Happy Friday!
Alys recently spent some time with both Zenyatta and her colt. She sent us these photos of Zenyatta getting some attention in her stall and the yearlings enjoying winter weather out in the paddock.
We are also proud that Bloodhorse has named the birth of Zenyatta’s colt the most popular story of 2012. You can see the whole “2012 in Review” newsletter by clicking this link.
Barbara Brayton
Cool pictures! It is so wonderful to see Ms Z and the prince is growing so fast. Can’t wait unti he has a name. Thank you, Lanes End.
Ingrid Arnone.
Beautiful! Beautiful! Photos love you love you my adorable Zenny and Z12, miss you, miss you! Ingrid.
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Z Fans:
The Fan Vote for Horse of the Year went to Wise Dan. Congrats to him. Think it will carry over to the official vote by the sports writers at the Eclipse Awards on January 19th. Hugs, JB
♥♥ Auntie Judy aka JAG ♥♥
Judy
My vote was for Wise Dan ♥ :-)
Max
JudyB. Great news. I voted for Dan. Hope that he gets the Eclipse for Horse of the Year.
Max
Wise Dans fans, this one is for you. He looks very well in this video. Handsome ole chestnut.
http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/videos/12311/charlie-lopresti-on-wise-dan?section=news
Ann NC
Thanks,Max.
Handsome ole chestnut indeed.
maryp ny
Very glad – I voted for Dan too!
signofthetimes; President of the Texas RN Club; RN philosopher
WHOOO HOOO, that’s who I voted for.
Now we are entered in the $$$$ draw that DRF is having !!!!
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Auntie Judy, Max, Mary, Sign and Z Fans:
I voted for WD too. Hope he wins HOY Eclipse Award. He’s such a talented, versatile boy.
Max, thank you for this video of his trainer. Hugs, JB
Max
JudyB. I like both the trainer and the owner of Wise Dan. And I also love his dam sire, Wolf Power. Mom, Lisa Danielle, and brother, Successful Dan, are good too. Great equine family with lots of talent in the pedigree.
Ingrid Arnone.
Dear Judy,
My vote was for Royal Delta.
Allen
Alys, Thank You for always taking the time to post these wonderful pictures, you have made my day. Zenny looks wonderful, and as always she is getting the attention that she deserves. 12Z is really growing, and those ears. I am so glad that Bloodhorse agrees with the Zenyatta Nation that the birth of the little Prince was the story of the year. It won’t be long until 13Z will arrive. Hope everyone has a great weekend, but if things aren’t going well just pull these great pictures backup and it will all be ok.
Luna
Are there alreaydy names under consideration for 12Z?
Nancy in Lexington
Great pics! Good to see Z and Baby Z again!
sheena.davies(wales)
dear alys and team Z thank you so much for the wonderful pics of our queen and her young prince such a great start to the weekend she is in loving hands and a new life will begin soon lots of love to zenyatta her son and the team sheenaXXX
Christine Wright
Thanks for all the great pics! Can’t believe it is nearly time for Zenyatta’s baby number two. Can’t wait!
Arlene
Thanks for the great pictures. Always a delight.
LOL Arlene
Zenmaster
Great pics! Can’t wait to meet Z13!
Bobbie --- Elkhorn WI
Do we know when Zenny’s approximate delivery date is??
sharon in seattle
the photos are so wonderful. They have an intimate quality, close up like we could touch her. THANK YOU Alys, Lane’s End!
darlene
thanks for new photos Love them all
celeste
Thank you so much. The pictures are fantastic.
Linda M
Dear Zenny and Team Z – Happy New Year! Well I will not be surpirsed if Zenny and her 2013 foal are the most popular story of 2013 as well!
Such beautiful photos and so many great moments we all got to share through Zenny’s site this year. Maybe someday soon, for old times sake, Zenny will write a post. One can dream :)
Hug and Love, Linda and George
Jan S. / Houston
Would love to hear from Zenny too!!
casey
Love to see the Queen nuzzling the groom in the pic. I’m sure she appreciates the spa treatments she receives at Lane’s End. And the Prince- can you see the mischief in him? He’s a handful I’m sure, center of all the attention, yet sweet like his mom. Thank Alys. you always capture their personalities
Alex Bowdoin in MA
THANK YOU LEF for the Great Pics!!! She looks Alert, Interested and Loving and ALWAYS Kind in the pics. Our 12Z is going to be called “Trouble”…..HUGS TO ALL
Liz Carlin
Thanks for the great photos!!! When will the Prince have a name??? When is the Queen’s due date? Thank you Lane’s End, for all you do, not just for Zenyatta and her son, but for all the thoroughbreds you care for.
Alex Bowdoin in MA
Our Z was not named until she was at the farm in FL to be broke. I would think that the Mosses will not name him until he is broke and they have a better knowledge of his personality…Which is HUGE, I think…..
signofthetimes; President of the Texas RN Club; RN philosopher
Great response, Alex !!!!
