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Zenyatta’s Boys, Back in CA

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Happy Friday!

If you’ve been waiting for an update about Zenyatta’s boys, this post is for you. Brothers Cozmic One and Ziconic spent the last few months with John Shirreffs at Belmont Park. They are pictured above eating some of their favorite treats, sweet potato for Ziconic and carrot juice for Coz.

This month, John and Dottie moved the horses back to Santa Anita for the winter. We’ll let you know how they’re settling in next week.

Here are a few photos from Ziconic’s November 25 workout at Belmont Park and a couple of Coz breezing as well. Photos courtesy of Dottie Ingordo-Shirreffs.

Enjoy!
Team Z

Ziconic striding out... getting close to the finish line.
Ziconic striding out… getting close to the finish line.


Galloping out past the wire. Pretty stride and such focus!
Galloping out past the wire. Pretty stride and such focus!


Continues to gallop out.
Ziconic continues to gallop out.


This is well past the finish line and still going strong.
This is well past the finish line and still going strong.


Coz breezing at Belmont on November 27
Coz breezing at Belmont on November 27


Coz gallops out after his breeze.
Coz gallops out after his breeze.

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    Morn Zsters?

    Today’s devo:
    Christ has obtained a ministry that is as much more excellent than the old as the covenant he mediates is better, since it is enacted on better promises. (Hebrews 8:6)

    Christ is the Mediator of a new covenant, according to Hebrews 8:6. What does that mean? It means that his blood — the blood of the covenant (Luke 22:20; Hebrews 13:20) — purchased the fulfillment of God’s promises for us.

    It means that God brings about our inner transformation by the Spirit of Christ.

    And it means that God works all his transformation in us through faith in all that God is for us in Christ.

    The new covenant is purchased by the blood of Christ, effected by the Spirit of Christ, and appropriated by faith in Christ.

    The best place to see Christ working as the Mediator of the new covenant is in Hebrews 13:20–21:

    Now the God of peace, who brought up from the dead the great Shepherd of the sheep through the blood of the eternal covenant [this is the purchase of the new covenant], even Jesus our Lord, equip you in every good thing to do His will, working in us that which is pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen.

    The words “working in us that which is pleasing in his sight” describe what happens when God writes the law on our hearts in the new covenant. And the words “through Jesus Christ” describe Jesus as the Mediator of this glorious work of sovereign grace.

    So the meaning of Christmas is not only that God replaces shadows with Reality, but also that he takes the reality and makes it real to his people. He writes it on our hearts. He does not lay his Christmas gift of salvation and transformation down for you to pick up in your own strength. He picks it up and puts in your heart and in your mind, and seals to you that you are a child of God.

    HugZ❤ prayerZ, vamp

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      Dear Sue,
      Thank you so much for your encouraging messages. A few months ago, we watched the movie, “The Ragamuffin Gospel” – the true story of Richie Mullins, who wrote so many great rock and Christian songs. There was a line in the movie that is the most profound thing we’ve ever heard. It was spoken by Brendan Manning –
      “The only thing that God will ask us just after our end of time here, when we meet
      Him Face to face is:
      ‘Did you believe me when I said I loved you?’ ”
      Hope you and everyone here on Zenny’s website has a love-ly day.
      with love, Elizabeth

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        I’ll have to watch the movie sometime. I liked rich mullins. Awesome god is 1 of my all-time fave songs.
        HugZ❤

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        Dear BGG and Judy,
        Join you both in praying for complete healing for Edgar Prado. Jockeys are amazing athletes. Praying God’s many blessings for him.
        with love, Elizabeth

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    Prolific dressage stallion Breitling W put down
    Carole Mortimer Horse & Hound 14 December, 2015
    Breitling W, the 2014 Hanoverian stallion of the year, was put down at the weekend (13 December) after suffering from colic.
    The 24-year-old was owned and competed in international grand prix by German trainer Wolfram Wittig.
    The pair competed at Hickstead and in 2001 Breitling W was the winner of its CDI grand prix and Nations Cup, competing alongside his older full brother Meggles Biagiotti W (Marcus Gribbe).
    Read more at http://www.horseandhound.co.uk/news/breitlng-w-put-down-aged-24-520345#wMqziuoChPo32pBA.99

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      Dear BGG,
      Thank you for the link about Breitling W’s passing. Today, Dimaggio left us, also.
      Sad news — two fine horses, Breitling W and Dimaggio, of the dressage world.
      Breitling W euthanized due to colic, and Dimaggio euthanized at age 20 due to laminitis.
      These awful killers strike again.
      RIP Breitling W
      RIP Dimaggio

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        Marshall
        Sad to lose such great horses today Breitling W & DiMaggio in dressage and now Scat Daddy dropping dead, very unexpected.
        RIP to all. Condolences to all their connections and caregivers.
        BGG

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        Dear Marshall,
        Thank you for posting about Breitling. Also read about Private Colin passing on also. So very sad for their human families and fans. We’re so blessed that Zenny and her boys are so healthy. Pray God’s blessings for you,
        with love, Elizabeth PS Private Colin had the most beautiful eyes.

