Life is Sweet

[ickiepooo]

She's a Queen and she's definitely not a morning person. Love you, Z!

[Angelina329]

hva er det i den lille flasken du hadde i handa som du fikk hesten til å lukte på????????

[remedyfarm]

If I ever bought a lottery ticket - and it won - I'd buy a TB for you to train. That would be fun.

[watchingponies]

Best video i have ever seen about a racehorse...haha

Yea, life is sweet, Life Is Sweet...

Its like she is my twinsister...only her ears are a little bigger...

Good to hear shes a mommy now.

Lol @ ''Track's gonna close..'' heheh

[Shadowninjacowette]

XD

"Wake up, Zanyatta! It's 9:30"

"I dun wanna."

"The track os gonna close!"

"It'll still be there tomorrow."

"You shouldn't have gone to the moonlight races last night."

"I WANTED TO! >( I'M UP!!!"

LOL Kudos if you get the "moonlight races" reference. ^_^ Cuteness!

[snookiebarrett]

I love the way she tries to curl up like a cat!

[ViVi80]

I love this video so much. Thank you for sharing!!! Please do post more videos of your beloved horses. We would all love to see snippets of their lives off the racetrack as well as on. Thank you for caring for the horses as individuals. It is just so heart-warming when people build fantastic loving relationships with their animals. Mr Sheriffs thank you and keep up the good work !

[iTheFoxyGirl]

I love her coat :) I would love to have a job that involves horses/riding horses!

[shannonrose5998]

"Daddyyyyyyyyy...... I don't wanna get upppppppp......." Too cute, she was like mad!

But you gotta love trainers like you who actually visit their horses and get to know them.

[lovedbysweetie]

Congradulations my Little Girl, No more sleeping for you , you are a mommy now! I love you x0x0x0x0x0 from Maine :)

[73KHS]

Congratulations on the birth of your Smart Strike colt, he's adorable. Wonder if he'll be a late sleeper like mom!

[CPProductions13]

Life is Sweet is adorable! She's definately not a morning person!

[ickiepoo]

She's definitely not a morning person.  Adorable!

[chris23316]

I watch this video over and over. I love the way John interacts with his horses. They are individuals to you, John. Not just objects in your barn! I love the way Life Is Sweet views you as so non-threatening! I know you don't walk on water, but I'm glad the world has you in it!

[falcolf]

What a sweet little horse <3 she doesn't want to get out of bed! <3<3 Thank you for being so gentle with the horses sir, you're wonderful!

[CocoBrownieChanel]

I came across this video while looking for everything and anything on Zenyatta and this is just precious Mr. Sherriffs! Thank you so much for taking time out of your incredibly busy day to share these amazing moments with those of us who aren't there to witness them in person. Life is Sweet is just precious and a bit like me in the morning... I don't like to get up either! Words can not begin to express my gratitude to you and your entire team for all that you do with these amazing babies!

[7466309change]

My horses always rested only when they did not readly get up fast or promptly is it a sign that they need a lot more time.The body has over done it.Altho you just didn,t notice it.Your lovly to her mostly.She gave her all for you.

[7466309change]

What time is it for her there? If she wasn,t exasted she,d be raren to go.Let her rest.Cause it a sing of over doing it.

[follmerhorse]

this is more like "dreams are sweet"

[horseP413]

This is so cute and shows us how being a race horse in John Shirreffs barn how "Life Is Sweet" Thank you

[lovedbysweetie]

I still love you so much I am so glad you are happy and in foal, be safe my little one...x0x0x0x0x

[queenluciaa]

Mr. Shirrefs, I know you've heard this a million times but... Your an outstanding man. Wordss can't describe how much respect I have for you. I hope to stumble into your footsteps one day,as a higly respected trainer. But I'm in Veterinary School, as an Intern :( Hopefully once I'm done helping thse beautiful animals, I can guide them toward a path of greatness :)

[4313345m]

What a sleepy head!

[Nucleo85Torino]

This is too FUNNY!... She's like PISS OFF!, I wanna just lay here.

[NativeGirl1992]

hahaha aww how cute! i love love love this video!<3

[LightingInvoker]

What an exquisit animal!! She's such a baby girl. It really looks like she's pouting about being woken up. I love how her nose just drops into the hay. Poor baby is so tired!

