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Ann and Jerry Visit Zenyatta

Photo by Alys Emson/Lane’s End


Happy Monday!

We thought it would be nice to start the week with photos from last week’s visit to Lane’s End. Ann and Jerry went to see Zenyatta and her colt with bags of carrots in tow. Both Z and her son are doing well, enjoying the crisp Kentucky fall air. Zenyatta is healthy and happy, and 12Z is growing fast!

Enjoy!
-Team Z

Photo by Alys Emson/Lane’s End


Photo by Alys Emson/Lane’s End


Photo by Alys Emson/Lane’s End


Photo by Alys Emson/Lane’s End


Photo by Alys Emson/Lane’s End


Photo by Alys Emson/Lane’s End


Photo by Alys Emson/Lane’s End


Photo by Alys Emson/Lane’s End


Photo by Alys Emson/Lane’s End

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    HOW INCREDIBLE! PRICELESS! SUCH LOVE!!!! I AM SO TEARY EYED ITS HARD FOR ME TO TYPE. THESE PICTURES ARE SO HEART WARMING AND LOVING. THEY FILL EVERY GAP ANY HUMANE COULD HAVE. RIGHT DOWN TO YOUR SOLE. ZENNY LOVES YOU GUYS MORE THEN ANYTHING AND VICE VERSA.TO LOVE SOMETHING THAT MUCH IS A TREASURE THAT YOU CHERISH EVERY DAY. THAT`S EXACTLY HOW I FEEL ABOUT MY GRANDDAUGHTER, “LILY”…SOMEDAY I WANT HER TO MEET ZENNY. SHE CAN EVEN SAY ZENYATTA. WELL,SHE DOES THE BEST SHE CAN DO AT JUST BEING 2 YRS. OLD.. I PROMISED HER SHE WILL GO TO KENTUCKY WITH GRANDMOM AND SEE ZENNY AND HER BABIES. I`M SURE ANY HORSE SHE WILL SEE SHE WILL CALL “ZENYATTA”. WITH THAT BEING SAID,I KNOW THERE IS ONLY “1” ZENYATTA AND WE HAVE BEEN VERY BLESSED. BABY Z IS QUITE THE YOUNG MAN. HE`S SO HANDSOME AND BRIGHT LOOKING. HE LOOKS LIKE HIS MOM. NOW THAT`S A HARD ACT TO FOLLOW BUT WE SHALL SEE…THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THESE PHOTOS!!! I MISS SEEING AND HEARING ABOUT HER ALL THE TIME. THE NEW BABY IS SURE GROWING. ZENNY LOOKS GORGEOUS PREGNANT. MAY I ADD A BITTER SWEET NOTE. I WAS VERY HEART BROKEN TO HEAR ABOUT PULPIT. I VISITED HIM AT CLAIBORNE SEVERAL TIMES..SPEAKING OF HIS GRANDCHILD. RIP PULPIT. FAR TOO YOUNG ANG IMPORTANT TO PASS AT THIS TIME….THANK YOU LANES END AND MOSTLY JERRY AND ANN….TWO EXTRAORDINARY PEOPLE…HAPPY AND HEALTHY NEW YEAR!! ALENE

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    Happy, Happy
    Joy, Joy!!

    Thanks ,Team Z for the wonderful treat. Everyone looks great. Ann Moss has put her “spell” all over Z12,he looks like he is going to melt from the LOVE! Zenny..lovin the winter coat!

    To my Z friends….thanks for the get well wishes posted on the previous blog. Y’all are the BEST EVER! Baby Doll and I are making progress.

    HUGS to all!!!!!!

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      YAY!
      Ann, so glad to hear that you (and Baby Doll) are on the mends!!

      You are quite right about the “spell” cast by Ann Moss — on Z12, Zenny, Jerry and us fans, as well!! Love it!

      Take care!

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    You can see the love between Zenyatta and Ann. When Z12 gets into training and spends more time with the Moss’s I am sure the love bond will grow as well. I am glad for owners like Jerry and Ann. So many race horses don’t have those kind of connections.