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    I was feeling a bit sad today so I came here. Just reading and seeing things about the two boys made me feel better. Interesting about AP, but SI had a chance to vote Secretariat sportsman of the year and didn’t.

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      I am distressed to learn of your loss. This is a terrible thing to happen to innocent people and to their friends. My mother’s doctor interned at Loma Linda. He loved it there.

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        Thanks for the “heads up” Max. I apparently missed the last several pages of the previous blog when this one went up. I went back to see if I could find what this referred to and found Terry’s sad post.

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      Dear Terry C.,
      Glad that Coz and Ziconic boosted your spirits some — this place has therapeutic benefits.
      You are correct about SI. They didn’t choose Secretariat. Now they didn’t choose American Pharoah either. The Athlete of the Year is a horse named American Pharoah, IMHO.
      Take care and stay tuned!
      Hugs and Love

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      Secretariat was on the cover of SI, though and AP did not even make that.
      Very interesting magazine – lots of lip service.

      Serena is an amazing tennis player and will make a great SI and cover – why
      was she not voted for ?????

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        Correction – Secretariat was on the cover of Time – June 11, 1973, not SI – guess they
        have always been “snobby”.

        • Secretariat was also on the cover of NewsWeek that same week. I have my copy from 1973. That was the week leading up to the Belmont Stakes, and if I recall correctly, he made the cover of three magazines that week — maybe the third was SI? I think so.
          Marshall

        • I just checked, and Secretariat was on the cover of SI that week, June 11, 1973. The ol’ brain cells function correctly sometimes! Big Red was on the cover of SI the next week, too — after his unbelievable Belmont romp.

          Jackie Stewart won the 1973 cover award. I’m afraid I am unfamiliar with him.

          Goodnight everyone!

        • Dear Marshall,
          Thanks for recalling that great bit of history of Secretariat,
          seems like the times have changed. So happy that he was on all of those covers, before and after the Belmont. I think it had to do with Penny and her families historical background as an american in racing and all that she brought to the sport at that point in time.

          Serena Williams is also an american icon as well.

          Love and hugs

        • Dear Marshall,
          Thanks so much for recalling this great bit of history of Secretariat, amazing he was on the cover of so many magazines before and after the Belmont, such a special American horse with a historic American racing family – Penny Chenery was and still is great for racing. Wish she could live on forever.

          Love and hugs

        • oops – thanks to the web crew for resurrecting my previous comment. There are two similar as I put my name in with a g instead of a d at the end.
          Thanks so much web crew.

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      Terry,
      I must be farther behind than I realized, and it wasn’t until I saw Max’s post above that I realized something had happened. I found your post of the previous blog and want to join all of those who have expressed condolences on the loss of your friends (and friends of your friends). It was a horrible, shocking incident . . . I’m so sorry (and I believe that you are STILL contributing to society).
      Sandy

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      Dear Terry,
      So very sorry for your loss. Will keep you in my prayers.
      with love, Elizabeth
      PS Thank you Max for posting about this, I missed Terry’s news also.

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      carol,
      So sad for one so young. Seems we just keep losing them. At least Ashford reported it right away instead of saying nothing for months.

      Hope you are well.

      Any news on Rivers?

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    Top Sire Scat Daddy Dies at Age 11
    By Evan Hammonds, The Blood-Horse December 14, 2015
    Scat Daddy , a multiple grade I winner and sire of 69 stakes winners, died Dec. 14 at Ashford Stud near Versailles, Ky. The death was reported by Ashford manager Dermot Ryan via Twitter:
    Passing of Scat Daddy: “Scat Daddy was in the best of health but totally unexpectedly he dropped dead when walking out of his paddock;
    http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/96559/top-sire-scat-daddy-dies-at-age-11

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    Can anyone explain why Sports Illustrated bothered to have a poll?
    Clearly, the two top vote-getters were discarded. My answer is a snide remark:
    Guess they wanted a “cheesecake cover”. :-)
    Serena Williams is an outstanding tennis player, so congratulations are in order.

