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Z and Baby Have New Paddock Mates

Photo courtesy of Lane's End.

Photo courtesy of Lane's End.

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

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      Dear Max:

      Great article on Frankel. Like his trainer. Does ring true of Z’s Dear John. Hugs, JB

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    Rosemary M – that video is really amazing. I’d surely love to open my door to such a sight. Aren’t eagles magnificent? Thank you for sharing that.

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      Dani: To see one that close in the wild would be amazing. I don’t think I’ve ever seen one that close even in a zoo habitat. They are beautiful.

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    OMG!!! I JUST WON THE LOTTO!!! Huh?? … er, really? … oohhhh, not till tonight, huh?

    karen-duh!-slapsilly-in-lala land-of lotto $$$$$! CHA-CHING!!! Silly me!!!! :0

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    Adorable!! Cant get enough!!! Love you so much zeny so glad you’r having a great time with your baby! FROM YOUR BIGGEST FAN AMY.

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    @Max and signofthetimes-Here is a hall of fame horse joke that I hope you enjoy. The way I heard it originally it was about generic horses, but I will fill in with our favorites. It seems Zenyatta and Tasty Temptation were in adjoining stalls and bragging to each other about when they were racing. Tasty was first and went on and on about her record in Canada. Zenyatta, of course, bragged about her string of 19 straight wins, including beating the males in the 2009 Breeder’s Cup Classic. Just about that time a female greyhound wandered into the area and joined the conversation. “That’s nothing,” said the greyhound. ” I won 50 straight races at the dog track, beating males regularly and in my last race no other dog dared to oppose me.” Having made her point, the greyhound walked out of the barn. Zenyatta then turned to Tasty and said “Can you beat that. A talking dog!” Today’s “golden” redneck joke-You might be a redneck if you have a reserved cell down at the local jail. Vicki B-I have some pope jokes if you would like to receive them. My email address is turkey67@charter.net. If you, or anyone else, would like me to share them with you just send me a message with your email address and I will get back to you ASAP.

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      Now that’s TOO HOOT Terry! A great belly laugh! (Thanks, I needed that, I suppose you heard I thought I won the loot, er, lotto!! ooey, yeah, I know, it’s that kinda day!)
      LOVE YOUR JOKES MR. T.!!!!

        • I am not criticizing you. A good comedian is always looking for a new audience. Here is another golden oldie. You might be a redneck if your husband left you for last year’s winner of the hog calling contest. This is not in reference to “you”. When the club meets, I direct certain jokes to certain members. We are always recruiting new members. I don’t know where you are from, but we would certainly welcome you as a charter member or maybe the president of a chapter depending on where you are from.

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        @Max-It has been awhile since I posted any horse jokes. I have more and it is always good to give the people what they want. However, someone who doesn’t “get” redneck jokes? Unusual.

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      Dear Terry,
      So love the addlibbed racing horse and dog joke; since I was the owner of a lovely female greyhound. Greyhounds can be quite competative. They wear muzzles when racing so they don’t bite each other.

      Some of the A and AA group greyhound racers are very vicious on the track and “puppy dogs” at home. When I first got my greyhound I used to take her to run with other greyhounds at a dog park. One day she was in a pack of about 8 dogs running,
      she got bumped over, they are taught to roll over and stand up immediately when they get bumped and fall. She stood up immediately, looked around at everyone and never ran another step. “She said, I am done with that life for good, I prefer the couch”.

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        I have posted this before but, in light of your post, it bears repeating. Racing greyhounds actually do not run under their real names. The theory is that someone at the track could yell out the dog’s name and distract them.

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      Terry,
      One more for the road — one more post, that is! Thanks for the great jokes. Loved the horses/greyhound joke with Zenyatta and Tasty Temptation in the lead roles! Also, the redneck joke makes me think that Otis of Mayberry must have been a redneck! LOL
      You are our “Laugh Doctor”! Thanks for dispensing doses of vital humor. Cheers!

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    NEW ARRIVAL! THREE-QUARTER SISTER TO CREATIVE CAUSE BORN AT TAYLOR MADE FARM

    At 7:45 P.M. last night, DREAM OF SUMMER, dam of Grade 1 winner and current leading Kentucky Derby contender, CREATIVE CAUSE, gave birth to a beautiful gray filly.
    This filly is from the first-crop of Grade 1 winner, ESKENDEREYA, a son of leading sire Giant’s Causeway, making her a three-quarter sister to CREATIVE CAUSE.
    Like CREATIVE CAUSE, this filly will be raised at Taylor Made Farm in Nicholasville, KY for breeder James C. Weigel. The mare will be bred back to Giant’s Causeway.

    https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=921844&l=afe2cb01d1&id=105549292814200

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    Dear Zenny and TT, I think horses are the most beautiful animals in the whole world; this is the reason that I love you all so very much. Ingrid.

