Good Morning,
I hope all of you are having a happy, healthy week! Everything at Lane’s End is going very well. My paddock pals and I are ALL enjoying the lovely weather and every moment of snacking on the lush Kentucky Blue Grass!
I’d also like to thank you for the kind comments you have written about my dear little sister, EBLOUISSANTE. As you have already noted in your responses, she is not owned by the Moss’…but by our BREEDER. He bred both of US!
On a horse’s JOCKEY CLUB PAPERS (the birth certificate for a horse), the name of the BREEDER is always listed. BREEDING is such an incredibly important part of our industry. The BREEDER is technically the person who owns the mare at the time the foal is born. Sometimes, a mare owner may ‘foal share’. This means that one person owns the mare and another individual provides the stallion season used for this mating. Under these conditions, each party would be listed as the ‘breeder of the resulting horse’ and each would own an interest in that particular foal from the moment it is born.
The majority of the time, though, the breeder owns the MARE and selects the stallion she will be bred to that year. The mare owner secures the stallion season for his mare and thus becomes both the owner and breeder of the foal once born.
A mating is planned with many significant components that need to be considered. Some of the most important are pedigree elements, conformation, size, and the overall general health of both parents. Many people also want to factor in and consider the particular running style of a horse and/or the distance capabilities of each of the potential parents Is the hope to have a pedigree that will encourage more SPEED QUALITIES or are you looking to reinforce the STAMINA INFLUENCE in this family line? There is so much to be considered. It is truly a huge responsibility for an owner to breed the best horse possible.
I would think that the main goal of a BREEDER would be to breed a quality foal who is healthy, strong, very sensible, and has good conformation. It sure looks like “E” got off to a great start in ALL of these areas! (JUST LIKE ME!) Thank you, MOM! She certainly was a great influence on both of us!
In racing literature, it is often stated that breeding horses is not an exact science. It takes a lot of HARD WORK, PATIENCE, and VERY IMPORTANTLY…LUCK!
My owners do have several broodmares. I am one of them! They enjoy the entire process…every step of the way! In our SPORT, it is often said that winning with a homebred is a very, very special thrill because of the total involvement you’ve had with the horse from the earliest stages of it’s life!
JUST IMAGINE….with foal crops of well over 30,000 horses born each year in our country…to be the ONE who breeds a horse who wins the Kentucky Derby or a Breeders’ Cup Classic…what an ACHIEVEMENT this is!
This is not only a complete THRILL….it is TRULY A GIFT!
With love,
Hugs to All~(Isn’t my baby sister TOO CUTE!)
Z
Rosemary McCauley
I thought the only “official” word came from the mare’s connections. Nothing is “official” as far as I’m concerned and I for one have been enjoying the between the lines hints and winks. The hint on an earlier post that …”hmm it’s the 23rd…” was like a treasure hunt. I plan to ignore any “official” comments until it comes from the horse’s mouth (so to speak)
Margie
Hi Zenny – love you! Have a happy and safe holiday weekend with all your pals.
@Gary Moulton – thank you for the dogwood story. Gave me chills.
@Terry Crow – I feel your loss re your “old hound.” I lost my Golden Retriever (Elvis) 4 years ago and I’m still not over it. He was the love of my life. They say everyone has a soul mate, and I always assumed they meant another person, but I think my Elvie boy was my soul mate. I haven’t gotten another dog even though everyone says I should. But God works in mysterious ways – I got a new next door neighbor 3 years ago and she’s a professional dog walker! She has 4 dogs of her own, and there are always tons of dogs at her house. They come over to visit me, and I go see them. I am now known as Dog Nana, and I couldn’t be prouder to bear that name!
@Everyone – have a wonderful Memorial Weekend; be safe…
Abigail from Montreal
@ Judy Berube: I’m also glad that Motion is bringing him to Belmont early and I’m hoping they’ll work him with a horse in front who kicks up all kind of dirt in his face!
In the photos of Zenny after the BC Classic 2010 and you could hardly see her eyes for all the dirt! It makes me realize what a courageous drive she made.
Zenny, Dottie, the rest of Team Z and all on this site: Have a safe & happy Memorial Day weekend!
