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Making New Friends

Photo courtesy of Alys Emson/Lane’s End

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!

Photo courtesy of Alys Emson/Lane’s End


Photo courtesy of Alys Emson/Lane’s End


Photo courtesy of Alys Emson/Lane’s End

Photo courtesy of Alys Emson/Lane’s End

Photo courtesy of Alys Emson/Lane’s End

Spooky’s colt is still 12Z’s best friend. Photo courtesy of Alys Emson/Lane’s End


We also wanted to share this video from our visit earlier this month. It was shot early on a gray morning, right after turnout.

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    There is nothing finer that coming to this site and finding new photos and a video from our firends at LE. I can never get enough of Zenny or her little guy. Are we spoiled? YES, but please don’t stop.

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    Thank you so much for all the wonderful photos and videos! We are so lucky and you are spoiling us wonderfully!

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    Thanks for the photos Lanes End, the kids sure look like they are having a fine time. Thats what its all about for these youngsters. Hugs and peppermint kisses to all. XOXOXOXO

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    Ok, I read the insulting comment from what’s his name? Anyways, I used to blog on NTRA for a long time when RA and Zenny were running and wow, some of the comments were way way out there and it would start wars. Of course, I was in the midst of it and then, some friends and I decided to create our own Private Blog with invite only. This small group has become very good friends and that’s how we stay in touch. I don’t blog there anymore because of the nastiness. So, my New rule of thumb is, to ignore them unless, it’s so bad that I have to say something! Then, I’m all over them like flies on …….. LOL
    One of the many things I love, love, love about this site is that we were all brought together by the Queen and her Team. Yes, the majority of talk/chat is about Zen and the Prince but, there’s other things out there to learn and share. It’s a diverse group as well. Some have no horse knowledge and are learning and then there are those that have vast knowledge that share and educate. The Patrons of this site have become friends and family. Where else can you get that?

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    Wow! What great pictures and video! They are all growing up beautifully. And that lush, green grass would be envied by any horse.

    @Heidi K.–you are so right about the pleasant times we have here.

    I, too, am puzzled about the males and females being turned out together. Maybe it’s only until a certain age?

    @TC, GP. I know NOTHING about wine, but the Thunderbird joke was the best!

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    How wonderful!! Thank you so much for sharing the great new photos and bringing us up to date on Z12’s new paddock buddies. It seems like he is going to have lots of good friends and many hours of playtime in store for him as he grows. Thank you once again for your generosity in sharing the precious events with us. We love learning all these details and appreciate it so much. Thanks!!

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    Getting a hair cut and donating almost eleven inches to children suffering from hairloss. Today is a big day! I hope it turns out well as first day of my senior year is Monday, and my hair won’t grow out that fast if something goes wrong. LOL

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      Wow, Pati, great you are helping those children.
      Good luck on Monday,seems to be the same here, for our county.
      Things will be just fine…w/ your good karma,everything will be coming up roses for you!

      Enjoy your senior year….I wish I could do it all over again w/ my kids,really! Yes, I just said that. Ha! Have a fun year ,mixed in there w/ hard work, I know college is calling for ya.

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      Hoofray for you, Pati! That’s a great thing you did. I’m sure your hair looks good shorter. Best of luck on your first day of school Monday!

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      Pati, what a wonderful thing to do for those in need. The beauty of your spirit will shine for all to see!

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      Pati. This is a good thing that you are doing for others.

      Do not worry about your shorter hair. Duct tape is quite useful for making wigs. LOL.

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      Hi Pati, that is such a wonderful thing you are doing!!!, so Proud of you!, thanks. Am sure you will look very pretty in your new hair style!. Have fun this senior year. Will be praying for you. LOL to all. Am sure the Queen is so touched by your good deed and so proud!, you know how she likes to give of herself. Keep up the good work.

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      Pati or should it be “Pixie Pati”:

      Short hair in in! You will be every girls envy! Just saw something on an entertainment show that ALL the “young Hollywood stars” are cutting their hair short! And changing the color too! I have thought about doing it myself, and am still considering it. This maybe the extra push I need so “Thank You”! Everyone keeps telling me long hair is out, and short is in, so that means your in girlfriend!

      I am sure you look absolutely adorable, or glamorous, take your pick!
      I hope my next statement doesn’t offend you, but I can’t believe your only a senior in High School, I thought you were older, you have such maturity that most 17 or 18 yr old’s don’t have. Most girls your age are so very selfish and self absorbed, they never think of anyone else besides themselves. I’m sure your mother is so very proud of you, you are a rare breed! You are truly and inspiration to young girls, and the younger will see that.

