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Zenyatta by Jaime Corum

Zenyatta by Jaime Corum, Collector's Edition.
Zenyatta, Deluxe Collector’s Edition.

Zenyatta by Jaime Corum is available today at the Zenyatta Shop. This limited edition print is hand-numbered and signed by the artist. View all details here.

It is also available in collector’s editions, signed by Zenyatta’s owners, Jerry and Ann Moss, as well as Hall of Fame jockey Mike Smith.

Shop our new Collector’s section for signed and limited edition pieces.

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    Dear Elizabeth,Maureen and Sally B.Thank you so much for your birthday greetings.Actually Mothering Sunday(as it’s known in the UK) is celebrated in march during lent.Hope you all had lovely days with your families.Love and hugs SheenaX

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    Dear Kathy.Oh ,monday again and a year older not good!!!I must turtle-turtle today more than ever.Had to laugh at the ratties getting breakfast and Milo I think stretching to get a flake!Mango’s friend died yesterday poor Riley died as he lived with dignity.RIP but Judy and Nay got home safely with their dented trailer!Poor miss Dolly’s internet has been off about a week I think!I saw the pic of Ray and his mum one of his furiends has passed too.I went on Atticus’ page last night haven’t been for a long time Both Tom and Atticus have been enjoying their walks in the mountains now that spring has arrivedThere is always a sense of peacefulness there.Miss Kitty and family had their photos taken professionally she looks really beautiful and is looking a lot better too.I have a lot more to visit had a late night.It’s sunny and dry on the Dyfi and Blue 24 is still around most days but hasn’t disturbed them this year.They are half-way through incubation now chicks due end of the month.Hope you have a wonderful week.Love and hugs to you,Kisses for Holly,Nikko and Sugar.SheenaXOXO.

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    Dear Sheena,

    Yes, we must turtle-turtle. No good can come from a Monday! The ratties and their antics to get a flake were pretty funny. Sorry to hear of Riley’s passing. May he rest in peace. Wonderful news that Judy and Nay got home safely. Poor Dolly, indeed. That’s horrible that they so many power outages. Condolences to Ray on the passing of his friend. Glad Tom and Atticus are enjoying their walks. That’s good Miss Kitty is looking better. Will be looking forward to the chicks at the end of the month. Sounds like you did some celebrating. I hope you will have a very good year ahead. Have a good day and take care of yourself. Love and hugs from me, kisses from Holly, Nikko and Sugar. Kathy XOXO

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      Dear Sheena:

      Hope you had a wonderful Birthday yesterday. Goodnight. Love and Hugs, JB, LM, PC, HT, Cap, Herc, Frank and all the Sweeties

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    Thought I would post a few rednecks. You might be a redneck if there is a plunger in your outhouse. You might be a redneck if you own a membership in the Chaw of the Month club. You might be a redneck if the value of your car goes up or down depending on the amount of gas left in the tank

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    Dear TC GP and Z Fans:

    Watched the movie about Mine That Bird (50 to 1). Very enjoyable. I think all of you would like it.

    Learned a lot about MTB’s personality. Another escape artist; they had to make sure there was a spring latch on his stall door. Sweet boy. Love and Hugs, JB

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      ♥ Hi Judy
      I purchased the DVD a week ago but haven’t watched it yet! So many to-dos LOL
      Hugs, AJ

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        Dear AJ:

        I think you will enjoy it very much. I have to tell you, though, Bob Baffert is portrayed rather negatively. Didn’t expect that. Love and Hugs, JB

        • Judy
          I did hear about Baffert being portrayed as the “villain” LOL Which we know he isn’t.
          AJ

        • I remember that BB was portrayed in a negative manner. He was at the premiere and laughed it off.

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      Judy, So glad you saw 50-1. Of course we’re a bit partial to ‘Bird’ here in New Mexico. We went over to see him in Roswell (just under 2 hours drive from our home) a few years ago. He was so handsome and you are right – he could open the latches – let himself in/out of the stall. Dr. Blach opened a new horse vet clinic in Santa Fe this year, so I’m not sure if Bird stayed at the ranch in Roswell, or moved up there with him. Dr. Blach is such a kind, friendly man and was so hospitable. Since my Dad was from Louisiana, we especially think a lot of Calvin Borel also, but not just for that reason. Calvin is such a kind person and works so hard. His ride on Bird has to go down as one of most exciting of all time, I think. I hope everyone on Zenny’s site gets to see the movie. Thanks so much for posting about him. with love, Elizabeth

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        Hi Elizabeth
        I have a mutual Zenny friend, Billie Sue, who also lives in NM. She frequently visits Birdie :-) She’s also friends with Mike Smith’s family :-) Billie Sue, has followed Pepper’s Pride, too, another famous race horse from New Mexico.
        JAG

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        Dear Elizabeth:

        Dr. Blach really loves Bird. What a fantastic Derby that was and a great ride by Calvin B.

