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Zenyatta by Bronwen Healy

Photo © Bronwen Healy
Photo © Bronwen Healy

Happy Tuesday!

Zenyatta recently received a visit from Australian photographer Bronwen Healy. You can see more of Bronwen’s work on her website, http://www.bronwenhealy.com.au.

Enjoy!
Team Z

Photo © Bronwen Healy
Photo © Bronwen Healy


Photo © Bronwen Healy
Photo © Bronwen Healy


Photo © Bronwen Healy
Photo © Bronwen Healy
Photo © Bronwen Healy
Photo © Bronwen Healy


Courtesy of Bronwen Healy
Photographer Bronwen Healy with Zenyatta.

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633 Comments

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    Dear Z Fans:

    Congrats to Jess’s Dream. Both kids made their Mama RA proud.

    On a sad note:

    Just came back from the farm. Asking for your prayers for Bentley. Bentley is
    Angela’s Barrel Pony. He’s a Buckskin color and the sweetest boy. You can leave
    him tied to the trailer in between events and he takes a nap until you fetch
    him.

    Eighteen days ago he came up lame after a trim by the farrier. He has developed
    Laminitis and is not doing well. Specialist vet will be out to the farm tomorrow
    afternoon. Looks like the farrier messed up and then kept trimming to cover it
    over, but x-rays show that one hoof is 3 millimeters shorter than the other and
    deterioration to the bone. Angela is doing everything she can to keep him
    comfortable. Please keep him in your prayers. Love and Hugs, JB

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    Dear Sheena:

    Really upset over Bentley. Goodnight. Love and Hugs, JB, LM, PC, HT, Cap, Herc, Frank and all the Sweeties

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    @Sheena: Any news on the Tian Tian front? I hope Edinburgh gets to enjoy the excitement of having a cub or even twins! So far so good in D.C. except for one hiccup when Mei Xiang refused to hand over one of the twins for the nightly swap and the nannykeepers had to bottle feed the other baby by hand all night long. Mei has been cooperating on swaps today, though. In fact, the keepers just now completed one and turned the Panda Cam back on, so the panda newbies freaking out on FB can calm down now!

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    Dear Z, COZ, ZI and Montey:

    Goodnight. Stay safe and comfy. Love all of you so much. Hugs, JB

    Z Princess, Dubai, will always love you.

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    My dear Judy.I know how upset you must be about Bentley.I will keep him in my thoughts and prayers.Keep us posted about the specialist’s visit.Hope he can help Bentley.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT Cap Hercules Frank Bentley and all the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX

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    Dear Deb E.Sadly no news from Edinburgh yet but we live in hope.The keepers were worried that Mei wouldn’t always cooperate with the swaps.Hope she will behave tomorrow.I recall someone came over from China to help with Lun-Lun and her twins and feeding time went quite smoothly as far as I can remember.Little one needs mum’s milk.Love and hugs Sheena.

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        Mei remembers that horrible morning back in 2012 when she began calling out in distress for someone to come and help Princess. The nannykeepers came and got Princess, but didn’t give her back. Mei wandered all through her enclosures calling and crying for her baby for days afterwards. It was heartbreaking. Mei still doesn’t really trust them to bring her cub back to her when the vets or keepers take it away for any reason. Losing Princess traumatized her. She was so depressed; it took having Bao Bao in 2013 to bring the light back to her eyes.

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    Dear Judy B,

    I will add my prayers for Bentley. I love buckskins & my Pride had many members in her family who were barrel racers. In fact, her sire’s full sister, Hannah, was unbeatable when she barrel raced.

