Here are today’s new photos of 12 Zenyatta, who weighed in on Friday at 191 lbs. Today he and his mom were turned out with the mare Spooky Minister and her three week old Candy Ride colt. They kept to themselves today, but we think they’ll be best buds in no time!
We’ll have more photos for you soon.
-Team Z
carol in utah
Zenny will make friends….
signofthetimes
Definately, just takes some time especially with
Her baby. LE knows how to match their horses.
He gets cuter everyday. Zenny has done well at one
Of her first maternal tasks, teaching her foal to
Nurse and graze.
signofthetimes
This is a very cute link; the foal actually has a voice and talks about his first experiences after birth.
http://www.angelfire.com/tx3/equinekids/newfoal.html
signofthetimes
Here are some links on imprinting by the mare and by humans to the foal; this is very important so foal does not go to the wrong mare and get kicked and bitten
http://www.robertmmiller.com/imprint-training.html
Gail McDaniel
My goodness, Queen Z, what wonderful mother’s milk you’re providing.
“Dumpling” will be 3 weeks old 3/29 and he’s gained 61 pounds, Wow.
So look forward to seeing photos with pasture mates…two colts, cavoring in the
Kentucky spring time.
The Gift continues gm
Karen Gogue PROUD Nanny/Granny ♥♥
Awww, how precious! Thank you – isn’t he adorable!? And momma looks fantastic too!
Danica
How about a Tasty update???? :D
carol in utah
nothing yet on Tasty…she is driving us all nuts
Gloria Jeanne - Zenyatta's Prince
I still think Tasty is going to wait until April 1st, to foal…. Zenyatta’s Birthday. Now it’s just a few more days away.
Pace Pace Pace.
I sure hope that Zenyatta and Z12 will get along with their new Pals. Candy Ride – cool.
Alex Bowdoin, MA
April 1st is a good day for TT…PACE…PACE…PACE
Janice
Tasty Temptation had a Candy Ride colt today 3/27.
Boomer
Tasty is a mom?! That’s great! She and Z will get together and talk while their children play together. Could we get a picture?
Thanks so much for keeping us up to date.
Marilyn Braudrick
please do you have pix of Tasty’s foal???
Karin
Aww yay! We love hearing about Baby Zendini! <3 :D keep us updated!!!
Taylor
Why isn’t Zenny with Tasty Temptation? Has she foaled yet?
Amanda
No Tasty still has not foaled as of today.
Zenyen
TT had not yet foaled. At this point Zenyatta’s foal is too old to be put in with TT’s once s(he) is born so Zenyatta and Z12 have been settled in with new paddock mates.
carol in utah
Tasty…a woman with a mind of her own…has decided to REMAIN PREGGERS FOREVER..
pacing doesnt work
pulling out of all hair doesnt work
poems written by very talented members of our community dont work
….
i will remain calm and she will deliver when and if she wants to…..
talk about attitude…
….
Tasty ..my love…are you not tired of carrying around that extra 129lbs?
suew/Va
You expressed my sentiments exactly.
Vicki B. near Hollywood Park
Well, they did say Tasty is “ornery”.
Vicki B. near Hollywood Park
Now Tasty is “holding back”, not “going with the flow”, and so she and Z can’t be best buds anymore — or at least they will lose touch. Tasty, Tasty, Tasty…
April
Zenyatta’s foal will be too old for Tasty’s newborn, when he or she finally decides to arrive.. so unfortunately, Zenyatta and Tasty will not be pasture mates for awhile.
carolyn
omg black beauty just came to mind when i seen this lol!
Gloria
Love the photos. Junior better get used to that camera. Thank you for the update!
charlene blankley
what about tasty??? did she have her baby??
Carol
it is always hard to warm up with new paddock mates , but soon it will be like they have been old friends and the kids will go off and play leaving mommy’s to eat and rest ! have fun “Z”……love that baby !
Jill in FL.
I like the white in his little eye! Beautiful!
Melissa Bessette
I love the white star on 12 Zenyatta’s face. Mom looks very attentive in the pic.
signofthetimes
I think she is looking at her new paddock mate and
Her foal, alert and curious about these new folks.
Amanda
Awe Wee! too cute.
janie from Massachusetts
How wonderful to see ….. Zenyatta and Zenny’s pride at play
Delia Lee Scallion
What has happended to Tasty and her baby?
Zenyen
Tasty has not foaled yet.
