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Ziconic, Training at Mayberry Farm

Ziconic at Mayberry Farm. Photo by Kyle Acebo.
Ziconic at Mayberry Farm. Photo by Kyle Acebo

Happy Monday!

Ziconic is on his fourth month of early training under Jeanne Mayberry, and we went to Ocala earlier this month to visit.

We arrived early on a Monday to find him excited to start the day. He has the same routine that Coz did this time last year. He’s even in his brother’s old stall.

We watched Ziconic’s morning workout and then hung out around his paddock while he enjoyed the Florida sunshine. He loves peppermints just like his mom, and we had plenty on hand.

At the end of the day, Ziconic even got to FaceTime with Zenyatta.

We didn’t leave without asking Jeanne, April, and Jackie to answer questions from this fans. Check back next week for a Mayberry Farm edition of Ask The Experts.

Ziconic has an official Facebook page! Like him here.

Enjoy!
Team Z

Photos by Kyle Acebo.

Ziconic in his stall.
Ziconic in his stall.


Ann, Ziconic and Daisy.
Ann with Ziconic.
Ziconic looks forward to morning exercise.
Ziconic looks forward to morning exercise.


Ziconic walks around the barn before heading to the track.
Ziconic walks around the barn before heading to the track.


On their way to the track.
On their way to the track.


Ziconic on the track.
Ziconic on the track.


Ziconic in his paddock.
Ziconic in his paddock.


Ziconic in his paddock.
Ziconic in his paddock.


Ziconic and Zenyatta FaceTime.
Ziconic and Zenyatta FaceTime.


Ziconic gets a mint from his cousin Lindsay.
Ziconic gets a mint from his cousin Lindsay.

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    Dear Sheena,

    I guess your computer is acting up still. Have a great day and take care of yourself. Love and hugs from me, kisses from Holly, Nikko and Sugar.

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    Dear Kathy.No,I am here just late as per usual.I hope everyone is keeping safe in this dreadful storm I heard NYC has shut down.Computer is a “little better”the last couple of days keeping everything crossed!Fubu is a little better and more playful.Kimberly was upset that someone told her to put him to sleep!!!She knows him better than anyone and he will tell her when it’s time to go!Mango was upset her momma woke her so early 11am!!!Judy had to get to the posty office!Marty is worried about the weather thinks he actually saw rain twice!!Oh,to live in California.Now off to visit the rest of the furbabies.Ray and his brudda’s are looking forward to the snow!!Enjoy your day.Love and hugs to you,Kisses for Holly,Nikko and Sugar.Sheena.

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    Holocaust Memorial Day.Survivors have gathered for the 70th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz where over a million died.THIS MUST NEVER BE ALLOWED TO HAPPEN AGAIN!!!Why can’t humans of all creed and colour live in peace together.Life is so short.RIP.Sheena.

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      Never again and never forget, but yet, mass murder occurs more and more frequently these days. Sadly, I think cruelty is entirely a human behavior.
      Prayerful remembrance for all those who died in those awful concentration camps and for those who survived. May they all find peace and be comforted.
      Hugs

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    The latest big joke going around is to insult some guy, friend or foe, by saying that he found his wife on farmersonly.com. I don’t find it that funny because I think that the ladies on those TV commercials look pretty good. Besides, what makes these men think that they are any sort of a prize?

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      You tell ’em, TC GP.
      Although, Jason, a member from that farmers site needs to work on his romantic lines.
      Jason said ” I’ve been around livestock all my life…..you’re everything I’ve been looking for.”

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      True dat, although I think the ladies in some of the ads are models in cowboy boots. Wearing cowboy boots doesn’t make you a country girl. I should know. I have cowboy boots.

      The whole “farmers only” thing does remind me of the old joke about the farmer who advertised for a wife: “Looking for good woman with tractor. Please send picture of tractor.”

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        lauraj–Point well taken. Some of those women do kind of look like models. I guess I am kind of tired of seeing women on TV who don’t look like real women, if you know what I mean.

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    Some redneck jokes for today. You might be a redneck if you are related to the swamp people. You might be a redneck if you were expelled from summer school. You night be a redneck if you use Preparation H as wrinkle cream. You might be a redneck if most of your family has appeared on “Cops.” You might be a redneck if you use a toilet seat as a hood ornament. You might be a redneck if you have a bumper sticker on your coffee table.