    Obviously, I am supremely disappointed, and sad to admit that I was snookered for a second time. First with Secretariat, and now with American Pharoah. However, we don’t need SI to tell us who won, do we?

    Hugs and Love to All Equines, All Z’sters and The Queen Z

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      Nothing new for SI.

      In my opinion and mine only, the magazine lacks substance and seemed much better decades ago, when I would pick one up.
      This in mind, I think it is their ploy to get their site looked at. There was never any intention of naming AP the winner and this falls in line with all past polls.

      Serena Williams is an outstanding tennis player and athlete, but she has plenty more opportunities and awards in her career to come.

      SI should be polled as the biggest loser in promoting ALL sporting events.

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        Dear Judy, Max, and Janet,
        Agree completely with what you said. I voted for Amercian Pharoah also. Too bad about SI.
        Love to you all, Elizabeth

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    Dear Sheena:

    Goodnight. More sad losses this week. 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 safe and cozy in your stalls. Love You. Hugs, JB

    Z Princess, Dubai, will always love you.

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    Breeding business is a serious and scary business – Scat Daddy walks out of his
    paddock and drops over dead at age 11

    RIP Beautiful Boy – you have some wonderful sons and daughters to carry on your legacy- but you were too young to pass over the rainbow.

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    Judy,
    Hang in there. This is the price we pay for loving them. We get our hearts broken again and again but think of the thrills. Will never forget Secretariat or American Pharoah thundering down the stretch to win the Blemont and the TC. Tears those days but tears of joy.

    Have a good evening and know that all of us out here in Z land are with you.

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      Dear Shirlee:

      So true of so many things in this life; joy and sorrow in cycles. Thank you for your sweet comments. Love and Hugs, JB

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    I well remember how we all voted for Red Rum to become sports personality of the year in 77′ but we were told the award couldn’t be given to a horse.He was allowed into the studio that night and behaved impeccably as you would expect from such a champion.As I believed he won the award that night so you will all continue to accept AP won his award too.Sheena

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    Just to cheer everyone up. Over on the Forum under Ziconic there are 2 twitter pictures of him on the track. The caption says Mike Smith is up. Can’t tell if that is true but very exciting if it is Mike. Wonder what he thinks of our handsome Prince?

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        Dear Shirlee, Sheena and Cheryl:

        Shirlee thanks for the heads up. Hope Mikey gets the nod to ride ZI and COZ. Love and Hugs, JB

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      Dear Shirlee, Sheena, Judy and Cheryl,
      Sure home Mikey is aboard, that would be so great if he gets to ride one of Zenny’s children. He did win the Ky Derby on Giacomo. Have to look and see how many races
      he had before the Derby, even though there were no points then.
      Love and hugs

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        PS:
        In one of the photos looks like Mike is being discreet with his head down; wonder if he is aboard in the photos on this blog???

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        Dear Tiz and Z Fans:

        I checked on the Derby Prep races that will be coming up at Santa Anita and I found these: The Sham, Jan 16th; The Robert B. Lewis, Feb. 13th; the San Felipe, March 12th; Santa Anita Derby, April 9th. Depending on how ZI goes for his Maiden start, anything is possible for him to get some points and hopefully with Mikey aboard. There are many Preps, as you know, all across the Country. Don’t know how JS and the Moss’ might consider them.

        Would love to see COZ have his first win with Mikey aboard too. Godspeed to both of them and safe and sound always. Love and Hugs, JB

        • Dear Judy,
          Thanks for checking out he prep races.You are right, some of the horses got into the derby with a couple of the higher point preps. Usually the Mosses don’t like to ship out of CA, but with JS in NY now, and Zi already breezing well in NY, maybe he will be adaptable to travel?

          Looked at Giacomo’s Equibase – he ran quite a few races at 2yo (3 or 4) and
          then 3 or 4 before the derby all coming in 3 or 4 th only to win the KY Derby.
          His equibase is interesting. The great son of Holy Bull that Mike Smith got redemption on.
          Love and hugs

        • Dear Tiz:

          Will be exciting and nerve wracking to see ZI start for the first time and anxious for COZ’s next race too. Godspeed beautiful Princes. Love and Hugs, JB

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    Dear Judy.This sport we love has so many highs and lows.One wonders how much more losses we can take but somehow I carry on and always look forward.We have some great racing in the UK over the holidays but I’ll miss seeing my beloved Kauto parading at Kempton this year.We also have Olympia later this week always a great asmosphere there at Christmas.Summer got 2 ribbons tough show yesterday.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:

      Yes, these devastating losses of so many of our beloved TBs are really getting more and more difficult to bear and so many at a young age.

