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Snow Day at Lane’s End

Photo courtesy of Alys Emson/Lane's End
Photo courtesy of Alys Emson/Lane’s End

Happy Wednesday!

Alys took these great photos of Zenyatta playing in her paddock. We think she looks especially beautiful set against the snowy Lane’s End landscape.

Team Z and the staff at Lane’s End are getting ready for the arrival of this year’s foals. Accordingly, we’d like to invite the next round of questions for our “Ask The Experts” column. Questions related to the foaling process will be considered first, but all questions are welcome.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Edit: We have receieved so many great questions from all of you! Submissions are now closed for the time being. If you didn’t get a chance to ask your question, don’t worry, there will be more opportunities in the future.

Some of you have recently asked about the Zenyatta Shop. Our apologies, the Shop is closed at this time. If you have any outstanding orders or inquiries, please contact us by emailing info@zenyatta.com.

-Team Z

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
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


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
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


Photo courtesy of Alys Emson/Lane's End
Photo courtesy of Alys Emson/Lane’s End


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    It makes my day to see photos of Zenyatta. She is still spectacular and seeing her run in the snow gives me the same goose bumps as seeing her running down the stretch! We are so lucky that the Ann & Jerry and Lanes End continues to share Zenny with us! Cannot wait to see the new foal Z13!

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    Oh My God! These are so very beautiful! Zenyatta looks happy, healthy and so very regal! Thank You for these! Can not wait for 13Zenyatta!!!

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    My prayer for our Queen’s offspring is simply…may they have her fleetness of foot, sweetness of nature and the blessing of soundness throughout their lives.
    I get misty eyed every time I see these fabulous photos. Never has she looked more regal and beautiful.

    Her legend only grows greater…now over 116,000 FB friends!

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    WOW!! I cannot begin to tell you how wonderful these pictures are. Thank you for sharing. Lane’s End, you are wonderful. I can’t wait to meet Z13.

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    Again………thank you so much for the beautiful pictures of Z…they always bring me joy and make me smile!!! Her beauty is heart warming.

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    Simply amazing. So happy that she’s so happy. Future generations will continue to sing her praises. We are so lucky to have the devotion of her humans and their generosity in sharing her with us. I could fell her power just by looking at these pictures. Thanks, Alys!

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    Thank you, thank you, thank you for these wonderful photos!!! Zenyatta is so gorgeous, and so happy. I am simply in awe of her physical beauty, strength and power. There will never be another like her. If her foals have even half of her personality and physicality, they will be special.
    Hugs to all — getting ready for a blizzard here!
    A

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      Dear annie b:

      We are too here in Rhode Island. Hoping it doesn’t cause power outages. Hunker down. Hugs, JB

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    Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Tears of joy are streaming down my face at just absolutely beautiful and happy she looks! I love seeing her having so much fun in the snow and also cute to see her little paddock buddy running with her! I swear it in one of the pictures of her side, I could almost see two little hooves! In one of the pictures of her from last year when she was pregnant with baby 12Z, I could literally see the outline of his little head and almost died! Zenyatta, I love you so much as we all do and you have made my life worth fighting for…I’ve been facing major health issues and now am in need of a heart transplant and you have just brought so much joy and light into my life, so thank you sweet girl!!! Am so excited to see your new baby!!! And I love seeing how big 12Z is! Hope we get to hear his official name soon! Love, love, love you Zenyatta!!!

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      Dear Catherine:

      My prayers and thoughts go out to you and I wish you the very best results with the health issues you are facing at this time. Hugs, JB

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      Dear Catherine,

      So very happy that you have come to this site to get the wonderful lift from
      the Queen Zenyatta. Thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through
      the heart transplant process. Hope you have read the story of Kathy Ritvo,
      TB horse trainer and her “new life” after transplant. Thanks for sharing your
      story.

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      Catherine,

      My prayers and good wishes are with you. My neice’s name is Catherine, and I love her very much, I will pray extra hard for you. Zenyatta, as great as she is, is not God, but she does have a power of healing and comfort, through her perfection, joy, and magnetism. I know this first hand. Kinda hard to explain. But, when you feel it, you know it. I have often felt like God Almighty, sent her to so many of us at a time we really needed something special. And she, Zenyatta, is truly something special.

