Happy Friday!
Alys snapped these early morning pictures around Zenyatta’s paddock this week. As the weather warms up, we’re counting the days until summer is officially here. The horses at Lane’s End have been enjoying the balmy weather. Z Princess is growing up fast, and Ziconic will soon start his basic training and conditioning at Lane’s End.
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Enjoy!
-Team Z
Rachael
Oh, Princess Z! Please shed out to mom’s color!
Deirdre
We all need to be ourselves….no matter what color! :)
Trina Nagele of SoCal
Good point there, Deirdre! : )
Marshall (NC Broad)
Point very well taken, Deirdre! :-)
Z Princess is herself quite lovely! Hugs
Decker
She looks as though she will be almost the same color as Mom.
Especially Horses / So Cal
She just might “be like mom” in color. And since she will never know what color she is you can count on Z Princess being totally comfortable with herself regardless of her coat color.
Stella Bagwell in South Texas
Absolutely beautiful! The Queen and Princess etched against a backdrop of serenity!
Thank you so much for sharing these images with all of Zenyatta’s fans!
Happy summer to all,
Stel
Cheryl
What a sweetie!
holly butterman
Thanks for sharing these … really gives us an idea of just how amazing this filly is!
Cathy
What wonderful photos!!! and just look at that long legged filly!! She’s gonna’ be a beauty for sure. Better lock up all the colts when she walks by, lol! Both Z and Z Princess are so elegant. Thanks so much for the updates and photos. Excellent work as always♥
Perky Green
Thank-You so much for update and photos they are always welcome. I see our Baby Girl has some very large hindquarters. Ziconic will be headed for the Mayberries soon, great news, he is developing nicely, he is such a looker.I pray Team Z and all connections stay safe, sound, and healthy. Thanks again Alys
Anita
Princess Z is growing up so fast and will be a real beauty like her Momma! Looks like Zenyatta is really enjoying her retirement. Would love to see her some day. Also enjoy seeing video of Cozmic. He sure looks like Mom! Hope he can run like her.
sue and tony
Team Z…thanks for yet another blog and photos! Zenny and her princess are gorgeous. We’re glad to hear Ziconic is getting ready to begin his initial training at LE…we’d love to see current photos of him, too.
LE is the most beautiful place and we’re happy to know our Queen resides there.
Bobbie --- Elkhorn WI
I too would love to see Mr. Ziconic in his yearling beauty!
vicki
The photo of Prinzess standing alone and looking toward the camera just blows me away. She looks so like Mom. My brother says it’s like I belong to a cult or something. I told him I do. It’s the Cult Of Love and Goodness. What a privilege it is to share something so special with so many people from such diverse backgrounds. Thank you Team Zenyatta, Team Lanes End and everyone that makes this special place possible. I never take it for granted. To all my fellow Texans “Is it HOT or WHAT”. My precious Cotton once again has sunburned her white ears. She is such an independent snot that she insists on going out. Yes, it is true. If you’ve only ever heard the expression hissy fit I can swear she can dish it out. I have a lovely dog and he minds, mostly, when I tell him no. But Cotton has me and as she is queen of my house I am expected to obey.
Maryp NY
Vicki, I just love “the cult of Love and Goodness”. It truly is. I know there are some out there who think it’s corny or just plain crazy but I don’t care.
Zenyatta’s spirit took hold of many and I’m proud to be one.
Poor Cotton’s ears. I do know about hissy fits!! How they train us to serve them!!lol!
Hugs,
Maryp
Lisag in Texas
Where in Texas are you?
Barbara Wood (Texas)
@Vicki–you are too funny. Yes! Too hot and humid already, but it could be worse, I suppose. Love your expressions. The clut of Love and Goodness. Perfect.
Linda Fabiszak
All I can say is thank you for the latest pictures of the mare and filly. She’s another lovely foal out of Z for sure. Tell Ziconic to enjoy his last months of leisure. They are soon to end. No doubt he is a pretty stunning yearling. Coz is very imposing and looks to be a good one. Fingers crossed that all stay well. Thanks again.
Bobbie --- Elkhorn WI
Alys, as usual, your photos are incredible. Thanks for taking the time. Zenyatta looks so serene and the Princess looks full of confidence. Love her sturdy body and long legs! The Moss’ must be thrilled with her!
Maryp NY
Z Princess looks like she’ll be Z’s color soon. She is a beautiful filly and also looks to be very getting camera friendly. Lane’s End’s staff socialize these babies beautifully and Alys takes some great photos. Such a beautiful place.
