Q:
What is it like to have Zenyatta at Lane’s End? How is she different than other horses at the farm?
Cassandra Gregory
Manitou Springs, CO
A:I started hearing rumblings that the Mosses were sending Zenyatta to Lane’s End shortly before the Breeders’ Cup 2010, and we had some staff meetings here at the farm about it. I’d been told that she had a huge following, and obviously i had admired her through the years in racing, but I don’t think anything that I knew about her then would have prepared me for where we are now, a couple years later, my experience with her, and what she means to so many people.
I remember she flew in on a plane to Bluegrass Field and was vanned over to Keenland on December 5th. I guess I should have gotten an idea about how it was going to be that day, because there were about four or five hundred people standing out in the freezing cold and rain and snow to watch her arrival. She didn’t disappoint; John Shirreffs came in with her and walked her around the walking ring at Keenland, and she was admired and photographed by everyone that was there. Everyone was genuinely enthralled by how magnificent she looked.
Again, I should have thought then, should have prepared myself… You always want to say that when we get her here, we’ve got to treat her just like every other mare. That works pretty well when you’re doing repro work on her, you have the blacksmith here trimming her, or you’re vaccinating her—you do treat her like every other mare. We have lots of nice mares here, and over the years we’ve had champions and terrific mares, but I must say that we’ve never had a thoroughbred stallion or mare that has the following of Zenyatta. Everybody told me that, but I had to learn it for myself.
Just being around her every day and being able to drive by her paddock, and listen to all the people that call in here and ask questions about her and follow her on the website… she’s definitely a rock star, no doubt about that.
The Mosses have been kind enough to let us do so many charitable things with her, be it selling halters or auctioning off visits, raising money for all kinds of different things. The last of which was some storm relief work that she did. It was their idea to have her here and to share with the horse community, and we have to sort out how we balance that. I know everybody doesn’t get what they want, but we try to be fair about it, understanding that she comes first. There are times of the year where you can come see her, and there are times of the year where you can’t come see her.
We see her every day and she never ceases to amaze us with the stuff she does, and she’s just different from other horses in a lot of different ways. Her feel for humans is totally different. We have lots of kind, quiet mares, but she’s thoughtful. I don’t think there’s any chance she’d ever bite anybody or kick anybody, and I think it was like that on the racetrack as well, from what I’ve heard.
Certainly, she keeps us on our toes here. We feel privileged to be some small part of her development, and we look forward to seeing her live out a long healthy life here and produce, hopefully, somebody that can keep up with her.
Note about visiting Zenyatta:
We understand the desire of many to visit Zenyatta at Lane’s End Farm. Currently, visits with Zenyatta are not available to the public. If the policy changes, the fans will be the first to know.
Our Expert
Farm Manager, Lane’s End
Michael H Cline is the Manager of Mr. and Mrs. William S. Farish’s Lane’s End Farm near Versailles, Kentucky. He has held that position for 33 years and he played a key role in the design and development of the farm from the time Mr. Farish first purchased the land in the late 1970’s.
Mike is a local having graduated from Woodford County High School and attended the University of Kentucky. He is the proud father to two sons, John and Chad and one grandson, Charlie.
Mike’s family has been involved in the Thoroughbred industry beginning with his father John Cline, who managed Haven Hill Farm for Herb Stevens and his brother, Pete is the Manager of Shawnee Farm in Kentucky. Prior to his employment at Lane’s End, Mike was Manager at Big Sink Farm in Versailles.
luvscritters
I’d love to know what the procedure would be to get to see her in person. I can’t afford to bid on a visit but if I could just go and gaze at her and breathe the same air she breathes I would find a way to get there. I just missed being able to see her in California before she was moved and I’ve been kicking myself ever since for not getting to CA a few hours earlier that weekend so I could go see her.
signofthetimes; President Texas Chapter RNC
There is not a way for the public to see Zenyatta at this time. Her visits are very controlled and aimed at “her fundraising for all TB and people in need (KY storm
vicitims)
Gloria
Zenyatta IS most definitely a rock star, for sure. And so are the Mosses. Rock on, everyone! Great “Ask The Experts” this time!