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      Catherine, you are in my prayers as you deal with all your health issues.

      Do you know the story of Kathy, Mucho Macho Man’s trainer? She is received a new heart several years ago and is doing very very well. Hopefully, her story will bring some light to your day.

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    Wow! What a wonderful surprise — our Queen Z frolicking in the snow!! This is just like a Christmas card/present all in one. Zenny looks absolutely divine — our snow angel!
    Thanks, Alys, for these beautiful photos. You are the Best!
    Cheers and whinnies!

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    I am totally confused about th sale of V. I was not aware she was sold in foal to E. I believed it was finalized mch later. My error. And yes Mr. Kronfeld is a wonderful example of a true love for this business and how crazy he is about E shows it. I love his kindness and respect for her and not expecting more than she can give. I know he has a great fondness for V and I should have explained she will come bck to him wn the time comes. My apologies.

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      Dear Kim zeanyatta,

      Did you see the video Mr. Kronfeld did with HRTV, posted for you on a previous page?
      The life of a breeder with many other successful businesses. Really love this
      video as we have heard so many “stories” about “V”, “Z” and “E” and their
      family. We are now able to hear everything completely from her breeder.

      Don Robinson at Winter Quarter Farms was very upset when “V” was sold
      he “loved her very much”. So that is why the clause was put in her contract
      that she will return to Winter Quarter farm after she is pensioned.

      Glad you enjoyed the video. Will post Winter Quarter Farms site for you, that is
      where Mr. Kronfeld keeps his broodmares.

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      Kim, one of my favorite interviews ever was the one that Jennifer Wirth-Ice did with Don Robinson did in late 2010, which she posted at her blog. She has since discontinued her blog, however, the interview and other wonderful posts can still be read. Hope you enjoy this: http://thesaturdaypost.org/blog/2010/11/15/don-robinson-talks-about-zenyatta-as-a-young-horse-at-winter-quarter-farm/

      It brought tears when he described when he went to see Zenyatta right before the BC Ladies Classic and he was so moved that he felt she recognized him.

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        Dear Ann Maree,

        Thanks for posting that classic article, it is such a wonderful read.

  17. / Reply

    Dear Alys and Team Z,

    How Zenny loves the cool/cold KY weather, running, jumping and playing.
    Her foal is sure learning how to have the great fun that she has.
    These photos are such a wonderful way to start the day, with such
    joy, happiness and glee that she feels when she runs the paddock at
    Lanes End in the KY winter snow.

    PS: love her “polka dot” foot too. Really can see it against the snow.

    THANKS SO MUCH FOR THESE LOVELY PHOTOS AND THE OPPORTUNITY
    TO ASK THE EXPERT – SUCH A WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL OF US
    TO KEEP UP WITH ZENNY AND HER HUMAN AND EQUINE FAMILY

  18. / Reply

    Dear Zenny fans, Dumplings and All,

    Angels, like Zenyatta, come in all sizes and shapes and colors,
    visible and invisible to the physical eye. But always you
    are changed having seen one”. And that is so on this site
    with these wonderful photos.

    The mystery of angels touches all lives even saves them.

    Often we are left baffled-disbelieving in the face of evidence
    angels have touched our lives. But when we hear of some
    inexplicable event-invisible hands, an external voice; when we
    see the face of a man light up as he recounts the improbable
    series of coincidences that saved his life; when we feel ourselves
    uplifted and inspired by the Divine, mantled in light, warmth, safety,
    joy, our hearts bow down before a reality that cannot be explained.

    HAVE A BLESSED AND WONDERFUL DAY !!!!

    MAY THE FEELING OF ZENYATTA SURROUND US
    AS WE GO THROUGH OUR DAYS.