At this point when she does foal, her foal will be too young to go in with Z12.
Leslies Stidham
nothing she is fine still in foal…..I know it’s taking forever but for some it does
Mary in Boone, NC
Thank you for a WONDERFUL surprise at the end of a difficult day. Zenyatta and Z12 put a smile on my face. Know they will be happy with their new paddock mates. Beautiful sunny weather with the sun on your withers…who wouldn’t be pleased to have new friends?!?!?!
Leslies Stidham
YAAAAAY 12 Z will have someone to romp and play with and soon the 2 mommas will be chatting about their little boys. I LOVE YOU ZENYATTA AND 12 ZENYATTA ………Hugs Leslie
Jill Mabry
Thanks for the update and new pictures Team Z!!
signofthetimes
Dear Jane,
Hope he comes to you for training.
You and your staff give the yearlings
such great lessons and love.
signofthetimes
Sorry Jill not Jane
Peg
Zee looks like a devoted mother. Her colt is adorable. Thanks for the update
ronni
Thanks for the update and new pictures!! Gosh, he is so cute!!! Love them both! Lot’s of hugs for Tasty too!
LaurieK
Wow, he’s quite a looker.
Jennifer Adelman
Thank you for posting this photo as I see Z with the most intense look as a mother watching her foal!!! She is as intense as a race horse as she is a mom! Best baby days for new mom Zenyatta!!!
signofthetimes
Also looking at the two others in the paddock
And wondering who they are.
Luv'n Zenny & Zunior
He looks so much like his momma. Definitly has Zenny’s ears. TOO CUTE……
Why don’t they name him “ZZ Top”
LauraJ (Cincinnati OH)
“ZZ Top” would be considered a commercial reference, I think.
Lynn Martin
They could go with the Canadian way or saying “Z” and call him Zed Zed Top!
LauraJ (Cincinnati OH)
LOL!
Shannon
Thanks for the updates…….love the name “Zendini” somebody came up with !!
LauraJ (Cincinnati OH)
LOL Everybody has come up with Zendini.
Cheryl Harshall
Thanks so much for the photos. Z12 is adorable and mama looks great as always. I’m sure they will adjust to their new paddock mates. Wish Tasty would get this over with.
Heidi
Hey Z –
Hope you are loving motherhood. Maybe you can tell me what its like as I was not privileged to have children myself. I’ve been thinking of names: Zendini, Bernarzetta – but that one sounds too girly.
Anyway, I’m sure your baby will have a name soon. Are your owners going to put up for sale the baby when you son gets to be a yearling?
Take care.
LauraJ (Cincinnati OH)
The Mosses have stated that they will keep baby 12Z. They may or may not name him anytime soon, though. He does not have to be named until he is ready to start racing.
Christa
I am wondering if Tasty’s having a little depression being that she no longer has her pasture mate around anymore? Maybe why she hasn’t fouled yet?
RoxanneL
It occurred to me also that Tasty might be depressed about losing her BFF. Maybe she needs a “horse whisperer” to try to determine her state of mind.
signofthetimes
Human feelings, which you are describing,
Are not a part of horses language. Just a lazy
Baby and hormones not right for .
signofthetimes
Horses are herd animals and accept others easily
If personalities match. LE is expert at matching personalities.
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Z Fans:
Isn’t he absolutely gorgeous! Z looks great too. Hugs, JB
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Team Z:
Forgot to say thank you so much for the update and photos of Z and Son. Hugs JB
Ingrid Arnone
Dear Judy,
Thank you so much for the information regarding Krist is It, hugs Ingrid.
Dear Z web, thank for the photos, he looks so big and beautiful like his mom.
Miss you so much my adorable Zenyatta, Ingrid.
Annabel Girard
Zenyatta looks very happy as a mom.
Judy
Thanks you Team Zenyatta and everyone at Lane’s End for keeping up with a demanding public! You guys are great!
Bethany
He needs a name
Amanda
They have up until the time he turns 2 to give hime a name.
LauraJ (Cincinnati OH)
Actually, they can wait until he is ready to make his first start. There is a fee for registering the name after a certain point (2? I’m too lazy to look it up), but it’s $75 or something like that.
signofthetimes
Foals are not named until they race. Zenny
Was “V” 09 until she was 2.
AngelaFromAbilene
Actually, they are named whenever the owner decides to send it in. However, they must be named before they can start.