Hello Everyone,
In life, we all have things that don’t always go as hoped or planned. I am not any different than anyone else. At Lane’s End, they did a recheck on me today and discovered that I am no longer in foal. Just as with humans, horses also have this type of thing happen.
I am feeling terrific! I am totally looking forward to becoming a MOM in the future. I want everything to be perfect when that time comes!
With Love,
Hugs to ALL~
Z
Lori
Zenny, just know that YOUR health is the most important thing right now. Keep your spirits up, and enjoy the Spring weather. You and Bernardini shall meet again, and a foal there will be!! We all love you!!!
kathy Hunter
Zen–you be happy and let nature take care of itself . When you are relaxed and ready God will give a most beutiful gift.
jmom
I’m very sorry to hear about yr problem. Here’s hoping yr next “date” with Bernardini will be sucessful.
Love ya Queen Z
Kathy Beyers
Such unexpected news to be sure….but I think she liked Bernie so much she just wanted to see him again! Seriously, I hope the second time’s the charm for Queen Z. Fingers crossed!
Lisa
dont worry chicka… keep ur head up high and keep dancing… well take it easy… u will be a great momma and im sure u’ll have a baby in no tome… keep on smiling/dancing girl!
Love From Massachusetts,
Lisa :)
SCUDSMOTHER
WE’RE PROBABLY TALKING TO SOME TURK IN A COMPUTER LAB AT CAL POLY. ALL THESE TURKS DO IS CONTROL AND BRIBE THEIR WAY TO POWER. IT’S GOING TO TAKE MORE THAN ANOTHER TRY TO GET ZENYATTA PREGNANT WITH THESE HAGGLING TURKS WANTING MORE MONEY. YOU THINK JERRY WANTS TO NEGOTIATE WITH THESE THUGS? JERRY HAD ENOUGH DEALING WITH THEM AT A&M. ZENYATTA DON’T NEED THIS. THE TURKS WANT HER TO RUN SO THEY CAN SUCK MORE MONEY OUT OF THE SYSTEM. NEXT THING YOU KNOW SHE’LL BE WEARING A BURKA.
Karen Schmiede
So sorry, Zen. Don’t worry you will get to be a mom when the time is right.
Julie Poincelet
All mares once ovulation occurs, are checked at 14-15 days for a baby. After that they are checked at 30 days and sometimes have “lost” the foal. Since she was bred early in the season, if she’s healthy, I’m sure she will be covered again and will get her baby. Not uncommon in the breeding shed at all. Happens to mares all the time, just is more noticeable as it happened to “The Queen”. Trust me, Lane’s End will get her in foal and she’ll have a healthy baby next spring!
Susan
Zenyatta, Just wasn’t meant to be. I have tears for all of you and can only look toward the future.
Susan
I believe that nature has a way of making this right. This wasnt meant to be. That said it makes me REALLY sad.
Thanks Team Zenyatta -once again you have shown the world your human side and given the fans respect and consideration in the manner in which you have communicated with us
THANK YOU
LauraJ
@Michael, you are a jackass and an idiot. OF COURSE we know Zenyatta is a horse and does not read these comments. However, her connections do. They’ve been very kind and generous in sharing details of Zenyatta’s life with her fans. They are probably disappointed and saddened, and I would hope they take the heartfelt sentiments offered here as a sign of support. If that offends you, TOUGH. It’s no skin off your back. Go crawl back under your bridge.
SCUDSMOTHER
AND TO THE WOMEN ON HERE COMPARING THIS TO A MISCARRIAGE. WELL IT’S NOT THE SAME. YOU TELL ME HOW YOU’D FEEL WITH TURKS WATCHING YOUR EVERY MOVE TRYING TO GET MONEY OUT OF YOU. THEY DON’T WANT HER TO GET PREGNANT. SHE GETS PREGNANT HAS A HORSE THAT CAN’T RUN A STEP AND THEN THE MONEY TRAIN IS OVER. THEY DON’T WANT YOUR $10 ENTRY FEE TO SEE HER. THEY WANT ALL OF YOUR MONEY. WHY DO YOU THINK THEY’RE TRYING AGAIN? MORE HAGGLING. THEY ARE NEGOTIATING A RETURN TO THE TRACK. THE TURKS MAKE MORE MONEY WITH HER ON THE TRACK. MOSS DON’T NEED THE MARBLES BUT YOU THINK HE’S GOING TO TELL THE TURKS NO?
L.S.
As has been noted, this regretful diary entry is supported by secondary reports in Blood Horse, so no the site was not hacked.