Eva
Thank you!!! The pictures- and of course our two most favorite horses in the world- are absolutely beautiful!!!
Jean
Thank you for sharing these beautiful pictures. They are beautiful.
maryp ny
Thank you Alys and Team Z. It’s so good to see Zenyatta and PrinceZ in new photos!
She’s enjoying the attention and he’s a “busy” young guy! Just love them!
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
What a wonderful treat on a dreary January day! Thanks so much to all of Team Z and the folks at Lane’s End (and especially to Alys for the wonderful pictures). So nice to see YOU Zenny as well as your yearling (how the time does fly!!). In the first one of Prince and friends, how many horses are in that picture?? The green electrical tape (on somebody ELSE this time near the bottom of the picture) is confusing me. Are there 3 horses in there? So many legs :-)
signofthetimes; President of the Texas RN Club; RN philosopher
Dear Sandy,
Don’t think the green “electrical tape” is used as an identifier.
These weanling/yearling are pulling on each others halters all
day long playing. It is probably used as reinforcement so the halters
don’t break. If you notice the tape? is all over everyone’s halters in
different place.
signofthetimes; President of the Texas RN Club; RN philosopher
PS: The power play for these youngsters and for even the oldsters is to yank
on each others halter and pull each other around. The one who does the pulling is higher up in the herd structure than the one being pulled.
Longtime Z supporter
So anticipating the birth of Z’s next baby. According to my saved email, Z12 was born March 9 during a full moon.Would appreciate information on her pregnancy. We hear very little this time around even though there seems to be no complications as before. Also, no update on her DVD that was to be available at Christmas. However, the photos shared now and then are wonderful. Can certainly understand the desire for privacy. We Z fans can be a bit overly enthusiastic.
Terri Z
Just look for an update about a visit by the Mosses to Lane’s End. They will arrive there before Zenny gives birth.
Maybe there will be a post when the birth is imminent.
Sue Fl CPRC
TC and other Duck fans
I am watching the show for the first time.
I am wondering what is in Si’s drink? I think a little somethin somethin. Notice he has that with him all the time. He is a veteran so lets give him a break. VNOM!
They have a Nascar driver on to much. Racing camouflage limos. OMG
I am not sure I am ready for this it might be to deep for me maybe yes or no?
I will say they did thank God at dinner so I am proud of those rednecks.
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Sue FL:
I watch Duck Dynasty and Si always refers to his drink as “tea”. Could be. Hugs, JB
Shari Voltz from Ohio
Beautiful !!! He stands out when he is in a group. I love you Zenyatta and Baby Z. XXXOOO Shari
Dolores
i love these photos! thanks for the photo updates :)
Angie Martin
Thank you Lanes End and Alys for the beautiful pics of Queen Z and Z12. I can’t believe how fast this year has gone by. It’s almost time for Z13.
Anne
How nice to see up dated photos of our favorite TB’s. Zenyatta and Big Boy Z. He is a year old now. No more baby. :>) He cracks me up everytime I see him. Such a personality. HIs mama trained him well. I hope her delivery goes as smoothly as the last one. We will all be on pins and needles, yet again.
Good luck, beautiful girl. You have a lot of support from your caregivers at Lanes End besides your wonderful owners.
Thanks Alys for your fabulous photos. You keep us smiling.
suew/Va
I agree…Alys knows how to keep us smiling…a few treasured pictures do it everytime.
carolinarkansas
Greetings from Oaklawn…..it was a great day….mid sixtys…sun shining….and the old lady cleaned up really well…the old lady referred to was the track….found myself a seat….on the finish line….short walk from paddock…food and drink around the corner….should have brought the gel pad to sit on….next time …good thing I only bet in my head…would have lost the rent money ….Mr Miramadi made slight error…introduced #4 horse in first race as English Channel ….wrong….was English Council ….but all forgiven……I did not pick any winners…but had 2 who placed including I Am Miss Brown….then out 2 dinner and home…..supposed to rain a bunch tomorrow …it was a great day…
Keta
carolinarkansas
Sounds like you had a fun day.
Glad you didn’t lose the rent money!
Did I am Miss Brown run a good race? Noticed she lost by 4 lengths.
Hugs Keta
Keta
I Am Miss Brown finished 2nd beaten by 4 1/4 lengths,
on January 11, 2013, at OAKLAWN PARK
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Keta:
Thanks for this update on I am Miss Brown. Good for her. Hugs, JB
signofthetimes; President of the Texas RN Club; RN philosopher
Dear Carol,
What a wonderful day of racing for you and hubby. Bet you are glad you
are now living in Arkansas and not Utah???
Thanks for sharing.
Paula Higgins
Gorgeous pictures of the Queen, and Baby Z and friends!! She still gives me goose bumps. What a horse. Thanks Alys for these pictures.