Dear, dear, dear friends,
I am so proud and elated to share the news with you that I am now a MOM. I just gave birth to a lovely dark bay COLT, March 8th, at approximately 10:10 p.m. Eastern Time.
My adorable foal weighed in at 130 pounds, has a white star on his forehead….and some white on his feet. As Ann commented when she saw him, “he has polka dots on his feet, Zennie, just like YOU.”
All went very well with the foaling. I must say….I did it like a CHAMP!
My foal is absolutely precious…and I am so pleased to share this entire experience with all of you…my precious and loving friends.
We are all still just getting acclimated to this entire new experience. I’m doing great. MY BABY is doing great….and Bernie is also excited! I’ll update you again with some more photos in the morning.
All blessings to each of YOU….and THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART….for being there for ME and SHARING THIS WONDERFUL PART OF MY LIFE WITH ME!
With Love,
Hugs to All~(Can you believe it…..I’m now a MOM!)
Z
myrna miller
Comgratulations, Congratulations, Congratulations! ! ! on the beautiful bouncing baby boy. All 130 lbs. of him. Honestly, I’m so excited, I feel like a grandmother. And thank you for sharing this wonderful moment with us almost as it was happening. I checked the site earlier this evening, and when i came back on past midnite to send an Email I had forgotton to send, there he was, with a special announcement just for me. Well, it felt that way anyhow.
He is a beautiful big boy, big just like his mother, and i think he looks like her too. Isn’t nature amazing – really awesome. Thank you again for your kindness and respect, and can’t wait to find out what happens tomorrow.
Marcy
Congratulations beautiful girl.
You are so very very loved.
Marilyn
OMG….And of course the amazing Zenyatta would have her baby on a full moon evening. Nothing less than spectacular for her. Out of my mind thrilled for all of you. Tears of joy and happiness and what a beautiful boy. I love you so much Z.
JayJay
Can someone post the link to the video please ?
Margaret I'm ECSTATIC!!!!!
I’m sorry at this point it looks like the video was removed. But I suspect we’ll have either new video or pics to look at.
Carrot Man
Congratulations! He is a handsome little colt!
Robin S
Both my husband and I are crying tears of joy. Congrats beautiful Lady Z and Team Z! Thank you for sharing this very special moment with us! All our love! XO
Carolyn Caswell-Brown
Congrats Big Momma! – You look very content, peaceful & proud. What a handsome Prince! He looks like you. I am so happy & relieved everything went well, but then you always were a perfectionist. Many thanks to your wonderful family for sharing the news & pictures with us all so quickly. Full Moon Foaling Fever has past – sweet sleep to all & to all a GOOD NIGHT.
LOVE & PEACE
Christine in Placerville
Congratulations Zenny & connections! He is absolutely adorable. It’s 12:30 & it’s taken this long for me to be able to get onto your post. :). Thank you so much for sharing this special time with all of us. You and your connections are truly extraordinary! Rest well dear girl and little Prince.
Wendy Parrish
The word “stunning” is woefully inadequate. I can find no words as I am left speechless at the incredible photo before me. Baby Z is magnificent and your look of
maternal love and pride is so …priceless. Outstanding job Z! Congrats to Team Z! And may God Bless you and keep you and make His face to shine upon you. All of you. Always.
Lori
Congratulations, Zenyatta! I’m a newbie and didn’t get to share in your experiences on the race track (you were already in foal by the time I “discovered” you), so I’m honored that I can share in atleast one momentous occasion in you life – the birth of your FIRST foal. I’m so happy for you!
Maureen in CA
WOO HOO HOO!!!! Oh boy – is this exciting, or what??? congratulations, beautiful Zenny!!! He’s gorgeous – just like YOU!! I just knew it would be before midnight – I shouldn’t have fallen asleep!! I just read where the video was taken down – I MUST see it!!! Hope it’s up again – later in the morning!! Congratulations to you, to Bernie, to Ann & Jerry, John, Dottie, Mario and to everyone at Barn 55 – who love you so much – just like we ALL do! What a great day this is!!
Dallas from Texas
Let me also add, thank you Ann and Jerry for allowing us, her fans, to enjoy this moment.
