Catching up with Zenyatta’s 2017 Medaglia d’Oro filly was one of the highlights of our December trip to Lane’s End Farm. It’s clear that she and her three paddock mates have a strong bond, and it’s a joy to see them out in the field together. As promised, here are lots of photos!
Part one of this post, with our photos of Zenyatta, can be found here.
All photos by Kyle Acebo for Zenyatta.com
shirleeinindy
Sheena,
Thanks for the post. Is our Coz being a bit of a bully? I don’t know horse behavior well enough to judge but he does seem a bit pushy with Giant. Guess he can’t forget he is a prince.
sheena.davies(wales)
He will never forget he is a Prince but I also think he just loves being a horse now.Unique Bella has won in SA with our Mike on board.Congratulations to both.
Marshall (NC Broad)
Congratulations to Unique Bella and Mike on the win! Congrats to all connections, too.
Thanks for posting the news, Sheena.
Hugs and Love
Darlene Daniels
I think Coz is wanting all the camera just for him. He has been posing for the camera since he was born. Just comes naturally. Giant will get used to it hopefully. Poor Giant, lol.
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Judy.A very gloomy day at Newbury but Altior and Native River were the ‘sunshine’we needed.Summer Samba is having a great time in NYC she is an amazing traveller.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT and all the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX
Marshall (NC Broad)
Goodnight all and sweet dreams.
Sending out lots of love, always.
Hugs all around! ?
sheena.davies(wales)
Wishing our beloved Frankel a very happy 10th birthday.Where have the years gone?.Have a fantastic day at Banstead manor.X
http://www.facebook.com/frankelwatch/
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Sheena,
Joining you in wishing the wonderful Frankel a Happy 10th Birthday! Seems like only yesterday we were all “youngsters”. ?
Hugs and Love
sheena.davies(wales)
The Moose is back!And he has his own solarium.Nothing but the best for our boy.Happy days MoosieX
Lynne
Great Pictures of 17Z!! She has Mom’s pretty copper coat.
As always, thanks for taking the time to provide these wonderful photos!!
Carol Rose
Loved the pictures! As always thanks for the sneak peeks into Zenyatta’s life and her babies. Coz looks like he is enjoying his new career path, so happy for him. I don’t know much about horse training, but after reading all of your posts I too feel sorrow for Ziconic. He is so beautiful and deserves to have some success even if it is just being a horse for a while. I know how much he is loved by the Moss’s and that they will do right by him. Maybe a visit to see his Mom or brother would help!
Judy Berube
Dear Sheena:
Goodnight. Hope you had a great day. Love and Hugs, JB, LM and all the Sweeties
Judy Berube
Dear Mama Z, COZ, ZI, BBG and DC:
Have a restful evening. Goodnight and Happy Dreams. Love and Hugs, JB
Z Princess, Dubai, Baby Z, will always love you.
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Judy.Pati has tweeted some photos from her visit to Lane’s End.Z17 has a very woolly coat.Oscietra had some abrasions from her stalls incident but otherwise is fine.Dina is identifying some of the rescued TB’s one had won nearly $200,000 and only raced last summer.Good to see Moose enjoying himself.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT and all the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
I hope that Pati will post something here for those of us who don’t “tweet!”
Donna C.
I don’t know the thoroughbred horse business, but is it possible to mate Ziconic with a mare who has front speed in her family tree? Love to see this boys offspring.
sheena.davies(wales)
On this day in 2014 at 7.39pm a superstar filly was born.Her name is Enable.Happy Birthday sweetheartX
Marshall (NC Broad)
Happy Birthday to the very talented beauty, Enable!
Thanks for the heads-up, Sheena.
Hugs and Cheers
sheena.davies(wales)
So sad to hear this news.Thinking of Miss Vista’s connections especially Janine.Fly free my beauty.
http://www.facebook.com/Missvistahorse/
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Sheena,
This is such a sad outcome for Janine and the entire team. What a lovely poem they posted in tribute to Miss Vista. RIP sweet girl.
