. Last week we spent a few days at Lane’s End with Zenyatta. We braved cold weather that didn’t seem to phase The Queen, and we even got to play in the snow.

Zenyatta is looking gorgeous with a healthy winter coat and growing belly. Her veterinarian says that momma and foal-to-be are both in excellent health. She has bonded with her paddock mates and she even shared her treats.

It won’t be long before foal watch begins in March! Scroll down for photos.

Enjoy!
Team Z

Photo by Kyle Acebo
Photo by Kyle Acebo


Photo by Kyle Acebo
Photo by Kyle Acebo


Photo by Kyle Acebo
Photo by Kyle Acebo


Photo by Kyle Acebo
Photo by Kyle Acebo


Photo by Kyle Acebo
Photo by Kyle Acebo


Photo by Kyle Acebo
Photo by Kyle Acebo


Photo by Kyle Acebo
Photo by Kyle Acebo


Photo by Kyle Acebo
Photo by Kyle Acebo


Zenyatta gives hugs... Photo by Kyle Acebo
Zenyatta gives hugs… Photo by Kyle Acebo


...and kisses. Photo by Kyle Acebo
…and kisses. Photo by Kyle Acebo


Photo by Kyle Acebo
Z is always happy to see Ann. Photo by Kyle Acebo


Zenyatta gets one last carrot before dark. Photo by Kyle Acebo
Zenyatta gets one last carrot before dark. Photo by Kyle Acebo


Sunset at Lane's End Farm. Photo by Kyle Acebo
Sunset at Lane’s End Farm. Photo by Kyle Acebo


Photo by Kyle Acebo
Photo by Kyle Acebo

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    I so love my Queen and her beautiful babies. Thanks to her mom for allowing us vicariously to touch her and worship her from afar.

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    January 21 Cherokee Devotional

    If you find yourself in a difficult situation, stand firm. Difficulties can shake your foundations, but they don’t have to tear down your common sense. The numbness that seems to take over is a safety zone-a place and time to adjust. Don’t lie down or roll over, and don’t go to pieces. Instead, speak quietly and gently to your own inner person. Tell yourself to take your time in dealing with the situation. Then step aside and observe the overall picture before making any decisions or making any moves. Rev up your spiritual strength and rely on it. Know there is a strength beyond your own. Use it. Making a quality decision in a difficult situation demands full use of your head, heart, and spirit. You can do it-you will overcome the difficulty.

    My children, you must take the right course.
    -Cornplanter, Seneca

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    Thank you all so much! I’ve been having a hard week and these picture’s of the most beautiful horse in the world, Zenyatta, just put a big smile on my sad face! Can’t wait for the foal!! Ann Moss and all of her team are the best! Hope to someday maybe, being able to see her in person. Thanks again!!!!!!!

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    Thank you doesn’t really say enough to express my deep gratitude for these wonderful photos of our Queen and also how happy it makes my heart that you continue to share her life with us through this blog. It is beautiful. Zenyatta looks so lovely in her warm winter coat, including the special touches of mud and most importantly, she appears to be content and healthy and happy in her life. The photos with Ann are so tender and it is clear that she loves her mum. Thank you for capturing and sharing these moments with us. I wish I had a more exquisite vocabulary to be able to say what my heart feels, but my sincere Thank You will have to work for now.

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    Dear Sheena,

    Going to see the specialist today. Steve’s taking me, can’t drive on the narcotic. I’ll let you know how long I’ll be off. Have a great day. Love and hugs from me, kisses from Holly, Nikko and Sugar. Kathy XOXO

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    Farewell to the great sire, Arch, who died yesterday of a heart attack at Claiborne. Hopefully, his son Archarcharch will carry on his legacy. RIP sweet boy.

