Happy Friday!
We hope everyone is enjoying the first day of summer. Zenyatta and her two colts certainly are! Alys sent along some photos from her last visit to Zenyatta’s paddock. It’s the perfect way to kick off the weekend!
The Zenyatta Shop also has a small update this week: The “Zenyatta & Colt, April 2, 2013” print is now available in 8″ x 10″ and 11″ x 14″ sizes.
To top it off, here’s a quick video of 13Z being cheeky with his buddy and Alys’ phone…
Enjoy!
-Team Z
HeidiK Vallejo,Ca (In Awe)
First, Hi Zenny, Coz and Zapit.
KathyR, it’s so good to see you back and I hope you stay, you’ve been missed.
Janet and Sassy, you’re in my thoughts.
It’s good to see some posters that used to post are back. High hoof!
I just learned about the Arizona fire and the tragic event of loosing those brave men. So very very sad.
Yes, the heat here has been horrible and now, my partner has to deal with Bart going on strike and getting to work. Now, the AC transit might go on strike too which, will make it impossible to make the commute. However, a friend of ours works in the same area and they’re coming up with a plan just in case, the worst happens.
Now for good news and I’m not sure that I should share this on here but, we’re a family so, I will take my chances. Wedding bells are in our very near future, finally!!! Wooohooo!
♥ Auntie Judy aka JAG / So. Calif. ♥
♥ Congrats Heidi!
Keta
Heidi,
Congratulations!! That is great news.
Hugs, Keta
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Heidi:
Congratulations on your upcoming marriage. Hugs, JB
HeidiK Vallejo,Ca (In Awe)
Thank you so much for the well wishes. I’m excited and nervous at the sametime, it’s been such a long and hard battle to deal with. :)
Trina Nagele in So Cal
Congratulations to you and Cindy! High hoof, and best wishes for many years of wedded bliss to come!
Jan S. / Houston
Awe!! Congratulations Heidi. I’m so happy for you.
shirleeinindy
Best wishes Heidi. Be sure and post some pictures.
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
Congratulations and best wishes Heidi! Agree with Shirlee – we’d love to see pictures!
Louise Castello
HeidiK, I’m so, so excited about your upcoming marriage. It’s wonderful news and I’m so glad you chose to share it with us all. Of course you are excited AND nervous. That is how it should be. Good wishes and congratulations!
HeidiK Vallejo,Ca (In Awe)
We wanted to do it on our Anniversary which is July 13th but, decided that was too soon for friends and family to make plans. So, we’re thinking about Cindy’s b-day weekend, August 16th or 17th. Since, I posted all of this on here, it seems so much more real. I love my Zen family!! Thank you so very much for the support. As for the pics, I’m sure we can figure away to share them on here and my fb page.
Terry Crow
The sooner the better. I would say you’ve already waited long enough.
Janet Newman
HeidiK,
Congratulations! Wishing you a world of happiness.
LauraJ (Cincinnati, OH)
Best wishes!!!
Pati- College Girl
Excited Excited Excited Excited!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!
I have to make you a digital card!
Marshall (NC broad)
Big Congratulations, Heidi!
All the very best wishes to you and Cindy!
Cheers and hugs
Max
Congrats Heidi. Hope you are happy now and even happier in the years to come.
Ann NC
Great news,Heidi. Wishing you and your partner all the best life!
Especially Horses / So Cal
@KathyR. Happy to see your post. What is new with the Feral Filly?
sheena.davies(wales)
dear Heidi May I add my congratulations as well!! love and hugs sheena
HeidiK Vallejo,Ca (In Awe)
Thank you, Sheena!
Terry Crow
This isn’t really a Lone Ranger joke and, not having seen the new movie yet, I am not sure that this fact will be in it. The Lone Ranger and the Green Hornet are related. The Ranger’s “real” name is John Reid and his great grand nephew’s name was Britt Reid, and he was a newspaper publisher by day and the Green Hornet by night. There was Green Hornet movie a few years ago (bad film) and this was not mentioned. When the Hornet was on the radio, this was a well-known fact. I don’t remember how the old TV show about the Hornet handled it. Of course, it was never mentioned in the various versions of the Lone Ranger because there was no Britt Reid then.
Max
TC. You amaze me with your knowledge of what I consider to be fascinating info. Did not know this at all. I have to confess that liked that Green Hornet movie because of Kato, his coffee machine and the cars. Loved the garage.