        Bird is one smart “cookie”. Hope all the Z’sters and Dumpings see the movie; they’ll love it. Love and Hugs, JB

        • Love that ride by Calvin, will definately go down in history.
          I love Mike Smith taking about it. Calvin does not sometimes
          Get the credit that he should, I am sorry his mount was scratched in the
          Derby this year.
          Love and Hugs

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    Dear Beautiful Z, COZ, ZI, V and Montey:

    Goodnight. Happy Dreams. Love You. Hugs, JB

    Z Princess, Dubai, will always love you.

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    Dear Judy.A wonderful article by Steve Haskin.I remember our jockeys were “up in arms”about our new whip rules but it does work quite well here now.Many jockeys just think of the glory, the money and not the most important factor the horse’s welfare..Hugs Sheena.

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      Dear Sheena:

      Wish they would adopt a similar rule Stateside. Love and Hugs, JB

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    Do think that we cannot just lay the blame on the jockey for excess whipping. The trainer and the owner have to take some responsibility also. If a jockey were taken to task by the owner or trainer about whipping and not used anymore, that would make an impression on him/her. I am sure many jocks have been raked over the coals by owners/trainers for not whipping enough and losing a race.

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      I have read that EP Taylor used to tell both his trainer and jockeys never under any circumstances to whip Northern Dancer. Taylor also ignored advice from Luro on gelding ND. If he disagreed with trainers on specific training methods, his opinion always prevailed. He was one of the most hands on owners ever as he made unannounced visits to the barns to see just what was happening with his horses, whose families and lives he knew in fine detail.

        • At one time he also owned the largest brewery company in the world. Had he known Zenyatta, he could have given her free stout. Northern Dancer’s distaff family was American. His grand sire was Native Dancer, the Gray Ghost. ND operated as a sire mostly out of Maryland, thanks to his owner’s friendship with the DuPonts. Secretariat’s last race was at Woodbine because Taylor was friends with Penny Chennery and had invested in shares of Big Red. He also hosted JFK and The Queen Mother at his various estates. The guy was larger than life, rather like his fiery little horse. And he did invent the two sided toaster. He had studied engineering at McGill before going first into business and later into breeding horses.

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        Dear Max:

        Good man. I think it’s been documented that some horses do not respond to being whipped and race much better without it. Love and Hugs, JB

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      Dear Shirlee,
      You are so right. I remember the owner of Aclimation
      Watched all of his videos when he started losing and noticed
      That he quit running when he was whipped so the jockey was told no
      Whip and that was that. Zither owners have stepped up to the plate as well
      When they notice their horses do not like it or do not respond well to it.
      And more owners need to do it. I think the vets are going to start looking
      Very closely at all of Victor’s horses, he has been doing this for a very long
      Time and gotten away with it for too long. I personally think he should be
      Fined for the Derby whipping. No one looked at AP but he had to have had welts or skin
      Breaks.

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      The sun is shining on Chromie, a rare and wonderful thing in those parts. Even if he never takes a step on the track, he will have had a pretty nice vacation. Hope that he’s got some horsey pals over there for companionship. And access to his favorite food like those Mrs. P cookies.

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        I definately think he is going to run, it takes a long time to get balance galloping over those uneven courses. Newmarket is less undulating than Royal Ascot, he has
        To be able to gallop full speed without hesitation over the uneven ground, when
        It is time for Frankie to get on he will have reached that point and Frankie will there able to evaluate his readiness. It takes a very long time for a baby to go from a flat
        Dirt course to a undulating uneven turf course, keep his balance at a full gallop, CC is a baby!!!

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      Dear Sheena, Max and Z Fans:

      Thanks Sheena for the update on CC. As Max said, even if he doesn’t race in the UK, he’ll will have quite a story to tell when he gets home. Love our Chromie.