Ann Maree / Tennessee
What a nice interview, and thank you, Mr. Cline, for being so candid about your initial reaction to having Zenyatta at LE and admitting to underestimating the impact she would have on all of you there. We love this mare like no other, she definitely is “otherworldly”, and it’s good to see how Lane’s End has grown into their role as the “keeper” of Zenyatta. We appreciate all that all of you do. If you need some volunteers to help muck out her stall, or do any other manner of chorse, I know about 112,000 fans who are eagerly awaiting a call to action! Hugs to all at Lane’s End. You guys are wonderful.
rowdee
Thank you for interviewing Mr. Cline. His comments certainly confirm what her adoring fans already knew–that Zenyatta is a unique one-of-a-kind horse.
And I appreciate his restatement that her well-being always comes first.
Jan S. / Houston
Ditto Rowdee.
Susan Scott
I would also love to know the procedure to visit Lane’s End and Zenyatta. I have a daughter that would love to see “Z” (oh, and I wouldn’t mind either, haha!). I live in south central Ky and the girls are on fall break during the first week of October, what a nice surprise that would be!
Lonnie
I would love to know how to be able to come and see Zenyatta. I have followed her and admired her throughout her racing career and definitely would love to come see her. That would complete a dream for me. Thank you for letting me know about visiting Zenyatta.
zenyatta513
It is always so nice hear from the people at Lanes End that work closely with Zenyatta. I know I myself have made new friends across the country, just from our mutual love of her. The many photos and videos of her and her colt are so appreciated. We feel like we get to watch 12Z grow up. If there is EVER an opportunity to come see her, even if it is to gaze at her in her paddock from afar, I would be there in a heartbeat.
Thank you Lane’s End.
Perky Green
Thank-You for further insight of our Beloved Queen We all knew she was so very special and inspiring.From her poise to her dance she has yet to disappoint her fans I don’t think she ever will.She is such a gift,and I hope with my heart she is able to pass on all of her Regal qualities to her offspring.
Sue Fl CPRC
Beautifully said Perky dito
Jennifer
“There are times of the year where you can come see her, and there are times of the year where you can’t come see her.”
Umm, so which times of the year can I come see her?
I assume this comment isn’t meant the way it sounds.
zara
hi what is the feeding routine for the mares while there in foal, after foaling, weaning ect?
it always amazes me the difference in how everyone feeds them. zara
Zenyen
Oh Mr. Cline I think you just made a gaffe you were not aware of.
Going off what we have been told in the past I do not think he means that just anyone can call up and schedule a visit with Zenyatta.
I think he means that there are times when the visits that are done for charity auctions can be scheduled and times when they are not. As in, if a charity wants to put a visit for Zenyatta up for auction, the visit obviously wouldn’t be scheduled for the first month of March when Zenyatta is getting ready to foal.
I do not believe Mr. Cline meant to say that Zenyatta is accessible to public visits the way she was back when she resided at Barn 55 in HP
Max
Zenyan. Your interpretation appears to be the correct one. There is no reason to think from those comments that Z is available to hold court at LE for her fans, even if we would all like that to happen.
Rosemary McCauley - Pres/AZ/New Mexico RNC
Max and Zenyen: I too don’t believe Mr. Cline meant that Zenyatta is available to the public. I believe his statement “some times you can and some times you can’t” is the general rule for farms allowing visits to the stallions and mares.
JSmith
Just saw this, for anyone in San Diego area, Mike Smith will be at the Nat. History museum on Monday. Sounds like a good exhibition too.
https://www.facebook.com/events/455196687854545/
Cherise and ZeniBella
I have a horse training question for you. I recently
Purchased a 14 year old mare (5 months ago)
She is a hunter/jumper, one of the best moving horses around
Wins all the hunt classes. Truly a special girl. She is very s
Sweet, knows her job, loves to work, and is wonderful under saddle
Always listens, etc. not spooky at all, a freight train could go by and she doesn’t spook, she is somewhat bomb proof!! The only issue I am having with her is, when girthing her
She turns around and tries to bite! Then this past weekend,
We were at a show, was end of day, she was in her stall, half asleep,
I walked in to get her to wrap her legs and she turned around and bit me on the arm! Hard enough that I have a huge bruise! No, I did not hit her, was in a 10×10 stall with her and didn’t want to get kicked, so I grabbed her halter and scolded her, she seemed like she felt bad and put her head on my chest. But then on Sunday, we were brushing her and she tried to bite again. Once saddled and riding her she was fine. Definitely in season, but still was not sure how to handle this so it doesn’t continue! IN Season or not no excuse for that type of behavior. Any suggestion would be really appreciated. Also, any of the Mare supplements out there that work??
jean
If this behavior started suddenly, would definately recommend a thorough chiropractic exam.