[polomarey]

I see you got cotton in her ears. Where's her sleep mask??? xD

[Nucleo85Torino]

She is definately NOT a morning Person (horse)!!.

[Bloo445]

Lol how cute you can tell she's thinking no it is not time to get up don't you have a snooze button? Lol

[diangofango]

MMMMMMM... Just 10 minutes more mom....

She really is sweet..

[Jaxton98]

i think she thinks that isnt sweet is waking her up XD

[Standardbredpaceable]

Horses are so peaceful.

[tennyellen]

haha! she's just like me in the morning! I ignore my mom completly, but part of it may be I'm a heavy sleeper...

Anyway, haha!

[tennyellen]

awwwwwwwwwwww!

somebody doesn't want to get up! lol! love it!

[horses887]

haha! she reminds me of me when somebody wakes me up!

[Paintmare06]

Mr. Sherrifs, it I could ever own a racehorse, you would be the one I would want to train it. Just the way that you clearly love these horses moves me. It is so precious and I love it :)

[chris23316]

Mr. Sherrifs...If I were wealthy and could afford a class racehorse, If you refused to train my horse, I would rather not race him/her. Zenyatta displays complete trust in humans, and the way you interact Life Is Sweet and her complete lack of anxiety when you walk in her stall while she is sleeping says you love horses in a special way. I have a Zito trained OT TB, Elusive Gentleman (Sire: Gentleman), and other OT rescues. You are my favorite trainer--BAR NONE...

[SebastiansWickedGirl]

Aww. She and I have the same personality in the mornings.

[KKandSproductions]

i would give anything to have this horse haha :)

[nobledancer1]

Congratulations, little mama-to-be! You have a wonderful example to follow in your own dam, Sweet Life, who has been named 2009 Broodmare of the Year!

[syren345]

Names Life is Sweet's foal should have-

Sweet Strike

Smart and Sweet/ Smart but Sweet

Smart Sweetie

Smart Life

Smarts are Sweet

What do you guys think?

[nobledancer1]

@syren345 I like playing around with names, too! Out of your list, my top two favorites are "Sweet Strike" and "Smart Life." The combination of the two names is difficult, because there are only five words in total. Is it cheating to use other forms of the key words? My list:

Smartly Sweet/Sweetly Smart

Sweetly Struck/Smartly Struck

Smart Stroke/Sweet Stroke

Strike Sweetly/Strike Smartly

Striken by Sweetness/Stricken by Smartness/Striken by Life

Sweets First Strike

More ideas, anyone?

[syren345]

@nobledancer1 Sweets First Strike is the best!

[nobledancer1]

@syren345 Thanks! Forgot apostrophe---should be "Sweet's First Strike." Zenyatta's foals will be major naming challenge!

[lovedbysweetie]

Life is Sweet - In Foal to Smart Srike - WOW amazing bloodstock there !!! She is boarded at Lanes End Farm and must be fa,t fat, fat, and happy,happy, happy, she has more than earned the Good Life :). Makes me smile :)

[MercuryDomini]

She was confirmed in foal to Smart Strike this week. Smart Strike is the sire of the Derby hopeful Lookin at Lucky, as well as Curlin, and last year's Derby contenders Papa Clem and Atomic Rain

[SEABEESURFER]

She is still asleep! ha ha

I love how she nickers when John wakes her up, sounds like she is complaining! Lol

[letzring1]

I think she had a few too many Guiness's the night before.

[AnimalsRock4Love]

I"m missing you already. Have a great life!

[patteel]

I will miss seeing you sweet girl. You are a wonderful lady and I wish you many happy years with beautiful babies.

[syren345]

I'm going to miss you, with your heart and charm and beauty, but I will be so happy for you as you get nookie and then babies. Your foals will win many races and awards, and you will be one hell of a mama. Good luck Life is Sweet!

[Tammicat21]

Well sweetness, you won't have JS making you get up anymore...huh?:) Go have some fun and we will anxiously await your babies.First one can be "Smart but Sweet". May god keep his guardian angel on your shoulder always. We love you.

[syren345]

No, Smart AND Sweet!

