Happy Wednesday!
We’re quite excited about the upcoming Breeders’ Cup Zenyatta Celebration. Have you purchased your tickets yet?
Alys sent us a great new batch of photos of 12Z of the boys having fun, so we thought we’d share them with all of you.
Team Z is headed to Lane’s End, so we’ll be posting more photos and fun updates in the coming days. As of today, we’re also on Instagram! Follow us (@teamzenyatta) for updates throughout our trip. Even if you don’t use Instagram, you can see every photo we post through our Twitter feed. Our most recents tweets are always on the right side of the blog.
Enjoy!
-Team Z
Amanda
How sweet! This seems to be his best buddy. Now who is this colt by!? I know the grey is Spooky Minister’s.
signofthetimes; President Texas Chapter RNC
LOVE LOVE LOVE THE HALTER GAME.
HORSES PLAY IT ALL OF THEIR LIVES, TOOO CUTE !!!!
hairdoctor90277
You realize they’re reverse engineering their halters.
Xo
Gloria
Great photos of Junior and his bud! Thank you SO much for keeping us updated. Can’t wait to see pics of Team Zenyatta! Whoo hoo!!
Maryp (New York)
It’s great seeing them having such fun…..just being babies!
Kelli
Any day now we’ll be getting the news 12Z has left mom’s side for good.. Judging by these pictures he has a great friend to keep him company during this transition.
Denise in AZ
man, they are growing :) great pictures!!!
Linda
Such happy kids!
Sue Fredrick Co-P WI Chapt.
Oh thank you LE team and Alys for these fabulous photos!! The boys look to be having a great rough and tumble time out there with no thought of mamas. He will be ready soon to leave Z’s side and join the batchelor group. I bet Zenny will be glad too, he’s probably getting to be a real brat…..but what a handsome one he is…..and he’s keeping those wonderful large ears…..hooray!
Love and nose kisses to Zenny and EARnie, Auntie Sue
Kathy R.
Thank you LE and Alys for the photos – agree with Sue he looks to be a real handful – but with the Queen as his Mum who wouldn’t be
Mary Lee
I simply cannot wait for pictures of Team Z’s reunion with Prince Z!! And, I am so excited to finally hear his NAME when the Team arrives, (or at least I hope I do!) He looks like ‘His Majesty’ is the master of the paddock and he has many enjoyable subjects! What fun!! He’s growing up so beautifully!
signofthetimes; President Texas Chapter RNC
The Mosses usually name their horses after two year old training.
So you will have a little bit longer wait than this visit.
andrea
I think weaning is nigh! Sigh! But not naming day! For that we must be patient…
Gloria Jeanne- OCCali
I don’t see any mommys in these pictures….
signofthetimes; President Texas Chapter RNC
They are all gown up and ready to play more and learn their manners.
So interesting how the mares body prepares the foal to be weaned by
decreasing milk supply, increasing feed and therefore becoming more
independent.
Kathy R.
That comment came out a little garbled – blame it on the effect of anti-cold tablets (it’s still winter over here in Oz). Meant to say that if the Boy looks confident and secure it’s hardly a surprise given who his Mum is. And I also agree those ears are just magic. Hope it cools down/rains for you poor hot folk over there!
Debbie G/Kentucky
Yay, a new post! Z12 and his buddy are just too, too cute! I could stare at these pictures all day. Thanks, Lanes End, for sharing these adorable pictures with us. I’m going to visit Thunder on Saturday morning! I can’t wait to meet him and Oscar. I’ll be sure to give everyone a full report. I’m also going to Our Mims Retirement farm on Sunday. I’m really looking forward to that, too.
To all the Dumplings out there – we need some more redneck jokes for the Golden Outhouse Award! So far there’s only 2, mine and Rosemary’s, and the deadline is next week. We need some more competition!
Rosemary McCauley - Pres/AZ/New Mexico RNC
Debbie G – I agree – we have so many talented Z fans, I’m surprised there aren’t more entries. Attention all Rednecks (or wannabe Rednecks) break out your best Redneck jokes and do TC GPB proud!
Maryp (New York)
Oh yes, can’t wait to see team Z at Lane’s End!
Margaret
I have a feeling that this trip won’t be announcing 12Z name but rather that he’s being/has been weaned.
