Happy Saturday!
Scroll down for photos from our most recent trip to Lanes’s End.
Zenyatta and her War Front filly spend their summer days grazing and playing with paddock-mates. When the flys are particularly pesky, Z Princess will stay close to her mom’s tail for extra protection.
Zinconic was showing off for us in the paddock (we think he’s excited to be in training prep). Our next blog post will cover his new routine.
Enjoy!
-Team Z
sheena.davies(wales)
Just heard Darley and Sheikh Mohammed have bought Australia’s half-brother in a private sale with Stanley House.The colt is by Darley stallion Dubawi out ,of course, the mighty Ouija Board.
Also news of 5 horses(and maybe more)horses testing positive for a morphine substance.!!Hugs Sheena
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Sheena:
Bet he’s a beauty. Oh no, here we go again. Poor horses. Love and Hugs, JB
Max
Sheena. The beak can concentrate on this serious business. But let the Moose go free!
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Max and Sheena:
Agree. Power Up Dan, CDA, ROC, Beholder, Treve, Reilly, Sir and all who are ill or injured. Beast, Max is watching. TT, love you forever. Loose The Moose!
Deb E.
Here’s my comment on the new video of Ziconic: WOW! He’s already 15 hands tall and closing in on half a ton in weight (936 pounds)! And those muscles! Be still my heart…I think I’m in love!
shirleeinindy
Deb E, Thanks for your post on the new video. I was unaware it was out there. Thank you also for translating his size and weight for me. He is going to be a big boy which might mean that he will race later. Of course, a lot of the Tapits mature early.
Ingrid Arnone
Yes, I am in loveeeeee! He is so gorgeous, well, like his mom! & his dad!
Ziconic, love you!
Hugs Ingrid.
Louise Spadafora
I just saw the new video of the beautiful family red head, Ziconic. Zi is a very big boy for only 15 months! Wow! I am wondering if he will challenge Zenyatta for largest family member in a year. And, how much taller and how much more will he weigh when he’s fully mature? He is so well put together, that I keep thinking with his maturity perhaps he will race earlier than his mom and maybe even his brother Cozmic One. Ann and Jerry Moss must be very happy with this colt. :-)
sheena.davies(wales)
It is believed the Malaysian airline was brought down by a ground-to-air missile fired by pro-Russian rebels.Wreckage is scattered over a wide area.It’s thought there were23 US citizens and 10 Britons on board also 27 Australians.Of course these figures are yet to be confirmed.So very,very sad.What have the Russians and President Putin to say now??RIP Sheena
HeidiK Vallejo, Ca
Hey fellow Cappers. I got in, finally!! Are we ready for the first challenge on Sunday? Good luck to our team!
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Heidi:
Glad you got through finally. Good luck to everyone. Love and Hugs, JB
Sue Fredrick Happy as a lark
Judy and Heidi,
Good luck to you two, too!! Does that make sense? Yeah guess so ha, ha. hugs
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Sue:
Yes, and to you too! Hope I guess right more than once this time around. Love and Hugs, JB
Debbie G/Kentucky
Wow, I just watched Ziconic’s video. I can’t believe how big he is! It seems like only yesterday he was just a little fellow, following his mom everywhere. And what can I say about the Princess. She is just too darn cute for words. I especially love the picture of her stealing a kiss from her boyfriend, LIS14. Good luck to my fellow cappers out there!
Sue Fredrick Happy as a lark
Debby,
Thanks you too, got my pick in already……..hope our whole team does well. hugs
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Max.Have you heard the news about Taghrooda running in the King George and Queen Elizabeth at Ascot instead of the Irish Oaks?her connections felt it’s worth the risk as she will be retired at the end of the year.The beak is going to be busy by the looks of things.Very humid here tonight!The Moose must be freed now enough is enough!!Niss4PM.Sheena.
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Judy.So glad you enjoyed the video and music.The title of the song is”The Feeling Inside”Nico the ragdoll died of a genetic heart disease.I’ll get the name tomorrow.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT Little Cap Hercules and all the Sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Sheena:
Just read your sad email about Nico. What a beauty he was. RIP gorgeous boy.
That music is just beautiful. Thank you.