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    I can only add my voice to all that has been said about these pictures. Truly heartwarming. Here are a few redneck jokes for today. You might be a redneck if you were expelled from summer school. You might be a redneck if you have ever done all of your Christmas shopping at a truck stop. You might be a redneck if you know Honey Boo Boo personally. You might be a redneck if you are related to the Swamp People. You might be a redneck if you spit in the skillet to check the temperature. You might be a redneck if you have a toilet seat as a hood ornament.

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      TC has been readin my transcript,again!
      Time for the toilet seat picture frames….X-mas presents for the fam!! Puttin the newly weds in one. I think it will be a hit.
      Yes, I am a RN.
      Thanks for the jokes, TC!

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      Terry,
      Have you seen the new tv commercials for our favorite tape?
      New Holiday theme: Duct the Halls
      Their words, not mine.
      Hugs, Keta

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      Bless your “pea-pickin’ little heart” and your gravelly little gizzard, too!! I am still laughing at your redneck jokes, Terry!
      It is just too wonderful to have you back onsite with us — especially for the holidays.
      Your presence is MOST appreciated.
      Cheers and hugs!

      P.S. I think maybe you have to be a redneck to know what a gizzard is! Ha-Ha!

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        Marshall-Your thoughts are really appreciated. I hesitated to post the RN jokes, considering the reverential tone of the blog. Glad my old friends approve.

        • Dear Vicki B,
          After reading completely, does not seem to be a very good RN
          joke. Left a reply on end of #17. I would have felt the same way
          you did had it been close to my mother’s as well.

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        Vicki-Thanks so much for posting this. I did miss it the first time around. Classic RN, no doubt. Reminds me of one of the old RN jokes–You know you live in a redneck area when the local funeral home has a neon sign in its window.

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        Vicki,
        i can only imagine your reaction in receiving the “invitation:”
        Just when i thought I had seen everything, I get a surprise.
        Do you wonder, like I do, how many actually showed up for this?
        Hugs, Keta

        • Yes, I did Keta. My brothers and I talked about that. That’s another reason I didn’t go — not my types! That place took “tacky” to the top!

        • My brother said the old woman (gone years ago) who used to own the place, would be turning over in her grave, and would never have condoned that. Ha!

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    Hi Zenny:
    You look so beautiful. And baby Z, well he has certainly grown into those legs of his.
    Ann and Jerry thank you so much for these photos. The second photo of Ann and Zenny really captures the loving spirit between them. Also the photo of Ann and Z is so special. Lots of love.

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    dear sign and max sad news from paul’s stables today kauto unexpectedly left ditcheat to start his new career with laura collett staff very upset it happened so suddenly undeserved said head lass donna blake hugs sheena

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      Sheena. Sorry to hear this. I guess that his owner decided to move him. I hope that he does well in his new career with Laura in dressage.

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        Max, I enjoyed the story about, BUD!
        I have been watching the stories about maiden races, Wolf Power certainly has sired many of the dams!

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      He will be treated like the legend he is. I read her tweets and she has assured that she will treat him well. He’s a fan favorite, she knows what he means to people. He’ll be ok. :-) He just has new people to love, but he will never forget his track family.

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      Dear Sheena,

      So very sorry for Paul and Paul’s staff that Kauto left so suddenly. They must
      were quite taken aback and gave him such a wonderful life. It would have been
      nice had they discussed a date. Sounds like they pulled up the Lori and loaded
      him in without the bat of an eye. Sure hope they will visit him in his new home and so very much hope that he is as well taken care of.

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      Dear Sheena,

      Just found this link to the transfer of Kauto from Ditcheat to Yogi Breisner’s.
      Did not realize this Collett is a 22 year old “aspiring olympic medalist”, no track record of professional experience. Sorry Kauto deserves a quality rider and hopefully will
      be too much for this person with minimal experience. Kauto you
      show them a thing or two, Shack style, crowhoppin, mad fresh !!!!

      http://www.irishtimes.com/sports/other/2012/1211/1224327768120.html

        • Dear Ann,

          Just hope they don’t make a decision on Kauto’s dressage capabilities
          with this person aboard.