Gary Moulton
@Terry Crow – “Life At Ten” – I do but I don’t like to comment on other people’s decisions but generally speaking if a horse isn’t right they shouldn’t run him or her. If something is spotted before they go in the gate then they should be scratched. Also I don’t know all the facts. There might be some underlying reason why they let her go that we don’t know. Like in the $100,000 match race at Washington Park on Aug. 31, 1955 when “Nashua” beat “Swaps”. The true story never came out before the race. “Swaps” right front foot was bleeding bad for a few days leading up to the race but they couldn’t get out of it because it was so hyped. There was so much money involved they had to run. Every top horseman knew it but the public didn’t and after that race “Swaps” was out for 5 ½ months. What I do know about “Life At Ten” is what has happened is what happened and that can’t be changed.
Trina Nagele
Here’s a link to the article (very moving towards the end) by Jay Hovdey about Graham Motion and the emotional highs and lows he has gone through with his horses (someone referred to it above). http://www.drf.com/news/preakness-day-sobering-one-motion
@Jackie—How nice that you shared that wonderful scrapbook with Team Z!
@Signofthetimes—Your post gave me a chuckle, and I learned something too. (re: how stallions bulk up)
@Dani—Your comment to Z brought a catch to my throat: “…whatever happens, you can always come home to us because we all have a place in our hearts as big as the sea for you.”
@Charlotte Farmer—Great story about the little Kelso.
@Brooke—Sorry I forgot Dusty is a mare! Looking forward to hearing more from you.
@Juby Berube and DJ—Thanks for the info about the horses the Mosses and John will have running this weekend.
Debbie
Z and E !! Too cute! It rhymes :-)
WILD HORSES
Hey Big Z,
Love the pictures of you and Ebylou. Those ears are sooooo similar. I am so looking forward to seeing her on the track. I hope she has a happy, healthy and successful career ahead of her. You sure did set the standard on that one. I love to go to my DVR and watch old races of yours. I do still miss you! I hope you are feeling great and I’m looking forward to an anouncement soon. Love Ya Big Beautiful One!!! Lori
Terry Crow
@Judy Berube-I think the decision tyo send Animal Kingdom to Belmont earlier that he was shipped to Pimlico is a wise decision. Of course, there is an extra week to deal with. I would think that almost anyone who ships for a race will tell you that it is always preferable to give the shipper a feel of the track. Right now, it looks like AK and Nehro in the Belmont. @Gary Moulton–I appreciate your position and I respect you as a man who knows. To me, they should have never loaded her into the starting gate. The type of “exhibition” that she gave was shameful. Somewhere, somebody knows the real situation. But to run a horse who has no chance, the the ride by the jockey would seem to confirm this, is just not right. More than a million dollars was bet on the horse. I remember the Swaps-Nashua match race well. Rex Ellsworth’s barn was near my mother’s and when he (Swaps) was right none could beat him. He ran 1 and 1/16 at Hollywood Park in 1:39 without extending himself.@Margie–Wonderful story about Elvis. Golden Retrievers to me have always seemed like the most human of dogs. You are lucky to be surrounded by so much love, which is what a dog is.
Paula Higgins
Loved that story about Smoke the Donkey! Thank you Elena Erdman. I am so glad he has a wonderful new life. Yes, Trina Nagele Zenny always had more left in the tank after every race. I believe her heart is literally the size of Secretariat’s or Phar Lap’s. Happy Memorial Day to all our veterans and remembrance to those no longer with us.
OraJean Stevenson
Dear Queen-Z & Team-Z,
E is so cute! Thanks for the pictures. I enjoyed reading your comments about the extra special “GIFT” an owner/breeder gets when his horse wins BIG!!
Have a great Memorial Day weekend.
Fondly, OraJean
Quarterhossgal
Elena Erdman: Smoke the donkey is living 2 miles from my barn with a friend of mine! He will live a great life with her. The therapy group he will work with does wonderful healing work with horses and now with Smoke.
Queen Z, the ears I saw on Kris S tell the story about your ears and E’s. Big girls have big ears! It’s a family trait.