Zenyen
If you can rule out any physical causes for discomfort then I would say she’s bullying you on the ground.
A lot of horses do not like being girthed up, maybe she was pinched at some time or was carelessly girthed up in the past (ie someone just went in and yanked it up on her) but it sounds like she is being very possessive about *her* space.
Again, after you rule out any physical reasons (neck or back injury/stiffness) for her reluctance to being handled on the ground, at 14 years of age your first step would be to not give her the opportunity to make a mistake. When you work on the ground around her make sure she is secured so she can’t reach you with her teeth.
Just be calm, fair and consistent. Go in, pet her, talk to her, give her a treat and then secure her to the stall wall (or cross ties) and then go about your business with her ground work. You don’t have to make a Federal case out of it but make it clear to her that you are not going to be ‘chased away’ by her aggressive body posturing. When you are handling her, her time belongs to you whether it is in the saddle or on the ground working around her.
GirlSaratoga
Cherise and Zen:
I AM NOT EXPERT…….But I work with one of these monkey’s and too have been bit, and bruised. My guy likes a treat! I know it’s bad, but he responds very well to a little treat! I don’t know it lets him know I am there not to hurt or abuse him. The problem with these guys is we don’t know why they are doing these bad habits, and what they are associating what we are trying to do and what’s been done to them?
Of coarse, I now have created a “monster” but it’s an apple, a carrot, a peppermint, nothing harmful, I think it just let’s him know he can trust me?
I am sure the many experts here on this site will have better advice for you then me!
Good Luck and Happy to hear you didn’t hit him!
GirlSaratoga
Zenyen
GS,
And what happens when you do not give him that treat?
I believe you posted a few weeks back about how you were turning your horse out and turned to talk to someone and he bit you? You mentioned that you felt he did not like being ignored and as he is your horse you are free to interpret his behavior however you like.
Biting is a very dangerous behavior that needs to be addressed directly, fairly and clearly. Between two horses it is a territorial behavior, a behavior that establishes hierarchy and communicates attitude. Against a human it is intolerable as it can escalate to more aggressive forms of controlling behavior.
I was always taught that you never want to be pushed into a position where you have to ‘react’ to a bite because at that point, you’ve already lost in the crux of the ‘conversation’. That if you have a biter you eliminate all possible avenues for that horse to make the mistake of biting.
You are never mean or harsh about it, just firm about what is and what is not tolerable forms of communication.
GirlSaratoga
Zenyen:
I noticed in your post you said talk, pet and give a treat? And then go about your business. I think maybe we were saying similar things, only you said it much better and sounding more technical and reasonable. We work on “good and bad behavior” everyday!
I do agree and I think I tried to say this, that maybe she had a bad experience being pinched or girthed? In any event I knew there was better advice than mine, and there was!
Yes, you are right a couple of weeks ago I posted I was bitten when I turned by back, because he felt ignored! I ALWAYS have treats, so that I haven’t tried! I probably should not be working with horses, as I am not firm or strict enough! I am a pushover and forgive and forget everything!
Thanks for your expertise, much appreciate it!
GirlSaratoga
Zenyen
GS
Well to be quite frank with the ‘treat’ comment I was trying to be sensitive for people who have one horse as a pleasure animal or companion.
In our stable, especially with the young racing stock, biting was not tolerated AT.ALL and it was addressed firmly, calmly but with no molly coddling. There were no treats, merely strong clear correction for the misbehavior and then the horse was secured so that no errors could be made and the bad behavior perpetuated.
Margaret mentions treats in the tub, below and that was how most of the active racing or in training colts (particularly the colts) and fillies got their treats, never from the hand. Not unless they showed excellent ground manners.
Margaret
Another thing to consider is re you giving treats from your hand? If he’s associating your hand with treats and then “gets fussy” so to speak hen she doesn’t get one it might be time to change tactics. No more feeding treats by hand. Feed them from a bucket.
Biting can be a serious problem to overcome. If you board her out (at a stable and not your home) is the person feeding her “possibly” abusing her? I ask this because yes, my horse suffered this many years ago. People blamed me for his weight loss. They were astounded to find out it wasn’t me–it was an employee who had starved my horse. I suffered getting bit–pretty badly at the time. But it in actuality it was a God send because the barn owner figured it out by the end of the day.
