Zenyatta

Queen of Racing

Ask The Experts

Ask The Experts #12

Zenyatta, early September. Photo by Alys Emson/Lane’s End

Q:

If a mare, for whatever reason, misses a “date” with a stallion, is it difficult to make up? Does one person juggle the breeding schedules for all the stallions and mares?

Barbara Wood

Waco, TX

A: Here at Lanes End we rarely miss a mare’s heat cycle due to the stallion being too busy. We work very hard to communicate with the mare’s boarding farm and do our best to accommodate each mare on the day that is requested. If it does occur we try to give the mare that we missed preferential treatment next time she comes into heat and is “back on the books”.

We have two people here at Lane’s End Farm that juggle the bookings. The stallions are divided between us at the beginning of the year, since we have a large number of them.  We each book half the stallions for the season.  We also have another employee who handles the bookings for the mares that reside at Lane’s End that are bred to stallions on outside farms.

Our Expert

Daniele Hunter

Stallion Booking Secretary, Lane’s End

Daniele has been working at Lane’s End Farm for eight years. She graduated from the University of Kentucky with a degree in Communications. She has held many positions within the thoroughbred Industry including working for a veterinarian and managing her own thoroughbred breeding operation.

Reader Interactions

640 Comments

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    Thank you for sharing not only the beautiful, serene photo of Zenyatta, but giving such an interesting answer to the ask the experts question. It is so much fun to be learning from y’all so many details of the lives of the horses we love! I can only imagine how hectic it must get during the height of the breeding season with so many stallions to take care of – a real balancing act to time the mare’s cycle with the availability of the stallions! Since Lane’s End has so many stallions it is no wonder it takes several people to handle the scheduling. Thank you again for sharing the information. Lane’s End and Team Z are the absolute best!

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      Dear Daniele and Lanes End,

      Thanks so much for the updates on Zenny and her new bay friend.
      Her friend is more interested in the camera than Zenny. Of, course,
      if you missed crucial breeding times for mares, owners etc… would
      not be happy. Lanes End is soooo very organized,

      Thanks for the information.

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    I love reading the updates on Lady Z and her colt and enjoy the q & a immensely. Thank you for taking the time to post on FB. Deb

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    Well isn’t this a nice update between classes? Thanks for sharing! I love updating my phone and finding Z updates’

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      You young whipper snappers and your smart phones!!!
      Ya got it made Pati.
      Man-o-man, if I would have had one,back in the day,dreaming of horses…..well,Pops had a hard enough time w/ me,I’ll leave it at that.
      Now, go do your work young lady!!!!!

      Pati….are you coming to the NC Fair?

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    Thank you for the beautiful pic of our Queen grazing and the very informative answers to our many questions. You truly are wonderful to keep her fans “in the loop”. Thank you Team Z & Lane’s End!

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    dear judy glad you had heard of kincsem she was an amazing mare they flew the flags at half mast when she passed away hope papa charlie is doing well it’ll be great for him to have a new home love and hugs sheenaX

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    Thank you Daniele for the great info. This has been a wonderful thing,the “Ask the Experts”. Lanes End,you are the best.

    Alys, you have managed to take another beautiful photo. Thanks. What a gorgeous time of year.
    Alys….give young z a hug and please give one to OUR Crescent Moon Guy!! He seems to be a character! ……… Max?

    Hi Sign,have you @ Woodrows, planning the naming party?

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    dear max have you heard about kautos book?it was supposed to be out in sept but now its oct19th have ordered my copy. did you see frankel in the racing post on thursday does’nt he look fantastic so sad to think we only have one more chance to see him will be a wreck that day!!!! hugs sheena

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      Sheena. Kauto has a book coming out? I will have to look into this. Do they ship overseas? Looking forward to seeing Frankel race again. It would be nice to see him race as a 5 year old, but there is no competition.

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    Congratulations Barbara Wood, for your great question and getting your question chosen!! I was so tickled to your name.

    Thank you Danielle and all of Lanes End for all this informative information.

    Our beautiful Zenyatta looks wonderful and oh so happy and content. It takes away from the missing of her so much, knowing she is so happy.

    Finally for now, Power Up: Paynter, Money and Traveller!!

    Love to all.