Love and Hugs, JB, LM, PC, HT, Cap, Herc and all the Sweeties
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Sheena:
Was so taken with the song “This Feeling Inside” that I looked for it on You Tube. The solo is by Scottish Gaelic vocalist, Mairi MacInnes accompanied by the wonderful North Wales Llangwm Male Choir. Just beautiful. Saved it to my favorites. Love and Hugs, JB
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eax3XvaIJLg
Peggy (N) South Georgia
Dear, Judy, Ann, Max,
Isn’t Caroline a beautiful Chess club member. Oh gosh though, I read some oh gosh well I’ll just call it my bad luck news. Guess who’s riding Stephanie’s Kitten in the Diana……………….Frankie Detorri. Oh Dear. I know Caroline Thomas is a real long shot but she’s a very nice horse. Sure wish she could win. Frankie worries me. Well but so do some of the others too. But I’m hoping she could pull it off. She’s such a beauty.
Go Caroline……………………………………
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Peggy, Ann, Max an Z Fans:
Here’s a couple of photos of Caroline. Beautiful, indeed. I think she has a good chance in the Diana. Love and Hugs, JB
http://www.bloodhorse.com/images/content/carolineThomas2LakePlacidS2013AC298.jpg
http://www.equinephoto-art.com/New%20File%202014/CARTHOMAS6BAMYINDEX.jpg
Peggy (N) South Georgia
Judy
So hope she wins……………………..
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Peggy:
I hope so too. Love and Hugs, JB
Ann NC
Peggy, she is gorgeous and is coming into this race off of a win.
Go, CT, Go.
JB, thanks for the pics.
Peggy (N) South Georgia
Go Ring Weekend and Uncle Johnny.Safety prayers for all.
Peggy (N) South Georgia
Love Ya, Ring Weekend. God Speed to all……………………………..
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Peggy:
I second that thought; safe and sound for all. Love and Hugs, JB
Peggy (N) South Georgia
Dear Caroline Thomas,
You drew Post Position 7. That’s my lucky and favorite number . “I’m hoping”
Watch out for Stephanie and Frankie their on your outside………………………….
Peggy (N) South Georgia
Dear Ring Weekend,
You drew Post Position #7 Too. OMG, this is just too wild. Hope my lucky number sends a little good luck your way You and Caroline.
Good luck to all racing this weekend.
Sally B. (Auntie cherishes Z and her young)
Goodnight sweet Z and Coz, Zi and Zprincess
LOVE you!
Auntie Sally B
sue and tony
Hi All…
Be sure to check out the video section of this site. There’s a new video of Zi getting weighed and measured.
Very interesting stuff and this guy is getting better looking with each pic.
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Sue and Tony:
Thanks. AJ emailed the video. He’s going to be a big boy; 936 lbs. already. Just gorgeous. Love and Hugs, JB
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Mama Z, COZ, ZI and Z Princess:
Goodnight. Stay cool and comfy. Love You. Hugs, JB
Peggy (N) South Georgia
Dear Judy
Thank You so much for the great information you posted on the previous page.
Wonderful lineup.
Know your help is always so appreciated.
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Peggy:
You’re so welcome. Thanks to Ann; she found the entries for the Diana. Love and Hugs, JB
Ann NC
JB- Does Lola Mae have any hot tips for Saratogo?
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Ann:
She told me to bet on Our Amazing Rose. Wish I could. Love and Hugs, JB
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Kathy R.So glad you enjoyed the video of our Osprey family.Wales has much to be proud of!Perhaps you can send us some of your cool Canberra air!Love and hugs Sheena.
Max
I wish that I had better news. Unthinkable has happened, another loss for Hovis. Very very sad. It’s getting hard to take.
One bright spot in the stressage world – Totalis has returned to his winning ways at Aachen. Valegro was sixth.
Best to all. Free the Moose!
http://www.horseandhound.co.uk/blog/hovis-friday-diary-saying-goodbye/
Kathy
Dear Max,
Thank you for updating us. I’m so sorry for yet another loss, Hovis. RIP Foxy. Your tribute poem to her was just beautiful, Hovis.
Ann NC
Thanks, Max.
Poor Foxy. RIP.
Love that photo of Hovis, so sweet.
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Max:
Oh my, Hovis’ poem has brought me to tears. RIP beautiful Foxy. So much sad news lately. Love and Hugs, JB
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
Hovis has lost so many friends for not being any older than he is :-(. He certainly writes beautiful tributes. When he uses the term “yard,” does he mean the barn where his stall is located? Thanks, as always, to Sheena via Max for our Friday treat.
sheena.davies(wales)
I have just been watching Flatlands Dorrito aka Tortilas!Brilliant to see him back to his best.So sad for Hovis.Always shed tears reading his beautiful poems.We all go through difficult times,sweet boy,time will heal. Love and hugs SheenaX kiss for Hovis.