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    Thank you for sharing these wonderful, beautiful photos of our beloved Queen!! They lift my heart and make me smile as I can just imagine how glorious it must have been for Alys to actually be there, watching this fantastic display of her joy and vigor, to be able to capture these photos for us. Wow. Thank you so much to the Mosses, to Lanes End and all who are connected to our beautiful Zenyatta.

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      Dear Sign,

      That little guy looks into the camera like he already
      knows he is special. He has big shoes to fill following
      in his brother’s “hoofsteps”.

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        Dear Janet,
        So very true.

        Between this little one, Goldi’s colt and 13 Z we should have a
        great 2016. So amazing how they know they are “special” from
        birth.

        And a Chestnut !!!! Goldi’s is chestnut, too, right???

        The two who have arrived so far are very precious.

  23. / Reply

    Such fantastic photos! Thank you Lane’s End and Alys. Thank you as always Jerry and Ann Moss for allowing us access to the Queen.

  25. / Reply

    dear judy max and sign great news about kind and her baby boy he’s absolutely
    gorgeous she will be going back to galileo again thinking of you judy with the snow storm coming please take carehugs sheena

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      Dear Sheena,

      This little one is so very special, too.
      Goldi’s son, Kind’s son and Zenny’s to be announced foal !!!

      What a great 2016 !!!!

      Hope they all meet at the Breeder’s Cup.

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      Dear Sheena:

      Finally got to see the photo of Kind and her adorable colt (Keta’s post). So Kind will be bred back to Galileo. Why change a good thing. Hugs, JB

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        JudyB. As you know, Kind also has two foals with Oasis Dream, Morpheus and an unnamed filly. That means that Noble Mission, Morpheus and the filly are still in training with Henry Cecil. Hoping for the best for them. Will miss Bullet Train and Frankel. Bullet Train has his own fan club here so that he will keep us up to date on his life. BT is an interesting horse with lots of breeding possibilities.

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    Oh Zenyatta You are so Beautiful. I loved every picture. You are Poetry In Motion. I love seeing you running and enjoying your life at Beautiful Lane’s End. I am so glad you have such good and wonderful people to take care of you. You deserve all the Happiness in the world. The children and I are waiting to see the new baby. God Bless you always and all your sons and daughters. Love Forever, Shari XXXOOO

