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
Susan
Congratulations Zennie. He is a beautiful colt, but coming from you I did not expect anything else. Hope to see the video and some more pictures. But that is up to your owners when they will release more. I am one of your fans that respect what is given to be viewed and will not abuse the privilege by copying and posting to everyone and everything. Love you always and now your colt.
Vampressqueen Sue Colvin
good morn Mama :)
I read that Z little prince has his own FB page called “Zenyatta’s Prince”.
could someone post the link to his pg plz? FB search isnt working for me:(
and also bernadini’s pg too plz?
high hooves to all. <3
Margaret I'm ECSTATIC!!!!!
The link is somewhere above! Also I think backside 55 at fb has a link.
JSmith SO CAL
I was so excited I can’t remember if I posted to congratulate everyone!
HUGE THANK YOU to all of Team Z, so wonderful of you to share this joyful event with us every step of the way. You make so many people happy on a daily basis, you are a example to all. Rest while you can Zenny, that little fellow will be racing around 24/7.
Nancy A Nash Coleman
Congrats to all!
Girlfriend, you did awesome, just like I knew that ya would!!! All along I’ve been saying you were having a boy … maybe ’cause I love my boys so much & wanted you to have that special mother/ son bond as well … he sure is a gorgeous young man tho!!!
My best to all of you .. you all remain in my prayers! And, a huge thank you to your amazing owners for continuing to graciously allow us access to you … in my book, they are the model that all owners should strive to emulate! Love to you all! And, lots of hugs!!!! :)
Lyn
Thank You, Thank You, Thank You Team Zenyatta for all the updates! I cried when I saw the pics last night. Congratulations to all of you and much love to our Queen and her precious little Prince!
Sandy in Marin
Congratulations Zenyatta and Team, thank you for sharing this special moment, and please keep the pictures and information coming. Glad they are both doing so well. Good luck and thank God they are O.K. Love to all, Sandy in Marin County California
Bailey
Yay Z! Now you can teach him how to do The Zenyatta Dance!
Beth Thomas
June 2015
Belmont Park
Tom Durkin:
And it is Harm’s Way who leads the pack in the far turn. He is pulling away by three lengths… four lengths… HE IS GOING TO BE YOUR TRIPLE CROWN WINNER………..
Chris Balmes
Congratulations to you Zenny and your human family – he is beyond precious! What a beautiful welcome into our world he has received…….. Let the good times roll! The unfolding of his life is going to be so fun to share in. The love and sweetness you showed your baby boy in the video was infectious Zenny. And the ears – did you notice those 2 sets of ears? I agree with Susan’s post; I am appreciative of what you have shared with all of us – now go and enjoy and know I am thankful for being able to share in your joy.
The Kennedys in San Diego
BRAVA, CONGRATULATIONS, FELICITATIONS, BLESSINGS, BEST WISHES, DEAREST ZENYATTA! Your Little Prince is gorgeous and looks so much like you. We just love his stunning white star and big, beautiful ears! He will be adored by all just like you are.
nancy mcnaul applegate
this brings the exact same emotional rush as the video of Zenyatta being released for the first time in the paddock….that deep joy from within for someone else’s happiness. it truly brings tears to the eyes. wherever i am, i can think of her and still feel that same joy, and it’s all because of Zenyatta and her wonderful family.
what a beautiful colt. they look so…connected.
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Nancy MCA:
Yes, it does. Hugs, JB
Jill in Jersey
God bless you, your beautiful colt, and everyone of your team! TOO CUTE!
I’m not even embarrassed that I’m crying as I’m sitting here at my desk at work!!!
Love you! Can’t wait for the video!
Abigail from Montreal
FOR THOSE WHO MISSED THE VIDEO, HERE’S THE LINK ON YOUTUBE:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGwXVAYb5Y0&feature=g-all-u&context=G270e77aFAAAAAAAAAAA
I cried like a baby…..these first moments are so touching.
And Zenny: he has your ears!!!!
Gloria
You ARE a champ, Big Mama Z! Congratulations to EVERYONE on such an exciting day. So glad the foaling went well. I’m all teary-eyed with these photos. The internet is exploding with the news of Zenyatta and her baby boy! Good luck, Junior! And welcome to the world. You can never begin to know just what you’ve been born into! XOXOX!
