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Zenyatta Shop Summer Sale

Receive a pair of free beverage koozies when you purchase a tee!
Receive a pair of free beverage koozies when you purchase a tee!

It’s the last day of our summer sale at Zenyatta Shop. Take 15% off orders over $25 with the promo code SUMMER15.

We’re also giving away a free pair of beverage koozies with the purchase of a t-shirt.

Don’t miss the Zenyatta Breyer, Collector’s Edition, new to the store this week.

Happy summer shopping!
-Team Z

The fine print: Our summer sale ends at July 24 at 11:59 PT. Free koozies will be selected at random from our collection. Limit one pair per customer. Promotions are not valid on previous purchases.

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    The Pharoah has arrived in Atlantic City! The videos of his arrival are already being posted on You Tube, and he only got off the plane less than an hour ago. His luxury horse trailer plus an escort of N.J. state troopers were waiting to escort him to Monmouth Park. Unfortunately, AP’s best buddy, Smokey, isn’t with him this trip. I guess Smokey has a minor injury and stayed behind at Del Mar. Feel better, Smokey!

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    Dear Sheena:

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

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    Dear Mama Z, COZ, ZI and Montey:

    Goodnight. Happy Dreams. Love all of you so much. Hugs, JB

    Z Princess, Dubai, will always love you.

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    Raj Update Wed. July 29 2015
    Rajiv Maragh ‏tweet
    Due to the extent of my injuries it’s a long road expected for recovery.
    Just going through the process of healing at the pace my body can.

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    Best of Good Wishes to all horses and riders this weekend. Wow, what a lineup for Saturday and Sunday. So many favorites you could lose your mind. Looking so forward to seeing Rachel’s Valentine. She’s just beautiful. I just love them all and so hope all do great. Frosted going to be so happy to see you again. Keeping my fingers crossed to see a new favorite of mine rumored to be heading towards the Whitney Aug 8. He’s having some good works and so hope to get to see him. “Noble Bird”.
    Night Prowler, Know your going to be in a race soon. Hope you love Saratoga. Love Ya beautiful boy.
    Have been so upset about Cecil. This has just been the worst. Just no words to describe my devastated feelings. I know so many feel the same way. Just Horrific.
    May God have Cecil now.

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    American Pharoah, Especially to you. Just over the moon about seeing you again. Run great dear boy and please come back to the barn safely along with all your fellow horses and riders. God Speed and love you very much.

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    July 30 Cherokee Devotional

    The sights and sounds and fragrances of the countryside are extraordinary after a summer rain. Wildflowers and morning glories profusely spread along the fencerows-and the bittersweet has orange berries popping out of little hulls.
    It is a tranquil time, a time to catch the scent of petunias heavy on the evening air. It is something that will be repeated over and over for as long as we can remember.
    Early morning brings the sweet call of quail and the cries of a killdeer doing wheelies over the meadows. Speak these things and remember them, because it centers the soul like nothing else on earth.

    The bird in its flight stops in one place to make its nest, and in another to rest in its flight.
    Dakota Wiseman
    1890

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    Dear Kathy.A very Wiseman!!Thank you for the lovely flowers.Walter is still making the news over here and in Minnesota I think!Lots of UK hunters have been named too and yet another US hunter shooting a lioness with a bow and arrow.If I was Walter I wouldn’t think of venturing out again!Theba called it murder and retracted the statement.I told her she was wrong that it was murder and a brutal one at that.
    There was a minute’s applause for Sir Peter at Goodwood today and so many tributes to him.He was a very good age and except for last year always made the trip to Paris to see the Arc.He called 50 Grand Nationals retired in 97′.Jockeys all wearing black armbands.
    Did you see the huge cat about 41lbs and now he’s down to 19lbs.Fubu overdid the nippy and may have to go to rehab!!!Abby is in trouble again tried to get Mango and Katy to do a catfood commercial.It will be a long time before she gets her paws on the ibone again!Bobby bach was actually eating his own fish today the 3 were on the nest then Celyn flew off.The sun is out today but still quite chilly.Frankie’s just done a flying dismount!I pre-ordered a book about Valegro today don’t know much about his early years.Gosh the Aussies are fighting back England had such a good day yesterday.They may have found a piece of wreckage from the missing Malaysian airliner from last year.what those poor families must have gone through.Have a great day.Love and hugs to you,kisses for Holly,Nikko and Sugar.Sheena XOXO

