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Lane’s End Video Interviews: Part 1

Happy Friday!

While we were at Lane’s End at the beginning of the month, we spent time dreaming up ways to share the experience with all of you.

Zenyatta and her colt enjoy life on one of the most beautiful farms in the country, and they are cared for by the extremely knowledgeable and experienced Lane’s End staff.

We thought you would like to meet some of the people who are involved with Z on a daily basis, so we created a series of video interviews.

The first in our three part series is an interview with Alys Emson, who is in charge of Client Management at Lane’s End. Alys takes many of the photos that we use on this website. Thanks Alys!

Alys Emson: Client Management
“I was born and raised in the South of England, and my love affair with horses began at a very early age—I was able to ride almost before I could walk! My career began in Newmarket and continued in France before I settled in America. The early years were spent gaining valuable experience in every division of the farm including a couple of breeding seasons with the stallions and a stint on the racetrack. My duties now mostly involve evaluating the yearlings and foals and keeping our clients current on their progress and development. Zenyatta has been a welcome and special addition to the Lane’s End broodmare band and it has been both rewarding and memorable to watch her fulfill the next chapter in her life.”

Baby Z is enjoying the Spring weather. We hope you are too! Photo by Kyle Acebo

Enjoy!
-Team Z

Reader Interactions

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    Thanks go to Ann and Jerry for responding to our requests and providing us with updates and pictures and all the wonderful things going on with Z and Little Z!
    The interviews are super, introducing the people who are involved in the day to day lives of these beautiful animals (even after rolling in the dirt)!
    How little guy is growing and the HRTV video shows that he is full of energy and showing the signs of what he will one day become…..a Champion! Always a champion in our hearts just like his mama!

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    Thanks for the update. and a special thanks for the HRTV link The Baby looks so great, and as for MOM she always looks Fab.

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    Thank you Lanes End for keeping us in touch and taking such great care of our beautiful Zenyatta and 12Z.

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    Alys,
    Thank you for the informative interview and the wonderful pictures you take. Boy, I’d love your job, I bet you enjoy going to work(?) everyday. It is really nice to meet all of the kind professional people at the best farm ever, who take care of our Zen and EARnie. He looks like a Handsome handful, bet Mama Zen wears off the baby weight chasing him. Hugs to all you caretakers at LE.

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    Good Morning Queen Z & “little one”,
    Be sure to say Thank You to Alys & Lane’s End for continuing to share your, and their, time & lives with us. Enjoyed Alys background & info. Strong, intelligent, caring women making a difference in the world of racing & breeding. Who knows, maybe you will end up with Havre de Grace as a buddy.
    A little eavesdropping:
    “Did you hear about MY Breeder’s Cup”? “Well, how about last year’s Woodward”? Queen’s Rule the Sport of Kings! Miss your on track heroics. Be safe, happy & well.
    PEACE & LOVE

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    I’d like to add my own thanks to Land’s End, Alys Emson, and all of Team Z for sharing information, photos and videos of Zenyatta and her colt. I no longer own horses but recall one of the joys of my life was when my mare foaled a colt, and watching him grow into a fine animal. He was physically quite capable but just as important (to an amateur) he had a friendly and charming personality. It does add bonus points! Again, thank you SO MUCH for the sharing.

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    OK, I am going to jar the reverent tone of the blog. @Don-I miss you, old friend. Say hello to Kari Bussell and Russ Berube for me. @Vicki B-Love the dead skunk song. Perhaps it should be the club theme song. Also noted is the names of your relatives. Truly classic. A salesman dropped in to see a business customer. Not a soul was in the office except a horse which was emptying waste baskets. The salesman stared at the horse, wondering if his imagination was playing tricks on him. The horse looked up and said “Don’t be surprised. This is just part of my job.” “Incredible,” the salesman said. “I can’t believe it! Does your boss know hat a prize he has in you? A horse that can talk.” “Please don’t tell him,” said the horse, “If he finds out I can talk, he’ll make me answer the phone, too.”

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      Another good one Terry! We are probably running you ragged looking for new “talking horse material” but . . . . they provide high quality laughs (especially when you try to envision the horse doing things like answering the phone :-)
      S

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        And I’ll repost from Terry’s yesterday “You might be a redneck if one of your relatives is named Cletus”. Well, some of mine are named Elmer & Hazel, Cornelia, Gladys, Virgil, Ruby, Pearl, & (Uncle) Chick. Not a bad redneck assortment.

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      TC

      DON’T EVER WORRY ABOUT CHANGING THE TONE ON THE BLOG; YOUR
      COMMENTS AND JOKES ARE VERY MUCH A PART OF THIS BLOD NO MATTER WHAT THE MOOD, AND WHEN THINGS USED TO GET SO MORBID; A VERY WELCOME
      UPLIFTING RELIEF.