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      Dear Max.:

      Someone posted on the Forum that Montjeu has passed. Very sad. RIP M. Hugs, JB

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        Judy. Thank you. I will check on the Forum.
        Along with Galileo, Montjeu is sire to some of the greatest race horses who are currently running in the UK and Europe. He was indeed a special horse. He had an aura about him. One article said that if he were a human being he would be considered to be an “eccentric genius”. A great many of Northern Dancer’s progeny could be so described, for example Nijinsky. You may also recall from the article today on Frankel that his trainer said that he too was “tricky.” Frankel is a son of Galileo who like Montjeu was sired by Sadler’s Wells. This is very sad news.

        • Dear Max:

          Montjeu was really starting a legacy in GB of his own to rival Northern Dancer. Gone too soon. Hopefully through his sons and daughters, his line will continue to produce great horses. Hugs, JB

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    I think it’s all right to ask this question here rather than in the Forum. Does anybody know how long a foal wears its foal tag on it’s halter? I’m thinking it must be quite a while or maybe there are other ways to identify them as they get older. I know they eventually get a lip tatoo, but think that’s quite a bit later. Thanks for any info on the subject. Marty R.

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    Jen Roytz of Three Chimneys tweeted on Fri. March 30

    Looking for a kid-safe gelding 14h or less for a Make A Wish kiddo.
    If you have/know one, email Jen@threechimneys.com

    Thought one of our Rescue folks might want to know & help.
    Have a great weekend!
    Keta

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      Keta,
      Sure hope someone has a match for Make a Wish child. Both human and horse would benefit immensely. Good Luck and Best Wishes!

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        Keta–thank you so much! This is the dearest wish of my heart that homeless horses can find a safe haven. Our Equi-Army has a list of rescues, and I have e-mail addresses for those who have communicated with me.
        Again, thank you SO much for manning this site for us. We can’t thank you enough!

        • Barbara,
          This is near and dear to my heart.
          I didn’t have answers, but knew you & group would.
          Will continue to watch & share.
          Hugs, Keta

        • Dear Keta, Barb W. and Linda:

          This is exactly how we can help retired TB’s find other venues and live long lives and help people too. What a great group has been brought together through the love of Zenyatta and all horses. I’m so glad to know all of you. Hugs, JB

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      Oooooh! This is soooo cute! Thanks, Judy. Nice that Bernie was included. I just love the picture of little 12Z peeking out from behind Mom and looking right at the camera while Z continues to graze.

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      Thanks Judy! This is a great way to start out the day. Wow that Bernie is something! And 12Zenyatta is the first 3 week old movie star I have ever known. Have a great day my friend.

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      Dear JAG:
      Thank you so much for that video. Love it. Wow, what a beautiful family they are. Hugs, JB

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      JAG This video was the best. 12Z and Z looked very well. Thank you so much for posting it. Loved the inclusion of Bernie. He is a handsome fellow.

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      Thank you Judy. Some of these I had not seen, but dont know how I missed them since I am scoping for pictures everyday. I love them all.

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        Dear Darlene and Z Fans:

        I keep looking at these photos of Z and Little Z. I have never seen a mare more loving or attentive to her foal than Z. She always knows exactly where he is. She’s either looking at him adoringly or kissing him or nuzzling him; it’s just remarkable to me. Maybe it’s because he’s her first. We’ll have to see how she is with the next one. He on the other hand is so confident and poised for so little a guy. I love the photo where he’s peeking around Z’s neck in the direction of the camera. There is just something special about her; everything she does, she does in her own unique way. Z really is unequaled; one of a kind. I just love her with all my heart. Hugs, JB

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    Has anyone seen a picture of Tasty and her foal? I checked the Lane’s End FB page (nothing there), but I feel like I don’t know where to look for anything anymore!!

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      Sandy,
      There seems to be a reduction almost a shut-off of info from Lane’s End.
      Not sure why.
      However, have wondered if the supposedly humorous comments about
      going to Lane’s End to visit Z and/or Tasty have raised some concerns.
      Security and safety are so important.
      Just a thought.
      Hugs, Keta

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        Oh dear! I hope that’s not the reason. It just seemed strange after the first post about her delivery that promised pictures as soon as they were able. Just hope everyone (horse-wise) is OK.

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    @ JAG, Thanks for VIDEO: My Guy

    I noticed the following video on YouTube also: TVG Zenyatta Montage – All 19 Wins (don’t know how to link it other than to say put youtube TVG Zenyatta Montage – All 19 Wins in google search.) LOL, Arlene

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        Obviously Judy, I meant for this to be under the other pictures you posted with the baby , mom, and dad! These are great, too! Thank you!

