Happy Wednesday!
2016 has been off to a chilly start in Kentucky. Last week we spent a few days at Lane’s End with Zenyatta. We braved cold weather that didn’t seem to phase The Queen, and we even got to play in the snow.
Zenyatta is looking gorgeous with a healthy winter coat and growing belly. Her veterinarian says that momma and foal-to-be are both in excellent health. She has bonded with her paddock mates and she even shared her treats.
It won’t be long before foal watch begins in March! Scroll down for photos.
Enjoy!
Team Z
Kathy
Zenyatta is looking wonderful as always. Thank you so much for updating us, Team Z! Your generosity is astounding.
sheena.davies(wales)
Wonderful photos of our Queen in her winter coat slowly preparing for her big day and getting hugs and kisses from her Ann.Thanks as always for these delightful updates Hugs SheenaX
Kathy Morris
just a question.. Is the queen ridden at all anymore? She is in such good shape just curious.. Hugs “Z”
Cindy
You look beautiful Zenyatta! Love the moments captured with Ann! Can’t wait for your new foal to arrive in March!! Thank you to the Moss’s for sharing these beautiful photos of your gorgeous Zenyatta! :-)
Jodi Najarian
Thank you so much for sharing these pictures, they are wonderful!!!!! I LOVE her!!!!
Annie B.
Beautiful, wonderful photos of our Queen that make me happy. Zenyatta is truly one of a kind, and we are so lucky that Team Z continues to share her with us.
Keep warm, everyone!
Annie B in MA
Marilyn Morgan
Beautiful, beautiful girl!!!! Stay warm!!!
Rita
She looks beautiful! Love the picture of her and Ann hugging.
Marilyn Lane
I am still in awe of this wonderful horse named Zenyatta. It fills my heart to see her so well taken care of, and loving her Ann! She will always be a special gift. Without her knowing it, she gave me strength when I had none. I hope someday to be able to just see her and nuzzle her cheek to cheek. A very special place will always be in my heart for her. Enjoy life Zen! You are loved!
sandra jakowpck
great photos, She looks amazing, Thank you so much for pictures, I live in Wildomar ca. and it is hard for me to be able to get there to see her. Praying for healthy baby and mom. can hardley waite for the day!!!!! Blessings to our Queen & baby on board.
Janie in L.A.
The pictures of Zenyatta nuzzling with Ann almost made me cry – such a sweet girl. I’m happy to hear she and baby are hearty and healthy. Can’t wait to see the little one!
Gloria
Awww, I love the nuzzle pictures with Ann. Zenyatta’s such a sweet girl. Love the snow photos and the sunset photo. Thanks for posting. I will always love to hear about Zenyatta. She’s THEEEE BEST!
sue and tony
Zenny and her Ann are such a beautiful picture. These two hearts beat in unison…it’s so obvious to see. Every picture is much appreciated, Team Z. Our Queen always looks every inch (and pound) like true royalty.
hattonsghost
The snowfall photo looks like an Impressionist painting. Beautiful! Thank you so much, Team Z, for sharing the memories of your visit. Our Queen Mother looks phenomenal! Blessings on her as her white world melts into spring. ❤
Glorijeaaninoc
Zenny is so sweet! Love her, thanks for the update and wonderful photos! Can’t wait for foal watch to start in March!!! Woot woot ~
Glorijeaaninoc
I wonder who her paddock mates are, it didn’t say.
Z13Rulz
Remember, the mares she’s in with have a high probability of belonging to private owners, who don’t want their information shared.
And even if they are Lane’s End mares, after the PR nightmare of Tasty Temptation, they’ve pretty much stopped talking about her paddock mates.
Laurie B. Hagan
Amazing photos, the expression of joy is on that mares face.