Terry Crow
Max-I guess I am sort of a purist when it comes to these characters. They were all part of my childhood and of kind of hate to see them being made fun of which I think will happen with The Lone Ranger. The Lone Ranger film that was made some years ago was one of the worst things I have ever seen. An actor by the name of Klinton Spilsbury played the Ranger, and he had a high squeeky voice which had to be dubbed for the film. Batman and Superman have been treated well, though. Anybody remember Captain Marvel? His regular identity was a crippled newsboy by the name of Billy Batson who turned into Captain Marvel when he said “Shazam.” He was similar to Superman and we kids used to argue who would win in a fight between the two.
Max
TC. I see your point. Nothing usually beats the original movies and shows. I don’t know anything about Captain Marvel. Did you cheer for him or the man of steel? I was watching Clash of the Titans a few weeks ago. The flying horse Pegasus was black in that movie. He looked fabulous with those wings in black. They usually portray Pegasus in movies as white, kind of like a winged Hansen.
Terry Crow
Max-A flying Hansen is a good description. I was a Superman fan and I could never see how Captain Marvel could have beaten him, unless he showed up with some kryptonite.
Keta
Clockers Corner tweet Monday July 1
Game on Dude (Garcia up) worked 4F in 47.4 with barn mate Gifting in 48.2
@santaanitapark #GoldCup @hollyparkracing
Keta
Tim Wilkin tweets Mon. July 1
So, Pletcher could have Palace Malice, Micromanage, Overanalyze and Verrrazano in Travers. Micro and Overanalyze owned by Mike Repole
Belmont winner PALACE MALICE will run in Jim Dandy at Spa July 27,
Travers would be next.
OVERANALYZE, off board in Belmont, going to West Virginia Derby Aug. 3.
A good performance there gets him to the Travers, Pletcher says
MICROMANAGE, good 2nd in Easy Goer Belmont Day, running in Long Branch
at Monmouth Sunday. He may go to Haskell after that or Dandy-Travers
VERRAZANO, winner of Pegasus at Monmouth, headed to Haskell July 28.
He runs well there, “then he has to run in the Travers,” Pletcher said.
Terry Crow
Verrazano had a lot of trouble in the Derby and has rebounded since. He has still only lost one time, in the Derby, and could be somewhat underrated because of his bad showing there. A lot of horses do not like the Churchill Downs track,
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Keta and TC GP:
I really like Verrazano. Hope he does well in the Haskell. Hugs, JB
Keta
wagihe2012 tweet with PHOTO
Man O’ War parading at Faraway Farms 1920s back when horse racing wasn’t
a bunch of foals…
https://twitter.com/wagihe2012/status/351810707186151424/photo/1
Keta Note: I have seen many photos of Man O’ War. This one is new to me.
A different point of view.
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Keta:
I’m reading a book on Man O’ War right now. He was really something. Thanks for sharing this photo. Hugs, JB
Terry Crow
Man O’War is an interesting study. Trainers were allowed to use any and all drugs in those days, the only caveat being that the stewards had to be notified when the medication was being changed for that race. Some people say that Man O’War was purposely stiffed by his rider, Johnny Loftus, in the only race he lost. I think Loftus got a bad rap, but only he knows for sure.
Jan S. / Houston
He is just gorgeous! Thanks for the pic Keta.
Max
Keta. Very impressive horse. Beautiful proud creature.
Barbara Wood (Texas)
Thanks, Keta.
Abigail_1849
Keta: Where did you locate this? It looks like a photo in my private collection!!!!
Abigail_1849
P.S. See the white in the corner? This is where I wrote: COPYRIGHT RESTRICTED!
Louise Castello
Abigail, I saw this same tweet on twitter and it was tweeted by someone named @wagihe2012. All I know is that they are apparently French and I have no clue where he got the photo from. Interesting isn’t it?
Max
Abigail. That is one great photo. You always have the best photos of horses up on the Vault.
Keta
Abigail,
It was posted on Twitter today.
Caught my eye because it was such an unusual view.
Most Man O’ War are confirmation type shots even under saddle.
Here is the info from his Profile.
el halouat wagihe @wagihe2012
Sports Marketing ,Community manager&Horse Racing Paris (france) ·
He has lots of very interesting photos of horses from the past on Twitter.
Keta
Abigail_1849
Keta: I doubt he’s the same guy/gal who sells on EBAY and he’s obviously a horse racing devotee. I did check him out & asked that he remove the photo, which he did. It certainly was great that you stumbled upon it! As for avoiding this in the future, I’m now using watermarked copies of photos I bought on EBAY on THE VAULT, since my own paltry attempts clearly are easily erased on Adobe Photoshop or some comparable program. But the water marks are far harder to remove. HUGS to all. Thanks for your support, as always. I’m not hugely upset about this. But I do draw the line when I can because all of these photos belong to someone, even if I don’t know who, making their copying & sale on places like EBAY property theft.