Shannon From Cool
CONGRATULATION TO TEAM ZENYATTA and of course, the ZENYATTA NATION, which of course, none of this would have been possible without us! :-))
No, actually we are all humbled by Zenyatta’s greatness and are so blessed to be a very little part of this historical event.
Bless YOU Zenyatta, your adorable colt. The Lane’s End Farm foaling crew and everyone else who has had a hand in this miracle, Dottie, John and his crew and most of all the Mr. and Mrs. Moss.
What a spectacular show this has been. Now we only have three years before this colt could head for the Kentucky Derby and guess who else may be there too. Rachel’s colt…
The Kennedys in San Diego
We just finished framing our first photo The Queen and her Prince — just beautiful!
Denise in St. Louis
Congratulations Queen Z!!!! He is MAGNIFICENT!!!!!! What a beautiful boy!!!! We are all so HAPPY for you and Ann, Jerry, Dottie, John and TEAM Z!!!!!!!
Evie S. (Santa Ynez, CA)
Last night at my ‘Life Group’ I attend with a few other women, we were talking about ways to avoid living a mediocre life. One of the points was on striving for excellence versus perfection because perfection comes from a different place in your heart than excellence. I couldn’t help but keep thinking about Zenyatta, and how she captured our hearts not with perfection, but with excellence. The parallels I was drawing instantly took me back instantly to the lessons of hope and inspiration she had helped impart on me over the last few years, and I had to smile to myself in that meeting because I knew she would continue ‘showing up’ in my quiet moments for the rest of my life. I came home to the news that, during that meeting, she had foaled her healthy, beautiful bay colt. How remarkably appropriate. And perfectly timed as always.
Thanks to Dottie for being her voice, John, Ann, Jerry, Lane’s End, and of course Zenyatta. You’ve all touched so many people.
Pam
Dear, dear Zenny. I’m so happy for you and your team. He’s absolutely beautiful! And I can tell from the pictures that you’re going to be an awesome mom. This brings tears to my eyes. He has your ears! Has Tasty had her baby yet?
Amanda
A fan apparently got to the video posted before it was set to private here is the video, starts at 0:42. So sweet I can’t wait to see him up and running around with his mommy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=3Fl9FrlkZE4
Alison Perkins
Congrats Z you baby is to cute
Name Suggestions
The Noblest Of Royalty
Prince Z
Zenidini
Diane
The Prince!
Donna H
Now how CUTE is this?!? Congratulations Z, baby Z and to all your proud connections!
Especially Horses / Southern California
To Sierra:
Thanks for posting the Lane’s End Foal list. So much fun to see Zeny and Zeny’s Prince at the top of the list. What a busy March 8th for the Farm.
Sierra congrats on being Comment # 1 on today’s Diary.
Also, I want to let you know I’ve enjoyed sharing this week with you and seeing you go from “Sierra is Upset and Pacing” to “Sierra is Ecstatic”.
BTW…what state are you from and what are you studying in school? Actually I’m not sure even what year of school you are in.
Lover of horses
Congratulations, Zenny! I am so, so, so, so, sooooooooo happy! Your colt is amazing and you two look so beautiful together! I’ll be praying for you both! love you both soooo much, Zenny! xoxoxoxo
Lynn Martin - Citrus Heights, California
Zenny,
He is beautiful. I am glad all went well with his birth. I dont think there has ever been a more loved and welcomed foal, ever!
A name popped into my head as I searched my newspaper this morning for word of his birth. I knew he had arrived, but the newspaper refused to mention this:
Front Page News
And that, he is! Perfect name! Even better than the one I liked before:
Magic
Get some rest. You will need to be ready when this little bundle of energy finds his legs!!
Lynn
Agnes Carlson
OH MY GOD, ZENNIE!!! I can’t believe it, I’m so happy I’m going crazy! He’s just as beautiful as you are! Congratulations to team Zenyatta, but especially to you, MOMMA Z! Love you!
xoxo Agnes in Sweden!
Audrey
aww he looks just like you zenyatta!!! Can’t wait for those photos!!
Audrey
I like the name Memorial Highway!!!
Nancy Freeman
Thanks so much to you and your wonderful people for sharing this with us!