Kathy
July 18 Cherokee Deovtional
Time is the supreme equalizer. It puts us on the same level with people that never considered us their equal. The person in most revered and feared position can suddenly have his breath taken away by sudden descent. Time seems almost mischievous in the way it turns things around. We never really know what people think or what they believe until they have had some time. Our only drawback is how we think about ourselves and the need to talk about it. When our mouths are talking, our minds stop to listen. We may not like what time has done-but we can rely on its fairness. It has seen our actions, heard us talk, and knows our hearts. We can only hope there is enough time that we can learn and change.
Like the wildwood birds which our fathers used to hold their breath to hear, they sing in concert…alike in forest and field…alike before wigwam or castle…alike.
Pokagon
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Kathy.Ah,time,it passes too fast for me these days!Such sad news about Hovis losing another friend so soon.RIP Foxy.We had rain last night,quite a few places had storms seems a bit cooler in Wales today,no sunshine.
Shocking news about the Malaysian Airliner reminded me of the Lockerbie Bombings.9 Britons have died and I,also,heard there were many children aboard.An Australia Lady has lost family in both Malaysian disasters.
Joey looked cosy in one of his many beds and loving the attention from Alyse!Typical of a boy!Boo was counting cookies.Mr No-Ears is celebrating 2 months on FB today and has 11,000 friends.his skin condition has been playing up lately but is improving.Fubu is aiming for 11,000 now and he has invited Lucy-Lu to a pool party,his little heart is beating at the thought of seeing her in a bikini!!He is always so well-behaved even in the shower.Have a great Friday.Hugs to you,Kisses for Holly, Nikko and Sugar.Have you seen a cat called Didga skateboarding on you-tube she lives in Australia.
Kathy
Dear Sheena,
Feeling so bad for Hovis. Foxy was featured predominantly in his stories and she, too, is gone now. Extremely sad. RIP, Foxy. Rain??? What is THAT? We’ve been so long without it I’ve pretty much forgotten what it’s like! The Malaysian Airlines crash is so tragic. All those innocent lives lost. Makes one sick. That poor Australian lady losing loved ones in both Malaysian disasters. How could you ever get over something like that? Joey leads a very comfortable and pampered life. Boo loves his cookies! I’m always amazed that his mom gets such adorable shots of him and Buddy. 11,000 friends in two months…congrats Mr. No-Ears! Fubu is doing great in the contest! Too bad he didn’t get started earlier. He would’ve won, for sure. Would love to see Fubu have a get-together with Lucy Lu. He’s such a great little guy and such a fighter. Bless him. There’s a new furbaby for us to check on…Dreamer the pesky westie. He’s really cute! Have a good day and a very enjoyable weekend. Hugs from me, kisses from Holly, Nikko and Sugar. Kathy
Barbara Wood
RIP, dear Foxy. Love you, Hovis.
Kathy
Sheena,
Just checked out Didga’s skateboarding video. That was great! It really took a long time for them to put that together. So well done! I enjoyed the little white pomeranian riding with Didga at the end. Very entertaining. Thanks for telling me about that!
Hugs, Kathy
Bluegrass Girl
Cal Chrome Returns VIDEO
Goman Go Published on Jul 17, 2014
California Chrome returned home today at Los Alamitos Race Course and he’s hungry!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1n8gIBHkHD8&list=UUzU39Vjjyv2_SXipboFPAsQ
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear BGG:
Thank you for this wonderful video of CC. Love this boy; stops mid chew to check out what’s going on. So observant. He looks great. Love and Hugs, JB
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
So nice to see him up close and just being a horse. Thanks so much BGG!
Bluegrass Girl
The tragic victims of Flight MH17: EIGHTY children among the 298 who perished on doomed plane – including a brilliant young British mathematician, Catholic nun,
UN worker and leading Aids doctor
Nine Britons and 189 Dutch have been confirmed dead, along with 27 Australians and 44 Malaysians
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2697010/Faces-innocent-victims-Melbourne-real-estate-agent-wife-student-leading-AIDS-doctors-confirmed-dead-Flight-MH17-terrorist-attack-killed-298-people-board.html#ixzz37pR2xc5J
Prayers for those lost & their families. RIP BGG
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear BGG:
Join you in prayers. RIP. Love and Hugs, JB
Bobbie --- Elkhorn WI
Nice video of Ziconic getting weighed and measured in June 2014. Find it under VIDEOS above.
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear BGG.Keeping in my thoughts and prayers ALL victims and families lost in the Malaysian air disaster.A sad day for many nations.RIP.Sheena.
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Sheena, Max, BGG and Z Fans:
For the victims of the recent air tragedy, for Foxy, TT and all our beloved lost human and furry friends. The North Wales Male Choir; “You Raise Me UP” Love and Hugs, JB