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Lane’s End Video Interviews: Part 3

Happy Friday!

We hope everyone is gearing up for the Preakness and some beautiful weather this weekend.

The third part of our Lane’s End interview series introduces you to Charles Campbell. He has been the Broomare Manager for four years, and he was with Zenyatta the night she foaled.

Charles Campbell, Broodmare Manager:

“I’m originally from a small hamlet in England, and I was brought up on a farm where my parents trained and produced racehorses. I was riding an jumping fences before I could walk and have always had a love for horses from this young age.

After graduating from university I decided to travel the world working with horses. I started in South Africa and made it to America. As soon as I arrived at Lanes End I fell in love with the farm and horses here. I worked with the yearlings and then did a season with the stallions before moving to the mares. I find working with the mares and foals the most rewarding aspect of all as it encompasses my interest for science and passion for horses.

As the Broodmare Manager my days are kept busy with reproductive work and insuring all the mares and foals are happy and healthy, including Zenyatta and Baby Z.”

Here are a couple photos that were taken yesterday at the farm.

Enjoy!
-Team Z

Photo Courtesy of Alys Emson/Lane's End

Photo Courtesy of Alys Emson/Lane's End

Reader Interactions

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      Great interview with Charles – so informative! Thank you for sharing it with all. Zenyatta looks great munching on the grass and her foal is just stunning!

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      WOW, CHARLES WHAT AN EXCITING DESCRIPTION OF ZENNY’S FOALING;
      KNEW THERE WOULD BE AT LEAST ONE VET IN ATTENDANCE; BUT 3 TOP VETS;

      BET SHE FELT IT WAS THE BCC 2009 ALL OVER WITH EVERYONE AROUND.

      GREAT INTERVIEW CHARLES SO VERY MUCH ENJOY HEARING FROM YOU AND ABOUT YOU AS WE SAW SO MANY PHOTOS, BUT NOT A PERSONAL INTERVIEW.

      THANKS TO TEAM Z FOR BRINGING US THESE INTERVIEWS; A REALLY REALLY
      GREAT IDEA TO EDUCATE US ALL ON THE LIFE OF A BROODMARE, CLOSE UP.

      THANK AGAIN !!!!!!

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        Well said Sign: all these interviews from Lanes End show what a wonderful establishment it is for broodmares and foals. It’s just great to learn more about how Zennie and her boy are being looked after, and the smooth professionalism of the place is just amazing. Thanks again to the Z Team and Mr and Mrs Moss, and much love to Zennie!

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    Thank you Lane’s End. Loved the interview. I am learning so much. If I had a horse she would be with all of you. I am so impressed with the people who work at Lane’s End. All the education and experience.
    I knew the Queen would have the very best care and I am so glad. She deserves it. I love you Zenyatta Forever, Shari XXXOOO

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    Great interview! Zenyatta is a pro at everything is sounds like. Hopefully someday I will get to meet her. Fingers and hooves crossed!

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    Thanks Lane’s End. Loved the impressive interview with Charles. 12 Z looks like he has a good appetite! I just want to rub that furry belly of his.. Mama’s looking good too.

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    Good Morning Z & Baby,
    Thanks once again to Lanes End & Charles, (TOO CUTE), for taking the time to share your story with us. Love seeing all the happy dapples in Z’s coat!
    Sending prayers for a safe race @ Pimlico & wings for my guy Creative Cause. He just might need them to beat “Bodie”.
    PEACE & LOVE

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    My favorite interview so far! I’m sure he’s told that story a million times by now, but still, he knows exactly what we went to hear and tells it perfectly.

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    Zenyatta looks fantastic!!!!! Thank y’all for taking excellent care of The Queen! I can’t believe how big Baby Z is…Any idea when his name will be announced?

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    He is huge!!!!! It looks like baby is going to be the same color as his mom. They both look fantastic. Thank you so much to Lanes End for keeping us up to date on their progress, and thank you for all of the wonderful pictures.

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    Great interview with Charles – so informative! Thank you for sharing it with us all. Zenyatta looks great munching on the grass and her foal is just stunning!

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    What a lovely interview, especially Charles’ description of Z’s foaling. “He came out knowing he was special”.

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    Thanks SO MUCH for the Interview and the Pictures. Truly Made My Day!!! And so excited for the Preakness tomorrow.

    Thank you Team Z for keeping us informed. It means so much to so many. Zenyatta looks absolutely Wonderful and so does baby Z. :) WOW, exciting work, to be able to be with them every day. God Bless Zenny and Baby Z and the entire team!!! You guys are Awesome!!! :)

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    The pictures are wonderful. Both Z and ‘WeeZee’ look great; I’ll have to wait to see the video interview until I get home from work (fb blocked here) and I’m looking forward to seeing it.
    Thanks, all at Lane’s End. Have a good weekend everybody and safe racing for everybody!

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    Man does Zenny look GREAT! She is such a beauty. I can’t wait to see Baby Z without his fuzzy foal coat. He’s going to be one handsome guy.

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    Nice interesting interview with Charles..and of course hearing about Zenyatta brought a smile. She’s sooo special and still beautiful and it looks like Baby Z is growing like the proverbial weeds! His body is catching up to his legs!

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    Loved hearing Zenyatta’s birthing story from Charles….so fun..and of course knowing what a lovely heart Our Beautiful Zenny has it is not a surprise that it all went so well…Love the photos as always…gorgeous …so precious they both are…xx’s to them right on their sweet noses..

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    People who are good at what they do.
    People who love what they do.
    That is a formula for success–it really shows at Lane’s End
    Great interview with Charles!
    Thank you Lane’s End & Team Z
    Great way to start the Preakness weekend!

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    Fantastic little video. Charles is the man..a very handsome man, and quite educated in the business. I hear Zenny is already pregnant again…..I guess she will be staying pregnant. What a sweet story about her foaling. Thank you, Lane’s End. Keep those videos coming!

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      IT REALLY IS IMPORTANT FOR ZENNY TO PROVIDE HER GENES TO THE TB
      AS A BREED AS SHE IS SO VERY ACCOMPLISHED.

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    Thank you so much for the Lanes End Farm interviews. They are very interesting and educational. Thank you so much for keeping in touch with all of Zenyatta’s fans. I know that it must take a lot of planning and work, but it is much appreciated.

    Zenyatta and Baby Z look wonderful. I go to Zenyatta’s web site every day and it brings me so much joy reading and looking at the videos and pictures.

    Zenyatta and Baby Z, I love you.

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    Zenny you look FABULOUS.
    Baby Z you are the cutest baby colt ever.
    Thank you LE for the photos and the interview.
    Please keep more great new coming.

    Cloud we see a photo of TT baby please.
    Thanks Sue

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    Zenyatta looks absolutely beautiful – dapples and all. She looks very fit and happy and Baby Z is shooting up. He’s shedding out to a beautiful dark color. Thank you very much Charles and Lanes End for the photos and all the effort they take to keep Z’s fans informed.

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