          He needs to have someone like Carl Hester or Charlotte De Jardin (sp !!) evaluate his dressage capabilities. Although he needs much less limited ability in dressage as an Eventer than a Grand Prix dressage horse. Carl and Charlotte would be able to defiantly tell his ability much more. Perhaps Yogi will ride him, too.

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    Love seeing our beloved queen, and he little prince so well and happy. We ar very Blessed that the Mosses continue to share them with us. I hope they will consider naming that sweet boy, “STING.” It would be such a cool name for a racehorse!

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    Hi Zenny,
    I have been missing you so much and seeing these pictures of you and baby Z made my day. Thanks Ann and Jerry for making this possible. I always love seeing the pictures of you and Zenny and baby Z together like a family and see all the love being shown by Ann and Zenyatta that is so special. Zenyatta looks so beautiful in her state of pregnancy and Z12 looks more magnificent every time I see pictures of him and I understand that he is quite fiesty. Z12 looks like his MOM and I expect he will be much like her. I still think of Zenyatta all the time and always think of how she has this extremely wonderful personalty, she is so unforgetable. Will be waiting for the next new pictures and God Bless You both for taking such good care of our Zenyatta and her son. It means alot to many of us to be ableto follow Zenny’s life. By the way you both look good in the pictures also. Have a joyfull Merry Christmas! Irene Caty from California.

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    Love the photo with Ann & Jerry smiling – Zenny looks like she is as well! Everybody looks healthy and happy and that is good to see. Thank you!

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    Oh what beautiful and loving pictures and my how 12z has grown. He looks so big and handsome. What a wonderful way to start the week. Thank-you for sharing.

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    I was wondering how all were doing and found the latest shots of Mom and Baby Z. What LOVELY pics of you all. Can feel the love through those pics. What absolutely beautiful bone this boy has! Wishing you all a blessed Holiday. Thank you for sharing with all of us.

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    This is “off topic” – well, sort of, but so lovely, I wanted to make sure everyone got a chance to read it in case they didn’t see it in the Forum. Sent by my Phoenix pal, Tressia Contreras, this one hits me right between the eyes. Enjoy.

    When I am an old horsewoman
    I shall wear turquoise and diamonds,
    And a straw hat that doesn’t suit me
    And I shall spend my social security on
    white wine and carrots,
    And sit in my alleyway of my barn
    And listen to my horses breathe.

    I will sneak out in the middle of a summer night
    And ride the old bay gelding,
    Across the moonstruck meadow
    If my old bones will allow
    And when people come to call, I will smile and nod
    As I walk past the gardens to the barn
    and show instead the flowers growing
    inside stalls fresh-lined with straw.I will shovel and sweat and wear hay in my hair
    as if it were a jewel.

    And I will be an embarrassment to all
    Who will not yet have found the peace in being free
    to have a horse as a best friend
    A friend who waits at midnight hour
    With muzzle and nicker and patient eyes
    For the kind of woman I will be.

    By Patty Barnhart. Originally published in The Arabian Horse World magazine in l992

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      Dear Diana,

      Such a lovely poem. Just finished watching Ireland Unbridled on HRTV and all
      of the “new bees” to Ireland and cross country were practicing on their veteran
      steeds. Really made me want to take cross country lessions, that will sure
      put hair somewhere. Jumping those small jumps, down into and out of the water,
      learning how to balance and help the horse jump !!!!

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        Dearest Sandy:

        I know one barn you’ve walked down the aisles of, and at least one horse who’s nose you’ve nuzzlee. You’re halfway there just with that experience. Any barn. Any aisleway. Any horse breathing.

        diastu in tempe

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      Diana Stuart,
      Thank you so much for this. I love the sentiment of this poem.

      Oh, to have a barn with lovelies in it for respite. Nothing like horses and dogs to restore sanity and calm to one’s soul. Truly, heaven must have lots of barns (and doghouses, too)!

      All the best!

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      Diana, I was recalling this ever-so-evocative poem just the other day! My favorite lines are:

      “And when people come to call, I will smile and nod
      As I walk past the gardens to the barn
      and show instead the flowers growing
      inside stalls fresh-lined with straw.”