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    Dear Sheena,

    I think Walter will have to be in seclusion for a very long time. I hope he faces charges and his punishment is the maximum. I agree with you…it WAS murder, and extremely brutal. That’s wonderful the ways in which Sir Peter is being honored. Didn’t see the 41 lb. cat. Congratulations to his owners for helping him get to a more healthy weight! Fubu’s current contest ends soon. Hopefully he wins! I’m not sure how believable it would be for dogs to appear in a cat food commercial. They’re awfully cute though, so I’m sure lots of people would watch! So glad Bobby Bach had his own fish! I hope you enjoy the Valegro book. Sounds interesting! Enjoy the continuing Aussie/England competition! Yes, I heard about the piece of wreckage. The poor, poor families. They have been living in a constant hell. Have a good Friday Eve. Love and hugs from me, kisses from Holly, Nikko and Sugar. Kathy XOXO

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    Congratulations to Big Orange son of the Duke of Marmalade for winning the Goodwood cup in a very close finish.Michael Bell the trainer and Jamie Spencer riding.Sheena.It was glorious at Goodwood today!!!!

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    I am worried about Cecil’s offspring…..there are reportedly 10 cubs….if a new male takes over…he will kill these cubs…has anyone heard anything about this…that would make 11 lions that murderer killed

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    Carol,
    Saw it on TV that the new alpha male will kill all the cubs and also could kill some of the females as they will defend their cubs! This man has a special place reserved for him in hades right along side Lundy who killed my beloved Alydar. Wish lots of fire and brimstone for both.

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      Dear Carol, Shirlee and Z Fans:

      This man has caused tremendous damage and sad consequences for the lions with his unforgivable, terrible deed. I will never understand the mindset of this man. Senseless. Love and Hugs, JB

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        I also heard that this wasn’t the first time he went “trophy” hunting!!!
        One bright side to this story (if there ever could be one), is that he’s had to close his clinic. Let him try to re-open elsewhere! He should be left in the wilderness alone, and see how he survives.

        These stories just upset me so much I hate to be counted among humankind!

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      The rules of the lion pride are finite and fixed. Unfortunately, a new male lion will dispose of any young cubs of his predecessor. The purpose of the infanticide is to pass on the genes of the dominant male. Nature views this as strengthening the pride. Ironically the male lion although seen as king of the beasts is only there to reproduce and to protect his pride from outside predators when the lionesses cannot handle intruders themselves. The lionesses do the hunting, look after each other and the cubs, and otherwise maintain the pride. The lion pride is one of the most successful family structures built on female control in the animal world.

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    In regards to the whole Cecil the Lion tragedy, I haven’t said anything partly because the lion’s name was the same as that of my dearly beloved Grampy Griffin: Cecil. It hurts my heart so badly and every time they mention Cecil on the news it makes me think of my grandfather and how close we were and what a short time we had together. I was only 11 years old when Grampy passed away, and I’ll never forget the pain I felt. In regards to Cecil the Lion, I hope that both the governments of Zimbabwe and the United States bring his murderers to justice, especially the evil Dr. Palmer who in my opinion isn’t fit to live. There’s a special crater in Hell reserved just for him. As for Cecil’s cubs, I can only pray that the researchers put aside their ethics and rescue the poor little things.

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      Dear Carol, Shirlee, Judy, Carolyn, Ingrid, Deb E.. I am one too, whom believes There’s a special place behind the gates of hell for people who do these horrific things.
      Just no words to describe this horror.

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    Hi all,
    Just checked in and would like to thank Judy T.B., Ann N.C., Elizabeth N.M.,Donna Z,Sandy N.E. Ohio, Marshall N.C., Pamhomeier and our Sweetie from Wales Sheena, for all the heartfelt posts and offered prayers. You truly are a caring group.

    No news yet from tests, but my sweet Cisco is doing better…..thank God, will take any good news I can get at this point.

    Some great racing coming up this weekend with AP and Rachael’s girl running. Safe trips to all and all jockeys.

    Love to Zenny, CoZ, Zi, angel Princess and my Indy
    God Bless you all.

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      Dear Sweet Sue:

      Glad to hear Cisco is doing better. Hoping for improvement for your husband and daughter too. Will keep all of you in my prayers. Love and Hugs, JB

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      Glad to hear Cisco’s good news Sue. Keeping everyone in my thoughts. Power Up EVERYBODY!

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    Sheena, Earlier today I watched Brenig enjoy his fish with his back to his sisters. He did his mantling and they stayed away but, were screeching the whole time. Very funny, when Monty brought in another fish, one the girls tried to grab it but, got one of daddy’s toes. Monty could let go of the fish in his other foot until his daughter let go of his free foot. A little tug of war. He took off as soon as he was free. The live stream has been off a couple of hours at the Dyfi. I hope everything is okay with this precious family. Take good care. Mary Margaret

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    Dear Mary Margaret.Yes,all is well.I saw Brenig happily eating his fish too.Blue 24 paid a visit today and caused a bit of a commotion, I think..I missed that.They seem to be enjoying the evening sunshine at the moment.Hugs Sheena.