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    Dear Kathy.I hope you are recovering and all goes well with the specialist.Definitely not a good idea to drive.All seems well with the furbabies I’ve visited.Chrome is on his way to Dubai as I speak.It’s cold and wet here today not a good shopping day!!Let me know what the specialist says.Take great care.Love and hugs to you,kisses for Holly,Nikko and Sugar.SheenaXOXO.Does’nt Zenyatta look beautiful

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      Dear Sheena,

      Just got back from the specialist. He said they did a good job suturing me up. I’ll be off for 2 weeks. I see him again Feb. 4th just to check on how I’ve healed. He also said I was really lucky that nothing broke. I liked him, a very nice man. The nurses are still on duty, so I’m in good hands (paws?). Love and hugs, Kathy XOXO

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    Thank you good news and pictures, just read about Kingmambo and Arch. Zen looks great, thank you again a racing fan.

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    Good news bad news. I’ve been away for a bit and am just now catching up. First, RIP Gulch, King Mambo and Arch. Heck of a start to the new year. However, I wanted to say “Congrats” to Mr. and Mrs. Moss on Keri Belle’s win in the Megahertz.. I see that Coz and Ziconic have been working out and here’s hoping that only will be seeing them run in the near future, but that this is the year they both get acquainted with the WINNER’S CIRCLE!!! Congrats are also in order for the connections of the foals that have already broken out of the gate. The “Foal Patrol” has begun. Finally, like many others, I wanted to thank the Mosses for the lovely pictures of Zenyatta. I’m sure it makes everyone’s day to see her out in the paddock running and playing just being a horse with no races, not mom things and no worries.

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        So do I, Judy B.
        Safe travels to California Chrome! Hoping and praying for his safety and for his good health. Sleep well, beautiful boy — your provisions seem to be well-stocked.

        Hugs and Love

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      Just can’t help myself. Want to run after the truck yelling “Don’t go, please don’t go!”
      Don’t know why these trips to Dubai make me so uneasy but they do. I was so relieved when Lea got home safely last year. It does seem to take a lot out of them. Safe travel beautiful Chrome.

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      Thanks Elizabeth. When I was drifted off to sleep last night, I started thinking about Chrome’s packing list. Really enjoyed seeing all of those feed bags. What a job!
      Good luck beautiful boy. Mind your manners, study hard and send a post card home! LUV YA!

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      Dear Judy, Shirlee and Ann,
      Shared the same thoughts and feelings as you all. Love CC and pray the best for him on his travels. Will try to not worry about him and keep praying that everything goes well. Hope you all have a good evening. with love, Elizabeth

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    hi my name is Charles I love zenyatta im in mrs volts im a big fan of her your my favorite horse ilove you Charles quarterman

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      Dear Charles,
      So glad you love Zenyatta the way we do. I know you will be as excited as all of us when the new foal arrives. Tell Ms. Voltz we all said hello and thanks for posting your message.

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      Dear Charles,
      Thanks for your post to Zenyatta. Mrs. Voltz is a great teacher, and we always like hearing from her. We like to hear from her wonderful students, too.
      Keep in touch and best wishes to you!

      Hugs

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      Dear Charles,
      Thank you for sending a ‘post’ on Zenyatta’s website. It’s fun and exciting to know that Zenyatta has so many wonderful fans. Please tell Mrs Voltz and your classmates how much we enjoy hearing from you all.
      kindest regards, Elizabeth

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    Wonderful photos indeed! Taken on the day of our visit to see The Queen. A magical day we will never forget. Thank you so very much to Lane’s End and Zenyatta.com for your gracious hospitality.

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    We are saddened to hear of the deaths of Arch, Kingmambo and Gulch all within days of each other. We were fortunate to have seen them last week on our Kentucky visit.

    Visiting Arch was especially memorable. Arch was the favorite of Rodeo, the stallion manager at Claiborne. As we approached his paddock, Arch ran over to greet his own favorite — Rodeo. Rodeo and Arch engaged in a long conversation with Arch vocalizing as Rodeo asked questions. We fed peppermints to him and to his son, Blame, in a nearby paddock. Like his sire, Blame also displayed a gift of gab.

    Later, Rodeo brought War Front out of his paddock to greet us and be fed mints. A beautiful, majestic and kind stallion indeed. Rodeo told us that he had held Zenyatta’s lead in both her visits to War Front. She was totally composed on both occasions and that War Front is so athletic that he did not require a mound for the mating.