        • Dear Louise:

          The three of them are just gorgeous. Hope they consider breeding Z back to Bernie some day, as long as she is fit. They make beautiful babies. Hugs, JB

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    I am leaving to take care of some business and may not post again until Monday, when, due to a diminishing number of requests, I will post another horse joke. In the meantime, here are some Hall of Fame redneck jokes. You might be a redneck if you have ever surrendered to the police in exchange for cigarettes. You might be a redneck if your neighbors refer to you as pig farmers and you don’t have any pigs. You might be a redneck if you take your dog on more vacations than your husband. You might be a redneck if you’ve ever had to put on a pair of boots to go to the bathroom. And, especially for Brenda S, president, and Abigail in Montreal. member of the Canadian chapter-You might be a Canadian redneck if you ever valet parked a snowplow. Have a good weekend, all.

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    Just watched the races from Dubai and they had two breakdowns and one pull up, I’m waiting to see if TVG updates. The first one in the Gold Cup the Sheiks own horse Fox Hunt went down with two broken legs. They stopped the race because they couldn’t get the horse off the field in time (euthanized) and after voting decided to run again after the last race. One horse pulled up, don’t know why, and the other Bronze Cannon looked like he injured a front leg. Horrible! It doesn’t just happen in American racing as some would have you believe. This was on the grass! RIP Fox Hunt.

    Game On Dude came in way back in the pack with Royal Delta who had a rough trip….very disappointing for the US.

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      Sue,
      RD did not have a rough trip. Horse in front of her
      Quit, she settled a little longer but made a great run.
      She learned a lot from this race and may be in position
      To go for BCC. Tepeta surface is sticky so horse without
      Stamina, our US horses, can’t do it. Also horses in
      Dubai and Europe race longer. Winner of world cup is
      5 yo. The US is way too focused on Triple Crown and
      Studding unsound 3 year old. We are in a rut and very
      Obviously not internationally competative. Sad.

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        Dear Sign, i agree with a lot of what you say, however we run on dirt mostly and they don’t ,so when they come over here its to run on grass. The few that run on the dirt tracks don’t do so well. I have to think that if all those horses broke down on the same grass track there must have been a problem with that turf course, don’t you. Sometimes I don’t think they don’t give the horses enough time to adjust after that long flight and to get used to that artificial track. The guys on TVG are the ones that said RD had a rough trip but you must have picked up on something I didn’t see. She was training so well over there its just such a shame.

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    Happy birthday, Jumbletwist, whoever you are! Poem posted in the Forum under “Birthday March 31.”

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    Opinion Poll wins Ill-fated Dubai Gold Cup
    By Steve Haskin
    Updated: Saturday, March 31, 2012 4:00 PM
    In the rescheduled running of the $1 million Gold Cup, two more horses – Grand Vent and U.S.-bred Bronze Cannon — were injured and pulled up, while two others – Mikhail Glinka and Makani Bisty – were eased. Bronze Cannon suffered a fractured left front leg and was euthanized. Grand Vent suffered a hind leg injury and was sent to a veterinary hospital.
    The winner was Godolphin’s Opinion Poll, who defeated the former Coolmore’s Joshua Tree by three-quarters of a length under Frankie Dettori, with South African-bred Zanzamar a short head farther back in third. The time was 3:23.73.
    The victory capped a big night for Dubai ruler Sheik Mohammed’s Godolphin, which captured the World Cup (UAE-I) with Monterossa as well as the Godolphin Mile (UAE-II) with African Story.

    Read more: http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/68553/opinion-poll-wins-ill-fated-dubai-gold-cup#ixzz1qjOrcUZ3

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    Ray Paulick tweeted:
    Cagey Calvin Borel wires #FloridaDerby field on Take Charge Indy (A.P. Indy) as favored @TheUnionRags gets shuffled in traffic on turn

    Keta Advice: If you want to win, DON”T get caught in traffic.

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    Congratulations to Take Charge Indy who just won the Florida Derby, whoopee!! Union Rags came in third.

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      Believe that Union Rags will benefit from this race and be dead fit for the Kentucky Derby. He is trained by a man who ought to know how to get a horse ready.

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    Dear Z Fans:

    Thanks for all the updates on the races in Dubai. Some sad results. RIP Fox Hunt. Hugs, JB

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        Agree. According to Roger Stein, who is a local trainer and has a radio show, the authorities in Dubai actually contacted owners and trainers to see if they would be willing to rerun the race later in the day.

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    Dear Max:

    I agree with you. I think it is just Z and she will be the same with all if her foals. Love her. Hugs, JB

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