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12Z Has His Feet Trimmed

Zenyatta, January 2013. Photo courtesy of Alys Emson/Lane's End
Zenyatta, January 2013. Photo courtesy of Alys Emson/Lane’s End

Happy Wednesday!

This week has brought warm and sunny weather to Lane’s End, which means many happy horses!

12Z received a visit from the blacksmith yesterday, during which his feet were assessed and trimmed. He was quite the well behaved colt! Alys was there to document the occasion, so you can watch the whole process on video below.

Enjoy!
-Team Z

12Z having his feet trimmed by the blacksmith. Photo courtesy of Alys Emson/Lane's End
12Z having his feet trimmed by the blacksmith. Photo courtesy of Alys Emson/Lane’s End

12Z having his feet trimmed by the blacksmith. Photo courtesy of Alys Emson/Lane's End
12Z having his feet trimmed by the blacksmith. Photo courtesy of Alys Emson/Lane’s End






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  1. / Reply

    Dear Alys and Lanes Ends,

    Such very lovely photos of 12 Z getting his feet trimmed. So very much love the
    videos – he is such a very “good boy”. The staff at Lanes End has taught him his
    foal, weanling and yearling lessons well. Love the way his ears “swivel” as everyone
    moves and talks around him. That Zenny curiosity sure does show. Have really
    love to see him grow and develop. This is a very special site and WE ARE ALL GREATFUL TO HAVE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO SHARE AS HE GROWS UP.

    THANKS FOR NOTICING AND BEING SUCH A GREAT TEAM FOR ZENNY AND HER
    FIRST FOAL.

    PS: ZENNY LOOKS SO GOOD “WATCHING OVER” 12 Z WHILE HE GETS HIS TRIM;
    SHE LOOKS GORGEOUS AND SOON TO FOAL ANOTHER -13 Z !!!

    THANKS SO VERY MUCH FOR ALL THAT YOU ARE DOING FOR US.

  2. / Reply

    Dear Zenny Fans, Dumplings and All,

    Thank you God for gracing us with the ability to renew and refresh.
    We call upon the storehouse of vigor and stamina that comes
    from within to face each day with happiness, new eyes and love
    for all friend, family and Equines.

    God is on our side.
    Together we can change hearts
    and minds.
    We will meet our foes with humility and charm,
    and never more will we feel defeated or not worthy.

    Amen.

    HAVE A BLESSED AND WONDERFUL DAY – IT IS FEBRUARY !!!!

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    What a joy to see these recent photos and videos! What a good boy Z12 was throughout the whole process. And we even got to see a barn cat!
    .

    • / Reply

      Dear Kathy R,

      Aren’t they so very special, we are so lucky.

  5. / Reply

    DAILY RACING FORM; POINT OF ENTRY UNDER CONSIDERATION FOR TRIP
    TO DUBAI

    01/30/2013 5:37PM
    Gulfstream Park: Point of Entry under consideration for trip to Dubai
    By Mike Welsch

    Barbara D. Livingston
    Point of Entry will run Feb. 9 in the Gulfstream Park Turf Handicap, and then could go to Dubai for the Sheema Classic.
    HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla. – Animal Kingdom may not be the only horse using the Grade 1 Gulfstream Park Turf Handicap on Feb. 9 as a possible stepping-stone for a race on the Dubai World Cup card six weeks later.

    Trainer Graham Motion is using the Gulfstream Park Turf as a prep for Animal Kingdom for the $10 million Dubai World Cup on March 30. His colleague, Hall of Famer Shug McGaughey, confirmed Friday that he is considering taking Point of Entry to Dubai for the $5 million Sheema Classic, to be run at 1 1/2 miles on the grass at Meydan on World Cup Night.

    The Phipps Stable sold an interest in homebred Point of Entry to Gulfstream Park’s chairman Frank Stronach in December. Point of Entry has not started since finishing a late-surging second behind Little Mike in the Breeders’ Cup Turf. That setback snapped a five-race winning streak for Point of Entry which included three Grade 1 victories.

    “We’ve got Dubai penciled in on the schedule, but it’s not etched in stone, only the race on February 9th is etched in stone at this point,” McGaughey said by phone from Ocala, Fla., on Wednesday. “But the race in Dubai is a mile and one-half over firm turf for a lot of money, so it’s something we’ve been thinking about. He’ll run in the first one here and we’ll see after that.”