      Good for Summer. Love and Hugs, JB

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    Great to see them back in the better weather. I am sure John and Dottie are happy to be back in California too. Both boys look great.

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    It seems that CC is having every Saturday early-morning workouts at Los Al? Can anyone tell me the procedure to get in that early in the morning to watch him? Also, can you get breakfast there? Thanks, Cheryl

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      Cheryl–All you need to do is drive up to the preferred parking area and walk in. There is usually an announcement when CC is coming on the track to work as the track is cleared before he does. There is a restaurant named Schwannie’s, I may have the spelling wrong, where most of the track people hang out. It over looks the track and is located about where the bend is for the QH races, commonly known as the gap. And don’t worry. It is a friendly place and you will be welcome. How far away from Los Al do you live? Perhaps I could meet you there some time.

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    Wow, Zenny’s boys look great! It’s so good seeing them together. Coz is adorable with his carrot juice nose. Too cute! ❤️ I hope all of my Dumpling friends are doing well. Life (or I should say work) has been crazy, but my New Year’s resolution is to get on the blog more often. Thanks for the great pics, Team Z!!

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    November 15 Cherokee Devotional

    Sit here with me and listen to the woods. Did you know the trees can talk? They do. They tell me all sorts of tales, for most have been here several hundred years and they have seen such things that we can’t even imagine.
    Yes, they have spoken of the wild animals, the strange ones and they have seen the things that made the huge bounders tumble from the ground. They have seen the floods that left these shells buried in the earth. And they can tell of people-your own ancestors.
    But others, too, drovers with herds of cattle, outlaws, and hunters, devious men hiding their cache. Some have left carvings on the stone. Put your arms around that tree as far as you can reach and listen…what do you hear?

    Holy Mother Earth, the trees and all nature, are witnesses of your thoughts and deeds.
    A Winnebago Saying

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    Morning Zsters?

    Today’s devo:
    “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.” (John 10:10)

    As I was about to begin this devotional, I received word that Marion Newstrum had just died. Marion and her husband Elmer have been part of Bethlehem longer than most of our members have been alive. She was 87. They had been married 64 years.

    When I spoke to Elmer and told him I wanted him to be strong in the Lord and not give up on life, he said, “He has been a true friend.” I pray that all Christians will be able to say at the end of life, “Christ has been a true friend.”

    Each Advent I mark the anniversary of my mother’s death. She was cut off in her 56th year in a bus accident in Israel. It was December 16, 1974. Those events are incredibly real to me even today. If I allow myself, I can easily come to tears — for example, thinking that my sons never knew her. We buried her the day after Christmas. What a precious Christmas it was!

    Many of you will feel your loss this Christmas more pointedly than before. Don’t block it out. Let it come. Feel it. What is love for, if not to intensify our affections — both in life and death? But, O, do not be bitter. It is tragically self-destructive to be bitter.

    Jesus came at Christmas that we might have eternal life. “I came that they might have life, and have it abundantly” (John 10:10). Elmer and Marion had discussed where they would spend their final years. Elmer said, “Marion and I agreed that our final home would be with the Lord.”

    Do you feel restless for home? I have family coming home for the holidays. It feels good. I think the bottom line reason for why it feels good is that they and I are destined in the depths of our being for an ultimate Homecoming. All other homecomings are foretastes. And foretastes are good.

    Unless they become substitutes. O, don’t let all the sweet things of this season become substitutes of the final great, all-satisfying Sweetness. Let every loss and every delight send your hearts a-homing after heaven.

    Christmas. What is it but this: I came that they might have life? Marion Newstrum, Ruth Piper, and you and I — that we might have Life, now and forever.

    Make your Now the richer and deeper this Christmas by drinking at the fountain of Forever. It is so near.