      Max, I read CC is being well supplied with his favorite snacks. Love and Hugs, JB

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        Dear Ingrid
        Do you think that he is not going to run? it takes a very long time
        To retrain a horse from running on a flat dirt course to running on an uneven
        Turf course. Everything they hit an area that is uneven they have to rebalance
        Themselves while they are running, when they are first learning they start
        At a trot then a canter then a gallop. They have to learn to rebalance themselves
        But first they will slow down to get the feel of the ground so they do not fall, once they get a feel of the ground they learn to balance themselves and can eventually go at a full gallop and balance as they go. It takes time to learn how to do this and must be done over and over and over again. He will race, they would not be putting Frankie Dettori on him if he were not going to.

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      Thanks for the interesting article. You heard somewhere else that he might not run til July??

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        He’s currently entered in the Prince of Wales Stakes at Ascot on June 17, 2015. It appears that he will race, but you never know until the day. Anything can happen. Same for all other horses.

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      Dear Sheena,
      Read CC is going to run in the Queen Anne is that in July. So very
      glad that decision was made. Know there are some young turf champipns
      in that race but to meet Cirrus is just foolish, he is a machine, just so experienced.
      CC would have no chance. The photo of CC cantering in the beautiful English
      countryside at Newberry is absolutely gorgeous. He looks very good striding out
      and to have Frankie gallop him overthe RA course is so perfect he will be able to
      tell how he is doing. In the photo he looks like a good Euro horse. Rae has done
      a wonderful job retraining him.
      Love and hugs

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      Lovely article about Chrome, am sure he love the rolling hills of
      The English country side, may not want to come back home. Such
      a varied day of training and so glad he is getting over the English turf
      so well. He looks gorgeous against the English countryside!!!

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    Dear Marshall.I am so sorry to hear about Huey and hopefully you may get better news tomorrow.He has had many happy years with you and I know you will do what is best for him.We all have to put our feelings aside,difficult though it is,and take their quality of their lives into account.I am glad bailey has settled if a little boisterous for Huey but I’m sure he loves her.I will pray for you and Huey tomorrow.Keep us posted.Love,Hugs and woofs to you all Sheena.

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    As usual, am a day late and a dollar short.
    Happy, happy, joy, joy to Sheena, Jerry Moss. Hope the birthday celebrations were fun.
    Hope Mom’s Day was special, too.
    Happy Preakness Week….yipppeeee! Hi Hi Pimlico.

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    Dear Judy.Sad news from the Dyfi,Jimmy a young Scottish osprey was electrocuted this morning at Pentrefoelas.He was only 3 and had been to Glaslyn and the dyfi in search of a partner and nest.So many dangers for them.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HTCap Hercules Frank and all the Sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX

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      Sheena, Birds are so tuff, but so fragile at the same time. Their little lives bring us such joy and wonder. So sorry about the osprey. with love, Elizabeth

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    God bless you Zenyatta and your sons
    Bless all of you on the blog and the animals I read about
    hugs, Sally B

    Love with kisses Zenyatta and Coz and Zi
    loving memories of zprincess and dear Sir
    Auntie Sally B

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      Sally, Amen to your post. Life is often so tenuous. But it is still filled with such joy. Hope you have a wonderful day. God’s blessings to you. with love, Elizabeth

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    May 12 Cherokee Devotional

    Calling someone a coward can be risky business. A coward isn’t always a sneaky person; it may be someone who sees the end result of being foolish.
    Circumstances today demand we be cowards to some degree. Why would we stick our heads in a noose when we know the outcome? Taking a chance may be a big thing to a fool-but why would anyone in their right mind insist on being a fool? Fools drink and drive, abuse children, and destroy lives and property because they can.
    It is better to be called a coward than to be dead wrong-or dead.

    If their minds are clean, and if they are obedient and promise to obey…they shall be welcome…
    The Law of Great Peace
    Iroquois
    Circa 1570

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    I don’t get on this blog often. I tend to look at Zi and Coz’s facebook pages for updates.
    It has been so quiet; no information since Coz’s race. I went back on this blog to read postings. thought I’d add my 2cents late. I, too, worry about Coz’s behavior and the safety of his caretakers. I respected John Henry but I could not love him like I loved the kindness of Zenny or Secretariat. Sometimes it takes the right relationship for a horse to come around as did Seabiscuit or Northern Dancer. I wonder how Coz acts with Mrs. Moss. I remember seeing her wipe the new born Coz down with a cloth and hug him.

    second, I watched videos of street cry; does anyone else see some resemblance to Coz? Some said Street Cry was a late bloomer and was somewhat difficult. I do believe it is too soon to judge Coz’s abilities in racing. He certainly has the physical stature; he has a top grade trainer; he did behave in the race and post parade. I did not like several hits by VE in race. The Mosses are great owners; Hope he continues to progress and everyone stays safe.