Hugs and Love
Judy Berube
RIP Miss Vista. Love and Hugs, JB
Pati-UK Student and Almost Graduate
Hi guys!
I noticed that some people were asking about pictures from my Z trip but didn’t have a twitter account. This is the link to my public facebook page that is dedicated to my blog and my photography. It’s called Casual Galloper and this link will take you to the public album.
I am still going through many MANY pictures, so this is only the set that I have finished. I tweet them out first because it’s easier than fighting with Facebook to make an album.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=ms.c.eJxFzckNwEAIA8COIo4F7P4biwQJ~_x35UDIBijkyWXy0AQgJ90z~%3BgadMxE0W2BXYVk4DaxPaG7FQ2RuODyjWoHZfpnJ2dCqGTQzoQoUjSyTvS2~_UXZhEvPC2MTk~-.bps.a.1996888740533674.1073741834.1540453796177173&type=1
Pati-UK Student and Almost Graduate
Also, thank you to Team Z for giving everyone (not just myself) this chance. It was surreal to meet the horse that was the reason I chose the Thoroughbred industry as a lifelong pursuit.
It was amazing, and words cannot describe how honored I was at this chance.
Z17 was the definition of a Princess. She’s a lovely, lovely filly.
sheena.davies(wales)
Beautiful photos Pati.So glad you got to meet Zenyatta and Z17 a dream come trueX
Judy Berube
Dear Patti:
I couldn’t open the Facebook link from my phone. Will try on my PC. Thanks for trying. What a thrill and happy memory for you meeting beautiful Mama Z and her gorgeous filly. Thanks for sharing with us. Love and. Hugs, JB
Pati-UK Student and Almost Graduate
It will be a blog post on my personal site soon, and most of the pictures will be used again while I continue to edit the rest. You should be able to see it then too. I
am working on getting my gallery set up via my blog, and then non-social media users should be able to access my pictures as well. I have some nice photos of Frosted, Medaglia d’Oro, etc. and they’re primarily tweeted for now.
Sorry ladies. I’m trying to figure out something for you, soon.
Cheryl in Bellflower, CA
Hi. I don’t have a FB acc’ T either, so it’s not letting me in. Cheryl
shirleeinindy
Pati,
Thank you for posting the photos of The Queen and Princess. That little girl sure is a looker.
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
Great pictures Pati! SO glad that you got to meet Z and her filly! I’m still a bit confused about ow to access your blog so maybe you can provide a link eventually.
Sandy
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Pati,
Thanks for the great photos! So glad you and your mother got to meet/visit Zenyatta and 17Z — definitely an unforgettable experience. Not many can say they have met and caressed that beautiful Z nose! ?
Good to hear from you, too!
Hugs and Love
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Judy,Another coldish day here and someone has forecast a cold Cheltenham too.Hope all is well with you.Poor Summer’s human is sick today after returning home.A day in bed.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT and all the sweeties,Love and hugs SheenaX
Teresa
Any names for the beautiful Z17?
Any dates for Zenyatta’s delivery?
So quiet around here.
Miss Coz.
sheena.davies(wales)
I think the foal is due late may.
Teresa
Thank you!!
Sally Blank (cherishes Z and her foals)
Oh, wow, Z17 is just an awesome foal!! She does remind me so much of Coz and I am so truly happy she is having fun with her mates. Zenyatta, congratulations on your very beautiful filly. I am just so amazed at the beauty you have always delivered.
Thank you for these photos.
This means so much to me.
Sally B
And, Love you Zenyatta and all of your foals
love my Sir too.
Auntie Sally B
sheena.davies(wales)
A surprise entry for the Red Mills at Gowran Park on Saturday.Douvan is back.Willie had initially ruled him out for the season but there have been more positive noises coming out of Closutton of late and Douvan holds an entry in the Champion Chase too.It would be so lovely to see this horse back to his best.