      Totally impressed and admirable.
      GirlSaratoga

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    How PRECIOUS he will be on the track before we know it, WOW he is so grown up now and still has much more to grow as well. I can’t get over how remarkable he looks and the poise he has he is so like his MOM. Thanks for the posts like I said before I visit almost daily. THANK- YOU

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    Have been a little “blue” this week with all the news of the 3 year-olds being injured and/or retired…kind of discouraging….BUT pictures of 12Z and friends make for a wonderful cure! I hope he’ll always be safe and happy!

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    I love this Baby, he is his own little man, even though he is who he is , he just plucks along as sweet as can be not knowing the whole world is watching him. He is such a blessing and a gift that is shared with us xoxoxoxoxox

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        Sign. It is pretty amazing how she comes from so far back to win. Like Z. No wonder that they get along so well.

        Tasty is Ontario bred which may explain why Bill Farish based her career at Woodbine. She could then be entered in some good stakes races for Canadian bred horses, such as the Wonder Where. She was running on turf in that one, but I think tht she mostly ran on poly.

        • Oh, Thanks Max for the explaination.

          Bill Farish has horses from around the world, and to have a Canadian
          Champion like TT, even though she has skipped out on her motherly
          duties, is a feather in his hat !!!

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      Great video Max! How nice to see Tasty T actually run. She looked so much darker in the video than in the photos we’ve seen from Lane’s End (???). I guess she and Zenny could really compare notes about their “come from behind” adventures.

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    L’s. E. thank you SO much for going waaaaay beyond what the Mosses pay you to do for their horses. We appreciate it SO much!!!

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    OMG, what a treat, we are sure getting spoiled here with all these posts coming within days of each other. LE is spoiling us for sure……..but don’t tell them I said that, don’t want it to stop. Hope mama Zen is just as happy with her girlfriends gossiping about old babies and those on the way.

    Wanted to say how sorry I am for Dr Hansen, and our beautiful boy being injured and retiring. If ever there was a guy who didn’t seem to care about studding them out so soon it was him. He is an assent to the sport, bringing enthusiasm and fun back to racing. It’s really sad.

    Congrats to the great Frankel on his glorious win…….he is very special. Hope he stays healthy.

    Terry Crow, you never cease to amaze me, the jokes crack me up again, hubby comes into the den and says what in the world are you laughing at? Also I’m wondering who you really are that you have led such an interesting life and met all these famous people, and know all the old horses so well……..are you the son of a famous movie star, or director? My life has been so boring compared to yours! Love to read the stories you tell as well as the jokes.

    Have made my fantasy picks for the Travers, I’ve got to win big, I’m saving up to buy HDG when they put her on the block. If breeders here let her go to Japan…….they’re nuts! Anyone who wants to chip into the pot…….feel free.

    Kisses to my beautiful Zenny and your stunning son EARnie.

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      My mother knew a lot of famous people through her association with the Westmore family, a group of male hairdressers who did hair and make-up for several of the movie studios. She did own and race a few horses, but got out of the business when her trainer was murdered. Anything I know and have observed over a long lifetime I owe to her.

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        Terry,
        Westmore was one of the big names in the day.
        Remember the name on the silver screen;
        The murder must have been terrible for your Mother.
        She must have been so proud of you–watching you grow into such a grounded & funny person.
        Hugs, Keta

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        Terry,
        Yup, that explains it, makes you so very interesting. Wish I was coming to the BC in Cali this year I’d love to meet you and hear more of your stories. Don’t worry I’m not a stalker………just a boring old bag, ha, ha. Hugs

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    Thank you, Lanes End, for these incredible pictures and video. Z12 and his buddies are just precious. I love to watch them romping in the field. Too sweet!

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    Simply lovely pictures and video! Thank you so much for sharing, I love everyone at
    Lane’s End, because you continue to include THE FANS.

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    With the upcoming Zenyatta Stakes (formerly Ladies Secret) quickly approaching, I thought it appropriate to post this video. I was lucky enough to be at almost all of the Queen’s California races and this was one of them. The noise from the crowd in the video is loud, but in person it was that loud multiplied by 10. You literally could not hear the person next to you even if they were screaming directly in your ear.

    Shari Voltz: I thought maybe your new class would be interested in watching Zenyatta do her job and do it well. I have all of her races on tape, but this is one of my favorites. I wonder if they have shown it to the Prince?

    http://www.ebaumsworld.com/video/watch/82570915/

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      Dear Rosemary:

      Thank you for the link to Z’s 2010 Ladies Secret win. Never get tired of watching her races. Hugs, JB

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      Thanks so much Rosemary! How nice to see such an exciting performance at her home track and also see her “peeps” at the end. Even though you know how it’s going to turn out, you just can’t imagine how she will come from so far back!!