[childof68]

We will miss seeing you and your hay-tousled mane, beautiful dreamer. You have more than earned the good life to which you will be retiring. If your babies inherit even half your heart, they will be Grade I winners! There will be an ample amount of time for naps ahead, with your little one snuggled at your side for company. Thank you for the thrills of watching you run. You were one of the very best. Thank you, Mr. Mabee and team Shirreffs, for putting Sweets' welfare above all else.

[childof68]

@childof68 Sorry, Sweets. I gave you the wrong owner.  You belong to the Wygod family---although I would bet that Mr. Mabee would certainly have you, if he could!

[Spike2837]

Happy retirement Life! Will miss you. Thank you John for leaving us these wonderful memories of her.

[Aphra68]

I love the bed mane . . . er. . . hair LOL. That's exactly how I feel when I get up to go power walking. Can almost see the slippers and the dressing gown. Needs a sign over the door "DO NOT ENTER UNLESS BEARING COFFEE AND CARROTS"

[keybender]

They don't usually retire a horse for muscle cramps, just back off training for a while, then bring them back. Life is Sweet's connections are taking no chances with this girl and that's why John Shirreffs is such a great trainer, he always puts his horses welfare first. Plus he does great videos - lol. Read LIS is going to Smart Strike and they are still early in the season so you could see a foal in early 2011. 2014 Triple Crown contender?

[lovedbysweetie]

You go out and have babies Sweetie Pie, eat all the fresh grass you want, sleep under the stars all night and dream your life away....you have more than earned it. Once in a while have your daddy John send us a video so we know you are well and happy. We all love you so much , Nuzzles, hugs, kisses, carrots & peppermints from Maine x0x0x0x0x0x0

[twall4]

Thank you LIS and God Bless on your retirement! We will miss you!

[AnimalsRock4Love]

Precious sleepy headed Sweets... I hope you are feeling better. I'm really going to miss you. I know Zeny, John and company will miss you....I hope you have a wonderful life as a mommy and you are happy and healthy. I love you. If your new home is in Kentucky maybe I'll get to see you someday. I'll never forget you. Life Is Sweet..... Breeder's Cup Champion...always

[ZennyJonshrfs1fan]

She seems to have enough personality with some left over for 10 horses. She has a big piece of my heart.Go get um Sweets.

[syren345]

Well, St. Trinians (sp?) came out of nowhere, but you're still DYNAMITE! KABOOM!

[Spike2837]

Good luck in Dubai!!

[syren345]

Gio Ponti is going to give her a challenge...

[AnimalsRock4Love]

You are still a Breeder's Cup Champion.....and most certainly a Precious Princess!!!

[BarbiieAbreu]

aw cute... I never knew horses slept like that!

[AnimalsRock4Love]

Remind them who the Champion is tomorrow. Go Precious Princess!!!

[syren345]

She has such a hard life... J/K she lives up to her name. Life is very sweet indeed when you get to ignore your boss's orders =P

[Tammicat21]

Here's the much respected top trainer

John "Mr.NiceGuy" Shirreffs

on his knees

begging...............love it:)

[lovetheponies]

John, I love your "home" videos! You can tell you are an animal lover and that your horses are "family" to you. Thanks for sharing. LIFE IS truly SWEET!! :-)

I'd love to hand feed a peppermint or carrot to LIS or the Queen - ZENYATTA!

[funnycideoflife]

so precious!!! and horse racing haters claim that trainers don't care about their horses! make them watch this video!

[BellaDonna55]

Too funny!

[syren345]

Absolutely precious!

Do you have any videos of Queen Zenyatta being woken up? =P

[BloodyHeartedSoul]

She's crying in her sleep for Zenyatta after Rachel Alexandra gets HOTY!

[syren345]

@BloodyHeartedSoul That's a bit mean. :(

[eringobragh915]

John, your videos are awesome.

[AscotDollWins]

That is simply adorable. Thank you so very much for sharing it with us.

[Tammicat21]

I know just how she feels:)

Love that priceless look on her face.

Life is sweet ....when you get to sleep in...

[theyorkvillekid]

love this video! can't wait to see more of Life is Sweet in 2010!

[BarrelsRMe]

Reminds me of a parent trying to get thier kid out of bed before they miss the bus.

[Koshkamitsu]

Oh, bless! "Nope, don't wanna get up....shan't!"

Love the affectionate way he's talking to her and blowing raspberries!