  7. / Reply

    Dear Zenny Fans, Dumplings and All,

    Lord, help US to be like a refreshing cup of cold water on a hot summer’s day to the friends You’ve given US. May we contribute encouragement, comfort, wisdom, accountability, and loyalty to our friendship. Help us to reserve judgment and faithfully pray for our friends as we walk together heart to heart and hand in hand.

    Amen.

    HAPPY FEBRUARY 2013 !!!!

  8. / Reply

    Dear Zenny Fans,

    Lots of pros and cons comments about the Lasix ruling will try and post later.
    Love pros and cons sooo much fun to hear all sides of an issue.

    Have a wonderful day.

  10. / Reply

    Thank you for the pictures. Zenyatta looks great, the bun is ready to come out of the oven!. 12Z is growing fast and looking good also.

  11. / Reply

    Wow, I haven’t checked in on baby Z in ages. He sure grew! He’s a beauty! AND what a good boy having his feet done! I think that was Zenny watching on? Beautiful. I love her. Do horses have ultrasounds to see what the baby will be? Hope she has another healthy horse whatever sex it is. Great pictures and video’s.

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      Zenny is not watching. The yearlings are in their own barns. In fact, IIRC, they are in a separate division of the farm. You may be thinking of the video of 12Z’s first trim, in which she was definitely hovering.

      it’s possible to sex the foal via ultrasound at a couple of points in the pregnancy, and it is often done. (For example, it has been known for months that Rachel Alexandra is carrying a filly.) The Mosses like surprises though, so Zenyatta’s Tapit foal hasn’t been sexed.

    • / Reply

      Dear Beverly,

      I think Lanes End put Zenny’s photo on top to make it look like she is still
      watching her darling son and making sure he is learning his “lessons” well.
      And of course for us to see her, the lovely QUEEN MAMA !!!

      They are now in separate parts of the farm. Did you enjoy those ears
      “swivling”? They are too cute, following everyone around him from one side
      to the other then both sides. He learned his expressions well from his mom.

  12. / Reply

    Thank you so much for the lovely pic of Zenyatta—can’t wait to see her new baby!

    12Z is going to be such a big guy and so obedient. He must have his mother’s smart mind! :)

    Love and blessings to all the horses at Lane’s End.

    Stel

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    Ruler on Ice Returns to Winner’s Circle

    http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/75944/ruler-on-ice-returns-to-winners-circle?&utm_source=DailyNewsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20130131

    This is good news. He gave me quite a thrill in 2011. I was participating in a “pool” for the Belmont Stakes. There were only about three horses left in the pool to select from, Ruler on Ice being one, and so I just randomly picked him and needless to say he paid for my dinner that night. Ha-ha. He’s a gelding so I hope he goes to the Kentucky Horse Park or Old Friends when he retires. Wish I could take him.

    • / Reply

      I will never forget that race,Blemont. Woke up and said…all bets are off, the weather was so bad.
      Ruler sprung off of the page as loving the mud,so he was my guy for the day too,Esp.H.
      Good for him! Wish him a happy home…eventing?

    • / Reply

      Dear Especially Horses, Ann and Z Fans:

      Wishing ROI a great four year old campaign. Off to a good start. Hugs, JB

      • / Reply

        JudyB. I think that Ruler is 5 now. He is one of the few from the class of 2008 to be racing still. Animal Kingdom is another. As is 3M. Best to all of them.

    • / Reply

      Dear Janet,

      Amazing how big he is an it is not even a year since he was foaled.
      Such a very well behaved boy from that “wild child” whinnying all over
      the paddock when he was running and having Zenny chase him.

  15. / Reply

    We just love this boy…don’t we! So many incredibly true one-liners being posted.

    He’s so calm.
    He’s really big.
    What a good boy.
    How patient he is.
    He’s so handsome.
    He looks awesome.
    He’s incredibly calm.
    He’s quite gorgeous.
    What a big one year old.
    He’s no longer the baby.
    What a great looking colt.
    He looks so much like his mom.
    What a beautiful creature he is.
    He’s such a good boy like his mom.