    Mega hugZ❤prayerZ, vamp

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    Dear Kathy.I have always hated to see a tree felled.It feels,somehow,like a death to me.Another incredibly mild day here.Mr Fibbs is sad the festival of light is over and he won’t get any more taters!They were busy yesterday mailing their calemders.No rest when you’re internashunal biznessmen.Sad to see some of Lady Thatcher’s belongings up for sale today.The Victoria and Albert Museum refused to take them!Snobs!!!She is part of our history whether you cared for her or not.Great video called a “cat’s diary” I found today posted it on my timeline.We are hoping Coneygree can be fit enough to run in the King George.He will have to be supplemented though.Gosh,did you see the list of Wookie’s meds?Bless him but then if they can give him a good quality of life.It doesn’t look as if that Maine Coon is the new Joey.It would be lovely if they got a new studio cat now but of course no one could replace Joey.Zoe was a naughty girl last night getting on to paypal!!!Flossie is getting on well now and putting on weight she is in a paddock with 5 geldings and has a devoted suitor!God bless her saviours.Have a great day.Love and hugs to you,Kisses for Holly,Nikko and Sugar.SheenaXOXO

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    Dear Sheena,

    Good news for Fibbs…he can still eat his tater pancakes even if festival of lights is over! Can’t figure out why Victoria and Albert Museum isn’t interested in Lady Thatcher’s belongings. You’re right…she is part of history. I will look for the cat’s diary video. Fingers crossed Coneygree can get ready for the King George. It’s really astonishing how many meds Wookie takes. It’s good that Mom is a vet and can monitor him. I think we’d all feel better if he could be weaned off some of those meds! I think plenty of time has gone by and they should add a new Garden Cat. Certainly not a replacement, just a “cat presence.” Zoe was so funny when Mommy caught her on PayPal. I just love that little dog! And Diane is just so clever giving her a “voice.” God bless Flossie. May she thrive. Happy Tuesday. Love and hugs from me, kisses from Holly, Nikko and Sugar. Kathy XOXO

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    Zenyatta had great visits to Oaklawn. AP had it all his way there this year. That was when we saw how much he enjoyed the slop. Selfishly I would love for the boys to come to Oaklawn. My brother goes to Arkansas all the time and I might be able to see them in person. That would be the thrill of a lifetime. Jackie Stewart was a brilliant Formula 1 driver but he was no Secretariat. I wonder how Serena Williams would have fared against great women tennis players of the past, Chris Evert, Margaret Court Smith, Evonne Goolagong Cauley, Steffi Graf and the phenomenal Martina Navratilova?

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    Dear Sheena and Z Fans:

    Just got back from the vet with Lola. As was the case last time she had teeth problems (2 and 1/2 years ago), she needed extractions and sutures. She has only five teeth left in her mouth. She’s doing fine and will be on pain med for three days and antibiotic for seven. Didn’t want to put her through this so soon after her surgery in June, but knew something wasn’t right these past few weeks and I’m so glad it’s over with. Went back to the vet who did the extractions the first time as I trust her completely. My poor little girl will be off “guard duty” for a while. She’s still a little bit groggy.

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

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      Dear Judy.I am so sorry to hear about Lola’s dental problems coming so soon after her other surgery.Poor baby.Hope she will manage well with 5 teeth and that her gums heal quickly.Please give her a kiss and a hug from her auntie Sheena.I can sympathise as I hate dentists!!!Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT Cap Hercules Frank Bentley and all the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX

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        Dear Auntie Sheena:

        Thank you for your sweet words and the kiss and hug. I’m doing well and Mommy says the sutures should dissolve on their own in time. Love and Hugs, Lola Mae

        • Dear Lola Mae and Judy.So happy to know you are doing well and enjoyed your first meal.I am sure mum is spoiling you while you recover.Did you hear about Michelle Dockery’s fiancé John dying at the age of 34yrs Judy?She was in the US last week promoting “Downton Abbey” but was by his side on sunday when he passed.His funeral is today (Wednesday) private service.They had only been together 2 yrs.Love and hugs to you and LolaX

        • Dear Sheena:

          Oh my God, I didn’t know. She and his family must be devastated. My heart goes out to them. I was wondering just the other day if they had set a date yet for their wedding. How very sad. Love and Hugs, JB

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        Dear Tiz:

        Oh yes. I mix dry food with water and then add moist food and she does very well. She just had her first meal of the day at 7:00 PM. Vet told me to wait a while to feed her and then give her some pain med. She’s very comfortable and is resting in my lap as I’m typing this. Thank you for your sweet concern. Love and Hugs, JB

        • Dear Judy,
          So happy that you are able to make a special diet for Lola that she loves.
          And of course she loves sitting on your lap; wonderful lab dog.

          Love and hugs.