Especially Horses / So Cal
Hi Abigail,
Since you brought up eBay I am curious about something. Do I understand you correctly that you bought this photo on eBay and then you added the Copyright Restricted? How does that work? How do know you have the only rights to the photo? BTW…this IS NOT a challenge to your ownership, I buy a lot of photos on eBay and I’ve never thought about marking them with a Copyright, but you’ve peaked my interest. Maybe I’ve totally misunderstood and this was your photo YOU were selling on eBay and someone else took advantage of your Copyright. If you are the seller how can I buy a copy, LOL. This is a very unusual Man O’ War. Thanks Abigail.
Peggy (N) South Georgia
Keta, what a find. He was gorgeous..
shirleeinindy
Keta, Thanks for the post of the original Big Red. In a book I have about him it says that his owner thought that 3 year olds weren’t ready for a mile and a quarter in May so he held him out of the Derby. When you look at him and Zenyatta and some of the others it sort of makes sense.
Ann NC
Love those back-end shots! He was sturdy.
Especially Horses / So Cal
This is a new photo for me too. Thank you for sharing.
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Z, COZ, Little Red Prince and Baby Z:
Goodnight. Sweet Dreams. Love Ya. Hugs, JB
Keta
DeckTheStalls tweet with PHOTO
Leroidesanimaux,sire of @AnimalKingdomAU,a very friendly model!
Can see where AK gets his good looks!
https://twitter.com/DeckTheStalls/status/351719143868882944/photo/1
Keta Note: A lovely head shot
Max
Keta. Thank you. Love his whiskers. Grand ole chestnut.
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Keta:
Thank you. I have to forward this one to Peggy. She will be on cloud nine when she sees it. Leroi is just gorgeous. Love and Hugs, JB
Peggy (N) South Georgia
Judy
Thank You so much. You made my day. Just love him.
Yes Cloud Nine definately
Peggy (N) South Georgia
Dear Keta
Thank You so much. That’s my boy. Leroi your getting more pears. Hint, Hint, Hopefully this fall.
Keta
CAL FIRE NEWS @CalFireNews tweet
Among 19 Firefighters killed were Kevin Woyjeck, son of
LA County Fire Capt. Joe Woyjeck, He was 21
Woyjeck started out as a Fire Explorer
RIP
Max
Keta. This is shocking and the worst loss of firefighters since 9/11. It must be devastating to families and friends. Incredibly sad.
sheena.davies(wales)
dear Sandy glad to hear you are spreading the word about Hovis he’d be thrilled to have all these new fans. Enjoy the book hugs Sheena
sheena.davies(wales)
dear Max So sorry forgot to wish you a happy Canada day Have been looking at one of Moosie’s friends another grand ole chestnut called El Bravo he won at Doncaster on Saturday I can well imagine what Hovis would think of Moosie in pink a “prancing pansy”!!! hugs Sheena
Max
Sheena. Thanks for the good wishes. I’ve never said that I’m Canadian, as that rumor was started and relentlesly pursued by a certain party whose name(s) we all know, but are far too many to list. I’m actually eligible for a UK passport because my dad was born in the UK, and retains that citizenship. Accordingly, I celebrate all holidays, as well as many birthdays for horses, such as Z, the two boys, Tasty, Mo, Pool Play, Thirsty, Paynter, Oxbow, Black Caviar, Frankel, Northern Dancer, Cigar, Nijinsky, etc. It’s a whole lot of cake. Guinneas is thrown in for Z, and i don’t like beer. When is Moosie’s big day?
Trina Nagele in So Cal
I’m so sorry, Max, I didn’t realize that idea started as a rumor put forth by “we-all-know-who.” I’m glad you are up for celebrating in any event, and indeed we Z-sters all have extra cause to celebrate today because this day has brought the long hoped for return of our dear Aussie cohort, KathyR. High hoof!
Max
Trina. No worries. It’s just another manifestation of the twilight zone which descends from time to time. I am also happy today to see that KathyR is back. I’m looking forward to hearing news of Australian racing.
sheena.davies(wales)
dear Judy Thank you for your lovely post Always look forward to your messages too Have a peaceful night sweet dreams lots of love to you Lola Mae and Charlie hugs Sheena
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Sheena:
Love and Hugs, JB, LM and PC
Maryp NY
Good night beautiful Zenyatta, Coz and red prince. Kisses on your soft noses.
