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September at Lane’s End

Zenyatta and Z Princess at Lane's End
Zenyatta and Z Princess at Lane’s End

Happy Wednesday!

As you may know, we were in Kentucky last week visiting Zenyatta, 14Z, and Ziconic. We posted photos from Lane’s End on Instagram and Facebook throughout the week, and we were happy to see so many of you following!

It still felt like summer in Kentucky, and we arrived to a beautiful full moon. We brought lots of pears, carrots, and mints with us and spent time with the horses every morning and afternoon.

This trip was extra special because Jeanne, April, and Jackie from Mayberry Farm were in town for the yearling sale. They were thrilled to spend time with us at Lane’s End and to meet Ziconic and Z Princess for the first time. It won’t be long before Ziconic goes to their the farm in Ocala for training.

Scroll down to see more photos from our visit. One of our favorites is available in the shop today!

Today’s post is dedicated to Street Cry, who will live on through Zenyatta, her children, and champions around the world.

Enjoy!
-Team Z

Photos by Kyle Acebo.

This portrait of Zenyatta is now in the shop!
This portrait of Zenyatta is now in the shop!


Zenyatta grazes alongside Z Princess.
Zenyatta grazes alongside Z Princess.


Zenyatta and her filly share a bite.
Zenyatta and her filly share a bite.


Ann joins Zenyatta for morning turnout.
Ann joins Zenyatta for morning turnout.


Ziconic in his stall.
Ziconic in his stall.


Zenyatta
Zenyatta


Ann with Zenyatta
Ann with Zenyatta


Z loves those carrots!
Z loves those carrots!


Ziconic
Ziconic


Jeanne Mayberry with Z Princess
Jeanne Mayberry with Z Princess


April Mayberry with Z Princess
April Mayberry with Z Princess


Ann with Zenyatta
Ann with Zenyatta


Z Princess
Z Princess grazes…


Z Princess grazes
…and grazes…


Z Princess
…and grazes some more.


Jerry says hi to Zenyatta and her filly
Jerry says hi to Zenyatta and her filly


Z Princess
Z Princess


Zenyatta
Zenyatta


Z Princess
Z Princess


Zenyatta wears a fly mask to keep the bugs away, and she can see through it too!
Zenyatta wears a fly mask to keep the bugs away, and she can see through it too!


Z Princess grazes with her paddock mates
Z Princess grazes with her paddock mates


Ziconic
Ziconic
Z Princess
Z Princess


A full moon over Lane's End
A full moon over Lane’s End

Reader Interactions

823 Comments

  1. / Reply

    Dear Sheena
    You can rest easy now.I hope you have a good nap today.
    Love and hugs,Debbie

    Dear KathyR
    Glad to hear General is feeling like his ol self. That is such a scare,may he continue to feel well.

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    OMG I can’t get over how much Princess Z14 looks so much like her mom. All Zenny’s off spring are amazing. Thank you so much for sharing your pictures,

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    ♥ Talk about TFIG!!!!

    These new pictures are awesome! I love how Princess Z waits next to mommy while Ann gives Zen some loving… she’s like: “I’m waiting over here Grandmother Ann for my hug!” :-)

    Thank you Team Z and Lane’s End for keeping us in smiles. My ♥ has skipped a beat or two LOL

    ♥ Auntie Judy XO

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      Dear Sheena and Debbie:

      This is too cute. Monty waited until the pheasant actually took a step toward the next and then he just couldn’t help himself. Love and Hugs, JB

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    I know they put a tag on the foal’s halter to make sure mom and baby are matched. is that what the tag on Zenyatta’s is for? and why are there all the places with green looking tape on Z Princess’s halter? Crazy questions I know but I am just curious. They all look so happy and very well taken care of at Lane’s End. I have got to get down there one day. Thanks!

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    Dear Sheena
    Atta boy Monty!!! I didn’t realize how much I miss them all until I saw his beautiful big wings and him still protecting his nest.Ahhhhhhh. Thanks,wouldn’t want to have missed that one..
    Had a great holiday, one hike was up to the top of a hill with Tully where my Grandpa and I use to sit and and look out over ocean and Keats Island..Tully lives for water and really enjoyed her swims,lots of time together.Also had fun with a friend and her animals-Tully’s friend Buck (coon hound),2 goats,5 sheep and a rabbit.
    When I got home I spent time with Ash and also had some house repairs to deal with.
    Nothing important but it’s nice things are calming down now.
    You must be so relieved and hope you will have a good sleep tonight.
    Big hugs,Debbie

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    Z-Princess has gotten so big! Her mane and tail are filling out- she looks like a yearling. Saddens me to see her growing up so fast-it means she will be weaned soon.