    I’m also sending prayers for all people who live in the fire areas in the western US as well as the brave people fighting them. Three fire fighters were lost last week when they were trapped by fire. Australia & New Zealand have sent people to help us fight the 70 fires. The one in the state of Washington is the largest in its history. I pray that no other lives will be lost…

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      Dear Donna Z:

      Thank you very much. I love buckskins too; but then, I love them all. Wow, Hannah must have been a very special girl. Love and Hugs, JB

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        Dear Donna Z:

        Have not watched the news and didn’t know about the fires. Brave men gave their lives to save others. Rest In Peace. Love and Hugs, JB

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    So happy for the owner and trainer of RV and JD. RA kids are doing great as beginners on the track. Johnny V is a great asset for the connections too. Hmm, wish Zenny’s kids were doing as well. Though I adore and respect John, there is talk out there of his taking too much time getting horses ready to race. Not judging myself, but seems to be his style overall. I worry about Coz not progressing. No recent works from Zi either. Hope for better news soon.

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      We have to remember that Taco is a little older than Coz and he was slow to make his first start. And The Red Prince is only 2. Patience paid off with Zenyatta and Taco and I am sure it will with Coz. Good things come to those who wait.

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      CoZ progress has nothing to do with the trainer it is the horse- he is not getting it yet.
      JS is a great trainer. RA was very precocious and fast, both of her youngsters are demonstrating that. Zenyatta was not that, she was slow to develop and she was a closer, very slow to start. JV said Taco knew when to go in the race and he took off.
      CoZ does not know this, JS is teaching him this. Please do not fault the trainer,
      It is the horse !!!!! JS is getting Zi ready to run he should be running soon, you are seeing a completely different training style with Zi he is already breezing and should run
      in September in MSW I would think- he is not moving slowly with him at all- Zi has racing
      on his mind since he was a yearling and loves to train. Two very different horses. Two
      very different training styles.

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        Tizgood I am glad you posted. As excited as I am for Rachels kids I was getting a little discouraged about Zenyattas. I just don’t know that much about the racing game. Everything you said makes perfect sense and I feel a little rejuvenated. Thank you!

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        You are seeing is precocity in Ziconic because of his sire Tapit, the Tapits for the most part run at 2 and this over road Zenny’s slowness to start so he was a good sire for her. However, Zi is small as Tapit is 16 hands and not as muscular as Bernardini so he may not be as strong as Zenny but being smaller he may be quicker. Will have to see. Zi is very much influenced by Tapit, will have to wait to see Zenny other than her amazing beam which is one of he most important conformation inheritance for Zi.
        Love and hugs to all

        • Thanks Tizgood! I am totally excited for the boys! Can’t wait till CoZ runs again and Ziconic gets his first chance. I have always been a Tapit fan but Bernardini just isn’t my favorite and I know it is totally because he won the Preakness after Barbaro broke down. Pretty stupid but I just can’t get over it. Still love CoZ though!

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    Yes! JD’s race reminded me of a certain magnificent mare who loved to come from WAAAAY back, then come surging past as though the others were standing still!

    It was something.

    Maybe show Coz the video:)

    Ahem. Sorry. I still think he has stuff. It seemed as though he was fighting the bridle, fighting the bit, etc, and now he looks relaxed and happy with his rider (to my inexpert eye!)

    That’s a lot when you think about it!

    Maybe horses are like kids, some are late bloomers!

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      Not sure JD’s style will be to close, he just dropped out because he did not
      get it right away- realize he was in a race. It took him some time to figure it out like JV said. He let him figure it out and when he got up to the horses and then he engaged
      and ran. He does not have a style yet. Only his first race.

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    August 25 Cherokee Devotional

    We are the designers, the engineers, the builders of our lives. But we are notorious for not staying with any one of these things to complete it because we are afraid something is developing in another area that we don’t know about.
    Stick to it. Study it out and get so involved that nothing else can compete in importance. See each detail, measure every idea, refine and improve until you know it like the back of your hand. Be steady and consistent and never count yourself so important that you cannot stand corrected. Albert Einstein put it this way: If A equals success, then the formula is A equals X plus Y and Z, with X being work, Y play, and Z keeping your mouth shut.