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    Thanks Sheena. Whew! My mind starts going crazy when I lose contact with the bobs. We only have a few weeks left until their big journey starts. With all the dreadful, disgusting things happening in the animal world, as well as, with the unborn children, I feel so heartbroken. I cling to the most precious as mush as I can. Thanks again. Take good care, Mary Margaret.

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    Dear Mary Margaret.I can hardly believe another season is coming to an end at the Dyfi Soon Glesni will be the first to leave.Yes I always start to panic when the LS goes off.We live in such a cruel world the Dyfi is a little part of Heaven for me and I am happy to have been able to share the ospreys with you.Hugs Sheena.

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    Congrats to Sudden Surprise, the first winning foal for Giant Surprise, who, is a horse that I fell in love with one summer day at the Spa. I saw him being walked to the paddock and in my opinion, as a horse, he had the “it” factor. He towered over all the other horses in the paddock, although he was only 16 hands high. He would also tower over his competition when he ran his maiden race that day. Going wire to wire Giant Surprise won by more than four lengths. Unfortunately, this would be his last race. He was vanned off and was found to have a non-displaced condylar fracture in his left foreleg. After having successful surgery he was retired to Vinery’s New York Farm. I went up there one snowy morning in February and took lots of pictures of him as well as some of the other stallions. His fee is very reasonable (1 race, unproven) for all the royal blood that flows through his veins.

    Here is a video of the race, and to no “surprise”, Sudden Surprise ran just like his sire, winning his maiden race wire-to-wire:

    https://www.nyra.com/saratoga/videos/race-replay/STD/2015/20150730/3/pan/

    Here’s the article that Bloodhorse wrote:

    http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/93283/first-winner-for-giant-surprise

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      Dear Doreen:

      Thank you for this info on Giant Surprise and his son, Sudden Surprise. I did not know of them before seeing the links you posted. Congrats to SS and his Daddy; wonderful pedigree. Love and Hugs, JB

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    It’s official. Rachel’s little girl to start:

    Rachel’s Valentina is entered to run on August 2, 2015, at SARATOGA.
    Your comments for this horse were: Rachel’s filly
    Full Entries for Race Overnight

    Race: 2 – 1:33 PM
    MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT

    Purse: $ 83,000. (up To $14,940 Nysbfoa) For Maidens, Fillies Two Years Old. Weight, 119 Lbs. (non-starters For A Claiming Price Of $40,000 Or Less In The Last 3 Starts Preferred). Six Furlongs.

    PP Horse A/S Med Jockey Wgt Trainer
    3 Rachel’s Valentina 2/F M John R. Velazquez 119 Todd A. Pletcher

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      Dear Laura J.:

      Thanks for this info on RA and Bernie’s little girl. Godspeed beautiful baby; safe and sound. Love and Hugs, JB

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      LauraJ,
      So glad she is going to have Johnny V up. Know he is chief rider for Pletcher. Would be happy to see either Mike or Gary up. I know JV realizes how many people will be watching every move he makes. He does seem to do his best to take care of the horse first. Will be very nervous until she is safely back in the barn. Safe trip to all the horses and jocks,

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    Dear Judy.I will be thinking of you and Lola tomorrow and hope all goes well with her check-up.Goodnight God bless you LM P HT Cap Hercules Frank and all the sweeties.Love and hugs Sheena.X

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      Dear Sheena:

      Thank you for remembering Lola’s appointment tomorrow. Goodnight. Love and Hugs, JB, LM, PC, HT, Cap, Herc, Frank and all the Sweeties

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    Dear Mama Z, COZ, ZI and Montey:

    Goodnight. Happy Dreams to all of you. Love Ya. Hugs, JB

    Z Princess, Dubai, will always love you.

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    Love to Zenyatta and all of her babies. Safe trip to all of the horses this big racing weekend.
    Carol

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      Dear Sheena,

      Thank you for Hovis. Boy, it must have been pouring if Hovis got to wear a rain sheet! I seem to recall several times when he was out in the rain with nothing. And his tail? Just brush it and forget it, Mum. Poor Hovis…his life is TOUGH! Safe trips to all horses and jockeys this weekend. Hugs, Kathy.

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      Sheena,
      As always, thank you for posting our Friday fun, Hovis. He always brightens up my morning. Again, thank you so much.

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      I couldn’t figure out what he had done to his tail? Didn’t know that horses were into “restyling” tails. Another very funny episode from our boy. Thanks Sheena!

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        Check out American Pharoah. Story is that Mr. Z restyled his tail. Zenyatta was well known for styling hair. She was good at it too.

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