Thanks to Team Z and Lane’s End for all that you do.
Love and hugs to all,
Maryp
Maryp NY
getting very camera friendly – that’s what I meant!
margaret dangelmaier
A good horse can never be of a bad color!!! Mom and baby are beautiful!!!
♥ Auntie Judy aka JAG / So. Calif. ♥
♥ Zenny, my Queen! You look wonderful. ♥ Z Princess is too cute!
{{hugs}} and kisses from Auntie Judy XO
p.s. One year ago this week I stood before Queen Zen and ZICONIC (then known as 13Z). Those memories are forever in my ♥ ! What a butt he has! :-) Thank you!
Carole Milby
Positively beautiful! Thank you for sharing. I like the expression, “cult of love and goodness.” I have been a member from the first day I saw Zenyatta dancing on the track. One of my Facebook friends asked me if horses touch my heart. I answered, “Definitely, and especially Zenyatta.”
LoriW (So. Cal.)
Good morning to forever beautiful Z, Z Princess, Coz and Zi!!! What gorgeous photos….
they both look amazing as always! I’m guessing after shedding, Princess will be Mom’s
coloring….sure seems like it……she’s already got the stance and the look :) Bless all of you for sharing. Hope to also see pics of Zi soon….
Luv & kisses to all those soft noses
Deana from Texas
I agree. ZP seems to be taking on Z’s coloring. Either way she will be beautiful. She certainly has Z’s caboose (very pronounced) and her ears. It appears that Coz, Zi and ZP have all inherited pronounced cabooses and extended antenna’s from Z. How cool is that? Better to race against you in the future, my dear (as their competition will soon find out-LOL!) Thanks for keeping us updated on our Queen, and yes, I am proud to be a member of the cult of Love and Goodness. Proud member, just ask me I’ll share it with anyone. I would love to see some updated pictures of Ziconic as he begins his path to the racetrac. He is such a stunning colt with Z’s kind and larger eyes. He seems to look right thru you. Looking forward to seeing pictures of him. Thanks again for sharing, you made my day!
Barbara Wood (Texas)
@Deana–you crack me up–“extended antennas”. How cute.
Jane
Holy Timeclocks Batman! Look at her rear end. Girls looks to have quite an engine on her! Can’t wait to see her go, bet she will show the boys some attitude with an A!
DmamaKlock
Princess Z’s confirmation….. just outstanding!! She is a real looker (even if shedding)!
Thanks for posting.
Gloriajeanneoccali
Z’s Princess is looking like Mommy….nice and dark! She is so pretty!
donkeyhotey
My, doesn’t the magnificent Zenyatta make glorious babies! It never fails to amaze and inspire me that she holds so many characteristics at once; fiery, winning racehorse, kind in the race barn, and unbelievable, nurturing mother to those beautiful babies. What a rare gem she truly is.
Thank you again so much for sharing with us!!
Alexis
Princess Z has Zenyatta body:)) I can’t wait to see her grow into a racing queen like her mama:)
Deb E.
Look at the legs on Princess! They go on forever!
Barbara Ashby
Would love to see Zenyatta’s filly bred to California Chrome!!!!!!!!!
Karen Kania-Forehand
Or how about Queen Z bred to Chrome! That would work too!
PatB from NM
Yes, bring the Queen back to Cali to be bred to CC, and then spend the rest of her days on Ann’s lawn!
Kathy
Stunning photographs! Thank you, Team Z! We can never thank you enough for sharing Zenyatta and her magnificent family with us.
carol
That is one nice looking filly.
Mary Margaret in Georgia
Thank you Z-team for all that you do for Zenyatta and her babies. Thank you for all that you do for this wonderful & crazy “cult” we have here and I am so proud to be part of it, as well. I am so thrilled everyday I can read up on our Queen. Seeing the beautiful pictures of Lane’s End sure makes me hope Heaven is like that. Hope everyone has a safe, healthy, & happy weekend. Luv you Z.
Alex Bowdoin
Thank You Alys!! What a Gorgeous Morning Pic!! Z and The Princess look FABULOUS!!
Thank you TEAM Z, LEF for keeping us all updated!! LOTS OF HUGS
Lisag in Texas
Thank you for the beautiful pictures of Queen and Princess/Mother and Daughter. They are so magnificent. ZPrincess to growing big and fast. Thank you, this means alot to all of us that LOVE THE QUEEN AND HER FAMILY. Lisag
The Kennedys in San Diego
What a beauty! Zenyatta has gorgeous foals. Thank you for posting these and giving us an update on Ziconic.