As has been pointed out, these things happen, especially with maiden mares and the truth is, Zenyatta is not YOUNG. Most TB mares start their breeding careers at 4 maybe 5. She will be bred back to Bernardini and I’m sure they will keep trying as often as it takes within reason for the season.
Now I guess I get to put my ‘meanie’ reality face on but.
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Please remember that Zenyatta has no concept of losing the embryo at this stage. Had she slipped a foal closer to term then there would be more awareness but she didn’t. Her CONNECTIONS are no doubt disappointed at this turn of events and hoping for a better result on the next breeding but as far as Zenyatta herself is concerned, IF one of the reasons she was checked is she came into season, then she’s ready to go back to the stallion immediately.
I strongly doubt LE will do that unless they’re certain there was no residual infection or issue with her girlie parts.
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This might also be a good time to reflect just how delicate a maiden TB mare can be to get and keep in foal. This, not meanness, is why LEF is going to be so very, VERY careful about setting up any sort of tours to see Zenyatta in the future.
Lauren
@Michael – sorry but you are the one who is nuts. We all have genuine, true feelings for Zenyatta and her connections. If it bothers you so much to see what people write, why don’t you stay off the site.
Katie Clawson
:'( I am so sorry to hear that sweetheart. Keep your spirits up.
Love, Katie(future jockey)
Jan Doyle
So sorry to hear, Baby Girl. Glad you are ok though. When it is meant to be, again God will say, this one. I know without a doubt we all will be blessed with other one just like you. Zenyatta, you are a blessing to us all and have enriched each and everyone of us more than you know. Hugs to all
nancy
Z my heart has sank :( But as long as your OK that is all that matters. I know you will be going back to see Bernardini asap, with everything we will all pray for you again and that things will go OK. It does happen my mare when she was alive loss her foal as well.Thank you still sweet girl we love you no matter what.
Misty
Oh no!!! That’s such a heartbreak!! It will happen when the time is right! Hang in there pretty girl!!!
Gerrie P.
Zenyatta’s health is the biggest priority. The Queen’s future must be safely ensured. Personally, I am grateful for her caring Queen Z team and the Lane’s End Farm. I believe only the best decisions will be made for her future mating.
Sheri Deets
So sad:( Hopefully things will go better next time. It’s all in God’s hands.
Marissa
Zen… I felt my heart drop when I read this, and I’m so sorry. I hope that next time it will go better for you, and my prayers will be with you. I know you’ll make a wonderful mother in the future. <3
Marcee
Ohhh I’m really bummed :( Good Luck to all of you on the next attempt! I will be watching to see how things a going.
nDfilly
Glad Zen. is healthy. What is the real rush? In some ways it is good that some journalistic competition between Rachel Alexandra and Zen may not occur and if Zenyatta never were to get pregnant, things still are fine. The fans would love her no matter what. Seems like too much pressure is placed on these scans and breeding. I am sure having all these extra vets seem odd to the horse.
Dawne
Just noticed some of the negative comments on here. For those who are being negative, why waste your time?? This is a site for people who love this horse and all that she has brought to the racing world. If you don’t have kind words to say about her, her team, or to her fans, then you should do the right thing and just not say a word about anything.
Cathy Marshall
Very sad news, but everything happens for a reason. You will be a great mom some day. Love you Zenny!
Sarah Powell
So sorry – but there’s plenty of time to breed again – it’s just one of those disappointments that happen even to Queens! Thinking of Z’s teams – thanks Dottie for keeping us in the loop – good news and bad news. The main thing is that she is fine, healthy and next time will be different.
Bernadette.
Zenyatta! You are in my thoughts and prayers today. Sending
you a big Hug. Thinking of you and your wonderful con-
nections. Hugs to all.
Fannie
This is so sad! I pray for you Zen!! I don’t know how much more I can take!! My mini-van is in the shop and it’s going to cost me $3000 to fix it. I don’t know what to do!!! I am a single mother of two!! Help me, Z!! I need your help!!! What should I do?
Marilyn
Zenny,
Don’t fret or worry. We are here to support our GIRL and TEAM Z! You are surrounded by love and we all care about you. When the time is right you will make a wonderful MOMMA! Not everything happens as we hope, but you are young and healthy. It will happen! We love you and all those wonderful ones that take care of our precious gift ~ YOU!
LauraJ
@L.S., no worries. You are not being a meanie. I think everyone here appreciates and respects your input. :-) (Trolls aside, of course…)