      KEEP THEM COMING TC; LOVE THE HORSE JOKE;

      JUST SAW WAR HORSE, “JOEY” IS SUCH A VERY TALENTED “ACTOR”. HE IS SOOO VERY EXPERESSIVE, I HAVE NEVER SEEN A HORSE THAT EXPRESSIVE, IT IS A TRUE STORY OF THE FLIGHT RESPONSE HORSES, PARTICULARLY, TB HAVE AND THE TROUBLE THEY CAN GET INTO ( CAUGHT UP IN BARBWIRE) AND THE HUMANS THAT RESCUE AND CARE FOR THEM. ALTHOUGH A WAR FILM, THE SCENE OF THE GERMAN AND AMERICAN/BRITISH SOLDIERS RESCUING JOEY WAS VERY SPECIAL, ESPECIALLY THE PART WHEN THE GERMANS WERE ASKED FOR MORE WIRE CUTTER AND ABOUT 100 PAIRS OF THEM WERE THROWN TO THE TWO SOLDIERS.

      A VERY SPECIAL MOVIE WITH A VERY SPECIAL HORSE; LIFE ON THE TRACK FOR HIM WOULD HAVE BEEN A WASTE; HE IS TRUELY A WONDERFUL ACTOR WITH A VERY WONDERFUL TRAINER.

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        I have now seen almost all of last year’s nominated films and I can say without a doubt that War Horse was the best of the lot, at least in my humble opinion. The scene near the end when the temporarily blind soldier whistles even affected this old goat. If Hollywood wants to commit suicide, make more silent movies with French actors.

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    Today’s redneck jokes–You might be a redneck if you and your dog use the same tree. You might be a redneck if your dad’s cell number has nothing to do with his phone. You might be a redneck if you think J. R. Ewing owns the Dallas Cowboys. You might be a redneck if you keep a can of Raid on the kitchen table. You might be a redneck if you have been married three times and still have the same in-laws. You might be a redneck if you chewed tobacco at your wedding. You might be a redneck if you hold a frog and it worries about getting warts from you.

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    What a great way to end the week with a new post. Thank you Alys and Lane’s End. Baby Z is developing quickly, he’s growing into those long legs and he’s looking less and less like a baby. Zenny is doing a fine job, with some assistance from Alys.

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      Agree Brenda S. – it does make for a great end to the week. Like other folk, I’m very grateful to Team Z for the updates – the Forum may be entertaining to some, but the treat of an unexpected post from Lanes End or the connections is just a delight!

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    Pretty cool, and so thoughtful of you, Lane’s End and Team Z, to do this for Z’s dumplings! I believe we are more comfortable with Zenny being at Lane’s End each time her caring, loving members on the Z Team staff are introduced to us. We like to feel an on going connection to this beautiful mares life, and LE and Team Z certainly has supplied Z best of Z best for us – above and beyond what should be expected, beyond our own expectations as well! Thank you! Please keep blessing us with video and photos – never can get enough of the Queen of Racing’s precious first born! This one is indeed special … a graceful, charming ‘magic star’ … divinely blessed to us through this magnificent ‘magic mare’. L♥ve XooXXoXoo …

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      Thank you Karen! I can’t wait to hear back from Mikey!! I wish him all the best in the Derby on Bode!! I’m really leaning towards him as my 1 or 2 pick.

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    Thanks LE and all of Team Z who continue to let us walk a journey with the Queen.
    She is so special and spectacular. Her foal is such a sweet addition to her already grand life. We loved the video and are anxious for more.

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    How wonderful to see another blog today! I can never get enough of Zenny and her foal. LE folks are such a welcomed addition to her team.

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    It is wonderful to hear about Z….. she is amazing in everything she does…..and her intelligence is awesome!! Baby Z …… looks so much like his mom….his ears…and he looks like he is taking everything in with deep thought just like Z. Thanks for the updates and loved the videos. Us fans do love Z….and now Baby Z!!! :)

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    Thanks for the update and the picture of that adorable baby boy! Nice to “meet” a staff member who cares for Zenyatta and her baby – lucky duck!

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    These interviews are a wonderful idea… thank you Team Z and Land’s End! Alys, you have my dream job, and thank you for all your wonderful pictures.

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    Many thanks to Team Z and Lane’s End for keeping us informed about Zenyatta and 12Z. Considering how many mares and foals there are and clients Alys has to report to, it is extremely appreciated that she has taken the time to do this interview. Really looking forward to parts 2 and 3 as well.

    @ Andrea, Like the others, I wish the best for you and your Blanchie and that her foal arrives soon. Got everything crossed.

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    Great pic of Baby Z! And loved the interview. Thanks so much for keeping us updated with Zenyatta and her darling son.

    Kisses to both!

    Stel

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    Love the picture of the Little Prince. The interview was great and look forward to the additional interviews.Thank You Team Z for keeping us updated on Zenny and The Little Prince.

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    Thank you to Lanes End and Jerry and Ann Moss for the Zenyatta and 12z updates. We all enjoy them so much. Great video idea, something different and informative.
    Love you Z. and 12z and hugs and peppermint kiss to you. XOXOXO

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    this was really cool! want more footage of them though. Love you zeny and baby FROM ZENS BIGEST FAN AMY.

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