The results are in!
We’re so grateful to each and every participant. We sold a record number of stickers, and with Zenyatta’s owner Ann Holbrook matching every donation, we raised over $30,000 for Hope for Horses.
Zenyatta’s halter, auctioned by Thoroughbred Charities of America, brought in $4,000 for California Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Foundation, Inc.
Grand Prize: An Invitation to Meet Zenyatta
Gina Danna, TX
Wesley Schroeder, KY
Karen Halvey, NY
Cyndi Hendrix, GA
Judith Berube, RI
Zenyatta Shop gift certificate: Our favorite fan photo
Cynthia Holt, CA
Daily Giveaways
Details about each giveaway can be found here.
November 6
Diana Hanson, OH
November 7
Tom Norris, CO
November 8
Theresa Powers, OH
November 9
Diane Burge, MI
November 10
Diane Lee, TN
November 11
Linda Davis, TX
November 12
Angela Wolenski, FL
November 13
Tina Farrell, UT
November 14-15
Michele Kafka, Canada
Elizabeth Erwin, NE
Kurt Gravenhorst, CA
shirleeinindy
I have been off the blog for a few days so just now catching up.
Judy,
I am so sorry you won’t be able to visit our Queen. How sweet and kind of you to give to Sandy. She is a deserving recipient. Perhaps they can do a virtual visit and post on here for you and all of us to see.
Sandy,
Congrats. Have a wonderful time with our girl. Thanks for Hovis last week. We all need a laugh like that .
Judy,
I was so happy for Tax. Loved his sire Arch, a Claiborne stallion. The Reeves seem to be great owners (owned Muchie) so I am always delighted to see them win.
That white filly is a marvel and so beautiful.
Cancelled my plane reservations to spend Christmas with my daughter so am a little bummed out. But better to miss one Christmas than all the rest of them. Hope you are feeling much better Vamp Sue.
Hope all of y’all are doing well and staying safe.
judy berube
Dear Shirlee:
Yes, Sandy will take photos and a video if she can and hopefully she will be able to share them here.
I know Arch was one of your favorites and Tax is one of his last crop. Tax was born in 2016; same year that Arch passed away. So happy for him. Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Shirley,
Sorry your Christmas trip is off, but things are just too uncertain now. You are quite right about missing this one rather than all future visits. Bless you and your family.
Stay well! ?
Hugs and Love
judy berube
PS: Yes, best to look forward to next year to be together with your girl when this awful virus is gone. Stay safe. Love and hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, CK and DC:
Have a lovely day. Love all of you so much. Hugs, JB
shirleeinindy
Thanks Judy and Marshall. I am looking forward to the spring when hopefully I can make the trip or give her the tickets and have her come here. When she lived in Baltimore we always went to Laurel for the Derby. I don’t think N. C. has a track.
We have 3 inches of snow today but it is already melting off the streets.
There is no way to tell Ann and the Zenyatta team how much this blog means to me and so many others. Bless them for making it possible.
Again, all of y’all stay safe. Going to be a long winter according to Dr. Facui.
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Shirley,
Unfortunately, there is no track that I know of in NC — maybe the closest track is Colonial Downs in VA?
Today we are being drenched with rain again! I hope we get some snow this winter — the pups and I would enjoy that.
Hugs and Love
judy berube
Dear Shirlee:
Forecast for possibly one foot of snow overnight. Hoping we don’t lose power. Stay safe. Love and Hugs, JB
shirleeinindy
Sorry for the second comment but I just saw that Awesome Again just passed away at Old Friends at 16. He did not enjoy his retirement there very long but I am sure he was a treasure to his owners and team.
judy berube
Dear Shirlee
Oh, so sorry to hear this news. What a successful sire he was.
Run free in God’s Heaven beautiful boy. Love and Hugs, JB
shirleeinindy
Having a bad day. He was 26. Darn these senior fingers that don’t go where you want them to.
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Shirley,
❤️ ? ? ? ❤️
Hugs and Love
RIP Awesome Again, beautiful boy. You will be missed. Condolences to Old Friends and all who mourn this brave warrior. ?
Barbara Brayton
RIP Awesome Again, and Tapizar, who died as the result of a stall accident at age 12.
judy berube
Dear Barbara:
OMG, how sad. RIP beautiful Tapizar?
Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Oh No!
How sad, so young. RIP wonderful Tapizar. Run with the angels, sweet boy.
