Good Morning,
It was so much fun having BRUNCH with all of you yesterday! We should do it again one day soon! I DO LOVE TO EAT!
I wanted to share a photo of my ’2 year old sister’ with you! EBLOUISSANTE is now at the training center in South Carolina. Here she is a few days ago…getting ready to go out and practice her lessons. Hmmm! I see some definite family similarities. I think I’d know those ears and hind quarters anywhere! I’ve lived with them myself for years. I guess we get these qualities from our MOM….VERTIGINEUX.
In the thoroughbred industry, very simply speaking, your family line as far as being a sister/brother (1/2, 3/4 relative etc.) is primarily recorded in detail through your mother. A MARE only has one foal a year as the gestation period is approximately 11 months. A healthy STALLION, on the other hand, may be bred to 60-100 or so mares each year….depending upon his popularity.
So when you are looking at a PEDIGREE PAGE for a foal (a history of the family)…it is basically traced through the MARE and HER OFFSPRING. In my direct family, my MOM has had several foals while owned by my breeder, MAVERICK PRODUCTIONS. In each of these cases, my MOM was bred to a different stallion….but what ties us together is the fact that we are all foaled (born) from the same MARE. Speaking on behalf of myself, in pedigree terms, ZENYATTA is BY STREET CRY out of VERTIGINEUX. When referenced in this manner….BY…means SIRE (Father of the foal/horse) and OUT OF refers to the MARE (Mother of the foal/horse).
Thus, on MY PEDIGREE PAGE, you would see the following in relation to my MOM. Listed right below her name, VERTIGINEUX, would be the following foals she gave birth to through 2009:
2002…WHERE’S BAILEY, b f, by Aljabr. (Year of birth, foal’s name, b…meaning color bay, f for filly and then by…and the stallion’s name)
2003…BALANCE, b f, by Thunder Gulch
2004…ZENYATTA, dkb/br f, by Street Cry ( dkb/br…means dark bay/brown in color)
2006…TREASURE TRAIL, b f, by Pulpit
2007…SOUPER SPECTACULAR, ch c, by Giant’s Causeway (ch for chestnut and c for colt)
2009…EBLOUISSANTE, dkb/br f, by Bernardini.
In 2005 and 2008, the mare did not have a foal. She has had some since…I just did not list them here.
A full brother/sister….would have the same MOTHER and FATHER.
Thus, when it is not a FULL…it can be a 3/4 or 1/2 brother/sister depending on the various pedigrees influences of the stallion. Thus, as you can see from this, I am not a FULL to any of these siblings….as my MOM was not bred back to Street Cry.
It never ceases to amaze me what a small world we actually live in. My breeder is listed as MAVERICK PRODUCTIONS and when I was purchased this is all my Team knew. All of the paperwork, pedigree pages, and my Jockey Club papers (birth certificate) all list my breeder this way. It was not until months later that any of us on my TEAM found out this was Mr. Kronfeld…a man Mr. Moss knew from the music business. They had not spoken in years…..so I was the one who reacquainted them through all of my racing accomplishments. This is so special!
Additionally, MR. COMMONS and MAKOMA, 2 of my friends from Barn 55…..who both WON this weekend at Santa Anita…..have an interesting ‘small world’ story. Mr. Commons learned his early lessons in South Carolina with Mickey Preggar….just like Eblouissante is doing now. Makoma was with Jeanne and April Mayberry in Ocala, Florida, during her training center days…just like I WAS! There are a number of training centers in our industry….but here we are…..sharing so many wonderful experiences with these two! This is such a small world! We are so fortunate!
Dottie said she’d check the files to see if John has photos of ME at 2…..at the training center….taken at the same stage as ‘E’ is now. Let’s hope! It would be so much fun to compare us at this stage of our lives. YEAH, MOM! This FAMILY THING is so much FUN!
Enjoy your day!
With Love,
Hugs to All~
Z
Sunny Boyd
Good evening Zenyatta,
wow,
your half sister does have your good proportions, but is definitely not as tall as you. In the body type, you look much alike, often most horses are not as evenly proportioned as it seems to be running in your family. You have a very well proportioned body, if I may say so. Must be all those carrots :) Well, you sleep tight, and sweet dreams of mints & pears :)
Deana Dameron
@Gary,Dakota, and Gloria-2003…BALANCE, b f, by Thunder Gulch-Zenyatta’s half sister is being bred to Street Cry.