    For him [the old Indian] to sit upon the ground is to be able to think more deeply and to feel more keenly; he can see more clearly into the mysteries of life.
    Standing Bear
    Lakota

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    Dear Kathy.Standing Bear is very wise.Another damp day here.Glesni has left the Dyfi again or has she???Blue is on the platform her heart is set on Monty!Zoe was reporting about the fires on the West coast.If only I could send you some Welsh rain!!
    Poor Klaus Dolly’s garden cat was found dead they had thought he was asleep so mummy had leaky eyes all day and they buried him in the garden.We had a similar experience with an elderly cat called Lady Docker when I was a child she died in her sleep in the garden.Must be a sad day in Zoey’s house today.The ratties are still looking for aliems.They must neber give up hope!Abby was very naughty last night she was determined to get Lacey’s cookie until Judy removed it.Poor Ray has lost many furiends lately.Great run by Jess’s Dream last night.I wonder if Beholder will go for the Classic.Should be some race this year!Have a great day.Love and hugs to you,Kisses for Holly,Nikko and Sugar.Sheena.XOXO

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      Dear Sheena,

      Had to go to the store before work this morning so I am on the run. Have a great day. Love and hugs from me, kisses from Holly, Nikko and Sugar. Kathy XOXO

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      I am so sorry about Tian Tian. I saw that she is no longer believed to be pregnant. Well, you’re more than welcome to partake in the ongoing fun here in the United States with Mei and her Awesome Pawsome!

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    Dear Deb E.Yes,sad news about Tian-Tian again.Someone suggested the noise from the fireworks from the military tattoo may be to blame for her resorbing the foetus.A few critical remarks about the Zoo too that they are using the Pandas for marketing purposes and the enclosures are so small.Tian-Tian was 12 yesterday and is still showing signs of a pregnancy overdue maybe?Hugs Sheena.

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    I love Browen’s photography of our Z! Z is the Queen!
    Prayers go out for Bentley Judy B.

    Zenyatta, I have missed you this past week and just being here.
    love you with kisses and your sons
    loving zprincess and dear Sir
    Auntie Sally B

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    Thanks Auntie Judy, love Pharoah’s blog & pictures. I’m so glad Pharoah has Smokey by his side. Very enjoyable read.

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    spare Peppy Bolly 6yo mare, photo on fb page In memory of our racehorses, augu9 2015 she finished 4th in del mar, injury right hind suspensory ligament :-( , her way was like way of Dullahan, that liked to breeze in monmouth park, only lil longer, spare Pure Tactics 6yo horse by Pure Prize out of Dixie Tactics, he went not well step on back stretch before second turn, fractured left hind sesamoid in del mar on augu23 2015 race8 turf :-( , google ” Avanzare goes wide to win del mar mile bloodhorse com ” , his photo is on fb page Doug O’Neill racing stable in previous photos

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    Voodoo Storm, he is kind only name such like Ruffian, he is going to breeze on dry hard course on 68F in mountaineer on augu26 2015 race1, i worry about him, he is on fb page Voodoo Storm,, Buckskin color Bently drink eat well, try quietly to sleep more time, hope vet doctor will help well

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    Bently Bentley,, Coz your mates in stable are more kind and friendly than some comments in fb :-) , Coz in yearling videos you like to breeze in snow, Zenny like to splash in mud after rain, i think you are quick autumn mild not frozen winter horse, Coz, Tug is good trainer, breeze lightly before workout or race, say hello to Zi and mates in stable, beautyfull Zenny Zi Coz and mates stay comfy and cozy, kiss your soft noses, lil 14z filly To Dubai im remembering you

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    My Dear Z Family:

    Just heard from Angela with a very encouraging update on Bentley. The vet and the specialist farrier saw him this afternoon and made a corrective show for him to wear. Blood flow to the foot is good and they believe he should recover fully with time and stall rest.