Have awonderful week end, enjoy all the great racing.
Trina Nagele
Post #259 just came up! Go for it!
Celeste
Oh, I love those side by side photos of the two beautiful daughters of Vertigineux! Hope I came close to spelling that correctly – lol. You are both beautiful and we can all hope that Eblouissante can grow up to become near as talented as Zenyatta. I have my doubts that there will ever by any horse as talented as our Queen!
Deborah Richman
Jan, Audrey, and Trina…I’m still laughing over Jan’s post “E is the new Pippa”
Shari Voltz…you’ll find me in the front row of your class next year, pencil in hand :) Thank you for sharing the Friendship Box idea. Will pass it on! And tell Dawn she is missed by more people than she knows.
Brooke, Hayleigh, Ally, Erin, Corey, and all of Mrs. Voltz’s students… It is so nice to read your comments here. I hope you have a lot of fun at Dairy Queen. I’m sure Z and E would have liked to go with you if they could! Have a good summer, and I hope you keep posting here when you can! Brooke, good luck with Dusty!
Judy B…Thanks for the hug. Back at ya! :)
Susan in TN…Thanks! And I love hearing about your experiences at River Edge. Keep us posted :)
Everyone…Have a safe and happy Memorial Day Weekend!
Cynthia H.
@Christine in VA: I care, and am interested in bloodlines and lineage.
Roseann King
I love your ears Z. So expressive. You are such a beautiful beautiful girl.
Amanda Gilliland
My Sweet Lady Zenyatta, I love the photos of YOU & Lady”E”! Thatis Just Too Cute! Tell Dottie I enjoy these posts so much that go into detail with what goes into the breeding. There is just so much to consider. Zenyatta, I didn’t know anything about TB breeding in racing till your site. I love reading the history of racing. In the past there wasn’t as many foals bornthere are in today’s racing. I don’t understand why there are 30,000 born each year. Is that in the world or U.S.? Is there any regulations or guidelines that the breeders go by to limit the # of times they breed? Just wondering, I hope you answer
Amanda Gilliland
My Sweet Lady Zenyatta, I love the photos of YOU & Lady”E”! Thatis Just Too Cute! Tell Dottie I enjoy these posts so much that go into detail with what goes into the breeding. There is just so much to consider. Zenyatta, I didn’t know anything about TB breeding in racing till your site. I love reading the history of racing. In the past there wasn’t as many foals bornthere are in today’s racing. I don’t understand why there are 30,000 born each year. Is that in the world or U.S.? Is there any regulations or guidelines that the breeders go by to limit the # of times they breed? Just wondering, I hope you answer :) I love you, Zenyatta. Sending Hugs & Kisses from Alabama With Love,Amanda G.
Amanda Gilliland
SORRY!!!
For the double posts! This laptop is new and I’m trying to get use to it!
Sorry again Amanda G.
MaryAnn Donahue
To Paula Higgins–loved how you expressed this, how you explained Z’s final ‘victory’– “…remember, it was her greatest race. It made believers out of all the naysayers. I don’t consider it a defeat, but a victory of another kind. It only added to her legend.” PERFECTLY chosen words. Thank you.
Diana S
About E’s name: My French-Canadian friend for whom English is a second language and French his first pronounces it:
Eh-blew-ee-sahn-teh. I just pronounce it:
Bee-you-tee-ful! :-)
Anna Wiley
Eblouissante means “Dazzling,” and what a great name for her, too! She has the same gorgeous EARS as you and your Mom, Zenyatta, and her name, once again, COMPLETELY fits her! Hope you are hving a wonderful day, precious Z, look forewards to the next post! Best of luck to Eblouissante in all her races!
Paul
Zenyatta, I’m glad the weather in Lexington, Kentucky is good for you and that you and your horse pals are enjoying that Kentucky bluegrass. The process by which ownership of the foal comes about as well as ownership of the sires and dams seems a little confusing to me, but it is fascinating just the same. It is interesting that if you want the foal to have certain abilities and talents, you can pick a stallion with pretty much those abilities and talents to mate with the mare. This will happen with you sooner or later, Zenyatta. The sooner the better.