      Thanks for posting.

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        And mine are the four lines above those. Riding the old bay gelding (Hoot?) in the moonlight – if my old bones allow (and maybe even if they don’t).

        diastu in tempe

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      Diana,
      Everytime I read this I am moved by the words & imagery.
      The only way I can describe it to non-horse friends is
      this is like reading an Erma Bombeck for horse lovers.
      Hugs, Keta

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      And I remind all that it came from Tressia. She didn’t think it would get much of a response. Ha! Never underestimate the Z Dumplings and Z Sters, sistah.

      diastu in tempe

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    I just had to revisit this blog and pics…maybe you can say I’m addicted. ;-)
    It’s a beautiful thing to read all the loving comments…I think we have been missing our Zenny and 12Z a lot and these pics are exactly what we needed. Zenny has the ability to transend a computer screen and jump into your heart. As her Mikey often said, Zen is heaven sent and you can sense it in every photo. Her little guy has the same soft eye and seems to love attention just like his fabulous mom.

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    dear sign max and pati have just been on @colletteventing and kauto sure has a lovely new home paul was hurt because clive smith had discussed kautos future with experts and not team ditcheat so paul decided it was best he move out now bit silly really for his time with paul to end on a sour note hugs sheena

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      Dear Sheena,

      The horse world can be quite unique. It is too bad that Yogi and Laura will not
      get the benefit of a collaboration, which I think was what Paul was hoping.
      Kauto has a lot of quirks and also probable some very special nuances that
      make him the champion he is. It is going to be very difficult to learn about
      these in a month and really give him a chance to be sucessful. Paul seems
      to be a kind and rational man and wanted to be a part of his development.

      Example here in the US, when Benjamin Leon purchased Royal Delta for
      $8.5 million, he thought about changing her trainer. But wisely did not
      as the time it takes for a new trainer to learn about a horse is huge, without
      information from the first trainer. So You Think was another horse transferred
      to Adian O Brian, who admittedly a year or so later, said he should have listened
      to his Aussie trainer all along as to how he likes to be trained. It took him all that
      time to make things right with SYT. Kauto deserves the best and Paul was left out
      of the mix and rightfully took the “control” of the situation and moved him. I really give Paul credit for doing this so both can move on. Did not realize that he was going to be and EVENTER.

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    Kauto Star Primed for Career in Dressage
    By The Associated Press
    Updated: Tuesday, December 11, 2012 4:02 PM
    Posted: Tuesday, December 11, 2012 3:56 PM
    After capturing two Totesport Cheltenham Gold Cups, steeplechase star Kauto Star could soon be targeting Olympic gold medals after being sent by his owner for a month’s training in dressage.
    The 12-year-old Kauto Star, who was retired from racing in October, will be assessed by Laura Collett, a European bronze medalist in eventing, and Britain coach Yogi Breisner in the coming weeks regarding his suitability in dressage.
    “I wanted him to have an interest—he’s just too good to be a hack or to be out in a field,” said owner Clive Smith.
    Neptune Collonges, the 2012 Grand National Steeplechase winner, and 1991 Cheltenham Gold Cup champion Garrison Savannah turned to dressage after successful careers in horse racing.
    Read more on BloodHorse.com: http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/75014/kauto-star-primed-for-career-in-dressage#ixzz2EmnW7un3

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      Thanks for that link, Keta. I am surprised by how it was all handled but hopefully Kauto Star will come out of it on top in a new career that he enjoys. We know he will surely excel.

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    Peggy, Judy, Sign, & Max
    Here is some info from equibase on Gabby’s win. Very brave!

    11-17-2012 Calder Race Course Race 10 Maiden Claiming
    Gabbiano in Dead Heat with Whateverworks

    Footnotes: Gabbiano away alertly, set the early pace, got clear in the turn,
    responded when challenged from the outside entering the stretch,
    slight brush, also proved game to the end.

    There is a video of the race on Equibase & Calder-requires a log in.
    Hugs, Keta

    PS. I had posted this at the end of the Experts Blog-didn’t want you to miss it.