Eblouissante is owned by Eric Kronfeld, of Maverick Productions, who owned and bred Vertigineaux. “E” is the last foal that Vertigineaux had prior to being sold. When she was sold the agreement was that once “V” dies she will be laid to rest at Winter Quarter Farm (Don Robinson’s Farm) where she was raised. When “V” was sold to Coolmore she was in foal to Henrythenavigator and she gave birth to a filly on 03-04-2010. “E” is being sent to John Shirreffs but she is owned by Kronfeld, not the Moss’. She is one of the reasons that Bernardini was chosen as Z’s mate-the Moss’ and Team Z had seen “E” a few times prior to Z retiring.
suew
Peyton…Congratulations!!!! Please give Zenny a kiss on her soft nose for me.
lizzy
@Linda
Here is the link you referred to: :)
http://www.drf.com/news/seeing-shades-zenyatta-her-half-sister
Sunny Boyd
@ Librarian
actually not
Vertigineux = Vertizhen and the ending eux is pronounced as deux = 2 in french except without the d
the ending aux is sort of like an o
Sunny Boyd
PS
as in chevaux plural for cheval
horses horse
Eblouissante you pronounce the t but not the e after the t
it is only to indicate feminine ending
the masculine ending when it ends with a t
is always unpronounced
verte vert both means green but the first is to indicate feminine and the second masculine with a silent t
Hope that helps :) :) :) Wheehee is much easier
Signofthetimes
@Peyton
Congratulations. Have a fun visit. !!!! Your mom
Is so thoughtful to donate to a worthy cause and get such
A special gift for you.
By the way, how old are you?
Catherine Uher
Zenyatta, I just love to read your daily posts… they put a smile on my face no matter how bad my day has been. Thank you from the bottom of my heart! Extra hugs and love from me! :)
Trina Nagele
@Judy Berube: Thanks so much for the info about California Live Racing and about getting notifications for races where the Mosses and/or John Shirreffs have horses running by registering at Equibase.com. Now I understand what other posters have meant with their virtual stable! I’m starting my own virtual stable with Makoma right now.
@Dottie and all the posters: Thanks for making Zenyatta’s diary a highlight for us all every day.
Trina Nagele
I forgot to say, I was going to translate Elvira Jatzke’s post above that was written in German, but Barb France already did it (also above).
Signofthetimes
@L
Your comment about full siblings seems to be true
There is still not another Barbaro. Any two great siblings
Anyone knows of?
Holly Zemba
Thanks for the lesson Zenyatta now I know what “Out of” means.
Signofthetimes
@L
The Mosses spent a huge amount money training her.
John talks about all the horses that ran against her some
Of them quit running. The all belonged to the Mosses.
We are sooo lucky that the Mosses and Team Z took such care
With the Queen and had the money to provide her
With all the appropriate support. They all allowed her to
Be the best she could be.
Thanks sooooo much Dottie for everything you do
for us.
Dawn Conrad
Dearest, Zenyatta. Wow! What wonderful information you shared today. The Harvard Horse Course presented by Professor Zenyatta and her assistant Dottie is great!! I have been attempting to learn about pedigree myself and there is so much to it. I really admire those that are experts for the amount of information they hold in their minds. They can go back literally generations in different families, it is amazing. I know that pedigree is one of our beautiful Dottie’s multiple talents, Zenny. Thanks to you both. I really enjoyed seeing the picture of Eblouissante. She is absolutely gorgeous. Even from the side view, you can just picture her lovely face. She looks to be exibiting many of the attributes of her dam and sire. I am really looking forward to watching her future unfold. Thank you again for the great brunch on Sunday. Hope we can do it together some day. Sweet dreams. Hugs and kisses. XXXOOO
@Peggy – WHAT FANTASTIC NEWS!!!!!! I am so very happy for you. What a blessing for a wonderful lady. I will be checking out the site you refer to. You deserve the ride of a lifetime on that Black Beauty, so here’s to nothing but health and happiness going forward. BELIEVE IT!
@Shari Voltz – Read your post about your mother. My mother is 83 and no matter how much you may understand that difficult times may be coming, I still cannot image their reality. I cherise every day that I spend with my mother as I am sure you do also. A gift greater than gold. They have given us a lifetime of love.
@Peyton – I agree, you just got the best birthday present ever. I will look forward to hearing about your special one on one time when it happens. Seeing Zenyatta is a dream we all hold within our hearts, so give her kisses from all of us. Enjoy!!!!!