Until you get this under control, no going into her stall and loving on her without tying her up. I know it sounds harsh. But your safety is paramount. And yes, she could be fussy because she’s in season. Normal typical mare behavior. But it is unacceptable and should not be either dismissed, excused and definitely not tolerated.
Kathy R.
I don’t have a horse, and will never have the joy of owning one, but I just love the way you folk with horses inform about behaviour etc. – it’s just terrific to get this sort of knowledge, and I’m very grateful for the way you all respond to folk who are having problems of any sort. Well done!! KathyR
signofthetimes; President Texas Chapter RNC
She needs to be seen by your veterniarian in person for a physical examination
and testing.
sharon in seattle
so much good has come from the life and career of Zenyatta that can never be measured by wins or losses. The spin-off of everything from awareness to equine welfare groups can be attributed to Zenyatta and Team Z, not to mention the amount of charitable giving. Zenyatta is a phenomenon of our time and we are blessed that the Mosses and LE have shared with us what Zenyatta represents in abundance – a good and caring spirit.
Sue Fl CPRC
again well said
Marilu V
Well said Sharon.
I would also like to mention – John Shirreffs – who was a big part of her career. He always welcomed her fans and treated everyone with respect. It was not easy for him when fans were clamoring to see Zenyatta. He had other precious horses too who needed just as much attention in Barn 55! Zenyatta was blessed with a great trainer and a really nice guy.
C. Hahn
I saw Z run at Oaklawn here in Arkansas. I LOVED watching her do her prance in the paddock area! I think the most amazing thing was, before the race was over, even the folks in the crowd that bet against her were cheering for her to win! It was a wonderful feeling in the crowd with everyone pulling for her! I don’t know about anyone else, but she is definitely a rock star to me!!! I have also loved watching her change from a champion on the track to a fat contented mare in the pasture. It is so great to see an animal that is cherished!
Barbara Wood (Texas)
How many of us were there that day?? Wish we could have all met then!
Neva Rae Powers
Thank you for every tidbit you offer about this magnificent horse.
Gloria Jeanne- OCCali
Great interview!!! Thanks for the update! It’s nice that Lane’s End understands just how specia Zenyatta is and how much she means to everyone!! Having met Zenyatta a numerous times at John’s Barn 55 – I know just how wonderful she can be, gentle, smart, loving and fun. I miss being able to visit her on weekends. Love you Zenyatta!!!!! Be safe and have lots of fun, Baby Z Prince will be ok, he’s in good hands.
Wendy Treadaway
Thank you, Mr Cline, for a very candid interview. We really appreciate how Lane’s End takes the time to keep up with Zenyatta’s fans and followers through pictures, interviews, videos, blogs, etc. We all know you don’t have to do this, but, then again, because you DO we are all now big fans of Lane’s End, too!
ronni
She is amazingly different from any horse I’ve ever seen. Speaking of seeing her….are there plans to allow the public to see her other than bidding on an auction that clearly many of her fans cannot afford???
Thanks for the great interview!
Terry Crow GP
Here are today’s redneck jokes. You might be a redneck if your big toe sticks out of your best pair of socks. You might be a redneck if your dogs eat better than you do. You might be a redneck if you use beer boxes as wall paper. You might be a redneck if you think a goblet is a young turkey. You might be a redneck if yout local grocery store also has a few pool tables. You might be a redneck if your front yard gets toilet papered and your mother thinks it is a gift from God.
GirlSaratoga
Terry:
Great jokes, love, love the toilet paper one!
Tough handicapping this week! To many good ones to choose from!
Good Luck to ALL hope we have a lot of winners this week!
GirlSaratoga
Sue Fl CPRC
Gifts from God TP yes that is one also known as AW.
Zenyatta the best gift from GOD!!!!!
Thanks for the jokes today.
carol in utah
I definitely know about pool tables and grocery stores….
Ann
I’m sitting in my living room at the moment ,w/ my rugrats and their kitchen buzzard friends. All have been front yard victims and have likewise returned the favor.
TC, you have every single one of us in stitches!!!! They said to tell you……You The Man!
Thanks ,TC….all of todays RN jokes are super!!!