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      Dear Keta, Peggy, Sign, Max and Z Fans:

      I think Gabby is the real deal. She has courage and heart and a great turn of foot. She had a work on 12/4/12 at Calder and ranked 1st our of 15. Very talented filly. Hugs, JB

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    Beautiful pictures of two of the most beautiful horses in the world and the people who show so much love to them. It is awesome to see this kind of love between Queen Z, 12Z and Jerry and Ann. Thanks for sharing, it touches my heart.

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    Tears and anger as Kauto Star makes exit
    By Lee Mottershead Racing Post 10:55PM 11 DEC 2012
    KAUTO STAR’S record-breaking association with Paul Nicholls’ Ditcheat yard came to a premature and emotional end on Tuesday when the champion trainer bowed to “the inevitable” and joined his tearful staff in waving goodbye to the greatest jump racehorse of the modern era.
    In stark contrast to Kauto Star’s treasured status at Ditcheat, relations between Nicholls and owner Clive Smith have become increasingly strained and reached breaking point on Saturday when Smith announced he intended to relocate the dual Cheltenham Gold Cup and five-time King George VI Chase hero with a view to him training as a dressage horse with British squad member Laura Collett.
    Just hours after Smith revealed at a Monday media lunch that Kauto Star would be departing his long-time Somerset base after Christmas, Nicholls consulted senior staff members and decided the time had come for the recently retired 12-year-old to leave his home of nearly nine years.
    While some at Ditcheat were quick to express their anger at Smith’s behaviour, Nicholls – who had hoped his champion could live in retirement at Ditcheat – yesterday sought to present a dignified front when speaking shortly after Kauto Star had been driven from the yard having previously joined the trainer’s staff for a photograph at 12.15pm.
    Paul Nicholls: ‘an extremely sad and upsetting day for everyone’
    http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse-racing/paul-nicholls-tears-and-anger-as-kauto-star-makes-exit/1168244/?utm_source=Racing+Post&utm_medium=twitter&utm_term=Horseracing&utm_content=Betting#newsArchiveTabs=last7DaysNews

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    Amazingly beautiful pictures where you can just feel the love. The bond between horse and man (or woman) is so evident. Just beautiful pictures.

    Baby Z is really growing into himself, and Z remains the most perfect creature on the planet.

    Thank you to Ann and Jerry for sharing these incredible pictures. We love Z and we love you for sharing her with us and being such great owners, and such wonderful representatives of the racing community.

    Run fast and safe, Baby Z, always, whether it be on the track or in a pasture….I can’t wait to hear your chosen name, and see you grow into yourself and your incredible genes.

    Thank you again to the Mosses and Lane End for treating Z’s fans with dignity, respect and love. She is one amazing girl.

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    Take Charge Indy to race at four
    Handicappers Edge Brisnet.com
    12/11/12 (Last updated: 12/10/12 6:21 PM)
    Take Charge Indy, winner of this year’s Grade 1 Florida Derby and recent runner-up in the Grade 1 Clark Handicap, will remain in training for 2013 and winter in South Florida to train for his four-year-old campaign, which is expected to include a start in the February 9 Grade 1 Donn Handicap as an initial goal.
    WinStar Farm acquired the breeding rights on the regally-bred son of A.P. Indy, and will stand the colt at the completion of his racing career.
    “We’re extremely excited to bring back Take Charge Indy as a four-year-old, and really look forward to big things to come,” trainer Pat Byrne said. “He is just now rounding back into top form, and we believe he can be a leading older horse in 2013. His Clark performance gives us a lot of confidence going forward, and he couldn’t have bounced out of that race any better than he did. We’ll go down to Palm Meadows again for the winter and target him for the Donn.”
    Campaigned by owners Chuck and Maribeth Sandford, Take Charge Indy currently has earnings of $821,824. His biggest win to date came in the $1 million Florida Derby over a field that included classic winner Union Rags. Most recently, Take Charge Indy was second, beaten a length, by Shackleford in the November 23 Clark at Churchill.
    http://www.brisnet.com/cgi-bin/editorial/article.cgi?id=33532&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

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