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
Christy
When will you have another date with Bernardini???
Neva Rae Powers
Christy…I think Zenyatta has already had a secret rendezvous with Bernie.
Margaret
First please!
Margaret
Rats!
Margaret
Brood are? Z are you sending us another wink? I surely do hope so!
Debbie
They have already hinted that she is once again in foal. No more dates until next year.
Pam Zacek,
Thankyou again, for information I was wondering, about, the breeding, experience, and all that, wow, and your baby sister, sure is cute, looks, so much like you , and I glad your enjoying that blue grass, and i know, the whole process of racing, is a art and luck , and the two mixed, into that are the sire and the Mommy, so you both have the Mommy, look, I see that, have a great weekend, and may we all bless our troops, where ever they are, and hope for safe return to the good old USA…. Wish i was at race, i feel lucky, LOL
Diana
And you, my dear Zenny & E, are definitely gifts!! Hugs and kisses
Christy
Why a secret rendezvous? Do they want to make sure she takes this time around??
Allen
Is there a chance that Jerry and Ann will try to purchase E? Have a great day Queen Z.
Tatia
I read the other day (can’t remember where – Bloodhorse, maybe) that the Mosses and Team Z decided it would be best to wait until the 45 day mark this time to announce her “in foal” status. I think this is wise. Remember how excited we all were, and then how bummed we were? By waiting, they are actually doing US a kindness as not to break our hearts again.
Thanks Team Z! I know the date must be coming up soon, but I will wait patiently and send healthy thoughts her way :-)
Roxi Cook
Very interesting! I bought a mare who was pregnant, but on the foal’s registration papers I put the name of the previous owner as breeder because I thought that it should be who owned the mare when she became pregnant. Oops. Good luck to Maestro today. Is he one of the Moss’s homebreds?
Teresa
I love it Z and E. So cute to have initials that work as nicknames. :) Will be looking to see if E has a FB page so I can follow her as well. Good entry today, and enjoy your snacking. <3
Paula Higgins
Christy, dare I say we may get some exciting news before too much longer?! E’s ears are so much like Zenny’s and one of Zenny’s most wonderful features. At the end of every race I would look to see if her ears were still standing straight up, and they were every time. She was never all out. Blame’s ears were pinned waaay back. Just had to say that.
Cheryl Smith
Your little sis is very pretty just like you! I just know one day you will have a BEAUTIFUL BABY, and I hope it is a little girl just like you!
You are the BEST!
M. Carter
I already have a name picked out for the new colt. I wish someone would get in touch with me so I could share.
Maria K.
Wow! Eblouissante definitely looks like you. You’re both beautiful like your mom. Thank you (Dottie) for the updates and informations. Everyday I look forward to reading your post Queen Z! Have fun outside with your buddies. I love you! XOXOXO
judy berube
Dear Z,
You and your sister “E” are Too Cute. Getting very hopeful we will be hearing some great news very soon. Thank you Dottie for more interesting info on breeding. Sounds like all the important things were considered in deciding on Bernardini for Z. Conformation, speed, stamina, good mind and beauty in both parents. Love you Z and love to all of you. Judy and Russ
Joanna
Thanks much for the insightful posting! It mentioned that the Moss’s have several broodmares…but they don’t own their own base/facility, do they? (Calif real estate used to be REALLY expensive!) I got the impression that you and your buds are put in other places (track or a farm) depending on what stage of a horse’s productive life is going on…training vs active racing vs breeding vs retirement.
Take care Z.
sherry drish
WELL SAID ABOUT THE BREEDING. I ALWAYS CONSIDER A FOAL AS A PRECIOUS PROMISE. WE ALL WANT TO OWN A CHAMPION HORSE. THIS TIME OF YEAR WITH ALL THE FOALS BEING BORN, IS A GREAT TIME OF WONDER. A FOAL IS SO VERY SWEET. I THINK I MUST HAVE A PHOTO OF MY FIRST FOAL, FOR EVERY MONTH. THEY DO GROW SO FAST. LOVE TO ALL, SHERRY D. WV
Roberta Smith
Hello Zenyatta!
Love hearing you are enjoying munching the Kentucky Blue Grass! Also, your baby sister is very beautiful Zenyatta! Have a wonderful Memorial Day holiday…hope you get lots of good food to eat! I love you!
Helen (Michigan)
Z, what gorgeous creatures you and E are!!! Love the sidebysides for comparison! Thanks for the information on broodmares. I had no idea so many foals were born in a season. Naturally, every time you send us a WINK, we hold our breaths for the next post and news of your “condition”. We know, all in good time. Way back on your birthday I said that fairy tales have happy endings! Now are all the Moss’ broodmares at LE?
On a happy note from “across the pond”, Mikey won his race at Folkestone today and will be headed to Ascot next month. He said some wonderful things about you in a British article this week. Cannot imagine another jockey on the Lady E when her race days begin.
@Everyone, I love all your posts and read every single one. Though I don’t post often, I still feel like we are one big family now. All of you brighten my day when I crank on the computer and “visit” with Z, Dottie and you. Keep it going!
Thought I better add my home state since we now have a bunch of Helens here. (Actually I’ve been here from the beginning!)
Barb France
Thanks for the info on another facet to the breeding aspect of racing. I just love to learn more and more. I think “E” is TOO CUTE!! Gotta love those ears! Glad to hear your enjoying the KY Blue Grass and the sunshine. Oh, Happy Days!!
Debbie
hi Z! E is too cute;) and YOU are too! keep being so happy wink wink love YOU gorgeous girl xoxoxo
Alexandra Bowdoin
Hello, I love the “It’s me” How are you doing E….Too Cute!! You both have the same ears…that is good luck to me! Enjoy your gal pals and eating blue grass!
Thank you Dottie for speaking for Z. I do so love reading the news every day!!!
Andrea from Germany
Zenny, thanks for your informations. As always very interesting. So sad that not every retired racehorses of those mentioned 30.000 racehorses is having such a loving connection and will not be safe and healthy as you are. Could you please tell us something about handily ranks,clockers and such things Dottie?
sandra gomez
Your baby sister is gorgeous! Beauty runs in the family! I wish her all the best in her training and racing career. Your mom is one heck of a lady too! I love you all, Zenyatta.. God bless!
Robyn Henderson
Zenny, we will be going very soon to visit your sister, she’s beautiful too. Miss you lots!
RITA
E is beautiful Z. Thanks for all the information, its a fascinating business. Love you Z.
suew
Zenny…your mom sure has some lovely girls. Of course I consider you the BEST of all but it’s awesome knowing you have a little sister for us to follow, too.
The Mosses are exceptional in the way they constantly allow us into all facets of your life. I have a feeling another “announcement” will be coming within the week. Meanwhile, stay safe, healthy and happy. Hugs from Va….