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      Dear Kennedy’s:

      Thank you so much for sharing your visits with these magnificent horses. Wonderful that you got to meet them and learn some insights to their personalities. Love and Hugs, JB

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      The Kennedys,
      Thanks for sharing your visit to Kentucky with us. I am going to Claiborne in the spring. Never dreamed Arch would not be there. Thanks for letting us know something about him, Blame and War Front. Glad WF didn’t need a ladder to complete his date with The Queen. Did you see my beautiful Lea while you were there?

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      Enjoyed reading about your visit. Very special memories! Happy you were able to visit Zenny and those handsome boys.

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      The Kennedys,

      Thanks for sharing your visit. I enjoyed Rodeo when I took my tour in 2014.
      He is a true horseman and had a great relationship with Arch. I cherish my picture taken with him. A few of us wanted to see Arch close-up and Rodeo was gracious and very happy to take us back and then go retrieve Arch from his paddock.
      Claiborne posted the yellow roses that his groom “Daddy Rodeo” sent and had placed at his stall on their facebook page.
      So far, 2016 has been rough with the losses of Gulch, Kingmambo and now Arch.

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      Dear Kennedy’s
      Loved reading about your visits. What an amazing time you had with all of these wonderful horses. It is so sad that they have gone on. It’s nice to keep their memories alive the way you are, though. Thanks so much for sharing them with us. Pray God’s blessings to both of you. with love, Elizabeth

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    Dear Sheena:

    Goodnight. Still a question mark on how much snow will accumulate in our area over the weekend; depends on the track of the storm. Love and Hugs, JB, LM, PC, HT, Cap, Herc, Frank, Bentley and all the Sweeties

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    Dear Mama Z, COZ, ZI and Montey:

    Goodnight. Stay warm and comfy in your stalls. Love you. Happy Dreams. Sweet Baby Dreams Z. Hugs, JB

    Z Princess, Dubai, will always love you.

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      Dear Judy b.,
      Thanks so much for this link. Another absolutely phenomenal feat of writing from SH!
      Beautiful article.

      Hugs and Love

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      Dear Judy,
      I always love reading Steve Haskin’s articles. Thanks so much for sharing this one.
      Last night I found a wonderful video on my other favorite ‘horse’ author, Bill Nack. He’s speaking of Secretariat. It is wonderful. It’s about an hour long, I think. I’m going to go back to the website and finish watching the last few minutes later this morning.
      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZN4nKnDmC8
      Hope you have a wonderful day!
      with love, Elizabeth

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    Dear Judy.We are back to the milder wet days now after a cold week.I hope the storm passes over and doesn’t dump too much snow on you.Treve was travelling in style to Angleterre today,She will be thinking of us.Chrome is having a 2hr break in Denmark and will arrive in Dubai at 6.25am EST 3.25pm Dubai time.Take care.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 keep us posted on Treve. So far looks like we won’t get more than 3″ of snow here. Other parts of the East Coast won’t be so lucky though. Glad your weather is mild again. Love and Hugs, JB, LM, PC, HT, Cap, Herc, Frank, Bentley and all the Sweeties

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    What sweet pictures of you, Zenny! So glad you were able to hug your Ann and give her kisses. I hope you are able to stay warm. I watch the weather to see if the snow is coming your way and hope you are alright. I’m not good at the cold and we are pretty cold right now in OK. Love you much.

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      Dear Sheena,

      Poor Hovis…out in the cold NAKED! I know they would be thrilled to have him in Barbados. I can tell he’s very fond of mini-mother. He would love being her pony! He just has to practice his camel moves. Bless him. Such a sweetie.

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      Dear Sheena and Z Fans:

      Sheena, thanks for our Hovis update. Another very funny and entertaining Diary from our boy.

      Just read Aqueduct in New York and other East Coast tracks have cancelled racing for tomorrow. Love and Hugs, JB

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      Dear Sheena,
      Hovis is a riot! Poor guy really should not be naked in the cold — Mum, what’s the matter with you? Hope mini-mum gets to ride him soon!
      Thanks for our weekly visit from our manly hunk.
      Hugs and Love

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    Even when we do something satisfactorily, we still want to do it better. There is always a better way. If we keep trying, we know that-sometime, somewhere, somehow-we can do it better, and we will. Persistence, determination, and faith help us do what we couldn’t do simply and easily the first time around. It’s important to remember that if what we are doing is too easy, our power and creativity begin to wane. Working hard keeps our power and creativity alive. A better way is always there and faith knows where it is. Find your faith and let it enliven your power and creativity. Together they will help you do what you need to do.