@Trina in So Cal…Beautiful birthday Poem.
@Judy from SC…ESPN is not and will not talk about anything other than College Basketball right now (March Madness). I personally believe it’s a slap in the face for the horse racing industry. Zenyatta is the greatest animal, horse, athlete in the world and has just given birth to what could be the next greatest athlete in horseracing. I can bet you if a basketball player forgets to comb his hair it will be dissected on ESPN for weeks.
Again, what a go baby girl!
Kim
Coongratulations to Zenyatta, her new sweet colt and all. He was born on my son Mark’s 23rd birthday. I’m am so happy for all!!
Nell
I’m scared! Not that anyone owes me a video – but please tell me the removal of the video is just human stuff, and that mama and baby are still doin’ fine
MP Clark
What a beautiful sight. They are dear to many people.
I am glad everything is Ok for them both. I wish that all foals and mares had so lucky a life. Many don’t.
Even though no one will welcome this, I would ask everyone to contact Congress and demand an end to the transport/slaughter trade. http://www.Congress.org (bills HR2966/S1176)
As we admire this pair, other less famous horses are on trucks headed for kill pens and for no reason but fast cash. If we all act, maybe finally our loyal and trusting pets and work partners will be safe.
That would be the best way to honor the selfless gifts our horses have given us for so many years.
Kate Wheeler
Thanks for reminding us MP Clark that not all horses are a bountifully blessed as our Queen Z and her little prince. We must fight for them all to be safe from slaughter.
Susan and Gaby in NIcholasville
Much to be proud of in the BLue Grass this morning! Zenny, he is amazing, just like you!
RoxanneL
Congratulations, dearest Zenny!! Was there ever any doubt your little one would be such a charmer? Many blessings to you and your son forever.
Renee Willson
Congrat to the new mama and to all the staff…… He is PERFECT.. To the the next TRIPLE CROWN WINNER……….
Jacqueline de Floris
Just thrilled for everyone involved! Part owner of a thoroughbred race horse, I know how much hope and love is bundled up in Zenyatta’s Miracle. He looks just like his stunning, gifted, and very special mother. Let’s hope he gets a normal childhood, with the celebrity parents he has ;-), but we’ll be watching you, little one. Congratulations!
Lynn
I am thrilled that it all went well and he is absolutely gorgeous! Can’t wait to see more pics. Congrats to all of you involved with the beautiful Zenyatta!!!! I love the name Zendini for him. How exciting for the racing world to watch this baby grow and develop. Will Zenyatta be bred back to Bernidini and producing such a wonderful colt? I hope so he is stunning!!! Great job Zenyatta. You will be a great mom!!!
louise martin
Congratulations Zenyatta, he is as beautiful as his mother! I am so very happy today. :)
Anne
whew! So glad all went well. What a face! So relieved all went well. Get your rest dear girl you will need it. He looks like a hoof-ful. Ha!
Christine
God bless you Zennie and your darling little colt! Hugs and kisses!
Trina Nagele in So Cal
Interesting horoscopes: JAG posted a thought-provoking horoscope for Zenyatta at 10:36 am Thursday, but here is a different one (and spot-on) from Thursday’s LA TIMES: “…You’ll be on many ‘favorite’ lists.”
From the LA TIMES for those whose birthday was Thursday, like our little Prince Charming: “You haven’t a clue what’s coming, and the surprise makes life interesting this year. A fantastic new circle of friends will celebrate your ideas. You provide what family needs in June. September is your time to invest deeply in your own dream. Aquarius and Sagittarius people adore you…” —BUT of course EVERYONE will adore Z’s foal!
Marilyn
Wonderful news! Good job Zenny! He is “too cute”.
Connie O.
Congratulations, “Z”!!!! Your baby looks so much like you!You can already tell what a wonderful mother you will be, frrom the picture of you both. Congrats also, to all the “Z” family and connections!!!
Cheryl Smirh
Congratulations! We are in love with your son already! So glad your both doing well!
Diane
Words are hard to come out as I am just over the top with this birth our
Karen buck-griffin
Well done z, well done!
Gayle
Congratulations to all !!!! So thankful the little guy arrived safely and Zennie looks absolutley enchanted by him.