Good night to all.
sheena.davies(wales)
dear Max Very happy to know you have british blood in your veins!!! Always been rumours you were Canadian Now I know we have more in common than a love of horses Will try and find out moosie’s birthday for you More cake!! hugs Sheena
Pati- College Girl
@QueenOfSuites: Our Liddy is showing Buddy around! She didn’t leave his side! http://t.co/krf8YCTTpi
Buddy was a reported perfect gentleman, and Liddy was his personal guide.
Marshall (NC broad)
Oh, Pati!
How totally sweet! Bless Liddy’s heart and Buddy’s, too!
Please keep us posted, as I’m sure you will.
Take care and spread the love! Hugs
Trina Nagele in So Cal
Too cute! High hoof to Liddy and Buddy! Thanks for this upbeat news, Pati.
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Pati:
Thank you for this sweet photo. Love and Hugs, JB
Ann NC
Good girl, Lady Liddy. She is Paying It Forward. Precious.
Marshall (NC broad)
To all our Canadian friends:
HAPPY CANADA DAY!!!
Hugs to all
Marshall (NC broad)
Sending prayers to comfort the families of the brave firefighters in Arizona. This is so sad and so heroic. They gave so much. Blessings to those left to mourn.
Please let the rains come down. Hugs
Ann NC
Marshall,
Yes indeed. Many prayers for them. Brave folks.
Marshall, I hope you and yours are OK w/ our recent rain. Stay safe. Your area took the brunt, I am so sorry. Hugs.
Marshall (NC broad)
Dear Ann,
Thanks for your well-wishes. Reilly, Huey and I are doing okay, but we are quite sick of all this rain! Lots of places around town have really been hit hard, and of course, the shopping centers (Eastgate, University Mall) that are in flood plain areas have sustained water damage. Fortunately, our area is not in a low-lying spot so we are okay. I have never seen it rain like it did Sunday afternoon, though — not even during Hurricane Fran. I could not see the houses across the street because it was raining so hard!
Hope everyone gets dried out soon and can go home to nice clean places.
Take care and Hugs
Barbara Wood (Texas)
Ok, I wasn’t going to post this on the blog, but Judy Berube thought I should, so here goes. That picture posted earlier of MOW has been in my mind all day. I have a lot of pictures of him, but I do think that is one I have never seen. He means so much to me because he is our grandhorse Money’s great, great, great , great grandfather through War Admiral. Every time I touch Money, I feel as if I’m touching a piece of history and those who made him who he is: MOW, War Admiral, Native Dancer, Gallant Fox, Bel Sheba. Once a farrier told us “He has MOW’s head.” Gave me chills. But Money’s rear end is bigger–that is from his QH ancestors. (He’s Appendix).
Good night, all. Zenny, Coz, and 13Z…love you always.
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Barb W.:
Love hearing about Money and his Man O’ War genes. Love and Hugs, JB
Keta
Barbara,
What a great share!
Money is special with all that Man O’ War blood running through him.
When I first saw the photo, I noticed that rear–such power I thought.
Reminded me of Zenyatta. Yes, she is better looking.
Glad that you enjoyed it as much as I did.
Give Money a neck hug for me.
Keta
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Z Fans:
Think I finally learned how to post photos on the Blog. Here goes.
First one is Papa Charlie earlier this year when he was in great shape.
Second one is Summer Wind Gigi with Katie riding.
Third one is Hudson Township with Kristy riding and Angela.
Hope this works. Hugs, JB
http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/7/chyu.jpg/
http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/843/cyfn.jpg/
http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/853/ako8.jpg/
Keta
Judy B
Well done! It is so nice to have photos to put with the names.
Papa Charlie is so handsome in this photo.
He’ll get back to that place again.
Hugs, Keta
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Keta:
Oh yes, Charlie’s on his way back to good health. I’m glad you like the photos. Love and Hugs, JB
Pati- College Girl
Is this the same Katie that I will be attending school with? :-D
Beautiful horses! I have to save up quite a bit of money if I want to bring a horse there. First things first though, I need to have one to bring! LOL
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Pati:
Yes, that is Katie. I have not seen her to give her your info as yet; but I will. It doesn’t look like Katie is going to be able to take Gigi to college either. Boarding is too expensive. Love and Hugs, JB
Peggy (N) South Georgia
Dear Judy,
Thank You so much for the pictures. You and Keta made my day.
Send Papa Charlie, All the horses and Lola Mae my love.
Gotta get back to see Leroi soon.
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Peggy:
Will do. Love and Hugs, JB
Ann NC
JB.
Fine looking group, beautiful smiles!
