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Photo by Kyle Acebo
Photo by Kyle Acebo

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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      Dear Sheena:

      What a Cutie Pie. She has a pattern in her white marking on her face reminiscent of Curly Mane’s, only half the size. Goodnight. 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 (Muskateer):

    Hope all of you are comfy and cozy in your stalls. Happy Dreams. Sweet Baby Dreams Z. Love you lots. Hugs, JB

    Z Princess, Dubai, will always love you.

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    Dear Judy.Hope the snow is keeping away.Noble Mission’s first foal has arrived a filly hope we get a pic soon.CC is settling well in Dubai.Weather lovely and mild here today and no more snow with Nerissa.Speedy is such a lucky boy.Rachel’s partner Nick has a typical west country accent.Take care.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT Cap Hercules Bentley and all the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX

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      Dear Sheena:

      Now the forecast is for 4 to 7 inches of snow. Just hope the winds are not so strong that we lose power. Would love to see the NM filly is you find a photo. Glad CC has arrived safely in Dubai and I hope he stays healthy and sound. I loved Nick’s accent. Love and Hugs, JB

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    RIP Storm Flag Flying, may your filly thrive and carry on your legacy.

    A stark reminder of the bittersweet that can come this foaling season.

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    This storm – how much of a problem is that for our Queen and the other horses in the area?

    Weather map looks kinda scary!

    Of course I’m worried about all the people too, but…:)

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    It is sleeting like crazy now, but that’s so much better than the dreaded freezing rain which is so destructive and knocks the power out. Hoping our electricity stays on. If this were simply snow, it would be fun to walk the dogs in — it is supposed to change into snow again tomorrow morning. As long as we have power, I am happy!

    Goodnight and sweet dreams, Zenny and all Z’sters, too! Stay warm and safe.
    Hugs and Love

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      Dear Marshall:

      I’m hoping, too, that we don’t lose power. Stay warm. Love and Hugs to you, Bailey and Smudge from me and Lola Mae.

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    January 23 Cherokee Devotional

    He was an ancient-or so his young listeners thought. He looked unflinchingly into their faces. He knew he was being tested once more, so he leaned back and remembered the questions of his own youth. From those questions arose the answers that came with the wisdom of living many years. He spoke:
    “I will tell you about science.”
    He pointed one bronze finger straight up, but his gaze was steady on their faces.
    “He is the first scientist. He created it with his words.”
    He told them anything they could see or touch was created before the earth and the sky. Never think yourself wiser than anyone else. Sometimes it is the slower ones that get the best ideas. Always look and listen and think-that is the key to science or anything worthwhile,

    I turn to the Great Spirit’s book which is the whole of his creation. You can read a big part of that book if you study nature.
    -Walking Buffalo, Stoney

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        Dear Elizabeth,

        Good morning! Yes, thank you, I’m doing better. Swelling has gone down, waiting for the bruises to go through all their colors and eventually disappear. Face is still pretty sore. Have a grat Saturday.

        Hugs, Kathy XOXO

        • Glad to hear that there is some progress, Kathy! It’s a slow process and seems like forever when your face is involved. Thinking of you – take care!

        • Dear Sandy,

          Thank you! I’m resting a lot and as you say there is progress. We get so impatient, we want to be well right away. Sometimes that just isn’t possible. Have a good Saturday. Hugs, Kathy

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    So sad about Storm Flag Flying. Talented mare from a beautiful family. Claiborne has been hit with double tragedy this week with the loss of Arch and now Storm Flag Flying.

    Also, a barn fire at Old Friends. According to Bloodhorse.com all the horses were gotten out safely.

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    Dear Kathy.I may be older and slower these days so hope I can come up with better ideas!I hope you are still healing slowly and the nurses are caring for you.I am later went up the cemetary earlier with flowers it’s 25yrs today since my dad passed away.It’s hard to believe where the years have gone.
    The White House is living up to it’s name today hope all your eastern neighbours are safe.It’s a nice mild day here heavy going on the racecourses though.Willie and Rich Ricci are over at Ascot.Big race on at 3pm.Sad to hear little Oliver died but it never sounded good so he is free from his pain now and he was loved.Zoe and Diane will be sad.Zoe aslo had a bittersweet moment with Mr Al.I remember my aunt Nancy just wanted to be left alone when she was very ill.I am glad Zoe was able to visit though.I haven’t had much time to visit the rest of the furbabies yet.Moose’s trainer NTD is running the New One today in a Champion Hurdle trial.Have an easy weekend.Love and hugs to you,Kisses for Holly,Nikko and Sugar.SheenaXOXO

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      Dear Sheena,

      My swelling has gone down, still a lot of bruises and soreness. The nurses are taking good care of me. Hugs to you as you remember a sad day. I know what you mean about it not seeming that it has been that long. I just saw the White House on our news. Barack might have to go back to Hawaii to escape the bad weather! Enjoy the fabulous racing! I was saddened to learn of Oliver’s passing. The prognosis never sounded good. Poor little guy. He sure seemed to be very sweet and adorable. Very worried about Mr. Al. His age is definitely against him. I read on Fubu’s page that Kimberly had to take him to the doctor’s what with the storm coming. He needed shots and meds and she knew she wouldn’t be able to go out once the storm arrived. Have a great day. Love and hugs from me, kisses from the nurses. Kathy XOXO

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    Forgot to tell all of you Big Beast fans that there is a full page color photo of him in this weeks Bloodhorse magazine.