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      Thank you! I’m happy that it is going to be forwarded to her owners. They will see how much I’ve love her!!!

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    Dear Z Fans:

    We got about 17 inches of snow here; more than 2 feet in some places. Went out to clean the car off and there are drifts on the sides of the cars well over 2 to 3 feet. Very tough walking in areas that are not yet plowed to get to our cars. Luckily, we did not lose power.

    Shared texts with Angela and Amanda. Charlie and the other horses are fine. Angela plans to let them back into their paddocks during the day tomorrow. They have been in there stalls since Sunday night, so they will be happy to run in the snow.

    The woman that runs the barn, where Hudson is, lives within walking distance, so she and her husband walked there today to check on the horses. Hudson and the other horses are well. Love and Hugs, JB

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        Dear Max:

        Thanks. Wish I had my camera with me on Sunday when I was at the farm the night before the storm. Frank, Bluebell (the calf) and 7 Minis were all inside in a pen together. They get on together very wello. All will get to go back outside tomorrow. I’ll have to ask Angela how Frank likes the snow. Love and Hugs, JB

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      SO glad to know that you and all of the horses are OK Judy and that you didn’t lose power! Yea!
      Love and hugs!

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      Judy The Beauty,
      So glad to hear you, Charley and the whole gang are alive and kicking. Sure sounds like you got a dumping…..but it could have been worse at least your power didn’t go out. love and hugs

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      Thanks for the report, JB. So thankful everyone is alright. What a storm!
      Bet Charlie and his buddies will have a big time kicking up their hooves, hee haw!
      Stay safe. Luv ya!

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        Dear Ann:

        Hoping Angela gets some photos of them tomorrow running in the snow. Love and Hugs, JB

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      Judy Berube, I am so happy to hear you never lost power, you are doing alright as well as the animals. You did get a lot of snow though. The worst is over.
      love n hugs, Sally B

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      Dear Judy B.,
      Happy to hear that you didn’t lose electricity and that Charlie and company are fine. Be very careful when cleaning the snow off the car!
      Stay warm and safe.
      Hugs and Love

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        Dear Sandy, Sue, Ann, Marshall, Shirlee, Sally, Marshall and Peggy:

        Thank you all so much for your sweet concern. Lola Mae and I are just fine. Not losing power is a gift.

        Angela, Charlie and all are well. Was worried about Hudson because no one lives on the property where she is. The woman that runs it lives nearby and she and her husband walked to the barn early today to check on Hudson and the other horses (must have been difficult for them). All are well. Deb and Amanda are determined to get out there tomorrow. One or the other of them usually goes to the barn every day, so they are anxious to check on her.

        Anne B and other East Coast Z’sters, hope you got through the storm OK.

        Love and Hugs, JB

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    Dear Sheena:

    Goodnight. Thanks for sending me all the Blogs. Love and Hugs, JB, LM, PC, HT, Cap, Herc, Frank, Boo and all the Sweeties

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    Dear Z, COZ, ZI, V and Montey:

    Goodnight. Happy Dreams. Stay comfy and cozy. Love You. Hugs, JB

    Z Princess, Dubai, will always love you.

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    Hoping those Zsters affected by “Snowmaggedon 2015” are safe at home and have power and heat as well as lots of supplies to last through the duration! Don’t drive unless you absolutely have to and be careful shoveling: take plenty of rest breaks!

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    So glad to hear from both Judy B and Annie B! Hope everyone else is OK too. Stay put until things get cleaned up!

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    Dear Judy.So glad you, Lola Mae and the horses are safe and sound also that you still have power.I have just emailed to see if you were ok.The horses will be glad to get out I’ll bet.I can’t imagine how we would ever cope with that much snow!!!Keep warm and safe.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT Cap Hercules Frank Boo and all the Sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX

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      Dear Sheena:

      Actually, not losing power was the good news. The snow mounds will be with us for quite a while, so driving around them with caution is a must. Yes, the horses will be thrilled to be outside once again tomorrow. Thank you for your sweet concern. Love and Hugs, JB

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    Dear Max.Yes,We have coped with a lot in our time!The 75th anniversary of the battle of Britain this year when we faced the Germans alone.
    I have been reading the short one’s blog on Paddy Power he says Annie is in a race against time to get ready for the festival.He said the Fly hit a “flat spot”in the middle of the race sunday could have been the ground “very dead”I hope all the wild things are coping with the bad weather.Moosie is pretty quiet these days but his followers are rising just the same!Sheena.