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Hugs and Love
Marshall (NC Broad)
I just read where Luis Garcia died — he was just 51. He retired from being a jockey in August 2016 and apparently had some problems; however, he was very well respected as a jockey and well loved. He had a great sense of humor, great love of horses and loved being a jockey. Though he never won a stakes race, he was an outstanding jockey at Suffolk Downs and an ambassador for racing.
RIP Luis Garcia
Gone too soon.
judy berube
RIP Luis Garcia. Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, CK and DC:
Goodnight and Happy Dreams. Love You. Hugs, JB??????
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, CK and DC:
Stay comfy and cozy and Happy Dreams. Love You. Hugs, JB??????
judy berube
Dear Z Fans:
Remember this unique, beautiful boy? He’s a son of Bodemeister. Wasn’t successful on the track. Hope he is as a sire. Long, happy, healthy life gorgeous boy. Love and Hugs, JB
https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/245268/southern-phantom-to-enter-stud-in-virginia
Ann NC
Best wishes to him. Handsome guy!
JB, are you playing Dean Martin? Marshmallows ? That snow!!!!
These two wild and crazy guys are loving it. Cyrus and Poe.
https://twitter.com/browch05/status/1339320878513844224
Cyrus has been trying to roll. Maybe he will now.
Love to all.
judy berube
Dear Ann:
We’re still digging out!
Love these two little guys. So lovely seeing them carefree and playing in the snow. Thanks for sharing. Love Ya. Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Ann,
Thanks for this winter wonderland with Cyrus and Poe. I can hear the theme music playing in the background — Yes! A marshmallow world indeed!
Hugs and Love
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Judy,
Hope Southern Phantom enjoys his retirement and has a successful stud career. He surely is a unique beautiful boy!
Thanks for posting.
Hugs and Love
judy berube
Dear Marshall:
Love and Hugs, JB
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
Happy Friday everyone! Hovis is into his annual lament about people decorating horses (along with other assorted complaints that mostly involve his Mum, of course).
Apparently she reposted to some new FB group the video of his . . . ummm . . . “bucking action” while being ridden at a big event by Mary King. Mum was mortified, but as you will read, Hovey has another take on it.
https://www.horseandhound.co.uk/blog/hovis-friday-diary-please-for-the-love-of-horses-leave-the-tinsel-on-the-tree-733304
Hope everyone in the east survived the huge storm (snow, ice, rain etc). Not too bad here at the moment, but it sounds like Christmas will be cold and snowy. Good thing we can’t go anywhere anyway, I guess.
Love and hugs,
Sandy
judy berube
Dear Sandy:
Thanks for our Friday Hovis update. He sounds in very good spirits and this is one of his funniest posts, I think. Power Up Beautiful Boy. Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Sandy,
Thank you for our hilarious Hovis ruminations this week! What a finely tuned sense of humor he has (and mum Karen, too). Praying that he continues to improve and will be in good health again. Best Christmas wishes to Hovis and all his wonderful family! ?
I agree with Judy — this is one of his funniest entries.
Hugs and Love ?
Ann NC
Thanks, Sandy.
Merry Xmas to Hovis and his beautiful family.
Luv ya!
shirleeinindy
Sandy,
Thanks for the laughter that Hovis always brings to our Fridays. Poor guy, he is so mistreated.
Ann and Marshall in NC. Heard there might be snow headed your way for Christmas. So far all we have forecast in brutal cold. Highs on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day in the low 20s. Guess it is okay as I just have to walk across the street to celebrate with my neighbor. Next year in Charlotte!
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Shirley,
Snow? What’s that? The ground hardly freezes here anymore!
We have had lots and lots of rain in the past few years — Yuck!
I will be happy if we get snow though. We really do need some hard freezes like we used to get. That helps keep the insects and mites (ticks) from proliferating. It was late November before we had frost this year which is very odd and about 5-6 weeks late.
Stay warm and stay well!
Hugs and Love
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, CK and DC:
Goodnight. Stay comfy and cozy in your stalls. Love and Hugs, JB
Barbara Brayton
Souther Phantom is so gorgeous. I wonder what his foals will look like?
Barbara Brayton
Oops Southern Phantom. Spell check.
judy berube
Dear Z Fans:
Thinking of our Sheena and Kathy R; our Keta and Kari B. Rest In Peace. Love You. Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Judy,
Amen.
We sure miss them.