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      Dear Shirlee:

      Thanks for this info on Beastie. Have been looking for some recent photos of him. Will post on the Blog for Max and all of you if I can access them. Love and Hugs, JB

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    Another classy win from Un de Sceaux in the Clarence House.Led from start to finish.Shorty just let him get on with it!I felt it was a good rather than exciting win.Poor Sire is feeling his 10yrs now but ran well to be 2nd,Big day for Mullins tomorrow and the Fly parades!!!Sheena

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    Ballymacoll stud has announced their star mare Islington has produced her 10th filly from as many foals!The little one is by Sea the Stars.Now aged 17yrs she will visit Oasis Dream aka Brad Pitt this season.During a stellar career she won the Breeders cup Filly and Mare,the Nassau stakes and 2 Yorkshire Oaks.Her sire was the mighty Sadler’s Wells.Sheena

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      Janet,
      Thanks for posting the picture. I have that book also. More Old Friends. Don’t read it too much as I end up sobbing through some of the stories. Was how I first discovered Our Mims.

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    Hello everyone
    I have an update on my Mom.
    She was released from the nursing home today and is at my sisters house.
    I hope she does okay there.
    Mom is very sick and hardly eating anything.
    The only reason she got out of the nursing home was because she wanted to be treated by her cancer Dr. and that couldn’t happen at the home.
    BTW the nursing home was really bad. I am saving up pills when I can and never going to a place like that!!!
    We are going to her cancer Dr. Monday and I already know from talking to them that mom only has months. I am not sure what is going to happen. I think the best tactic is to stall further treatment. Further treatment will just make her even sicker.
    I pray that God takes her home in her sleep.
    She did not look very happy today at my sisters. I don’t think she will be happy anywhere. I will let you know what happens after the apt.
    love Sue

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      Dear Sue,
      So very sorry about your Mom. We had all four of our parents – it’s a hard road, but was so glad that we were here for them. We lost our last parent in 2010. Such a hard time for you all. Will keep her and you and your sisters in my prayers. with love, Elizabeth

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      Dear Sue:

      I am keeping your Mom, you and your family in my prayers. May the Lord comfort all of you as you endure. Love and Hugs, JB

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      Sue,
      Hope your mom can have some quality days there with you and your sister and that the doctor can make her comfortable. My mom turned 99 yesterday and is in pretty good physical health but her mental health is not good. She is in a nursing home that seems to do a pretty good job. But none of them take care of our parents the way we want them cared for.

      Will remember you, your sister and your mom in my prayers each day.

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    Thank you, Team Z, for sharing these fun photos with us. Zenny looks so healthy and happy to see her Mom! Please give Our Queen a big hug and kiss from all of us.

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    Dear Sue.Just take everything one step at a time and cherish each day with your mother.I am glad she is with your sister despite her being unhappy.I hope the doctor can help you all at this difficult time.Hugs Sheena

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      Oh no. This is all just so sad!

      Poor mares especially. Never, ever should we take the act of giving life for granted – all too often it’s a dance with death.

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      Dear Sheena,
      I just saw this after reading about Storm Flag Flying. So sad and she was so young, too.
      Condolences to all connections on this tragic loss of a nice mare and her foal as well.
      RIP Somali Lemonade and baby, the angels welcome you home

      Hugs and Love

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      Grade I Winner Somali Lemonade Dies
      By Jeremy Balan, The Blood-Horse January 23 2016
      Grade I winner Somali Lemonade died Jan. 23 from complications of foaling, according to breeder Helen Alexander, sister of the 7-year-old mare’s owner, Caroline Forgason.
      A daughter of Lemon Drop Kid , Somali Lemonade was in foal for the first time and was bred to Frankel. She was residing at Lofts Hall Stud in Essex, England. The foal was also lost.
      http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/97312/grade-i-winner-somali-lemonade-dies

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    Dear Judy.Hope that you are keeping safe and have not lost power.We are getting lots of news about the storms.Keep as warm as possible and don’t venture out.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT Cap Hercules Frank Bentley and all the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaXOXO

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    Barbara Livingston ‏@DRFLivingston · tweet with Photo Saturday Jan. 23 2016
    Remains of the Old Friends quarantine barn, after the fire.
    Alphabet Soup and Archie’s Echo were safely removed.
    https://twitter.com/DRFLivingston/status/691012024436953088

    Old Friends tweet Saturday Jan. 23 2016
    Our quarantine/hospital barn in happier times (left) and what remains today.
    Very thankful everyone safe.
    https://twitter.com/Oldfriendsfarm/status/691021072385347584

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    Old Friends New Barn Fund (Go Fund Me page)
    As many of you already know, we had a barn fire at Old Friends last night.
    We need your help to rebuild a new barn. Please share this GoFundMe.com account with your Facebook friends and lets give these great athletes a nice new home! Imagine what we could do if all 400,000 Old Friends Facebook fans gave a little to the cause!!
    https://www.gofundme.com/xbkyvrqs
    BGG Note: Yes, I do know that this is not FB-but, you can access the page and
    thought you would like to know.

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      You can also donate to Old Friends on a link on their Facebook page. Did in memory of Arch and little curly mane.

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    Just a sad year so far. All the great ones we have lost. Just breaks my heart. We love these beautiful creatures and bring them into our lives. They give us hope. They give us joy. And we have to learn to let go. It is not easy. It will never be easy. But we have each other. Always the Z family. I take comfort in that.

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