In any event wow a whole bunch of pics! THANKS AND DOUBLE THANKS!
carol in utah
Ok….I am old and blind but I don’t see a gray ….just the two boys…SM’s boy is by Candy Ride….and I think he is the one with PrinZ
LauraJ (Cincinnati, OH)
The gray colt is not in these pictures, but he has been in others. I think there are some in the photo gallery or in earlier blog posts. He’s just beginning to gray; you can see lightening on his muzzle, around his eyes, and a bit on his midsection. 12Z’s bestie seems to be the bay, though. He’s in all the pictures!
Zenyen
The grey colt is actually in the picture 4th down.
It threw me because I thought the colt facing the camera in the picture was Z12 and I was looking for his left front white sock but I realize now that the gray colt is facing us, Z12 has his back to us. You can also tell because there is a bit of green electrical tape on the right side of Z12’s halter.
LauraJ (Cincinnati OH)
You are right! Now that I look again his legs are definitely gray.
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
PLEASE tell me where you are seeing “grey” on that colt? He just looks brown to me.
zenyen
Sandy,
You can see it on his legs, particularly the back legs, his barrel, shoulder and rump.
Look at this link and scroll down to the image of the “Steel Gray” You’ll see the similarity to SM’s Candy Ride colt.
http://www.equusite.com/articles/basics/colors/colorsGray.shtml
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
Very cool link – thanks Zenyen. I guess my brain was stuck on a Hansen type image! Had no idea there were all of those variations.
Denise Carrera
I just love those ears!
Guido
He’s getting so big! What a pleasure to see the photos Queen Z! Thank you.
Kim in Saratoga NY
I’m happy to hear Team Z is arriving at Lane’s End. It’s gotta mean one thing; a name for 12Z! Finally. I can’t wait to hear what it is!!!
On a side note: I attended the yearling sales this past Monday and Tuesday at Fasig-Tipton in Saratoga Springs NY and of course a visit to the Lane’s End barn was a must!! Ended up having a great chat with “Frank” one of the night watchmen at Lane’s End! He told me all about the farm and what his duties include and how “really nice all the folks are that work at Lane’s End”. He also said that Zenyatta is a real sweet brood mare and does anything that is asked of her. Awww :) Well Frank was a real sweetheart and listening to his stories was the best part of the night! I could help but imagine that The Queen herself wasn’t right around the corner :) Thanks Frank!
Marty R / Colorado
Kim in Saratoga NY,
Thank you for sharing your experience visiting with Frank from Lane’s End. I think we will never be able to get enough glimpses of Zenyatta, where she lives and how she’s doing. His report was good to hear. Marty R
signofthetimes; President Texas Chapter RNC
Actually Kim,
The Mosses don’t name their horses until they complete two year old training.
So there is a bit longer wait for that.
Ann
Thanks for sharing the story about Frank. Very special. I bet he enjoyed filling you in!
Thanks Kim and Frank.
DmamaKlock
Thanks so very much for the pictures and updates. REALLY appreciate ! !
Lisa T
Love, love, love the pics… thanks so very much for continuing to keep us updated on Zenyatta and Baby Z! He sure is beautiful and getting big!
Pati- Miserably Sick
Wow. Good thing I have instagram! :-D
Neva
Thanks so much for the charming photos!
Marty R / Colorado
Thank you Alys and Lane’s End for marking Z12 turning five months old with some fabulous pictures.
I’ve been wondering if Mr. and Mrs. Moss would come to Lane’s End around the weaning time. They always attend Zenyatta’s big events, occasions, etc. I’m not expecting to hear a name very soon. I would love to be surprised, but I’m not even expecting it until after his racing training or just before his first race. I think Mr. and Mrs. Moss want to choose the perfect name.
Well, this visit to Zenny’s website brought big smiles.
Mary Pugh
I’m not sure he is ever going to grow into those ears! He’s like a puppy trying to fit into their feet. LOL.
He is so fabulous. Thank you so much for the pictures.
Sue Fl CPRC
Love Love those ears
Baby Z Looks more and more about him mom including that muscular back end.
Baby Z Looks more and more about him mom including that muscular back end.
KATHY
Baby Z Looks more and more like Z including that muscular back end.
Pam
He’s such a handsome boy. No more baby fuzz…just a fuzzy tail still. I’m glad to see that he is a sociable little guy; that will make weaning much easier. Team Z, thank you so much for the photos and updates.
Julie from Kokomo
Is 12Z ever going to grow into those ears? I kind of hope not ;) Thank you, Lane’s End!