Happy Thursday!
Our favorite colt has new paddock-mates this week. 12Z and his two best buds joined five other horses in a 40 acre paddock. All are the same age and from the same barn. There are two fillies in the group, and they both like to hang out with the new guys.
Alys sent these pictures for us. She says 12Z is just like his mom, always coming over to check out the camera!
We also wanted to share this video from our visit earlier this month. It was shot early on a gray morning, right after turnout.
KellyM444
Love the pics. Just made my day. Thank you!
Elsie Martus
Love them all. Will never tire of watching the young develop and mature in their majestic bodies.
Melann Johnston
CO ED sound like College days to me…I dont think the Moss’ are gonna make us wait two years for a name…I think (hooves crossed) they will anounce it a the big Zenyatta party after the Breeders Cup! Im a little bored with calling 12Z.
signofthetimes; President Texas Chapter RNC
Dream on, they don’t name their horses until after
Two year old trainIng do they know their personality
As a race horse.
Louise Castello
Sign, It’s hysterical how often you have to say this. Love it!
Ann
You are the BEST SIGN!
signofthetimes; President Texas Chapter RNC
Dear Louise and Ann,
Maybe for all the time this statement is being made, The Mosses with change their “ritual” of naming them after two year old training.
Would that not be fun.
You two are TOO CUTE !!!
Barbara Battaglia
I could watch them all day!!!!!
Terry Crow GP
Thanks to Lane’s End and the Mosses for keeping us in the loop. @Ann-News about Mister Personality posted on the previous page. I hope you agree. Here are today’s redneck jokes. You might be a redneck if you have tires attached to your front bumper. You might be a redneck if all of your golf balls come from egg cartons. You might be a redneck if you own a lava lamp that is more than five feet tall. You might be a redneck if the FBI has surrounded your house at least four times this year. You might be a redneck if you have changed a diaper on a table at Denny’s. You might be a redneck if you have thrown up in a squad car. You might be a redneck if you think Thunderbird is an acceptable wine when served with a bean burrito. A golden oldie-You might be a redneck if your main occupation involves manure.
Eveline / Maryland.
Well, that last joke puts me solidly classified as a red neck! How about Z12 ! 40 acres to wander on, what a lucky horse.
Terry Crow GP
Eveline-As president of the Maryland chapter, your redneck resume is assured.
GirlSaratoga
Terry:
Left you a post on the previous site “Open for Submission” last page!
And to all the Ladies going to the BC, I also left some fashion tips! (Under Open for Submission, last page where I left TC a msg!
So Jealous!!!!!!!!!
GirlSaratoga
Terry Crow GP
GS-From the tone of your posts it is apparent that you are a good person. Thank you.
signofthetimes; President Texas Chapter RNC
Oh, my TC
T bird wine !!!!
Another classic !!!
Terry Crow GP
What’s the word?
Ann
How’s it sold?
What’s the jive?
Does it really turn your lips and mouth black?
signofthetimes; President Texas Chapter RNC
OH ANN YOU ARE HILARIOUS.
ANOTHE GREAT WINE, THUNDERBIRD AND BONNES FARM STRAWBERRY HILL !!!!!
Terry Crow GP
Ann and sign-I didn’t think that anyone would know what I meant by What’s the word? I can still hear that silly old commercial in my head.
Ann
Thanks ,TC, for making Mr. Personality a celestial member of the club. He also loved removing wigs! Watch out ladies.
Pops is smiling on us today, for sure.
The RN jokes are great…thanks!
T Bird wine, sounds like trouble,help.
I have been in some manure fights w/ my older brother…yuck.
Tires on the bumper…drivers ed, take notice!
Have a great evening folks.
Terry Crow GP
Any horse that was loved as much as Mister Personality was definitely has a place in the Redneck Club. I am pleased that you, as his spokesperson, has approved his induction into the club.
Debbie G/Kentucky
Great jokes, Terry. I’ve never had Thunderbird wine, but back in my (much) younger days we would drink Boones Farm. Does that count?
Terry Crow GP
Boone’s Farm is several steps above Thunderbird, which may have been the worst wine ever sold to consumers with the possible exception of Ripple. However, Boone’s Farm has been the subject of a previous joke so yes, it does count.
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear TC GP:
Too funny. Hugs, JB
Terry Crow GP
Thanks, Judy.
Maryp New York
Made my day!!!! Seeing PrinceZ enjoying life with his friends, growing like a weed! He is just beautiful! All of them are!
Love the video when mom and prince were still together. Can’t get enough of either one of them!
Thank you Team Z.
Beth Alexander
Thank you so much for the updates, photos and video! You have no idea how much these mean to me…. I love Zenyatta, Z12 and Lane’s End.
Linda
GONNAGETSOMEZZZZZS would be a great name for the young lad! Except for the fact it sounds like he’d rather sleep then run !! Lol
Abigail from Montreal, Canada
LOVE IT!!!!
Wendy Treadaway
Great pictures. Thank you. Cute to see that the “kids” have their own herd now!
Cathleen
Does anyone know if John and Dottie have been out to visit the colt? I don’t think I’ve seen any pictures of them with 12Z.
Cheryl Smith
LOVE! LOVE! LOVE! Thanks so much, makes my day! Love Mama and her prince!
kathleen
You can see Zenny at the fence with the Mosses in the video, while the Prince is off doing his own thing. He was clearly ready to move out on his own ;-). Now he’s out with his buddies, having fun all day.