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear TC GP:
Funny jokes today. Thank you. Hugs, JB
Vicki B. near Hollywood Park
Good, Terry! Definitely some Redneck toes…
signofthetimes; President Texas Chapter RNC
Great hilarous jokes, today, TC.
Sue Fl CPRC
There is no other horse like her and never will be that is all there is to say.
Yes we all want to come see her. There would be a 50 day long line bigger than the state of Texas.
I am so grateful for this site this is the best way for me to keep up on and still admire my favorite horse ever.
Zenyatta you are the one and only you! PERFECT
Ann
Sue,
I have been thinking of you and the approaching storm.
Please stay safe!
Sue Fl CPRC
I pray that the winds are not higher than 50ish. I have 7 giant oaks around my house. They stood in 04 at winds sustained at up to 60 for 2 or more hours. Its the flooding and those sustained winds that do the most damage. It has a long way to come yet and it can still move more west. thank you
judy berube from Rhode Island
Sue:
Love your post. Hope the storm weakens and moves out quickly. Hugs, JB
signofthetimes; President Texas Chapter RNC
Batten down the hatches, Sue and STAY SAFE.
Ann
Frankel Fans……
http://www.paulickreport.com/news/people/frankel-s-victory-a-strong-tonic-for-trainer-cecil/
Twenty Years Better! Sweet.
Max
Ann. Great article. I hope that Henry Cecil gets well soon. He is a thoughtful and caring trainer. He is like John Shirreffs in his calm and low key approach to putting the needs of the horse first.
Ann
Max, I especially love the photo that is w/ this article. Just look at the way he is looking at Frankel and the way Frankel is saying….I did it, I won! Whew….
That moment was captured perfectly.
Max
Here is a link to a tribute by Woodbine racetrack in Toronto of Bobby Frankel. The last line is telling, that everything that this man touches turns to gold. What else can explain the magic which makes Frankel the horse run in a class far apart from all of the rest? Is he running for Bobby?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2azx08eIuek&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Max
Ann. Yes! He won so decisively at York that Farrh will now avoid him. Excelerbation has had enough. Word is that he is very well after the race and “full of himself”.
Ann
Max,
Good to know he is ” Full of Himself “!
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Ann:
Great article. Thank you. Hugs, JB
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Max and Z Fans:
What a very special Boy he is. I think Bobby Frankel is with him in spirit when he runs. Hugs, JB
signofthetimes; President Texas Chapter RNC
Wonderful link Ann,
A special horse and a special trainer !!!!
Jan S. / Houston
Thank you so much Mr. Cline for the wonderful narrative on Zenyatta at her home at Lane’s End. If you asked me you all Rock….. Hello Zenny & 12Z. xoxo.
Joen Mitchell
What is the status of Eblouissante, Zenyatta’s three year old half-sister? We haven’t heard about her in a long time and I know she is in training with John Sherrifs.
Margaret
She had a bullet work yesterday or the day before. Means it was one of the best of the day.
carol in utah
Ebby has a thread on the forum side….she is coming around after a “growth spurt”…and then had that “bullet”…so we are hoping to she her soon
signofthetimes; President Texas Chapter RNC
I figured she was have grown issues, because John was planning to run her before now.
GOOD LUCK EBBY, with your works and debute !!!
Marilyn Morgan
I’ve inquired several times regarding visits to see Zenyatta and have had no luck. She is an inspiration to me, and I know it would literally take my breath away to see her “in person.”
Marilyn Morgan
PS: I saw her at Louisville run the Breeder’s Cup and that may just have to last me a lifetime. :)
Jan S. / Houston
Me too..
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Marilyn, Jan and Z Fans:
I can only imagine what it must be like to actually have actually seen Zenyatta “in person”. What a magical moment it must have been. She’s so magnificent in photos and videos. Up close she must be breathtaking. Hugs, JB
Vicki B. near Hollywood Park
She is, Judy, just stunning. I did not know how to put it in words, just gasped. Even though I was so transfixed by her, from videos, I did not realize how much more she would affect me, in person.
Ann
We were at the track one day and Zenny came on the screen. Everyone around us started doing the Z dance. Everyone stopped dead in their tracks just watch her on the big screen. Smiles,laughter,joy! Watching grown men doing the Z dance was a sight!
Seeing her in person must have been awesome! I can only imagine.