[jrg1948]

I've lost track of how many times I've watched this adorable video. Whenever I want to think about how sweet life can be, I take a view minutes and watch and remember what it's really all about. John's way with horses is amazing. His kind manner is the way God meant for horses to be treated. Thanks, John, for taking the time to post your videos for us to enjoy.

[HarlemManeuvers]

Too precious!!!

".....5 more minutes..."

[Johnnys4me]

This is so cute.

Is good you do your own filming.

The media is always waiting to capitalize on the owners of these horses.

They are in our own backyards.

You are the best!

[dustywhipp5]

Aww, how cute!

[audioslavery]

Mr Shireffs you are the man! God bless for taking such great care of your horses, these videos are a highlight of what kind of trainer you really are!

[wooley85]

I can't stop laughing. I've never seen a horse that didn't want to get out of bed on the morning.

Great trainer that lets the horse be..I have to laugh..Sheriffs is trying to coax a "teenager out of bed!

[LastingOne]

What a "Sweet" Princess! I love how you use essential oils.

[svercl]

i lov ur videos thankyou! I bet on her in the distaff.

[jpsbman]

Reminds me of Rosy and Marszpan(sp?) back in the day. Very proud here in Texas. Got Life is Sweet's picture hanging on my wall right next to Zenyatta and one other who's name I can't spell.

FYI, lol, I taught horse back riding in the USMC, how lucky can you get?

[hannahalexismommy]

I love the video...shes wonderful....beautiful athlete! one question??? towards the end of the video youare putting something up to her nose?? what is it? you have a wonderful horse. how is she doing these days? thanks for sharing your vid.

[Janosita]

Beautiful video and heartwarming. One cannot judge a person based on one video, but it does make one feel that Shirreffs really loves his horses and cares for them with kindness. Another reason why it was good to see Shirreffs stable do so well at the Breeders cup. Great ladies, Zenyatta and Life is Sweet !

[Venckman]

I know how she feels.

[HorseCrazieGirl15]

me 2

[AnimalsRock4Love]

Dear Sweet, Precious, Sleepy, girl, the words BREESER'S CUP CHAMPION will forever be uttered in the same breath as your name!!!!The world now knows who you are!!! I give thanks to your trainer for keeping you safe. I've never been so happy fpr horses and people I've never met.You and Zenyatta as well as your trainer reached in and stole my heart. Congradulations!!!

[djnaatje]

such a special horse.... no one could beat her...

[keybender]

Beautiful filly. She may like to sleep in the morning but she was wide awake Fri. afternoon winning the Ladies Classic. Great job Jon and all your staff.

[slowhorsie]

wooo hooo! so happy for her! she gave me a look and a greeting on the way to the paddock today and i knew she was ready to run! incredible. give her a treat for me!

[jrg1948]

Congratulations, Jon! What a sweet victory for this little sleepyhead. Winning the Ladies Classic in such great style. What an awesome girl she is! And what a great trainer she is so fortunate to have. I'm not a gambler, but sure wish I'd wagered a few on her today!

[lovedbysweetie]

I AM SOOOOOOO PROUD OF YOU!!!!!!!!! Thank you for helping me get my roof redone :) VBG You and Zenyatta are the only 2 bets I made, I bet big big big on you as I love love love you so very much and knew you would win in my heart :). Thank you sweetie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[lovedbysweetie]

Ps, you can go back to bed now for a week LOL VBG xoxoxoxo and don't let daddy Jon bother you LOLOL xoxoxoxo

[naturesroses]

She sure was SWEET TODAY at the Breeders Cup! ♥

[HorseCrazieGirl15]

lol she's like me in the morning before school. She's like "5 more minutes please?".

Beautiful Mare :)

[horsecrazy11]

She says "I'm tired." She was taking her sweet old time now wasn't she. Good to see :)

[capriole57]

Just wonderful. Allowing the horse to rise when she's ready rather than just barging in - She's so comfortable in her surroundings and clearly trusts you. Here's a really intelligent mare who is given the opportunity to be an individual - her performance in the Gold Cup proves that respect, good care and horsemanship still wins races. God bless you John and all who work with you, humans and equines.

[oakstorm]

Hahaha! so cute!

[Chariset]

That's pretty much how I am in the morning too. What's the Thoroughbred version of coffee?

[syren345]

@Chariset Peppermints?