HappyHarriet
@Ensign – THANK YOU for explaining about twins, and to others who commented. Thanks for the link about “reduction”. That was my guess, but it’s better to hear these details “from the horse’s mouth”.
.
@lilly – Thanks for the link to E’s new page! Mr. Kronfeld is getting on board by creating a Facebook page for Princess E. I’ll be following her!
.
@Elvira – Thanks for your post in German. I was brought up with German spoken by some at home, studied the language for years, and so enjoyed “hearing” the language again in my head. I’m mildly shocked at how much I do not remember of that beautiful language. I hope you’ll post again.
.
Good health to those here who are facing challenges. I believe in Miracles and have experienced healings of great magnitude and know this is available to all, even our four-legged friends
.
‘Night Queen Z and Big Horse Hugs ~~ HH
Gilligan
To Sharon Call – Makoma ran in the 7th race at Santa Anita and channeled her inner big sis.
Linda Henderson
Thanks for the lessons on the Zenyatta family. Knowledge is power!
Lisa
Your sister E is sure pretty – and yet, no one will ever be able to capture hearts like you have – you are one of a kind!
Jo
Ebby is beautiful! Hoping that great things are ahead for her. And of course will always think of you whenever any of your ‘siblings’ or stablemates are running – or whenever any of the Mosses horses are running. There will never be anoher Z, though! You have wonderful pedigree! Thanks for this information. Love and hugs.
Bonnie MacRaith
Looks like Miss Eblouissant is wearing a beautiful wool Newmarket rug, as they are called in England, rather than “blanket”.
Thanks Dottie for reminding us the other day that we all have people in our lives who need our support and love….not that that means there is any less love for Zenyatta, no, just that we all have our challenges in life and having the support of a friend is unequaled.
Sharon in Ohio
Dear Z, your sister is a beauty…just like you. Yes, her ears remind me of you !! Thanks for sharing her picture with us.
We are having lots of flooding here in Ohio.
Hope all is well in Kentucky !!
Thanks also, Z for sharing brunch with us yesterday….I love pears the best !! Hugs and kisses to you. xxxoxoxoo
@Peggy, thanks for the wonderful report…you are blessed and what a wonderful miracle. My best friend has been dealing with this for a year…I will share your great news with her !!
Dylan
Your sis has her ears pricked up, just like you’d have em! That was one of my favorite qualities of your, loved how your ears were always straight up! Beautiful, both of you are!
Elaine Valenzuela
Zenyatta, the brunch with the pears is too cute. It’s funny to watch you as another horse (maybe PQ or Sea Gull?) is neighing away. Your ears perk up and you’re looking over there, while munching your pears! Yeah, all this family heritage is interesting. Any pics of your dad? We love you, Z!
Nancy
Thanks for you all the info on pedigrees. She’s beautiful just like you!
Sunny Boyd
Top o’ the morn’ to ya, Zenyatta
hope it finds you & your paddock pals doing ok. I expect all of you four had your manes pulled by now, huh? Four Bald Mares now. I hope your manes grow back quick, how long does it take, anyway? Well, have a good day, eat your oats. :) :) :)
@ Librarian
actually
I could have used
Eblouissant Eblouissante
masculine femenine
endings in adverbs
one the t is pronounced indicating feminine and the silent t indicating masculine :) :) :)
French is a beautiful language with a lot of grammatical rules
Ginger
Zenny, today is Seagull’s real bday. HAPPY BIRTHDAY SEAGULL! Wishing you girls a great party, starting with a leisurely roll in the mud, followed by peppermint pinatas and carrot cake:)
Sunny Boyd
@ L
I just read your reply on the previous diary post on ‘mane pulling’,
thank god, she/they are not bald. Boy, that makes me feel so much better, yes, now your are beautiful, your still the same Zenyatta, you still have your mane.
LauraJ
Here’s an article about the results of the YMCA auction. Zenyatta was responsible for more than half the total funds raised:
—
http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/national-news/2011/02/28/zenyatta-auction-ymca.aspx
—
Peyton, your mom totally rocks. I hope you are bringing her with you.
Astrid
@Laura J – thanks for the article
@Peyton – that’s fantastic!! Enjoy and don’t forget to bring some pears:) Safe trip!
Barbara Wood
“E” is going to be a beautiful girl. Can’t wait to see her as she grows up.
@Peyton–what an awesome birthday present–we’ll all be there in spirit with you.
@Peggy–rejoicing with you over your great report.