    Want to thank all of you for your prayers and sweet concern for this beautiful boy. Love all of you. Hugs, JB

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    Dear Sheena:

    Goodnight. So happy about Bentley and Jericho and the cubs. Poor Tian Tian. Love and Hugs, JB, LM, PC, HT, Cap, Herc, Frank and all the Sweeties

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    Dear Beautiful Z, COZ, ZI and Montey:

    Goodnight. Happy Dreams. Love You. Hugs, JB

    Z Princess, Dubai, will always love you.

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    Dear Judy.So happy to hear good news about Bentley and will pray his recovery continues.Yes,we are sad for Tian-Tian but celebrate Mei’s twins in Washington.Summer went to another show at the weekend and enjoyed herself!She’s been on the blog a year now and said her human never remembers sad anniversaries.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT Cap Hercules Frank Bentley and the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX

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      Dear Sheena:

      Yes, so happy for Bentley, Mei and her twins and for Summer. Love and Hugs, JB

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    Dear Judy,
    Thank you for the good news about Bentley. I will continue to pray for him. I was able to see the picture of him, too.

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      Dear Donna Z:

      Thank you so much. Glad you got to see Bentley’s photo. Love and Hugs, JB

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    Great news about Bentley and continued good thoughts and prayers.

    I don’t know why. Today was sad for me. I could not get our Z Princess off my mind. What an awesome filly she was. To me she was everything her wonderful mom is, and there was so much to look forward to. Watching her grow up, maybe seeing her race. My heart will always be sad that she left us too soon. I will never give up on Coz, and I’m really looking forward to see Zi run. As a horse lover, it doesn’t really matter to me if they do good or not. Just the fact that they came from our Zenny is enough. Will go to bed tonight thinking of kissing soft noses of Zenny, Coz, Zi and our sweet Z Princess.

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      Dear Donna:

      Thank you for your continued prayers for Bentley. Your post reflects my exact feelings about Z Princess and I feel the same as you do about COZ and all of Z’s babies. Love and Hugs, JB

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      Dear Donna,
      My sentiments completely. Zenyatta and all of her babies mean the world to the whole Z-family. Z Princess will have a special place in our hearts.

      Dear Judy,
      Appreciate Bentley’s dropshot. Great news. Still praying for his healing.

      Take good care,
      Mary Margaret

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    August 26 Cherokee Devotional

    He sat easily on the ground and leaned his back against the rough bark of an oak and spoke solemnly of a problem relatively new to Cherokees. “Time was when ka ni gv na w that doctors call depression was not in our camp. We had our land and families, but it changed. Old ones cry to leave land and trees, children wave little hands. Hardship not new, reason new.
    “A scar is depression in skin. A hurt is depression in soul. Medicine cure cuts, but only Spirit cure hurt. Speak to it in your prayer and tell it go. Refuse it a place and always say thank you. Sing some, too. Deep in soul, sing, and it iron out depression.”

    I am afraid that the white men are not speaking straight…
    Chief Weninock
    Yakima
    Circa 1915

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      Dear Kathy:

      Thank you for your prayers for B. Poignant Devotional, as usual, and so wise. Love and Hugs, JB

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      Dear Sheena,
      Blue should be ashamed of herself, divebombing Bobby like that, he held his own and kept calling an invader, glad Merin in back to help him. Shows how vulnerable these
      youngsters are. So hope Celyn and Glesni are safe and are finding good weather.
      Love and hugs

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    Dear Kathy.I have never understood how children can get depressed.We never knew the meaning of the word.I thought maybe the girls would leave this weekend they could be hiding on the Dyfi we have had a lot of wind and rain.Blue has turned very aggressive.Poor Bobby bach is on the receiving end.She’s frustrated.i think.A lot of “hiraeth”this time of year.All the furbabies I have visited are well found a new one JJ the hospice therapy dog.Her video went viral and she has nearly 54000 friends now.Hovis went out for a canter yesterday and nearly ended up in Scotland!!I heard Victor Espinoza is on “Dancing with the Stars”this season!Hope you have a great day.Love and hugs to you,Kisses for Holly,Nikko and Sugar.Sheena.XOXO

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