Kathryn Stuart
I wonder if 12Z knows how very special he is? I wonder how many people have watched him and kept up with him since the day he was born!!
carol in utah
a double dose of thanks to Alys and LE for this treat….love the video….Z12 is a ham…seems to me there was a big red horse whose owner said that about him…
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i am probably wrong…but i could swear that at one point we were told that the colts and fillies were never put in the same pasture…oh well….live and learn…
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Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
Carol – I remember that too (and it was said with some “authority” – just can’t remember who).
Stella Bagwell South Texas
What a great group of weanlings! Baby Z appears to be mischievious and full of life—just like his mom. :)
Thanks so much for sharing the photos and the video. The sight of Z and her colt always puts a smile in my heart.
Stel
casey phillips
There is nothing so grand as seeing happy, healthy weanlings, hanging with their buddies. It’s heartwarming knowing they are all going on to the next phase of their lives.
Abigail from Montreal, Canada
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THESE, Team Z @ LE, the Mosses and Alys.
Like others here, a new post makes me smile all day long! Love the photos and the video is precious. Zenny — you look exquisite. Blooming. Happy. And Z12….what can I say. Big, bold, bouncy & beautiful. The more he matures, the more I see Zenyatta in every inch of him. And I keep thinking just how special it will be to see Z12 race and be able to remember him as a newborn and a colt and as a yearling-in-training. Were it not for all of Zenny’s connections, I wouldn’t be able to say that.
Did everyone catch Frankel’s amazing performance yesterday @ York? If not, here’s a link. He’s just received a Timeform rating of 143 — the highest ever assigned — and that would make him arguably the best thoroughbred (colt) EVER. (We know who the best thoroughbred mare is, right?) This race is likely the second to last before he retires.
It thrills me too because I know that Bobby Frankel is riding with him.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mr_ChX6Jv4s
Dawn Conrad / Colorado
Hi, Abigail. Aren’t these the most beautiful babies, especially our little Prince Z! I’m with you, the pictures and videos shared always bring a BIG smile. I happened to be home yesterday and made sure that I tuned into TVG to watch the race live. It was absolutely amazing!!!! I think Bobby is training the best horse he ever had. When Frankel is running, I imagine he is hearing some amazing spiritual words of encouragement in his ears.
Hugs, Dawn
signofthetimes; President Texas Chapter RNC
Thanks for reposting this wonderful race !!!
Watching it over and over and over again !!
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Abigail:
Frankel is just magnificent. I think you’re right, Bobby Frankel is cheering him on. Hugs, JB
Lisa B./Escondido, CA
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!
Love the pics and video.
Love you ALL
Kathy S.
BEAUTIFUL! Thanks, Team Z. It means the world to have a connection to Zenyatta and 12Z.
Marty R / Colorado
@GirlSaratoga, Two candles are fine. I actually think we like to keep it at a limit of five candles so there are plenty available for everyone. Thanks for lighting yours. Marty R.
Jan S. / Houston
What a bunch of rascals…… Good to see they are all doing well. Just love the pic with the three bums. Thanks Alys. Love & Kisses to you Big Mama. xoxo.
Ann
I love that one too, Jan S.!
GirlSaratoga
Team Z and Lane’s End:
Thanks you so much for the beautiful pic’s and the wonderful video of “our” beloved “Queen” and her precious “prince”. He certainly is an easy one to pick out! Oh! Those famous ears, are to die for! He looks and more like his momma every day, a real “ham”! Maybe 12Z’s thing will be posing and not dancing? Everyone has to have a nitch!
I hope you realize the joy and happiness these posts, pic’s and video’s bring to our lives. How extraordinary it is to part of 12’Z’s growing up and momma’s new life. Hopin’ Z-Girl has a filly this time, to extend the “Girl Power”!
With Much Love and Appreciation To All
GirlSaratoga
Jan S. / Houston
I do love those ears.
nancy in nj
heartwarming to see this, although i just can’t believe how big 12z is already. hello to all. hope all are well. thanks to team z for keeping us connected.
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Nancy:
Hello to you. Nice to see a post from you. Hugs, JB
HeidiK (Vallejo, Ca) aka DinkyDiva
What a treat!!!!! Thank you so very much LE, Moss’s and Alys!!! I can never get enough of either of them!! Zenny and Bernie, you did fab!!!! The Prince sure is his Momma’s boy, that’s for sure and that’s a good thing!!
Keta
Healthy, happy & spending the day playing with his mates!
Life is good!
Thanks Team Z & Alys for sharing these lovely photos & video
Keta
M. Kern
That is really GREAT! Thanks for sharing those pictures and video.
harriett (Oklahoma)
Thanks for sharing these beautiful photos of your beautiful boy! Who are the other babies in his paddock? How is Zenny doing these days?
Trisha-VA
aaaaaaaaaahhhhh! Thank you Lane’s End. Isn’t her just a beauty?
Looks like he is having a great time playing with his new buds.
Enjoy little one soon you will be in training to be a major race horse in 2-3 years.
Love to all
Miss you Zenyatta
Love hugs and kisses
Shari Voltz from Ohio
Thank you He is just MAGNIFICENT. A born leader just like mom. He even stands like her. Thank you Lane’s End and Mr. and Mrs. Moss for keeping us in his life. I love you Baby Z, Shari XXXOOO
Dawn Conrad / Colorado
Hi, Shari. Sorry Mistletoe lost her race, but I know she gave it her all. I’m just glad she is happy, healthy and still with Jennifer and Tim. She is one beautiful little sweetheart!
Hugs, Dawn
sue and tony
A HUGE thanks again to the Mosses and LE who continue to share so much of Zenny and 12Z with their adoring fans. 12Z is just like his mom…inquisitive and so regal looking. We could watch the video over and over and over…