        • Dear Tiz:

          Actually, the vet said to just give LM her usual food and that’s what I did. I am adding water to the dry kibble so that it softens some and then I mix the moist food with that. She only eats about two teaspoons of dry and two teaspoons of the moist food, twice a day. She’s a tiny little Sweetie.

          Love and Hugs, JB

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      Dear Judy B.,
      Glad that Lola is doing well. Smudge has lost some teeth, too. He came to the shelter with two missing from the left upper side, and while he was under anesthesia for neutering, the shelter vet scaled his teeth due to tartar. The bottom two (directly under) were loose and so they extracted those. My vet said he could have had some incident which knocked the two top ones out, and the bottom ones were compromised, also. I have read that small dogs can have dental problems due to their small sized mouths — teeth are crowded close together. Smudge doesn’t seem to notice their absence since he eats well and chews on dental treats, as well as some sticks when he is outside. He doesn’t have the best breath, though!
      Love and pats to little Lola Mae!

      Hugs and Love

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        Dear Marshall:

        Glad Smudge got through his procedures well. He is so lucky now to have you for his Mama.

        Yes, small dogs seem to be prone to teeth problems. Lola Mae probably has more than most due to the degenerating bone problem she was born with too. Might play a role. Two and a half years ago, she had 11 teeth extracted and I knew something wasn’t right over the past few weeks, so I’m not surprised that more of her teeth were loose and needed to be removed. She has only five teeth left in her mouth now, but she’s enjoyed both of her meals today and will be on the antibiotic med for another 6 days. She has one more day of pain med, but doesn’t appear to be in any discomfort, thank God.

        I have tried giving her dental chews and other hard cookies over the years, but she likes to hide them rather than chew them. I have to keep track of where they’re hidden and pick them up so that we don’t attract any “unwanted guests”. She is just so cute, she has me smiling all the time. Thank you for your sweet concern for her. Love and Hugs, to you, Smudge and Bailey

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        Dear TC GP:

        Thank you very much. She’s doing really well. You know how much she means to me because you a special bond with your beloved Basset baby. Love and Hugs, JB

        • Oops:

          Sorry TC, that should be “you had a special bond with your Basset baby”. Love and Hugs, JB

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    Dear Beautiful Mama Z, COZ, ZI and Montey:

    Goodnight. Happy Dreams and Sweet Baby Dreams Z. Love all of you so much. Hugs, JB

    Z Princess, Dubai, will always love you.

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    American Pharoah a runaway choice in readers’ Sportsman of the Year poll
    by SI Wire Sun Dec. 13, 2015
    American Pharoah has won the online readers’ poll for Sports Illustrated’s 2015 Sportsman of the Year, topping 11 other candidates across all major sports as the one who embodied the spirit of sportsmanship and achievement this year.
    The three-year-old colt ended a 37-year Triple Crown drought with a huge win in the Belmont Stakes—the 12th Triple Crown winner in history. He completed his career with a 6 1/2 length win in the $5 million Breeders’ Cup Classic in his final start before heading off to the breeding shed.
    American Pharoah won 47% of the vote when the poll closed on Saturday night.
    The Kansas City Royals came in second place with 29% of the vote and Lionel Messi finished in third place with 6% of the vote. American Pharoah also beat out Stephen Curry (4%), Jordan Spieth (3%), Simone Biles (2%) and Carli Lloyd (2%
    http://www.si.com/sportsmanofyear/2015/12/13/american-pharoah-online-readers-poll-2015-sportsman-year

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    Excellent well-written article.
    Triple Crown Winner American Pharoah Is Not “Just A Horse”
    Serena Williams fully deserves her Sports Illustrated’s Sportsperson of the Year award, but dismissing American Pharoah does a great disservice to what is, at it’s core, a great American sport.
    Heidi E. Carpenter in THe Caluldron Sports Illustrated Dec.15 2015
    American Pharoah’s run in Sports Illustrated’s 2015 Sportsperson of the Year reader poll reflected his races: grabbing a short lead early that grew until he was lengths in front of his closest competitors. By the poll’s conclusion on Sunday, he’d tallied 47 percent of the votes, ahead of the Kansas City Royals (29 percent) and Lionel Messi (6 percent).
    On Monday, SI announced that Serena Williams, who’d tallied a mere 1 percent in the reader’s poll, had won its 2015 Sportsperson of the Year Award. An icon of the sports world and one of the greatest tennis players in history, Williams — who authored a 53–3 season in 2015 — was certainly a deserving winner.
    https://thecauldron.si.com/not-just-a-horse-4cb01881ca97#.mdox89gt0

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