    Finally, I have been watching for updates on Zi going to JS. I wonder if Coz is taking up a lot of his time and energy.

    hope you all will not be too upset with my old news chatter.

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      Dear lin:

      I think your post is thoughtful and caring and it’s good to share your feelings and love for Z and her babies. I too see the resemblance in COZ to his Grand Sire, Street Cry. I think Z has the look of her Sire too.

      Didn’t care for the whipping by VE at the end of Cozzie’s race either. I agree, too, that COZ is just beginning his racing career and he’s still learning and growing. He will focus his energy with JS’s help. Love and Hugs, JB

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      Lin,
      Good to hear from you. All good thoughts are welcomed here and it is such fun to talk together about Zenny, her boys and other horses with people who love them.

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      I think CoZ is going to be a late bloomer some horses take to 4 or 5. Street Cry actually
      ran at 2 and was a very easy horse. CoZ is hot like Z only he is a boy so more so than her. Have you looked on the Darley America website all of Street Cry’ races are there
      and a narrative of his personaliryby Jimmy Bell the president of Darley America he was a very nice horse. We all think of Zenyatta as such a wonderful horse to pet, but to ride and train she is hot.

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    Dear Kathy.Wonderful devotional.It’s cool and breezy here,only 2 and 1/2 weeks to go before the royal birth at the Dyfi.It was so sad to hear about Jimmy these birds face so much danger from the modern world and humans of course.Sad about the earthquake in Nepal again and tornadoes in your mid-west a young couple died protecting their baby in Nashville Arkansas.Lots of pets missing such a frightening world for them too! Mango’s mum and Nay got home she is very stressed about the trailer,was on the phone all day.should be careful of her BP!!Fubu put a lovely post up for mother’s day.Marty wished me a Happy Birffday!yay!Wimbley and Milo are in jail framed by Mr Fibbs!Miss Kitty’s mum worked a lot in the garden and got sunburnt gosh the other day they were freezing,she does have a pretty garden though!Boo Buddy and Blue looked so cute on sunday but Blue is like Dexter getting on the large side!!There was a horrific post on Hovis yesterday about an attack on a horse in Cumbria a mare called Skye suffice to say it involved internal injuries but she is getting better and hopefully will make a full recovery.There are evil folk out there!!Have a great Tuesday.love and hugs to you,Kisses for Holly,Nikko and Sugar.SheenaXOXO

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    Dear Sheena,

    Well, we have a lot less time to have to wait for this royal birth! Prayers for all animals, birds and humans who are suffering right now. I hope Mango’s moms take a deep breath and will de-stress about the trailer. Things can always be fixed or replaced…our health, not so much. I’ll look for Fubu’s post about Mother’s Day. It’s just so amazing that he’s still here. The ratties were funny. They didn’t realize the beads were for Marty. Not sure how the sender is going to get them to heaben! Cute comment about ice cream being heaben in a bowl. Sounds like the weather where Miss Kitty lives is about as changeable as we get in CA. You’re right, Blue is getting very big. But I think Dexter will get even bigger, still. I pray neither one ever gets mad at their pom siblings! Prayers that Skye will recover fully. There are many evil people out there. You have a good Tuesday, too. Love and hugs from me, kisses from Holly, Nikko and Sugar. Kathy XOXO

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      Dear Sheena:

      Thank you for this and all the updates on CC that you give us. I think he looks like he’s gained some muscle in that photo. Will look forward to what Frankie D says after his ride. Love and Hugs, JB

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    I can’t stand to see a horse whipped. I will never forget Calvin Borel flailing away at Rachel Alexandra in her last race. It made me ill. JS replace VE. Coz just needs a little more time and hitting him is just going to make him resentful and hate racing. His Mom loved to race. He will always be that little squealing baby that loved to run with his Mom.

    Pinto Bean was black and white, Panther Bean is black and their mom was Beanie Baby. She was Siamese. She was dropped off at our front gate a long time ago. She was the kindest, loveliest, laziest cat I’ve ever seen. She groomed or napped 23 hours a day. The other hour was spent sneaking food from my Mom while I was at work.

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      Dear Vicki:

      Love the names you give your kitties. Bet Beanie Baby was so happy she found you. RIP. Love and Hugs, JB

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      Vicki, I also loved that video of Coz squealing, kicking and twisting around while running at top speed.