    Ziconic is getting to be quite the handsome devil,
    Zenyatta, you make beautiful babies

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    Dear all–I may be the only clod on this blog who doesn’t know the answer to this, but is there an tv coverage of the PA Derby tomorrow? All I can find is internet streaming.
    Hugs to all.

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    Dear Debbie.So glad you enjoyed the video.I miss the family so much and often think if they’ve arrived in Africa safely,it’s a wonder we can’t still hear Deri!!!I’m quite used to late nights never go to bed early.
    I’m glad you and Tully had a great holiday and had fun with 2 leggers and 4 leggers! Ash must have been glad to see you back.Poor Kathy has had a lot of worry with General but he’s a lot better now.Our pets mean the world to us and the manly Hovis.His mum has been tearing her hair out.Hoping he’s back to full-fitness soon.Have Sweet Dreams.God bless.Love and hugs Sheena.

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      Dear Sheena:

      Have just caught up with Monty vs the Pheasant. Just love the look of absolute shock on the Pheasant’s face – “where did he come from!!!!” Hugs KathyR

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    Dear Max.As you may have guessed I am quite a happy bunny today.The sun may have set on the British Empire a very long time ago but it hasn’t set on the UK yet!Alec Salmond has resigned,he had a dream of a free Scotland and it didn’t come to pass.I respect his beliefs as I do most politicians but it doesn’t mean I agree with them.
    Poor Hovis having his feathers shaved off something like Samson losing his hair.I will be glad to see him back poncing again and I,for one,like to see a man cry!Mike Marshall is joining Roger Varian as his new assistant he used to be with Sir Henry.Not long to the Arc now fairly quiet weekend over here.The Moose must return and bring joy to racing again!Free him.Sheena.

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      Sheena. Very happy that you are okay with the results. Told you that freedom never comes from a ballot box. Unfortunately, that tedious separation stuff and this devo talk is not going away. Hopefully for your sake it might go quiet for a while. Boris now wants independence for London. Like the Vatican?
      Why is Varian calling his stable Kremlin Place?
      Free the Moose! Beast, another day closer to your return. Snake, keep training. Dan, most interesting horse in the world, bed time.

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    Dear Max, Sheena, Ann, Peggy, Marshall, Kathy R, Sally B, Sue Fredrick, Barb W, debbie s and Z Fans:

    This is the gorgeous To Dubai. Angela brought him home from Suffolk Downs yesterday. Here are some photos of him and a video of him winning his Maiden at Saratoga. You can see his beautiful face at the end when they remove his Blinker Mask. In the photo with Alex he reminds me a bit of Hudson. He will be trained as a barrel racer for Alex.

    Max, he has Mr. Prospector and Native Dancer on his Sire’s side and Danzig and Northern Dancer on his Dam’s. His build is stocky and his legs are not too long, so hopefully he will take to his new career well. Love and Hugs, JB

    http://www.dropshots.com/littlebigred/date/2014-09-19/16:30:10

    http://www.dropshots.com/littlebigred/date/2014-09-19/16:08:37

    http://www.nyra.com/saratoga/videos/race-replay/STD/2012/20120720/10/pan/

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      Dear Sandy:

      Meant to address the above post to you as well, although you’ve already seen the video in an email. Love and Hugs, JB

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      JudyB. He’s magnificent looking. If he’s got Danzig and Northern Dancer, he is probably feisty. In the photo, he looks to be on the tiny side like the Beast?
      Moose, freedom, neigh! BDS, time to snooze.

        • Dear Judy:

          What a handsome fellow! Just delighted that he has a home – hopefully the extension of time will allow more homes to be found for the rest of the horses at Suffolk Downs. Angela is certainly accumulating a good looking herd though (think I’ll exclude Frank from that description!). Hugs KathyR.

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      Judy B,
      Thanks for posting these pics. Boy he is a beauty, will be interesting to watch his progress, he sure got the muscling. love and hugs

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      Dear Judy B.,
      Thanks for the links! To Dubai is gorgeous! That was quite a race, too. I am so glad that he has “won the lottery” by having Angela rescue him. A happy ending is definitely to be savored, gratefully. PLUS, he gets to hang out with you, Charlie, Hudson and the gang!
      Lots of Hugs and Love

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    Hello to Team Z
    I was so upset yesterday when I learned of Street Cry’s passing, I failed to mention the beautiful pics of Z Princess and of Ziconic and of course, our Zenny. What beautiful children Zenny has and what a great job you did of capturing these special moments.

    I love them all, but I love the close up of Ziconic. His blaze is so unique. It comes down to a point. I never noticed that before. He is really such a handsome horse. The other one I love is the profile of Z Princess. She is beautiful. She still has a wavey mane.

