Good Morning,
I hope each of you had a wonderful, restful, and peaceful holiday! This day is also a special time to remember all that MEMORIAL DAY truly represents as well.
Everything at the farm is going very, very well. I want to share with you the fabulous day I have had so far. This morning, my vets came to check me and… YES, I am eating for TWO! As of this morning, I have had what is technically called my ’60 day check-up’. I am happily IN FOAL! All is A-OK! My pregnancy is progressing nicely and the baby has a very strong heartbeat! YIPPEE!
I must say I am so excited and so are all of my Team and Family members! This is such terrific news! Bernie and I are going to be parents!
As is the Moss’ policy, we are not going be fetal-sexing to determine if the foal is a colt or filly. My owners never do this with any of their mares. Part of the fun, in their opinion, is the anticipation. We will wait and BE SURPRISED!
Now, I’m off to graze and enjoy the rest of the day! I’ll fill you in on more details as we go along! Thank you so much for all of your understanding and patience the last few months on this topic! I so appreciate your kindness and support!
I’m sending each of you a HIGH HOOF! IT IS TRULY A DAY OF GREAT HAPPINESS!
With Love,
Hugs to All~
Z
Susie
Congratulations to Z and the team! Gives us all something great to look forward to. I’m glad we’re not going to know whether it is a filly or colt until you do, Z. What a brilliant picture of you enjoying the beautiful KY countryside. I’m happy for you and all who love you.
Quarterhossgal
Wonderful news Zenny….you look just great! Enjoy your blue grass big momma!
We’ll all enjoy your blogs about your little one.
Molly
Maybe Team Zenyatta will have a shower for you, Zeny. I just read in a few articles that the gestation period for a colt can be a few days longer than that for a filly. We will just keep hooves crossed for a healthy and safe delivery. Miss ya.
Lisa g
Ms Zenyatta, congratulations to you and Your Prince. Wink, wink….trying to keep the tears from flowing…wink wink. I love you so much, congratulations… I like the anticipation to, boy or girl, filly or colt…it will be a nice surprise when the blessed event arrives. I am so happy, my heart is just skipping her beats….You look beautiful, soon you will be grazing with your baby…I love you, I love you…Lisa g
Cara Ezzell
CONGRATULATIONS QUEEN Z!!! This is wonderful news that comes @ a time that I needed to have good news & I know ALL your wonderful fans are thrilled as I am!! Congratulations to your ENTIRE AMAZING TEAM!!! I haven’t been on your website in awhile due to a lot a things going on but I just got an e-mail from Blood-Horse saying “Breaking News – Zenyatta in Foal 60 Days” (I hope I quoted that right) & I immediately went to your website. I can’t thank you enough Dottie for spreading this wonderful news!! I bet you & Ann are jumping for joy (& the guys too – LOL!) They just ran the Preakness & Barbaro has been on my mind but I feel he is still with us in spirit. I saw the 2011 calendar from Old Friends & yes, I know, I know, we’re going into the 6th month, but when I found out 100% of the proceeds goes directly for the care of the horses I had to have it. It was through one of your posts awhile back that I found out about this organization. The photos are so beautiful!! Of course, when I looked @ Jan. it had posted on the 29th “In Loving Memory of Barbaro” & I got real emotional. Anyway, may GOD BLESS YOU & YOUR FOAL & I’M SURE YOU’LL HAVE A GOOD PREGNANCY & I PRAY FOR A HEALTHY FOAL!!! IT GOES WITHOUT SAYING THAT YOU’LL MAKE A GREAT MOM!!! COLT OR FILLY? AS LONG AS IT’S HEALTHY IT’S ALL GOOD BABY GIRL!! THANK YOU AGAIN DOTTIE FOR THIS AMAZING NEWS!! Sorry for the long post, but I usually just read your diary so when I do decide to make a comment, I get too wordy. WOOHOO!!!!!!! BIG HUGS TO YOU Z, Cara from Texas
Doree
YAHOO! So happy for you!
Dylan
YIPPEE!!!! I was so anticipating this news! SO VERY HAPPY for you Zenyatta!!! Congrats! You look as fabulous as ever!!
Sarah Powell
Oh my between this great news and that beautiful picture, I’m boo-hooing (once again). You seem to have that effect on all of us!! So exciting and it doesn’t matter if it’s a colt or filly. Glad to see you’re eating healthy! Looking forward to more pictures. (thanks Dottie)
Nancy
ZENSATIONAL!!!!
Shanda Hooton
Yippee is right…I pretty much new, just waiting in you to make the announcement! It is GREAT news and I can’t wait to travel this journey with you and your team. I bet your foal will be the most anticipated horse birth ever. He or she is already so loved! Congratulations to you and all your family and Team Zenyatta! You and your foal will be in my daily prayers: ) Gosh I am so excited…can’t wait! You will be a great mom: ) Thanks for sharing..take care!