    The smarter a man is the more he needs God.
    -Pima

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      Dear Kathy,
      Loved your devotional today (as always), especially the words about ‘faith’. This one today is closer to my heart, since I’m an artist. Thank you again for another encouraging and inspiring message. Will continue praying that you heal quickly and the pain goes away. Praying for you and your husband. with love, Elizabeth

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        Dear Elizabeth,

        Thank you so much! The specialist said I would need 2 weeks for my face to heal, 1 month for there not to be any signs. Crazy! All because I tripped…

        Love,
        Kathy

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    Lovely, lovely photos of Queen Zenyatta! Great to see her enjoying the cool weather as she waits for her baby to arrive! It’s obvious her 2016 has started out in grand style!

    Happy New Year to Zenyatta, Coz, Ziconic, and of course, the War Front baby to come!

    Love,
    Stel

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    Thanks so much to the Mosses and Lane’s End for the wonderful photos of Zenyatta,looking happy and healthy.As always I love the ones showing the close bond she has with Ann. You are beautiful Zenny!

    Speaking of beautiful ,the Steve Haskin article on American Pharoah captured AP’s legacy and what he gave us all so eloquently.

    Chromie, know you must be wondering where you are going as you watch a familiar scene preparing for travel. Will pray for a safe trip and keep you in my thoughts.

    RIP Arch,Kingmambo and Gulch

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    Dear Kathy.I always try to do better but don’t necessarily succeed!I hope you are recovering well and the nurses are on duty 24/7!CC looks to have lost some weight during the long flight but is very perky.He is certainly taking in his surroundings.Peeps were getting well prepared for the East Coast storm by stocking up on essentials including Fubu who visited the doc yesterday and Kimberly was shopping as well.It’s gone back mild over here lovely after the overnight rain but Chepstow is waterlogged.The ground will be heavy in Leopardstown and Ascot this weekend.Ray had a sad story about a little boy called Dorian whose dying wish was to be famous in China.His story has gone viral.He’s only 8 but has a rare form of cancer.He’s from Westerly RI (maybe Judy will know)I shared his story now he will get known in Carmarthen hopefully.Zoe had some good visits yesterday and I think she’s going to see Mr Al today.Oliver is not giving up yet.Dolly’s meowmie must be very depressed no post since Jan 11th.The ratties had beams and Mr Fibbs took fibe!Oh,Hovis is like a gentle giant with Lily someone suggested Karen get a pony????He’ll warm up today but I think it’s still raining in his part of the world.Take care and heal.Have a great Friday at home.Love and hugs to you,Kisses for Holly,Nikko and Sugar.Sheena.XOXO

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    Dear Sheena,

    The swelling has gone down a lot, thankfully. I thought CC looked thinner, too, but as you say, still perky. Best wishes to everyone in the east. We are marshmallow here in the west. We admire you easterners! I read about the little boy who wanted to be famous. Zoe made a lot of visits, bless her. I need her to come see me!!! If only…Prayers continue for Mr. Al and Oliver and for all others who need God’s healing touch. The ratties seem to love beans. Such a diverse diet! Enjoy all the racing. Safe trips for all horses and jockeys. Love and hugs from me, kisses from the 3 nurses. Kathy XOXOXOXO

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      Dear Sheena,
      What a wonderful fusilier! Love the way you all do things over there. It looks as if he will be running the troops. Am (as usual) immersed in early British and Scottish history for my husband’s genealogy. Such a rich and colorful history you have. Hope you have a wonderful day. with love Elizabeth

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        Dear Elizabeth.I just love all our British traditions.LLewyllyn will be busy this year with Her Majesty’s90th birthday and all the spring/summer celebrations and,of course,the Duke of Edinburgh will be 95 on June 10th.Hope you are having a lovely day.Love and hugs Sheena

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