Hugs and Love
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
Amen from me too! Sometimes it’s still hard to believe that they are all reading from heaven ❤️
Kathy
Dear Judy,
Oh yes, we’re coming up on the one year anniversary of losing our precious Sheena…December 27. Kathy R., Keta and Kari B. more recently. Amen! Rest In Peace! So many we have loved on the other side now…
Hugs,
Kathy
judy berube
Dear Marshall, Sandy and Kathy:
Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, CK and DC:
Love all of you so much. Hugs, JB
Martha Fosdick
RIP to all the two and four-legged friends we lost this year. I hope they all have a big Christmas and a big New Year’s Party somewhere over the Rainbow Bridge. Also, on what I hope is a happier note, has anyone seen any news about Cozmic One, Ziconic, Zellda, Z20 (Zandy in my book) or when we may be expecting Z21? If anyone is getting bored, perhaps you could start thinking of possible names for the new little one.
judy berube
Dear Martha:
Beautiful visual of all of them having a Christmas and New Year’s party over the Rainbow Bridge! Love and Hugs, JB
Ingrid Arnone
Comgratulatios to all the winner’s????❤
Lindal
Zellda is back at Santa Anita from her R&R for some months. She is being cared for by Mario. I believe the show jumping has stopped for the winter. ZZ did excellent this past season and his rider won an award for her all her efforts. El Vino keeps face book followers in the know, when things happen with ZZ or Coz.
judy berube
Dear Lindal:
Thanks for this info on ZELLDA. Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, CK and DC:
Have a wonderful day and stay comfy and cozy. Love You. Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Z Fans:
Congrats to Beautiful Maxfield on his win today at Fair Grounds. Way to come back! He’s a son of Street Sense and grandson of Street Cry.
https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/245322/maxfield-wins-tenacious-return-to-remain-undefeated
Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube
OOPs: Correction, Maxfield won yesterday at Fair Grounds; not today. Sorry about that. Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Judy,
Cheers for Maxfield! Great to see him doing well again. Congrats to him, Florent Geroux and all connections!
Thanks for posting the article/replay.
Hugs and Love
judy berube
Dear Marshall:
Love and Hugs, JB
Lindal
There is a wonderful article with photos by our Cynthia Holt about the first time she met Zenyatta ten years ago. It is published in America’s Best Racing. Last week there was a picture of the Queen (England) riding her horse on her country estate. Still riding at 94! Priceless!
judy berube
Dear Lindal and Z Fans:
Lindal, thanks for this info on our Cynthia’s article on Zenny.
I’ve linked the article below.
https://www.americasbestracing.net/lifestyle/2020-one-brief-shining-moment-memories-last-visit-zenyatta
Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Z Fans:
I just thanked Cynthia in an email for giving me the chance to feel the magnificence of what it’s like to see Zenyatta up close through her wonderful descriptions in the article. It helped me to imagine what it feels like to be in her presence. Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Judy,
Thank you so much for posting this article. It is beautifully written — Cynthia is a brilliant writer. Such imagery and feeling!
My eyes teared up with bittersweet joy. What an amazing experience.
Hugs and Love
Cynthia Holt
Dear Judy, Lindal, and Marshall,
Thank you more than I can express for your very kind comments about my Zenyatta article. I am so happy that you liked it. It is a privilege to share the story with those who love her so much, and it was a joy to re-live the day.
Big Z hugs, Cynthia
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, CK and DC:
Goodnight and Happy Dreams. Stay comfy and cozy. Love and Hugs, JB
Dee in the Hudson Valley
Good News, Everybody!
The HORSERACING INTEGRITY AND SAFETY ACT was just passed by Congress!
It was included in the year-end government funding bill that finally made it through both Houses. Thankfully, Mitch McConnell was a big supporter.
This is a transformational moment for our beloved sport. Hopefully, it means no more of the likes of Jason Servis, Jorge Navarro, and their unethical enablers.
You can read more about the law here: https://www.thoroughbreddailynews.com/horse-racing-safety-and-integrity-act-passes-in-senate/
Finally — some good news at the close of this awful year!
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, CK and DC:
Have a restful night and Happy Dreams. Love and Hugs, JB
Dee in the Hudson Valley
Also, I would like to add a HUGE THANKS to all of you Zeesters who read my previous posts about this Act over the months (years?) and took the time to write to your representatives and senators to urge them to support it… Looks like we might have helped make a difference!
judy berube
Dear Dee:
Love and Hugs, JB
Vampressqueen Sue Colvin
Hiya Zsters ?