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      Thank you so much Rosemary,

      Still makes me cry, still makes me smile, still gives me goosebumps, and always will.

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      How appropriate you posted the Lady’s Secret, which is now the Zenyatta. I’m not sure but I think this was the last race before the 2010 BCC.

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        Terry, you are correct. It was her last race before the 2010 BC and her last race in California. The atmosphere this day at the track was even more electric than usual and as usual, she was breathtaking.

        • Rosemary,
          Even when I know the outcome, I still get a thrill watching the stretch run.
          It was especially fun tonight watching Tasty’s & Zenyatta’s races back to back.
          Thanks for the posts about the race.
          Great memories to share!
          Keta

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        I remember that day well. You could always find John S down with the normal folks before the race was run. After that, of course, he had business to take care of in the winner’s circle.

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    It looks like life doesn’t enjoy it too much when I am happy. My teddy bear hamster named Sammi, she passed on today. She was only with us for two years. We did our best to make her comfortable ad spoil her rotten, but she never acted the part of a spoiled hamster. She was kind, and a really beautiful creature of nature. She would waddle when she walked because we also tended to give her lots of fruits and vegetables which she dearly loved. But the most one can hope for is that she died comfortable and she did. She died an old lady; warm in her bed. She never needed and she had everything she could ever ask for, and still, I can’t help but miss her. Her curiousity and joy with the world was a beautiful thing to see, and she taught a simple lesson. Love everything you have and hamster it away, but always cherish it.. We buried her in the softest paper towels we had, and she is now laying peacefully under the large fir tree in our backyard. She deserved nothing less. I also pet her one last time before I wrapped her up, and that will be one last touch I will always cherish. She is safe now. Away from dogs that could dig her up, and away from the harsh light to burn her pretty skin. She will be sorely missed, and I have a large aching hole in my heart that one doesn’t think an animal as small as a hamster could leave, but she did. She was perfect in everyway, and she died in a dignified way. She fell asleep, and just didn’t wake up.Though I didn’t get to hold her yesterday, I will always remember her as the active, bright little orange and white ball of fur, running around in her little ball. I got the honor of placing her in her resting place, and I cried quietly to myself as my father covered her with dirt. I don’t like it when people see me cry, but Sammi was special and she deserved every tear. And now I must face tomorrow without her, my beautiful, special Sammi. I still have her birth certificate on my wall, and there it will stay. How I loved that teddy bear hamster. Rest In Peace, dear Sammi. You are dearly dearly missed and forever loved. I only wish you could live forever.

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      Pati, I am so sorry for your loss. The description you give of your little Sammi is beautiful. I know her memory will be tucked into your heart and will never leave you.

      Bless you, Dawn

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        Pati: I feel for your loss of a dearly loved little friend. I just know though, that your Sammi is being welcomed to Heaven by my beloved standard poodle, Reynolds, and my rescued goose, Rupert (among others). It always hurts, but you have to just hang onto the good bits and remember how special it is to have a companion that just trusts you completely and returns love unconditionally. Big hug, KathyR.

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      I’m so sorry for your loss Pati. Your description is just wonderful and my heart breaks for you! It will be alright and you can rest easy that you gave her a great and loving home and she felt so safe with you. It will be hard for you, but I promise every day will be a little bit better.

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      Pati Brokenhearted:

      I am not trying to one up you in any way 5yrs ago I took one of our barn cats home that had lived at the barn of all of her 16 yrs (since she was a kitten). She was attacked by one of the instructor’s dog, he ripped her open from her neck all the way down to her tail (stomach area). My boss and I took her to the vet and he said there was nothing he could do, he couldn’t even stitch her up, he instructed us that she could no longer live at the barn, the only home she’s ever known, we had 2 choices put her to sleep or find her a home. Who would take a 16yr old cat, who basically wasn’t boxed trained (since the indoor rink was her BIG potty box!) All of my fellow co-workers had dogs, which she now was deathly afraid of…..I on the other hand I had 2 cats! The vet said she was going to die within a week maybe 2 and they discovered she had an enlarged heart. Well……..as you have probably guessed I took her home, I created a sterile environment (per the Vet’s suggestion) fed her by hand and did all I could. To my surprise one day she was up moving around (slowly) and ready to mingle. She became my couch buddy, every nite she would curl up with me on the couch while I watched T.V. or read. I know a lot of people don’t like cats, but she was the sweetest, kindest, cutest little lady you have ever met. And oh that face, was adorable even at the age of 21! On March 11th of this year she died in my arms, I knew it was coming, she stopped eating and drinking and she barely moved around. Even though I knew the end was near, I wasn’t prepared, I guess you never are. I cried for about 5 days, we buried her in the front yard under her favorite tree, I was afraid to bury her in the back too close to the woods, I didn’t want anything digging her up. I understand your pain and profound sadness, I was lucky to have my Marbes (her real name was Marbles, because she looked like marble cake!) for 5 years, and I know she was happy, spoiled and very well cared for, and that’s what I am most proud of.