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      Living through that nightly hell in the Battle of Britain was the supreme test of endurance. Never surrender.
      From watching the video many times, it’s clear that The Fly won that race entirely on his own. His jumping was far better than any other horse in the race. Saw video of Paul Townend checking The Fly’s legs after a workout. The Fly was aggressively eating his hay and posing for the camera simultaneously. Really good.
      The Moose is a horse with limitless charisma. He does what he wants. Secretly everyone wants to be independent like Moosie.

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    Dear Max.Winston’s famous words “We shall never surrender”In Wales the Swansea docks were targeted nightly the sky over our town was bright red with the flames.
    Yes,I think all horses admire the Moose’s independence.Our humble legend KS was congratulating the Fly as well.He is a wonderful jumper as was Istabraq.Sheena.

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    Goodnight lovely Z and your young
    love n kisses on your soft noses
    and to dear Sir and zprincess
    Auntie Sally B

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    So glad that everyone is giving a ‘safe’ report from the storm. Have been thinking about Sgt Reckless a lot lately. Thought you all might like to see pics of her (you may have seen these already) . She keeps me company (along with Zenny) well – their sculptures – in my studio. Hope everyone stays warm tonight. Praying for you all. with love – Elizabeth
    https://www.google.com/search?q=sergeant+reckless+horse&biw=1024&bih=698&tbm=isch&imgil=qqfSl2OhjICWEM%253A%253BT8Wj3d0Wzzn_NM%253Bhttp%25253A%25252F%25252Fen.wikipedia.org%25252Fwiki%25252FSergeant_Reckless&source=iu&pf=m&fir=qqfSl2OhjICWEM%253A%252CT8Wj3d0Wzzn_NM%252C_&usg=___7phEyL9YYoUlSImH9mQuWJUYj8%3D&dpr=1.25&ved=0CGkQyjc&ei=DurEVLnIBY-ryASNmoBI#imgdii=_&imgrc=qqfSl2OhjICWEM%253A%3BT8Wj3d0Wzzn_NM%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fupload.wikimedia.org%252Fwikipedia%252Fcommons%252F4%252F48%252FSgt_reckless_in_pasture.jpg%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fen.wikipedia.org%252Fwiki%252FSergeant_Reckless%3B770%3B588

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      Dear Elizabeth:

      Thank you for posting these wonderful photos. What a brave, beautiful girl she was. Love and Hugs, JB

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    Thank you millions to Mickey and Karen Taylor for your love for your wonderful Seattle Slew. Wonderful article today in Bloodhorse. So So Sad to see your last lot of horses sell. End of an era. Can just not put into words my respect and love for you for your love for this great stallion. The article still has me in tears. I would have lived and camped out with him too through all his illnesses in later life. Thank you with all my heart.

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      Dear Peggy and Z Fans:

      Just read the story on the Taylors and Seattle Slew in BloodHorse. (I linked it below). What a magical life they’ve had together and what an incredible horse. Imagine, they purchased Seattle Slew for $17,500. He was their “Baby”. Their life and Slews would make a great movie. God Bless them; they’re wonderful horse people. Love and Hugs, JB

      http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/89806/final-call-for-taylors-of-seattle-slew-fame

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        Dear Judy

        Thank You so much for posting over this wonderful story. I’m crying again What wonderful people and a horse of a lifetime. Love You forever Slew. A Wonderful Life

        • Dear Peggy:

          You’re so welcome. Two very special people and a magnificent horse. Love and Hugs, JB

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        Judy, Love the Taylors and how they cared for their horses. Thanks for sharing this story. It almost seems as if the best stories are the ones we read and reread and never get tired of. Must be really cold there, but so glad you didn’t lose power. with love, Elizabeth

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        Judy,
        Met the wonderful Slew at Three Chimneys some years ago. I was gifted with some hair from his mane which I still carry with me as my good luck charm.

        His owners loved and cared for him and he lived like a king at Three Chimneys.

        Would you believe that Texas Red was purchase for even less than Slew? They only paid $17,000 for him and he has already earned over a million.

        • Dear Elizabeth, Barb and Shirlee:

          Yes, amazing horse and owners.

          Shirlee, how wonderful that you have a keepsake of the great Champion. Love and Hugs, JB

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    Ziconic, hey you’ve got Seattle Slew blood in your veins too. Tapit, Yes, wow.
    Love Ya Ziconic
    Love Ya Zenyatta, Coz. Love you forever Princess Z

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    Dear Z Fans:

    Some of the photos from the storm.