  16. / Reply

    He’s beautiful, and so obedient for his pedicure. What’s his official height now, any hint that he may have his mom’s stature?

    • / Reply

      Dear Donna,

      That is a great question to ask the Experts, as it is hard to tell from photos
      about size, conformation, etc. Would love to know how much of Bernardini
      is visible also.

      Like John says about “E” she is built much more like a Bernardini !!!

  17. / Reply

    How can anything negative be said about these beautiful horses and the wonderful people that pamper them? Don’t they know that as Federico Tesio noted, …” if not for the finish line, the thoroughbred would not exist.” The thoroughbred loves to run and anyone that saw Zenyatta would agree.
    Cheers! Can’t wait to see 12Z on the track!

  19. / Reply

    Dan Illman‏ Daily Racing Form tweet
    SECRET CIRCLE, unraced since 2nd in 2012 Arkansas Derby,
    worked 3F in 36.80 handily at Santa Anita.
    Never out of exacta from 7 starts.

  20. / Reply

    Galileo’s Son Midas Touch to War Horse
    By Blood-Horse Staff Updated: Thursday, January 31, 2013 11:41 AM
    Midas Touch, a champion son of prominent international sire Galileo, will enter stud at Gerry and Dana Aschinger’s War Horse Place near Lexington. Six-year-old Midas Touch will stand for $10,000 live foal as the property of brothers Carlos Luis and Jose Antonio Uzcategui.
    Bred in Great Britain, Midas Touch was a group I stakes performer in Ireland, where he was a champion 3-year-old, and in England and Australia. He won the Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial (Ire-II) and ran second in two classics, the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby (Ire-I) and the Ladbrokes St. Leger (Eng-I). He placed in three other group events including the Hyland Race Colours Underwood Stakes (Aust-I).
    Midas Touch, who initially raced for Coolmore associates Sue Magnier, Michael Tabor, and Derrick Smith, was retired with a record of 2-3-3 from 21 starts and earnings of $799,184. Nineteen of the starts came in group stakes.
    Read more on BloodHorse.com: http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/75956/galileos-son-midas-touch-to-war-horse#ixzz2JZt0PVd7

  21. / Reply

    Sad News! There was a discussion on an ealier Blog about the accident & injuries
    Breaking News‏ tweet Snowmobiler Caleb Moore dies following injuries suffered during crash at Winter X Games
    RIP Caleb!

  22. / Reply

    Brown Ships Strong Duo to Tampa for Endeavour
    By Frank Angst The Blood-Horse Updated: Thursday, January 31, 2013 12:47 PM
    After a solid spring-summer racing season in New York last season, Dealbata will make her 2013 debut in the $150,000 Endeavour Stakes (gr. IIIT) at Tampa Bay Downs Feb. 2.
    The two-time stakes winner is one of two top horses trainer Chad Brown will ship in for the 1 1/16-mile turf race for fillies and mares as stakes winner Pianist is scheduled to make her 4-year-old debut as well.
    Bred in Ireland by Dr. Fernand Krief, Dealbata started her career in France, picking up a victory in the Prix Solitude at Saint Cloud to close out her 3-year-old season. Purchased privately by Martin Schwartz, Dealbata, by Dubawi, won her U.S. debut in the Mohegan Sky Stakes at Belmont Park before finishing second in both the De La Rose Stakes at Saratoga Race Course and the Noble Damsel Stakes (gr. IIIT) at Belmont.
    Read more on BloodHorse.com: http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/75958/brown-ships-strong-duo-to-tampa-for-endeavour#ixzz2JZqgcmwW

  24. / Reply

    Z12 is cooperating very intelligently. I like that in an animal. He is very special, because he comes from a very special blood line.

    Please don’t dismantle this website. I would be very sad.

    Zenyatta looks as ravishing as always. She brings such peace & beauty to this crazy world.

    Hope all the Zdumplings have a fantastic day.

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        Dear TC,

        So very true, like Charles says they have to forget about the cost of them all,
        my hands would be shaking, tooo.

        Did you like those “swiveling” ears, they are too cute !!!

      • / Reply

        Dear TC and Sign:

        Me too.