Lynn
Miss Zenny so much she is still the most beautiful of any . Just something about her , she knows when pictures are being taken and she looks right into the camera like as if to say ,, i am here and miss you all so much . May the Lord watch over her every minute of everyday . Thanks for the Pictures , they make me tear up as it is so wonderful to see her ,,
Liz Gooch
Thank you for continuing to share your amazing mare. We fans appreciate the pics and info. I got to meet her at Churchill. I took pics for 4 days and even got to pet her. I still get chills with the memory
Abigail1849
THANK YOU TEAM Z and Kyle for these GORGEOUS photos of Zenny, her band and Ann with her “best girl.”
I think Zenny looks just wonderful. Clearly a year off was important, because she looks just the way she did during her very first pregnancy. That said, I can hardly wait for foal watch to begin!!!!!
The shots of Zenny with Ann are always my favourite, right since the beginning of the website. Although I can sure tell how cold it was in Kentucky!!! The shot of Zenny giving Ann hugs ….oh, my. It’s just filled with the feelings they share for each other.
Let me just throw this out there: Does anyone else think Zenny looks smaller at this stage of her pregnancy than she did at the same time in 2014, with Z Princess? I find that from certain angles, she hardly looks in foal at all!!!
Kim
Yes Abigail, I thought the same thing about Zenny looking smaller this time around, and I agree, from certain angles you really can’t tell she’s in foal.
Ann Maree / Tennessee
I recall that a year or so ago, maybe even longer, it was reported that Zenny had dropped some weight. She had gotten so heavy (was what I understood, anyway) that it was recommended she take off a few pounds. She is such a big girl, and I know they do gain some weight when in foal, but it is probably healthier for her to not get too big. Someone else may know more about this.
shirleeinindy
Amen Ann. Like us, she seemed to have trouble dropping off her baby weight. I, too, think she looks much more trim that she did with Z Princess.
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Abigail.She looks very neat this time around.It will be better for her.She went so heavy with the Princess.The year off has done her the world of good.hugs Sheena
Leila
She looks amazing! Have fun Zen, and keep that little one warm! :) <3
Abigail1849
I just saw that KINGMAMBO died today @ LE. What a stallion! I am just so sorry to hear the news and have left condolences on LE’s Facebook page.
VALE to one of the greatest stallions of the last 50 years.
Bluegrass Girl
RIP Kingmambo horseracinghl Jan. 20 2016
Kingmambo stood his entire career at Lane’s End Farm and was pensioned from stud duty in 2010. He will be buried at Lane’s End.
sheena.davies(wales)
I left condolences on Lane’s End FB.Rest well KingmamboXOXO
The Kennedys in San Diego
There is a beautiful statue of Kingmambo in the Lane’s End Cemetery.
Sharyn
She is just so beautiful – love that you share these beautiful pictures of her with all of us!! Love the one where she snuggles with Ann!!
Darlene Daniels
Thank you Team Z. The photos are wonderful. Every one of them looks like a beautiful postcard.
I am quessing Ann probably wont be back until foaling time. Hope it is warmer then.
Zenyatta my angel, I love you forever.
Kim
Oh my word I just love this girl. My heart skips a beat every time I see her. That nuzzle with Ann, priceless! Thanks to all for sharing these pics of our gorgeous Z.
Sophia Gates
Thank you so much! The pictures are lovely but the ones with Zenyatta and her mommy are my favorites:)
So much love – it’s priceless!
Catherine - Maine
What a beautiful girl!
Love the pics with Ann, they have such a connection. Thank you to the Mosses for continuing to share the Queen with us, Kyle for the great pics, Team Z and all of the Lanes End staff for taking such good care of her. March will be here in no time!
sharon in seattle
momma Z looks glorious, Ann gets much deserved hugs and kisses and we the fans are blessed with these great photos plus a healthy report from the vet. Happy New Year team Z and thank you!
Sandi york
Behold a queen.
Bluegrass Girl
What a beautiful sharing on a Wednesday afternoon!
The bond between Zenyatta and Ann is still so strong.
The cold weather and snow reminds me of the photos when Zenyatta arrived
at Lane’s End.
Thank you Team Z for the update and Kyle for the wonderful photos.