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    Thank you so very much for posting these breathtaking photos of the “Queen of Racing”, Zenyatta, that are SPECTACULAR!!!! I miss her so very much because she along with the amazing team of trainer, John Shirreffs, the wonderful Dottie who kept all of Zenyatta’s fans so well informed as to how she was doing after she retired, her owners, Jerry & Ann Moss (gosh, Z is soooo loved by “everyone”, but I have purchased many photos & immediately noticed the bond between Ann Moss & “her girl” since I have horse of my own (a soon to be 11 yr. old off-track, grey Arabian gelding that I treat like a son); she adores Z so much & it’s not often when you see a famous owner of one of the great Thoroughbreds get so close, showing she is a “true” horsewoman!! I have easily noticed in many of the photos of Zenyatta that Mrs. Moss understands & communicates in “horse” language!! I know “everyone” connected with Z loves her the same, but there were some photos posted of Z on her last birthday of her, that fiesty, adorable colt of hers & Mrs. Moss that were so touching!! All I can say about her 1st colt (still haven’t heard if he’s been given an official name yet as far as I know) is, WATCH OUT WORLD because I can tell he has his Momma’s personality!! It actually made me think of Secretariat b/c in reading the biography of Secretariat, they spoke so much of his sire Round Table & grandsire Princequillo, who were so fast, but for a certain distance & were concerned about Secretariat handling the distance in that long mile & 1/2 Belmont Stakes. Well, I certainly feel that he flew through that race on a hand-ride w/ Ron Turcotte (Up) & was still going @ a full clip even after he blasted across the wire b/c he had inherited the gene for endurance from his dam/momma, Somethingroyal!!! How wonderful it was for Penny Chenery to present the 1st Vox Populi (forgive me if I misspelled that) Award to Zenyatta & her wonderful owners, Mr. & Mrs. Jerome Moss!! I have been fascinated with the Thoroughbreds since I was about 7 or 8 yrs. old & followed the sport, love to read about & study the different horses’ bloodlines, etc., but I had to step away from the sport after the tragedies with Barbaro & Eight Belles…but then, Zenny brought me all the way back & even though there have been a lot of injuries & tragedies, I follow the sport b/c there are many reputable organizations that now “make sure” the horses are given a proper retirement & regardless of their record on the track, are treated with dignity & respect!! I happen to sponsor a horse @ TROTT named Scrumpy, who has been rehabilitated & I heard through the grapevine that his jockey, who of course is retired now, had been trying to find him & when he did, was elated & I believe the adoption process has been started (I hope this information is as accurate as it should be). I originally chose to sponsor Scrumpy b/c I looked for the horse that would need the most care & attention. TROTT, as I’m sure you are aware, published the most wonderful book, thanks to their fabulous, caring Director, Bonnie Adams, & the photographer, C. J. Wheeler, took the most awesome photos of all the horses (for no fee) & the ones she took of Scrumpy were so fantastic, she, along with Bonnie & the many volunteers @ TROTT, made Scrumpy a Superstar!!!! They had a vote going when they were making the 2012 calendar among the many fans & donors as to who we would like to make the cover of the calendar, & Scrumpy boy won!! I am also aware of the wonderful organizations C.A.N.T.E.R., Old Friends, etc. Sorry for getting off the subject, but it is horses like Zenyatta & Barbaro that, b/c of their legacy, have been such a major part of helping & giving their free time to properly help horses retiring from the track that weren’t going to one of the big farms (I don’t even want to think about what might have happened to them if they had not ended up @ one of these fantastic rescue organizations), helping in the fight to STOP horse slaughter or the transport of any horses out of the country only face an unspeakable death, stepping up the research on one of the no. 1 killer disease, laminitis (thank you Roy & Gretchen Jackson, Dr. Dean Richardson, Edgar Prado & everyone who did their “very best” to save his life) & many, many other things that are so important to these horses that give their heart & soul when their hooves hit that track; I’m including EVERY SINGLE ONE!!!! Anyway, I apologize if my post is so long, but I would like to know who I could contact to purchase some of these recent photos of the “Queen” in “The King of Sports”!!!! Again, thank you so very much to all who have shared these “priceless” photos of Zenyatta & praying she has a soon to be easy delivery of her 2nd foal (filly/ colt??) by one of my favorite sires, Tapit!!!! Much love to Zenny & her boy!!!! :) ♥♥♥♥ xoxoxoxo (4 hearts for post position # 4, now one of my lucky nos.!!) God bless all!!!!

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      Dear Cara,

      What a great summary of all things Zenyatta and so much other great
      horsey news.

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      Thank you, Cara, for filling us in on your own special dedication to the horse. Your touching comment is not at all “off the subject”– it’s 100% “on track”! High hoof.

  28. / Reply

    dear sign and judy is’nt goldie’s colt just “too cute” he’s a little sweetheart her mother born gold is going to be covered by champion aussie sire redoubte’s choice such a great time of year with all the”babies” arriving hugs sheena

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      Dear Sheena,

      Oh yes, Goldi’s chestnut colt, is sooo very precious and regal already.
      How exiciting Born Gold and Redoubte. So very much fun when these
      “babies” arrive.

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      Dear Sheena:

      Yes, Goldi’s colt is so beautiful. So many mares we love having beautiful babies this year. Hugs, JB

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    Full Brother to Frankel Foaled (PHOTO) KIND & FOAL
    By Blood-Horse Staff Updated: Thursday, February 7, 2013 9:51 AM
    A full-brother to Frankel, who was classisfied the best Thoroughbred in the world when he retired undefeated in 14 career starts, has been foaled at Juddmonte’s Banstead Manor Farm in Newmarket, England.
    According to a release from Juddmonte, which bred and raced Frankel, the colt by Galileo produced from the Danehill mare Kind was born Feb. 2.
    Read more on BloodHorse.com: http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/76096/full-brother-to-frankel-foaled#ixzz2KEDg4f59

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