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    Dear Judy.Little Boy Cat is holding a wake for Nerissa on Friday.He’s a Norwegian forest cat in the process of writing a cookbook!!!I hope Savvy is better bless her,she has a very upset tummy.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT Cap Hercules Frank and all the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX

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      Dear Sheena:

      Oh, that will be a fine tribute to Nissy. Savannah is not well? Oh no, prayers she feels better soon. Love and Hugs, JB

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    Thanks for the info on CC. I too wonder why no May blogs or pics of Z or her boys. Always look forward to the weekly posts. Yesterday was my 79th birthday. Old on paper but not in heart. My horses, dogs, and cats keep me young and active.

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      judy,
      At the heart hospital where I volunteer the docs say that people with pets recover quicker and are generally more healthy than those who don’t have them. Don’t know what I would do with out my 3 purr babies.

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        Dear Shirlee:

        I truly believe that people with pets do recover better and quicker. I’d be lost without my Lola Mae too. Love and Hugs, JB

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      Judy T.B,
      So sorry I missed your birthday yesterday, wishing you the best regards and sending a big hug, hoping you have many more. So you are 79 years young……the seventies are the new sixties so you have many good years left…..thank God. Glad you have your critters to dote on……they are the best companions. Love and hugs

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        Dear Sweet Sue and Judy from Nevada:

        My Sweet Sue, thank you for your Birthday wishes. My birthday was on April 18th (72nd). Yesterday was Judy from Nevada’s birthday. I am joining you in wishing her a very Happy Birthday. Love Ya. Hugs, JB

        • Judy T.B.,
          Hah, my mind is surely going…..well I’m early for next year. Meanwhile a Happy Birthday to Judy from Nevada, only good people are named Judy. You both really are a young chicks, LoL. love and hugs

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    Dear Vicki
    I loved your description of Coz squealing and loving to run with his Mom as youngster and remember the joy of watching it so well.He is young and needs the right person to bring out the best in him. Agree with everything you said. Praying for a jockey who really gets him and connects with him.

    Dear Sheena
    Thanks for all the news on California Chrome. Love him and wish him a safe time in England- will be happy when he is home.
    Sorry to hear about the passing of Jimmy the osprey,so sad.

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    Dear Judy in Nevada
    Happy 79th-life sounds good!!! A happy heart,awesome animals and good health, may this be another amazing year for you.

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    Dear Marshall,
    I am keeping Huey, Bailey & you in my prayers. I can relate to your emotions right now as I have been in that same spot myself. I hope it helps you to know that I & many others on this blog are thinking of you & supporting you. Please let us know of anything we can do for you & keep us informed of any new developments.

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    Disappointed to find no news about Z, Coz or Zi or any new pictures. I just love to see them. I am sure everyone is very busy this time of year; hopefully soon though.

    Love you with kisses Zenyatta, Coz and Zi
    love zprincess and dear Sir
    Auntie Sally B

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    May 13 Cherokee Devotional

    Ana sku’tee-the month of May, the beautiful month when much has been planted and will be planted. We pray for sunshine and showers of rain, for the opportunity to cultivate and start anew.
    Ana sku’tee for the soul. May it be as beautiful as the season and as thrilling as the shimmering plums along the ridges that waft perfume and fluttering petals. Springs will spout water to the deeper places for an abundance of fish and the birds will sing in harmony. We truly are God’s children; let us be grateful.

    There was but one ruling power; and that was good.
    Standing Bear
    1933

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    Dear Kathy.May is such a beautiful month in this green and pleasant land of ours.If we get the sunshine,of course!!!The Dante festival begins at York today .Aidan has a good horse in the Musidora.Such a sad story about an 11yr old boy beating a neighbour’s dog to death.Where on earth were his parents??.He has very serious issues.Yet another horrific story in the mailonline a pet cat was found beheaded such a pretty kitty .They had thought a fox had killed her but a PM showed otherwise.So many sick individuals in this world.As a huge cat lover you can imagine how upset I felt.Skye the horse in Cumbria is recovering thank God.CNSM visited Hovis yesterday(we are sure to hear on Friday)There was a lot of smoke!!Loki has bean feeling the heat he’s such a floofy boy but they got a storm and it’s cooled off now.Mobie night with the ratties!!Milo was looking up to Heaben and talking to Marty so sweet.Judy is very stressed about her trailer needs extensive repairs.Her BP must be high!!! All quiet on the Dyfi.Glesni on the nest and Monty on the perch preening.Have a great day.Love and hugs to you,Kisses for Holly,Nikko and Sugar.SheenaXOXO

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