    Thank you so much for sharing the family photos. As many others have already commented: These photos really put a smile on our faces and brighten up our day.

    Love

    Linda

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    Dear Sheena:

    Goodnight. Glad Scotland is back on track. Love and Hugs, JB, LM, PC, HT, Cap, Herc, Frank and all the Sweeties

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    Dear Max.This devo talk is not going away Cornwall is talking of independence and the English want their own parliament!I never liked the idea of a devolution in the first place.I was quite happy being governed by Westminster.It’s been more trouble than the worth of it.Roger Varian took over Michael Jarvis’ stables in 2010.Prince Soltykoff of Russia owned them,he came over to Newmarket after the Crimean war and never returned home.They are in a most beautiful part of the UK.There was an open day there today and Kingston Hill was parading.Free the Moose .PU Hovis and all sick 4-legged friends.Sheena.

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      Sheena. Agree with you. The UK was doing just fine for centuries as a unity state.
      Thanks for the explanation of Kremlin Place. Understand now.
      Devo Max for the Moose. The Moose must govern himself. Moosie makes the rules. DBS, lights out.

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    OH MY GOODNESS!! Thank you so much for keeping us up to date and most of all the absolutely beautiful and cute pictures!!!!!! I am in love with that picture of Z and will most likely go to the shop!
    I think it is so wonderful of you, and rightfully so, to with admiration dedicate this post to Street Cry.
    Hi April and Jeanne, you are the persons that I kept visting for two years in a row!! I missed Coz though because I could not get down there this last year. (Perhaps I could not have seen Coz anyway) You love the horses and I recognized the seriousness of the well being and training of the horses you have responsibility for. I admire you.
    I really feel so sad for Street Cry and to those others in the future that could have been something because of him. When I think of Zenyatta; WOW!

    love, Sally B

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    Hi Zters! I just got back from a couple of days visiting my dearest friend Sue F. and go bumming and just have our female fun. Her hubby Bob is the greatest guy too! My husband was further up north. That is when I learned about Street Cry!! SO SAD!! A dad to Zenyatta, , had to die so early at 16?! I really prayed for Street Cry when I found out a bit ago from your posts. God sometimes does not present a reason and I know from past experience that I sometimes don’t understand why this person or now this horse had to die. But, in horses, I know Zenyatta has given birth to the three most desirable awesome horses, by mom and their dads and the greatness will carry on. It is still very very sad.
    hugs, to all, Sally B

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      Dear Sally B:

      So good to see a post from you. Very sad over the loss of Street Cry. Love and Hugs, JB

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    The Pennsylvania Derby will be streamed live on the America’s Best Racing website starting at 4:30pm EDT.
    The entire card can also be watched on the Parx Racing website; first post is at 11:25am EDT. In the (local to Parx Racing) Philadelphia area,
    The Comcast Network will also provide TV Coverage from 4:30pm to 6:00 pm EDT.
    http://www.chicagonow.com/picks-ponderings-chicago-horse-racing/2014/09/2014-pennsylvania-derby-day-stakes-preview/

    TVG · Sep 15
    Excited for the Penn Derby live on TVG this Sat?
    It’s some lineup with Chrome, Bayern & Tapiture all running

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    Dear Judy
    I loved the photos and the race with To Dobai-he is a stunner and Alex looks so happy!
    Angela does so much good in the world. I hope that many people come forward to help with the horses from Suffolk Downs- the info you sent out is a good way to motivate people to step up.To Dobai will have many happy year ahead! Love and hugs,Debbie ps How is Frank doing?

    Dear Sheena
    Yes,it was great to see Ash and I got a few nice whinneys.He is still very decisive about where he wants to be scratched when we are out in the paddock-smile. I hope Hovis is feeling better soon and of course General.Pray for our osprey family and miss watching them and esp Deri’s cry (yes,I do). Hope that there is not too much unrest going forward for the U.K.-what is the mood there? Looking forward to the race tomorrow!
    Hugs,Debbie

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      Dear debbie s:

      Glad you got to spend some time with your beloved Ash. Yes, Angela is a special lady.
      Alex is so happy to have Dubai. Hoping and praying for homes for all the horses at Suffolk Downs. They have extended the “off the property date” to 10/13/14. Love and Hugs, JB

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    Dear Zters; Although there is so much I miss about all that you are talking about, and I truly apologize, while have missed many things that have been in your hearts, I am sorry when I miss them. I really am.
    I just want to thank you for your concern with Sir because he has been always on my mind. Just look what Zenyatta blog brought to all of us; so very likeable people who have truly cared for one another beyond the horses.
    My last post was of where Sir is and that he will put him down before winter, because she can not have him there.