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    Hello all….trying to catch up….great picture of Z…just home from a week in Arkansas …again…sad in one way…but happy in others…
    Read article in Bloodhorse….down in the slideshow section ….about mares in Japan …
    BigD’s Gossip Girl is pictured…along with her Deep Impact foal…might look a smidge like its grsndpa….opinions….
    kisses for all soft noses…worldwide

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    Outstanding picture of our Zenny, Alys, framed by the trees perfectly. Friend looking on as if knowing the camera was on them.
    Loved the question by Barbara and Daniele’s answer. Thank you Lane’s End.

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    WOW! Thank you, LE, for choosing my question. Thank you also, Daniele, for addressing the issue. I cannot imagine what a responsibility. When one adds in the possibility of injuries, illnesses, cycle problems, it would boggle my mind.

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    Thank You Lanes’s End for the info & another beautiful picture of Zenny. I could lay down and roll in that pasture myself!
    PEACE & LOVE

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    ♥ Congrats Barbara Wood for having your question answered :-) I guess mine were boring lol

    ♥ Dear Zenny – It’s always GREAT to see you Big Mamma! XO You look marvelous :-)

    Auntie JAG

    p.s. We’re looking forward to the seeing some pics YOUR JOHN & Dottie took during their visit!!!!!! :-P

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    I wish to take just a minute to thank everyone for the kind thoughts and words about my mom….Clothide….or Clo as she preferred to be called…she lived 90yrs…on her own terms….and I always said “there is a little Clo in all of us”…not a bad thing at all…
    ……
    We are moving ….to Arkansas ….hopefully within the next month …ugh…not looking forward to this…but necessary for lots of reasons …
    ……
    sorry for those in ill health…hope all improve soon…PUP…PUT…PUM…folks too
    I will catch up soon….but the list of things I have to do is taller than I am…and the hubby has gone bowling…

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      Thank you, Carol. You have a tough road ahead, but it will work out. I loved your last line…
      PUC!
      I’ve been lurking way more than I want because of issues still unresolved from the move and “pasture” duty with M.

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    Thanks LE for continuing our education. I love this picture of Zenny…she so deserves every happiness and she does seem to thrive at the farm.

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    ZEnny is looking beautiful and it looks as if fall is approaching. Thank you Lanes End for being so gracious sharing info and pictures

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    Huge thanks to LE staff for the update, information and lovely picture of Z and friend.
    Everyone….have a great weekend! Here in south TX, hoping for mild temps. And of course, safe running at the races!

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    Thanks for keeping us informed and educated and thanks also for the picture of our beautiful Zenyatta grazing in her pretty surroundings. Love you Zenyatta!

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    Barbara, great question. Daniele, thanks for taking the time to give us the scoop.

    Does anyone know who Zenny’s pasture mate is? Doesn’t she look fabulous out there with her friend?

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    Paynter Update Friday Sept. 21 11:00 AM Pacific A. Zayat tweets combined
    Paynter update: NEWS FLASH.. OMG OMG OMG thank you lord power of prayers. Our warrior had Dr. Brian Fraley flown in from KY to visit him and wow yes he has beaten Laminitis. And yes he can race again. Here are the details..
    Paynter’s casts were removed today. He is showing uniform wall growth in all four feet. Radiographs taken barefoot showed significant sole growth. The hoof-lamellar zone has returned to a normal thickness indicating a decrease in swelling within the hoof.Soft-ride boots with EVA foam pads were placed on the front feet and EVA foam pads were placed on the hind feet
    He is sound at the walk Drs. Javsicas & Fraley are optimistic that his feet will not be performance limiting Meaning that he can race again at a top-notch level.
    Now that our warrior have beaten this sick disease of laminitis if he can only beat his colitis and get his G1 track back to normal.Healing will take some time but we are heading in the right direction His fever is normal today.
    He is bright, happy and comfortable.
    I am on cloud nine, I will take it day by day
    We can’t claim victory yet but the people’s horse is fighting hard and he is so courageous. #Champion #keepfightingpaynter #poweruppaynter

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    Thank you to Barbara for the great question &
    to Danielle & Lane’s End Team for choosing it.
    Each “Ask The Expert” has added such interesting information & insights into
    what it takes to run this incredible farm!
    Thanks again!!

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    David Grening DRF tweet on Awesome Feather–Going to Ladies Classic
    C. Brown said Awesome Feather, who got a 108 Beyer for Thursday’s win,
    came out of race well and will train at Belmont for Ladies Classic

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