    The Tall Ship USS Providence was blow over by the strong winds at the dock in Newport, RI. That’s about 40 minutes from where I live.

    http://www.stripes.com/polopoly_fs/1.326116.1422393048!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_804/image.jpg

    This is a slideshow of photos people sent in to one of our local TV Stations. Some pretty creative shots. Love and Hugs, JB

    http://interactives.wpri.com/photomojo/gallery/17452/316172/reportit-blizzard-of-2015/blue-jays-on-a-bird-feeder/

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      Judy, love the dog – looks like he’s saying, “don’t go in…throw the ball, please, again…it’s not cold”…brings back doggie memories.

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      Yikes! Those photos tell the story more than some of the weather reports. Thanks for sharing and happy you were not without power. Stay safe and warm!

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      Incredible photos Judy! The dogs and kids seem to be having more fun than those poor cats! The picture of the hawk (I think) is amazing, and the fat snowcat at the end is just too cute!

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        Dear Elizabeth, Celeste and Sandy:

        The dogs and children always find a way to enjoy the snow, don’t they.

        Sandy, I know, the cats don’t look happy. I love the photo of the guy playing golf in the driveway. Dreams of Spring. Love and Hugs, JB

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      Dear Judy B.,
      Thanks so much for the photos! Really enjoyed the “snow-dogs”; most dogs seem to love sniffing and exploring the scent of things in the snow — snow enhances the smells, I think.
      What a “marshmallow world” you have!
      Hugs and Love

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    January 28 Cherokee Devotional

    Losing is not always what it seems, and how we react makes the difference. We may be disappointed, feel let down-and maybe a little betrayed-but we haven’t lost until we quit.
    What is done is done. We have cried and we have hurt-but this will show the stuff we are made of and how nothing can keep us down. How we think, what we say, and where we put our faith will set our new course and keep us on it.

    Our new home will be beyond a great river on the way to the setting sun…our wigwams on another land where we hope the Great Spirit will smile upon us.
    Keokuk
    Sauk Leader
    1832

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    Reading the posts about Winston Churchill and the Battle of Britain bring back a great memory. We were in London in August of ’99, and we just happened to realize it was the Queen Mum’s birthday. So we got in line the next day to see her. We ended up standing behind the barricades (front row) for 6 hours. (We could never do that now!). One of the broadcasters happened to hear my Texas accent and decided to interview me, so she asked me why i thought there was so much love for the Queen Mum. I said that she stayed in London with her people during the worst of the war. She did not exhibit fear. Well, my father-in-law was at home watching CNN and he saw us on the news! How fun that was! We saw the whole family, except for Philip and Anne, who were off on royal duties.

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    Dear Kathy.Computer is a little better the last couple of days.I live in hope!I saw the tall ship in Newport RI on the news last night.Ray’s dad has made a pathway through the snow in the garden for the dogs.It’s brilliant a snow maze!Massachusetts had a heck of a lot of snow and flooding too.We are expecting snow showers tomorrow lol!!!
    Poor Judy has stomach flu now she had to take to her bed and Mango’s got to care for her sissy’s Judy’s had a rough week.Fubu is doing purrty good but momma had to visit the doc!He is such a brave cat.Miss Kitty has 44000 “friends”Loved the video of her playing with her toys.Have’nt had much time to visit the rest yet.Boo is resting after an exhausting weekend!!Am sure you are glad you live on the west coast!!Have a great day.Love and hugs to you,Kisses for Holly,Nikko and Sugar.Sheena.

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    Dear Sheena,

    Glad the computer is better. Fingers crossed for it! Love the tall ships. They are magnificent! I saw Ray’s snow maze. Brilliant, indeed! I hope your snow showers will not incapacitate your area!Poor Judy. They’ve had it rough. Poor Kimberly…if it’s not Fubu, then it’s her! Still have to visit My Miss Kitty. Look forward to the video. Boo looked super-comfy on that gorgeous rug! As a rule we don’t have much to contend with weather-wise other than drought conditions! Have a great day. Love and hugs from me, kisses from Holly, Nikko and Sugar. Kathy.

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    Thank you, BgG for sharing this photo! I can’t believe she was born in the last 24 hours. Looks to be a very big girl. Congratulations to Darley and her owners. Beautiful filly.

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