    Barbara W. and Judy B in connection with one another would call rescues in Wi to help me, for Sir. Barbara had a list of rescues. I will never be able to thank Barb and Judy enough for their compassion.
    For some reason this owner,trainer, stated personally to me : that she would rather put him down before giving him to a rescue as they would not feed him enough. She complained about him to me for many many reasons but she insisted she would put him down unless her specifics were met.

    A couple of volunteers that love him too say, it was a good thing you had a conversation and what you were able to say between all her interruptions was a good thing. Perhaps she will think things over.
    Tick tok, tick tok. I pray Becky will think things over, allow us to pay for a vetting so we can proceed for a home for Sir.

    I really value your friendship Zsters! Just thank you for listening.
    hugs, Sally B

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    Dear Judy.Lovely photos of TD at the farm.He’s one of the lucky ones again to find a great home.Thanks for the cute video of the monkeys you emailed.Nissy actually got his favourite turkey for breakie this morning!!Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT Little Cap Hercules Frank and all the Sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX

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      Dear Sheena:

      Yes, TD is one of the lucky ones. Glad Nissy was able to have his favorite food. Love and Hugs, JB, LM, PC, HT, Cap, Herc, Frank and all the Sweeties

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    Dear Sally B.
    I have just learned of Sir’s plight and I am praying that the person you spoke to will consider a rescue and let you go ahead and vet him.My heart goes out to you,to have someone you love so much in peril and to Sir who deserves to live out his days in peace and dignity and with love..
    With big hugs to you and Sir,
    Debbie

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    Our Beloved Street Cry has a Granddaughter running in the Cotillion tomorrow, the beautiful “Sweet Reason” Street Sense’s daughter.
    So hope you win for your Grand PaPa Beautiful girl. I Know, you got some real stiff competition. Well, one in particular, I want say it to jinx you but we know it starts with a T.
    I bet Grand Papa will be there with you. God Speed
    Your breaking from post 2 and I’m a little worried, so be real careful

    Go Chrome, You can do it but just be real careful. Take care our beautiful boy.

    Safe travels to all racing.

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    Dear Peggy(N)
    I received the picture of Mr.Eddie Sweat and Secretariat this week.It is so special,the feeling between them is pure love and I just didn’t want to put the picture down.I read all I could find about Mr.Sweat and was sad to learn that ironically for a man who wasn’t sick a day when he took such heartfelt care of Secretariat – he was very sick with many afflictions later in life and died a poor man.That is poor in dollars but certainly not in spirit.He had” the gift” or some say “the touch” and for someone to have a heart like that he was rich in so many ways that count Oh the memories!!.Thank-you very much for telling me about this photo-I will cherish it.The grooms are so important,hope they receive the recognition they deserve.
    With appreciation,
    Debbie

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      Dear Debbie

      I got my picture too. I just love it and will cherish it forever. Such a nice post that you wrote. I know I was heartbroken when I read all about Eddie’s problems later in life too. But, I take a lot of comfort in I believe he and Red have probably been reunited now.
      That picture yes just is pure love.
      I appreciate the grooms so much and what they do each day
      Debbie if you have never read about Man O’ War and his groom. It is a wonderful story too. Man O’ War died only about a month after his groom did. Some say he grieved himself to death. O K i’m crying now. Just love our horses so much.

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    Dear Peggy
    Thank-you.I believe Eddie and Red are together again too.
    I have not read about Man O’War and his groom,will look forward to that.
    Will be cheering for Chrome in the P. Derby tomorrow and Sweet Reason in the Cottilion. I learned about Sweet Reason when I was reading about Street Cry and Street Sense and have a soft spot for her as well..What a day it will be!
    Goodnight,
    Debbie

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    Little Thurzel update:

    Went to see my little girl today. Walked down to the paddock with another owner who was going to take her fellow, Oscar, up to be clipped – she had a bucket of pellets with her. They were all up the top of the hill, and began to approach when they saw the bucket – I had my usual Judy treats, and called out to her – she came straight across which was terrific. There was some of the usual mayhem when food is about and the blokes go feral, so Michelle (Oscar’s owner) and I left. We were just closing the gate, when the herd turned up, so we got little Thurzel out, and the two of us talked and patted our horses. I was so over the moon when my little girl put her head on my shoulder! I leant my head towards hers, and she gave a big sigh – so I smoothed her face and neck and was able to give her a kiss on the nose – just wonderful! When I turned her back out, she seemed reluctant to go off with the others, but I told her I’d be back tomorrow, so she ambled away. How blessed I feel to have her in my life. Hugs KathyR

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