Things have been busy for me & it seems like a lot happened while i was away.
Im sorry JB, that ur not able to go visit Queen Z?. However im glad u were able to choose sandy to visit in ur stead. ? congratZ Sandy! Im thrilled for u!!
My condolences to the friends & families that’d had ppl who’ve left us behind 2 legged & 4 legged. I pray for u all!
Ive enjoyed all the links every1 has shared.?
Well some good news. I got some parts replaced in my sleep number bed ? & its been wonderful like having a new bed again ?.
Some bad new tho.☹ I broke my left pinky toe doing yoga on fri morn losing my balance. Ugh.
Also need some major prayerZ. Evil/Robbie found out last nite that his boss’s son had COVID19. He was flipping out about it. I FEEL FINE THO. Im ?. He however has a slight cold. It IS that time of yr tho. He’ll b getting tested this coming Tues. Plz pray THAT ROBBIE’S NEGATIVE! Im reaaly worried more about him than myself.
We’ve been doing EVERYTHING that ur supposed to do to be safe including disinfecting my apt almost daily, Wearing masks, ect.
Time for bed now.
I keep y’all in my prayerZ ? regularly.
Plz stay as Healthy & safe as possible.
God bless.
Luv vamp?♀️
judy berube
Dear Vamp Sue:
Sorry about your broken toe and praying that your Robbie’s Covid test is negative. Please stay safe. Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Vamp Sue,
Echoing Judy B.’s reply.
Prayers that your Robbie will test negative. Hope the little toe isn’t too much of a pain!
Take care and stay well.
Hugs and Love
judy berube
Dear Shirlee and Z Fans:
Muchie’s boy, Mucho Gusto returns after a 10 month layoff in the San Antonio Stakes at SA on Saturday after Christmas. Godspeed beautiful boy! Love and Hugs, JB
https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/245345/mucho-gusto-returns-from-10-month-layoff-in-san-antonio
Kathy
Dear Judy,
All the best to Mucho Gusto! We will all be watching!
Hugs, Kathy
judy berube
Dear Z Fans:
Another winner for Frankel; this one in Japan. Sheena must be smiling!
https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/245324/grenadier-guards-third-jra-grade-1-winner-for-frankel
Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Judy,
Thanks for posting these two articles. Good Luck and safe racing to Mucho Gusto on Saturday! Congrats to Frankel’s boy, Grenadier Guards, on his grade 1 win!
Hugs and Love
Kathy
Dear Judy,
Absolutely Sheena is smiling! Hard to believe that in 3 days she will have been a resident in heaven for one year…I miss her SO.
Hugs, Kathy
judy berube
Dear Kathy:
Me too. ?Love and Hugs, JB
Vampressqueen Sue Colvin
Same here Kathy?. But we KNOW she’s happy in heaven!
Much luv & prayerZ ❤
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, CK, DC, Z Fans, Team Z and Lane’s End:
Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas and Healthy, Happy New Year.
Love and Hugs, Lola Mae and JB
https://share.icloud.com/photos/0GyYKXfFb0Qx3yFSlo6DLbngg
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Judy,
What a cutie pie! Love Lola Mae’s Christmas outfit — too cute!
Thanks for this photo of your dear “little elf”. A bringer of smiles!
Hugs and Love
Ann NC
Precious, precious.
Merry Xmas to you, LM and all Zfans.
judy berube
Dear Marshall and Ann:
Love and Hugs, JB
Kathy
Dear Judy,
Lola Mae is oh so CUTE and PRECIOUS!
Hugs, Kathy
judy berube
Dear Kathy:
Love and Hugs, JB
Vampressqueen Sue Colvin
Aww?. How adorable JB?. Total cutie?.
Luv ❤?
Marshall (NC Broad)
To our Beloved Zenyatta and all her babies, and to Team Z, Lane’s End and all Z Fans/Friends,
? ☃️ ?
HAPPY HOLIDAYS, MERRY CHRISTMAS and sincere Best Wishes for good health and lots of happiness, always! God bless us, every one❣️
❤️ ? ❤️ ? ❤️
Hugs and Love
Marilu Villanueva
Merry Christmas Zenyatta and to all your babies!
I hope you are all having a wonderful holiday season. Love and hugs to all of you. Wish I could visit each of you one of these days.
Thank you Team Z for all the information and pictures you shared with us this year.
Wishing you Peace , Joy and Love this season.