Judy Berube
Dear Sheena:
Good news on Douvan. Godspeed. Goodnight. Love and Hugs, JB, LM and all the Sweeties
Delrene from Carlsbad
Beautiful photos. What a wonderful visit and opportunity. We fans thank you for sharing them with us.
Dear Zenyatta you and your filly look so beautiful.
I’m sure that tomorrow will be a wonderful Valentine’s Day for you and all the mares and ladies at Lanes End
Enjoy!
Judy Berube
Dear Mama Z, COZ, ZI, BBG and DC:
Stay comfy and cozy and Happy Dreams. Love and Hugs, JB
Z Princess, Dubai, Baby Z, will always love you.
beth
This filly looks so much like her Mom. She has those lighter areas in her mane and tail like Zenyatta does. Almost looks she got her mane and tail “high lighted” at a salon
Could this be a good omen ? That she will a good runner like her mother?
God- please look out for this little girl. She is precious!
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Judy.Summer’s human is better today.Binga nursed her!We have a new series on tv called ‘Keeping Faith’It was filmed in Carrmarthen,Laugharne and Swansea.Quite interesting.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT and all the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX
sheena.davies(wales)
Wishing all who post here a Happy Valentine’s day and love to dear Zenyatta.Love and hugs.
Ingrid Arnone
Happy Valentine’s to all !!!
I love you Zenyatta !!!
Love and hugs Ingrid.
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Zenyatta, Coz, Zi, 17Z, Team Z, LE and all Z’sters,
HAPPY ❤️ ?❤️?❤️ DAY!!!
Big Hugs and Lots of Love
Ann NC
❤️?❤️ Love to all.
Marilyn Braudrick
HAPPY VALENTINES DAY TO ALL ZSTERS, MAY YOUR DAY BE FULL OF MINTS, CARROTS, APPLES AND LOVE.
SINCERELY FELLOW ZSTER MARILYN BRAUDRICK
❤️ ?❤️?❤️
Karen
Happy Valentines day to Zenyatta and all her babies. I was curious would Arrogate be a good fit for her when they breed her again.
Judy Berube
Dear Z Fans, Z, COZ, ZI, BBG and DC:
Wishing all of you a Happy Valentine’s Day and lots of Love and Hugs, JB
Z Princess, Dubai, Baby Z, will always love you.
Judy Berube
Dear Sheena:
Good news on Summer’s Mum and well done Binga! Haven’t seen that series here yet. Goodnight. Love and Hugs, JB, LM and all the Sweeties
shirleeinindy
Happy Valentine’s Day to all the wonderful people here! Health, Happiness and Peace.
Little Rachel (Rachel’s Valentina) is due to deliver her colt any day now. Sure hope she does not have the foaling problems her mother did. Just think, Rachel is already a grandmother with the arrival of Taco’s first foals!
Hope excited we will be when Zenny becomes a grandmamma! Too bad she and Rachel can’t be BFFs. Just think of the conversations those two could have! Marshall?
judy berube
Dear Shirlee:
Thanks for this info on Rachel’s Valentine. Hope she has a safe foaling and healthy baby boy. Wow, RA is a Grandma! Yes, I think she and Z would have a lot to talk about. Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Shirlee,
You mean like Biscuits and Gunny? Yes, indeed!
Safe foaling to RV.
Hugs and Love
Teresa
Unfortunately Coz won’t be making her a grandma anytime soon! ?
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Judy.So sad to hear of yet another shooting in the US 17 dead.RIP all the innocent victims.I am not sure whether that series will be sold to America it’s a Welsh production Maybe.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT and all the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX
judy berube
Dear Sheena:
So sick of these horrible shootings in my beloved Country. Wish Congress would ban assault weapons again and work towards establishing better mental health care facilities. Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Me, too, Judy.
These weapons have no place in society — they are for military use in warfare.
This is so sickening.
Prayers for all victims, their families and friends.
Hugs and Love