      It is so very hard to let a friend go, especially a trusted one, but remember your Sammi had the best life she could have had with you, and she die peaceful and knowing she was loved.

      With a very heavy heart for you
      GirlSaratoga

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      Dear Pati,
      So very sorry about your Sammie. You wrote such a lovingly beautiful tribute to her. Rest assured that she knew love and happiness during her all too short life span.
      You gave her that, and she returned the love unconditionally.
      Take care and be comforted by the sweet memories.
      Hugs!

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      I’m so sorry Pati. I’m sure that you DO have a huge hole in your heart, and a little piece of it will always be there. Thank goodness for a peaceful death.
      Sandy

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      It is never easy to lose a loved one. Sammi will be alive in your memories as long as you live and in that regard you can visit her often. Bless you.

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      Pati
      Sometimes the smallest creature leaves the biggest hole in our heart & life.
      So sorry for your loss,
      Hugs, Keta

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      Dear Pati and GirlSaratoga, condolences on these painful losses, one very recent, one from March. We all grieve with you. Thank you for these beautiful tributes to your beloved animals.

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    Dear Team Z and Lanes End, thank you again for providing us with the wonderful pictures. Alys takes some amazing photos and the video was fantastic. We so appreciate it all!!

    Dawn

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      So great to see your post Dawn. I agree, the folks are doing a fantastic job keeping all of us in awe and happy with some wonderful videos and pictures. Please give that lucky number 19 bronze a rub for me. Me and my small business could use a little luck.

      HUGS,

      Kathy

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    Dear Team Zenyatta, The Mosses and Lanes End,

    These photos are soooo very precious of 12 Z and his new herd. Even two girls !!!
    That will be fun for him. Those TB fillies may teach him a thing or two about running.

    THANKS SO MUCH FOR THE LOVELY VIDEO OF Z AND 12 Z, TOO.

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    ALL I CAN SAY IS THIS IS ABSOLUTELY “PRICELESS”!!!!!!!!!!! THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH FOR SHARING. 12Z LOOKS AND ACTS EXACTLY LIKE MOMMA “ZENNY”…WHAT A TOUGH ACT TO FOLLOW.WOW!!! THANK YOU AGAIN. VERY MUCH APPRECIATE IT. AWESOME. AND THOSE EARS YOU COULDN`T MISTAKE THEM ANY WHERE…STAY WELL AND ENJOY!! LOTS OF BIG HUGS AND KISSES TO ZENNY AND THE YOUNG MAN…ALENE

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    Dear Lanes End and Team Z,

    12 Z and his friends look like that group of filly’s video that you posted.
    They are TOOO CUTE !!!!

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    To all Z fans,

    That blogger has never been on the diary or this site ever before unless he was
    under another name.

    Shame on him and Keta, you definately did not have to apologize, he was way out
    of line, expecially not ever having been on this site.

    GO GO GO AWAY AND STAY AWAY !!!!

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      Sign:

      I second that motion! GO GO GO GO FAR AWAY and leave us alone! It’s obvious that he/she really didn’t want to be a part of this group, he/she just wanted to post something nasty and then be gone! Who does that? He/She is just plain TROUBLE! Looking for a fight, he won’t get it here, so move along buddy!

      GirlSaratoga

      P.S. LOL saw your re-post of the name game! That is your official job on this site, reminding everyone when “our sweet prince” will get his name!

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      Sign
      Thanks for support.
      Main reason for my response was to divert the poster’s anger.
      If the post went unnoticed, he might escalate.
      This is a gathering of the most amazing, diverse people.
      We don’t always completely agree. But, we do respect each other & differing views.
      I learn something every day.
      Hugs, Keta
      P.S. GirlSaratoga-a special thank you. to you as well.

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    Dear Sis Peggy (N),

    I hope you had a fantastic mini vacation. I watched some of the sales action from Florida and thought of you. I know your 40 year anniversary is tomorrow and I wanted to wish you the very best. CONGRATULATIONS my dear Sis!!!! I wish I could be there to celebrate with you, but know that you are in my thoughts on your very special day!

    Love and hugs, Dawn

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