        TC you were so right about “On The Muscle”. Sign was kind enough to lend it to me. Really enjoyed it. R. Mandella is a fabulous trainer who really cares about the horses. Always liked him. Hugs, JB

        • Dear Judy B,

          Wondered if you go it. It is so good, glad you enjoyed it.
          Did you like the part when Richard M talks to Pleasantly Perfect
          about a break in training if he win the BCC? Too funny and
          hopefully he did give him a break. His horses must really appreciate
          his dry sense of humor.

        • Dear Sign:

          I like Mr. Mandelal even more after seeing this film. He really cares about his horses and trains them accordingly. I love his sense of humor too. Thanks again. Hugs, JB

  25. / Reply

    New pictures and videos… what a treat! As always, thank you to the Mosses, Lane’s End, Team Z, the website peeps, and everyone else who contributes to the care of Zenny and her babies, and who keeps us supplied with such wonderful updates. And of course thanks to Alyse for her always beautiful camera work!

    Z12 is learning his lessons well. In addition to the necessity of taking care of his feet, all of this groundwork will contribute to making him easier to handle when he grows up, and I’m sure Lane’s End devotes the same care and patient training to all the youngsters in their care. To reiterate what everyone else has been saying, I can’t believe how BIG he is… it’s hard to tell when he’s outside with his buddies but when you see him next to people, he honestly looks almost as tall as many full grown horses… I think he’s going to be as big as his mom if not more. He looks like he’s growing into a horse that will absolutely take people’s breath away!

  27. / Reply

    What a darlin’ good boy Z12 is – he takes after his mom in the sweet temperament department. And those ears! TOO CUTE… and Zenyatta sure looks like she’s ready to have this baby – can’t wait!

  28. / Reply

    I’ve been seeing some posts asking about “when is “12Z” going to get his name?” Just out of curiosity, and because sometimes I like to play detective, I thought I would see what names starting with Z have been “reserved” in the Thoroughbred Registry. I’m not saying these were reserved for anyone we love (and I wouldn’t say it is a “given” that the eventual name will even start with a Z).

    So just for fun, here are a few I found.

    Zenali
    Zen Guru
    Zen Meister
    Zenarty Bones

    • / Reply

      Dear Linda,

      Remember Zenyatta was known as “Little Tige” at Winter Quarter farm at 12 Z’s
      age. She did not have a name until she went to John Sherriffs barn after 2 year
      old training at the Mayberry’s. The Mayberry’s told David Ingordo that
      “she was very special” and they really need to think of a good name.

      The Mosses think of the best names, and waiting for this one is definately worth
      the wait.

        • Dear Trina:

          Here is an article about Zenyatta training at Mayberry Farm in Florida. She did get her early training there. Love and Hugs, JB

        • Dear Judy,
          Of course, Zenyatta got training at the Mayberrys before she moved to John’s barn. I’m just saying she went to John’s at the BEGINNING of her 2yo year, not AFTER it. Here’s the time schedule:
          Zenyatta was born April 1, 2004. She was bought by the Mosses at the September yearling sales at Keeneland in September 2005. She was with the Mayberrys from October 2005 to May 2006, then she went to John’s barn, so she arrived there early in her two-year-old year, not at the end.
          Timeline from “Lucky Lady,” Zenyatta: Racing Queen, Blood Horse Commemorative Collectors Issue, p. 56.

        • Dear Trina:

          I misunderstood you. Thought you did not know that Z got her early two year old training at Mayberry Farm in Florida. Thanks for clearing that up. Love and Hugs, JB

        • Dear Judy B,

          No apology necessary Judy B, you are correct.

          I did not mention ANY timeframe in my post
          “Zenny went to John Shirreff’s barn after two year old
          training (no timeframe), and was then named”.

          The comment from Trina was “Zenny got her 2 year old
          training at John Shirreff’s barn”, which is INCORRECT as
          you pointed out; she received it from the Mayberry’s and
          you posted the link that showed she got her training there.

          It is important when commenting to read the post in it’s entirity
          with appropriate context.

          Thanks so much Judy B for the comment/ correction and
          Link to the Mayberry’s. Don’t want the new people on
          the blog to be confused.

          Thanks so much Judy B for all of your heart warming contributions
          to this site, you are a delight and a joy as a person and friend.

    • / Reply

      How wonderful, Emma.

      He already has a “fan” club and has had for a long time.

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