Fran
Hey, Z, it is me again! Wouldn’t it be fun to have a contest to guess the date of birth, the time, filly or colt and the weight. What fun that would be!!!! If you think it is a good idea, maybe you can talk to Dottie and the rest of your family. xxoo
Marian M.
Congratulations to Queen Z and the Z-team.
Marilyn Watson
Congrads Z & B! We should play a baby shower game, pick the sex and birthday! Here’s my guess:
Sex: Filly Date: 02-19-12
Like I’m really any good at this type of game, last Derby winner I picked out of the blue was Go for Gin. Anyhow, that’s great news for a Tuesday. Love you Z!
Judy (Maass) Gadwood ~ CA
CONGRATULATIONS MOMMY-TO-BE!!!! HIGH HOOVES!!! God bless you, Zenny, and your unborn foal!!!!
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I think it’s cool that the Mosses are doing it the “old fashioned way” ~ waiting until your baby is born to know the sex! TOO CUTE!!!!
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I hope that Lane’s End (or someone from Team Zenyatta) will share some pictures of YOU when you start to “show” your pregnancy ~ BLUSH BLUSH ~
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HUGS & KISSES TO MY QUEEN & HER BABY!!!
XOXOXOXOXOXOXO
p.s. I almost thought this good news was waiting to be shared on “your John’s” birthday ~ June 1st :-D
Cathie
Wow!! Great news!!! With all the wink winks and hooves crossed.. we kinda knew.. but I like that your team decided to wait until they knew for sure you were past that “extremely dangerous” period.. We will keep praying that you continue to have safe pregnancy and delivery… Take care..
Astrid
Zenny, of course we were assuming you were pregnant but hearing the news is sooo exciting:)) I am at work but I just had to have a quick look what the embryo looks like. Here is a pic. of a 50 day fetus. Too cute!
http://www.equine-reproduction.com/articles/embryo.htm
Hugs Zenny, you are so precious! Hope your friends are doing equally well!
Robin S
What great news to start off my work week! Congrats to Zenny, Bernie, Team Z and Lane’s End folk! High hoof and many prayers for a successful, trouble-free pregnancy and delivery!
Izzy and Cheryl C
YEAH THAT IS SUCH GREAT NEWS AND HOPE FOR THE BEST FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY THAT THE BABY COMES HAPPY AND HEATHLY!!!LOVE YOU :) :love
eastcoastkid
@Joan; Even though I burst into tears (in the office) when I read Ruffian’s name, I am SO HAPPY you mentioned her. I have always thought of Zenyatta as a kind of reincarnation of Ruffian…Zenyatta got to do what Ruffian always tried to do over and over and over again, but never had the chance…win, win, and win again with legs of iron and heart of forged steel. Now the racing world will have a true “wonderfoal”. Thank you for adding her name into today’s celebration of LIFE!
Arlene
CONGRATULATIONS!
Also, beautiful and peaceful pictures!
Toi
Hi Zenny!
Congratulations to you! This is very exciting and can’t wait to hear more from you the progression of your pregnancy. By the way, send a neigh out to Dottie. She is da bomb!!!
Barbara
So happy for you and your little one. I love the picture of you grazing in that wonderful field of grass. No one deserves it more than you.
NorCalFan#1
The news is well worth the wait, Zenny!! Congratulations to you and Bernie! So happy for you, your family and all of Team Z! You are stunning out there grazing in the Kentucky Blue Grass! A BIG HIGH HOOF back at ya! Take care!!
Hernan Tovar
WOW! WOW! Congratulations, my adorable Zenyatta, to you and to your team, and to all us your fans because we all love you so much!!! Ingrid from SoBe.
Nancy/Ca.
Sooooo happy to hear all is well big Z!! You’ll be a wonderful mom,you’re such a kind horse! Hope it’s a girl so she can be the first filly to win the Triple Crown!! :)
Kath
Now that is really good news! You look more gorgeous than ever. Congratulations to all your family.
Susan
So happy for you, the magnificent Zenyatta! Also delighted for the Mosses, Shireffs and all those who were blessed to be with you during your amazing career. Now we wait…
Doreen
Congratulations Zenny, Bernie and the Mosses. The news was well worth the wait. May you continue to have a safe pregnancy, an easy and uncomplicated foaling, and a healthy foal. I look forward to following your pregnancy over the next nine to ten months. Here’s a high hoof back at ya!!!!!
Kay W.
CONGRATULATIONS!! I’m so happy for you and your team!!
Karen Mitchell
Congratulations on your fantastic and wonderful news. You are always stunningly beautiful and now you are absolutely radiant, with that special glow that pregnancy gives to you moms-to-be. May you continue to be blessed with good health and happiness. Having read all the previous comments, it continues to amaze me how many people love you so much. And all of us, for various reasons, now have a reason to look forward to the future because of you. Much love to you and your wonderful teams.