Max
Ann. Great story. It must have been fun to be there.
signofthetimes; President Texas Chapter RNC
MARILYN AND Z FANS, ‘
ZENYATTA AS MR KLINE SAID IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC VISITS !!!!
SHE IS FOCUSING ON PRODUCING AN CONTRIBUTING HER GENE TO THE TB
GENE POOL.
Sue Fl CPRC
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=QztQygS58Zw#!
I love this one it says it all. Zenyatta and her little miracle
Marilyn Morgan
Thank you! This was beautiful!
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
Great collection of photos, and many I’ve never seen before! Thanks so much Sue!
Trina Nagele in SoCal
Lovely video. Thanks for the link, Sue, and I hope you and yours, and all others too, will be safe from the storm.
Max
Sue. Very nice video. I had not seen some of these photos before. They are good shots of the Queen and 12Z. Both of these beauties cannot take a bad picture.
As to the storm, I hope that it avoids coming anywhere near you.
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Sue:
Thank you for this great video of Z and The Prince. Love it. Hugs, JB
signofthetimes; President Texas Chapter RNC
THIS IS SOOO VERY BEAUTIFUL !!!!!
Margaret
I do understand the policy, and some of the whys involved. I think LE’s has done a TREMENDOUS job trying to balance pictures, updates and these Q&A blogs.
Mike is right. The first time I saw Z in her stall she stuck her head over my shoulder looking for the carrot. I never saw or had the feeling that she was anything but the sweetest kindest horse I had met in a long time.
Part of this I believe comes from John. He had lots of people handling her everyday. It just made her comfortable being around people.
I’m just glad that she’s safe, has a home where he is loved and people try as hard as they can to balance–she’s just not her mare in the barn with ow special she is. It is hard place to be.
One of my favorite videos is of Z12 squealing for all’s he worth, racing across his field. Nd then you see Z coming running up behind. Thank you LE’s for taking precious time from your duties to help us see the joys, the wonders, those special moments that you get to see everyday.
And many many thanks gain to the Moss’s for letting us be a party to their special mare. A horse many of us consider a friend.
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Margaret:
Love that video too. He reminds me of Z in the December 2010 video at Lane’s End whinnying as she runs free in the paddock for the first time. Here are videos of both of them. Enjoy. (The one of Z still makes me teary eyed. So beautiful). Hugs, JB
http://www.wave3.com/story/18063402/zenyattas-first-foal-a-handful
http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/videos/10872/zenyatta-at-lanes-end-2010
Jan S. / Houston
Thanks Judy. They are truly amazing..
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Jan:
You’re so welcome. Hugs, JB
Maryp New York
Thank you Judy, Watching Z loving life brings a tear to me too!
Vicki B. near Hollywood Park
Thanks for those, Judy. No matter how many times I’ve seen them, I like them again. Seeing Zenny buck and whinny happily in the snow, was THE consolation for knowing that I would likely not be able to see her again. Similar, for seeing her little “rugrat” streak and squeal around their pasture. Pretty priceless.
Maryp New York
Such a good interview Mr Cline! It is a bit of a phenom that Zenyatta, this wonderful mare, has such a “huge herd” of followers who love her to the heights! It is so good hearing how she is at the farm and how her personality impresses you. We realize that Lane’s End is no stranger to great race horses, stallions and mares so it’s just extra duties for you to tolerate all of us who need to be kept up on her life (&PrinceZ too).
Many, many thanks.
signofthetimes; President Texas Chapter RNC
HUGE HERD IS DEFINATELY RIGHT !!!!!
SharonAtlanta
Mr. Cline, LE and team Zenyatta, thanks so much for this piece on just Zenyatta. Don’t get me wrong, I think 12Z is just great but I loved his mom before he was born and it’s nice to see something just about her. I wonder if it would be possible to allow maybe 20 or so Z fans to come and see her every month through the winter months with a cutoff next January? Just a thought. You’d have to limit the crowd or LE would be covered up with people all the time. I think bidding for a visit just isn’t possible for most of her fans, I know it isn’t for me and I’ve been trying to think of an alternative. Oh well, it’s nice to daydream about it.
Tracy
Loved the piece.I am a firm believer to nerver under estimate the intelligence of an animal.Zenyatta is one of the girls to so many of us.Just happy she is well taken care of by the staf at Lane’s End.!!