Thanks
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Ann:
You’re so welcome.
Did you see the new videos o Z, Little Red and COZ on the latest Blog page? They all look wonderful. COZ is just stunning looking. Love and Hugs, JB
Ann NC
Judy B.,
Yes, I did see the new videos clips. Aren’t we lucky to get our delightful snacks ( videos ) ?
Hugs and love back at ya!!!!
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Ann:
We truly are lucky. I can’t get over how gorgeous COZ is and the Red Prince is something else too. Hugs, JB
Max
JudyB. Enjoyed seeing these beautiful photos. Charlie does look like Moosie. Hope that he’s completely well again soon.
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Max:
I’m so glad you got to see the resemblance between Charlie and Moosie. Charlie is doing really well now. Thank you for your kindness and friendship. I will post new photos from time to time, now that I know how.
Hoping Moosie has a good rest and comes back full of run. Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC broad)
Dear Judy B.,
Great photos — beautiful horses. Papa Charlie is very handsome!
Cheers and Hugs
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Marshall:
So glad you liked the photos. Love and Hugs, JB
Barbara Wood (Texas)
Wonderful, Judy! Thank you. Wish I knew how to do that. I can barely get one into an e-mail or a folder! Hugs.
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Barb:
I’ll try to explain what I did to post the photos. I send you an e-mail. Love and Hugs, JB
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
BRAVO Judy!! I would love to know how you did it as well (I can see that it must be a photo sharing site).
Hugs,
Sandy
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Sandy:
Will send you the same e-mail I sent Barb W. Hope it helps. Love and Hugs, JB
Peggy (N) South Georgia
Jackson Bend in Race 9 this Saturday at Calder. 4.26 pm July 6. Many prayers sent your way JB, You and all horses. Love Ya.
Wish someone carried that race.
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Peggy:
Thank you so much for your prayers. Love you too.
Don’t think Calder has live video or free race replays. Hopefully, someone will post Jackson Bend’s race on You Tube and we can see it there. Will look for it and post if I find it. Love and Hugs, JB
Sue Fl CPRC "COZ I Can" 2015
Hi
I believe you can watch race replays from the Calder website. It takes about 20 – 30 minutes after for them to post in with the results.
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Sue:
Thanks. Hugs, JB
Peggy (N) South Georgia
Good night all, Best of Dreams. Goodnight Z, Coz, l3 Z. Baby Z.
andrej
Verrazano don’t be overheated, have bath of some cool water, Zenny, do you know, when coming to half dark barn, you can see lights in eyes of horses, i had see yellow green and pink lights, Zenny lil red 13z Coz love you, walk on air in green grass
Sue Fl CPRC "COZ I Can" 2015
Good morning family
July can you believe baby Z13 is 4 months old ! Wow
I sure hope we get some more pics of Z and sons for the 4th.
Have a great day everyone and lets dance with the Queen today. :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDSSGyPurmE
love you Sue
LauraJ (Cincinnati OH)
He’s three months old–born April 1. :-)
Barbara Wood (Texas)
Good morning, all–For those who love kitties and would like a day-brightener, check this out:
http://halopets.com/freekibble/donation108.html
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
Great story – thanks for posting Barbara!
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
GREAT news for the Zentastics! Just got an email saying that they are gearing up again for the BC cappin’ contest. Details coming in “early July.” Sue in Florida, are you going to head up our effort again? Hope we will get more peeps to join in the fun, and I SO hope that they make it easier to register this time. Stay tuned!!
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
As always, my timing is seriously bad. There is a new post. I’ll copy this over to the new one!
Jan S. / Houston
So glad Dreaming of Julia is getting some horsey paddock time
Look forward to her returning to the track.
Happy 4 th to all my Z Family !!!
Bev
I love the butt on Z13, man that is a wonderful baby! He is so balanced and is all muscle. Can’t wait til he comes out on that race track with his muscles bulging and him all dappled out like his Momma got. You guys really scored with that mating. Congratulations!
Karen Thompson
Oh my gosh!
I’m the owner of Hovis the blogging Clydesdale and I’m absolutely amazed to discover he’s made it over the pond and into the lives of such an amazing bunch of people!
He’s my life, my horse of a lifetime and a character too large to be true sometimes.
He has his own Facebook pages if any of you are interested and his books are available from the horse and hound online shop or direct from http://www.bransbyhorses.co.uk (the charity who benefits from the proceeds of his books).
I will of course pass on the fact he is sharing “cyber space” with such a stunning superstar and I think we can be assured this fact may possibly feature in future blogs
Much love
Karen and Hovis xx