[Chariset]

I love how she's turning her head, like "if I ignore it, maybe it'll go away...."

[syren345]

@Chariset I do that with my mom sometimes when she wakes me for school. It doesn't work nearly as well as hitting the snooze on an alarm clock..

[Sophiebennettfan]

Life is Sweet are soooo cute<3<3<3

[patteel]

If I don't look at him, maybe he will go away. LOL

[Kaydee815]

Love it....although you're so patient with her.....I am really enjoying these glimpses into life "behind the scenes". How about some footage of Tiago?

[naturesroses]

Life was Sweet till you woke me up! LOL

[jrg1948]

I just love this video. John's cajoling is so entertaining! What a sleepy head she is! Thank you for sharing such an intimate moment with the rest of us, John. I feel blessed to be able to peek in on her at a time like this. She's a jewel...and you are a gem for caring enough to let the rest of us in on this. Most of us will never get to see the inside of a real racing barn. It's a wonderful world, and Life is Sweet is a sweetie pie.

[xXRaceHorseGirlXx]

Wait Horses cant lay down and sleep, the weight of them will crush there lungs wont it. its happened before

[lovedbysweetie]

Laying down is okay if they feel relaxed and safe somewhere and want to rest.

If a horse decides to lie down it means it feels safe wherever it is. Since horses are prey animals laying down obviously puts them at a greater risk to predators. So, if a horse is comfortable and safe it will lie down

The sleep is deeper laying down,

p.s

She has won half a million bucks, I think she has earned the right to lay down and be lazy LOLOL

[xXRaceHorseGirlXx]

Oh ok. I was wondering about that. Ok thnx for the explanation. Ya i know she does earn a good sleep and to be lazy.

[oakstorm]

No its if cows lay down on theur side to long.. it will put a large amount of stress on the heart and lungs.

[BeachMist13]

awe she is so precious and beautiful I wish the best of luck with her

[twohitdead]

Who is the fellow behind the camera? Cool video he has made. Thanks for sharing

[lovedbysweetie]

John Sherreffs, the trainer, AKA Daddy LOL

[ZenyattaLuver]

Aww She Is Juss Sooo Cute

She Ran Soo Well In The Gold Cup

Luv Yaah Sweetiee

[maoverman2002]

"Valor" is a wonderful essential oil blend! What a great video - please don't stop! :)

[Zenyattaisqueen]

That's neat to see what they are like when they are not being super stars in action. Like big lazy dogs on a porch! Except harder to move, and with more attitude! Great footage. Keepin' it fresh!

[jesuismir]

this looks like me in the morning. LOL!

[lovedbysweetie]

What is she smelling in your hand? smelling salts LOL she is soooooooo Sweet and certainly well named, you are very lucky to spend time with her:)

[jonshfs05]

i use essential oils sometimes. The horses enjoy them and that was "valor" blend.

[Rock8mywork789]

She's awesome! She was the only one who made ground in the Gold Cup, I hope you run her with the boys again! Hilarious video, she seems like my kind of horse hahaha

[tashagotjunk99]

that is so funny, She doesn't want to get up just like a child not wanting to get up for school ,,, love this video,,, More videos please!

[BeachMist13]

ha ha she's like but i want to sleep, sleep now track later

[pick4guy]

I know the feeling

[rainyrose23]

reminds me of what I do in the morning! haha, she is such a sweet horse!

[horseyaddicted]

Adorable! Good job in the gold cup!

[PaulaDeaneS]

Aw Daddy! Those darn cats kept me up all night long! It was "meow meow meow" all the night long. It's crazy what those cats get away with around here!!

[CajunCapper]

Somones not a morning person....errr horse! hehe After seeing that video how can you not pull for her! Very sweet video, and to whoever does them, I appreciate them!

[apajax6]

I love how she turns her head as if to say, "Maybe if I don't look at him he'll go away and I can go back to sleep."

[lovedbysweetie]

I can hear her cursing you all the way from Maine LOLOLOL she sure is "Sweet" :)

[lovedbysweetie]

Where is my Coffee Daddy???????????????

[ragstoricheslover]

so cute!

[myhelio]

ARRGGHH! Just five more minutes! I don't wanna go to school today!!!

[redsox1079]

ha ha something we can all relate to huh!!

What a great video, I was laughing out loud.

Great run in the Gold Cup girl!