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
Renee
Hooray for Baby Z! Good job, Big Mama!
Betsy McGrath
Thank you for sharing this beautiful boy and his loving mother! So touched to see the photos and video.
Heidi K (sleepless in Cali) (Vallejo, Ca.)
I just read on BH about a video as well but, haven’t seen any links?!!
Markay
I’ve been looking for a link to a video too, and I can’t see one!
Diane in CA
HE’S GOT MOM’S EARS!
Sierra has the nervous jitters. Where is everyone?
Here is a poem I wrote for you Z:
Well all waited and prayed
We cheered and cried
As you Ran
And now the day comes
Your foal is born
A star so bright
He shines above all
The moon illuminates
The two of you as you bond
All us Aunties sigh
And cry
The prince
Is here
For all who lay in wait
Lisa B./Escondido, CA
Lovely poem Sierra!!
AmyK
Sierra,
Beautiful poem for a beautiful Zen and her long awaited son. So happy all is well and Ann, Jerry, John, Dottie, and all of the Z teams in Ca and KY can celebrate!
AmyK
IndyScribeableZen!
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Sierra:
Lovely. Hugs, JB
Vampressqueen Sue Colvin
love the poem sierra :)
Karen Gogue /Nanny-Granny status: WHOA! OUT COLD!!! ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥
Love this!
Trina Nagele in So Cal
Beautiful, Sierra. And I am so pleased for you that our new Prince Charming looks like your beloved (and recently lost) Spike.
Elizabeth in NM
Sierra,
Your poem is lovely!
Dawn Conrad / Colorado
Wonderful poem, Sierra!!
Shannon From Cool
Send up the FIREWORKS and DECLARE A NATIONAL HOLIDAY AND CELEBRATION. This little colt was just born to Thoroughbred royalty.
What a wonderful day it is.
I am so elated right now. Love to the entire ZENYATTA NATION.
LOOK WHAT WE’VE DONE AND THE FUN WE’VE HAD TOGETHER!!!!
Gloria Jeanne - http://www.facebook.com/ZenyattaOfficial
indeed – and more video please.
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Shannon from Cool:
It’s been wonderful fun and there’s so much more to come now following this beautiful boy. Hugs, JB
vicky o'connor
Thank you so much for everyone (Dottie/Sarah, and all the rest) who allow us to keep in touch with our beloved Zenny. That is a lot of work on your parts, and it is very much appreciated.
maryann
Congratulations Zenny! I knew you would do well! Your baby boy is beautiful just like his Mom! I know all your connections are “over the moon” with happiness. He looks like you. again I’m so thankful you are doing well and are comfortable. Love you Big Girl.
You are a MOM!
Beckitty in MD
Congratulations to Zenny and all her connections! What a handsome boy!!
Lindsey
Oh Zenyatta!!! He is BEAUTIFUL!!!! I am in tears!! I can not wait for more pictures, and to watch this little one grow!!!
To the Moss’s, THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart for sharing this amazing mare with us. Even in retirement her fan base is growing. She is my Secretariat!!!
Mandy
Congrats Momma Z!! He is beautiful! I am so happy to hear that both you and baby are doing great!! Now I am anxious to see Tasty’s baby so please keep us updated about her!!
Zenny, isn’t it funny that you and Rachel Alexandra both had colts with a WHITE STAR? They can be twins!
So happy for you and your family! Love you Zenyatta! <3
With love from Oklahoma!
Mandy
Pablo Avalos
They both look great! hopefully the foal can be as good as his mom on the track
Robin
Thank you SO MUCH for sharing this special time with us!
Robin
Oh Zenyatta! Just as you did in racing, you are perfection as a Mom! I’m not going to be able to sleep tonight, I’m so happy! So glad you and the baby are ok. Thank you for keeping us posted. We love you big girl!! xoxo
Allie in Texas
What a handsome colt, Zenyatta. I thought you would have a Moon Baby. Good job and I am thrilled that the horse has a marking on his face and legs like you. Oh, I am so happy for you, Ann and Jerry. Thank you for sharing this wonderful news and video with us.
Carol Howard -Traverse City, Michigan
Congratulations my sweet Zenyatta, he is absolutely beautiful!!
Lindsay
Congrats Zenyatta! i was waiting and waiting to hear the news!!! So excited for you! I hope your Mickey comes to visit you soon to see the new baby! He sure is a cutie
Lauren
You and your precious colt are truly a blessing! Thank you for updating us every step of the way! I love you so much!!! I can’t wait to see more pictures tomorrow! And not to mention, he definetely has your long elegant ears!! :D
Kim in AZ
Congratulations!!!!!! So glad it all went well and Mom and baby boy are doing great. I can’t wait to see what the future holds. Thank you for sharing this wonderful event with all of us.
LindaRC
How wonderful! What a beautiful boy!
Leiana in Santa Barbara, CA
Hoooray! Big congrats to all the Z Team. Was checking in all the time, but the Queen did another heart stopping finish that gives us all thrills. She hit the wire right on time!! Way to go!!
Jan Hallman
Way to go Zen. You did a beautiful job. He looks so much like you. I know you will be a great mom and look forward to seeing him in a couple of years at Keeneland running, heading to the KY Derby. Congrats to your owners, and your care takers. they all did a great job taking care of you.
Kaybee
Yay Zennie!!!
I’m so happy for you and that beautiful baby boy of yours!!
Congrats to you and to everyone there with you :)
sharon
gorgeous, just like mom!
BONNIE ARCURI
Absolutely Beautiful. Thanks for sharing the video, Z. You will be a great Mom. My husband just wants to know why you couldn’t have waited 2 more hours and had your boy on his Birthday! Obviously, he has never had a baby:}
Gail
I am in tears I am so happy for you…..so beautiful. I love you my Birthday Sister…..may you and your sweet baby boy be healthy & happy always. God Bless you. You & your sweet baby boy are loved by ALL OF US.
Ed Kane
He looks great, healthy. Just like mom. Hope he runs like mom!
Denise Skladany
Ah, he is so adorable and you look contented. Congrats to you and the entire team. Thank you so much for letting us be a part of such a wonderful event. Looking forward to pictures.
Megan
Congratulations to Zenyatta,Bernardini,Team Z & the new colt.He is simply beautiful.Awesome job guys.
judy berube from Rhode Island
judy berube from Rhode
March 8, 2012 at 9:10 pm
Dear Z, Z Fans, Mr. & Mrs. Moss, John, Dottie, Team Z in Kentucky and California, Mikey:
Congratulations. How absolutely wonderful. I was so hoping for a boy. Love you all, Judy and Russ
Here’s a video to welcome Z’s Boy. It’s a celebration of all horses, but especially newborns. The song is “Here I Am”.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q63Yby6J0wg&feature=related
Melinda
What a perfect song for a special moment like this one. :)
Kim F.
Congratulations Zenny…I just know you are going to be an awesome mom. He is so beautiful, just like you! Thank you for sharing this experience with us we love you so much!!!