Regretfully, we have to confirm that Zenyatta aborted her pregnancy mid-April. The cause of the abortion was found to be a low grade placentitis that triggered premature placental separation. Zenyatta has bounced back well and is enjoying the spring sunshine in her paddock.
The staff at Lane’s End Farm continues to give Zenyatta the best care possible, and for that we are incredibly grateful. Fans, we thank each of you for your love and support. Love and hugs to all.
Cheryl
God Bless Zenyatta, we have been praying for her and you all!
Teresa
Amen!!
Karen
Thank you for letting us know. We love Zenyatta and wish the best for her. Prayers to all involved.
Abigail1849
Great to hear that Zenny bounced back and is enjoying a Kentucky spring.
I’m hoping we’ll have photos of Z17 soon, since we seem to have missed her birthday.
Love to all and peppermint kisses to my Big Girl.
Deb
Thank you so much for this update. We all love her and feel such a connection to her. Her happiness is our happiness…her losses, ours too. Thank you.
Cindy
Thank you so much for the update. I am so happy and relieved to hear that Zenyatta is well. I am sorry for the loss of the foal but her health is the most important thing. Bless you all! ❤
Janet Squire
Bless your heart mama.
monica in long beach
so very sorry to hear that – a very sad thing for sure – but glad to know zenyatta is ok and doing well – thanks for the update – thanks to all who take care of her – she is well loved by so many – wishing her great health – and happy days ahead in her paddock – warm regards always…. monica
Tracy
So glad she is so well cared for.We love her so much!
Shannon From Cool
Thank you for the announcement. Although we are terribly sorry that Zenyatta lost her foal, we are grateful that she has returned to good health again. Bless her heart and thanks goes to all who care for her on a daily basis.
Melinda
Thank you for your frank honesty in revealing the circumstances surrounding our Queen Z. Now the outrageous opinions can stop. We love and pray for all you who care for Z! Love and good vibes to the Queen and all!!
Julia
Bless her heart
Ann Jendro
So sad for Queen Z and her whole team. She is such a magnificent horse and will always be one of my favorites.
Linda Williams
Very sad. Hope Zenyatta is given a time off from pregnancy.
Kim
And that sound you heard was several thousand hearts breaking. We love you Zenny.
Gloria Ubardelli
Whew! I’ve been waiting since I first heard the foal was lost. Although my heart sunk when I heard she aborted the baby, I am so glad for official word that Zenyatta is doing well. Thank you for giving our girl the best possible care. The fans love her so much! Thank you for the update and pictures. Have a wonderful weekend.
Judy From Aiken SC
@Gloria Ubardeli
Do you mind me inquiring as to when and where you first heart that the foal had been lost?
sheena.davies(wales)
There was a post on Equineline a couple of days ago that someone picked up on twitter as far as I know.
Teresa
Instagram as well
Nancy McDonald
So happy to hear she is doing well, I love our Zenyatta. Keep her safe and happy, I know you will.
Deb Jones
So glad she is loved and cared for. She is truly an epic mare. Thank you for keeping us all up to date. It means a lot to those of us who are far away and will never get the chance to visit. She is prayed for often.
Carolyn R.
So happy to hear she is fine and doing well. Can she still breed or will this to dangerous again due to the separation Premature Placenta? Also, has Anne or LE staff ever thought of allowing Zenny to become a nurse mare when she’s lost a foal? Just wondering
Maureen
Thank you for letting us know. Just such a relief to know that she’s ok!!
Diane Linthicum
The business of breeding and racing horses seems to be such a roller coaster ride.
Teresa
Absolutely and Zenyatta is no different. So glad she is healthy.
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
Thank you for sharing the facts about this sad situation. Sincere condolences to Team Z and Zenny’s wonderful caregivers at Lane’s End. We are all SO relieved to know that Zenny is doing well. Love to all ❤️❤️
Beverly Brown
Many thanks for always keeping here fans up to date. And for continuing to keep us informed even amid so many comments that I find just intolerable. Anyone that thinks she gets anything but the very best of care is woefully uninformed. God Bless our Queen!
Brenda Springer
Thank you so much for letting us know. Sad as it is that Zenny lost her foal, I’m sure that we are all having huge sighs of relief that Zenny is doing well. Alys, as usual, has taken some lovely photos, very reassuring to see Zenny taking life easy in her paddock.
Ellen Kirkendoll
So sorry to hear this news of Zenyatta losing her foal. My heart & prayers go out to all concerned. She is a magnificent mare and I love her very much. It comforts me to know she is being well taken cared of. May God bless you all. Most of all God bless you Zeny.
Teresa Fasolino
So very sorry to hear this sad news. We are all relieved to know that Zenyatta is doing well. Condolences to team Zenyatta. Thank you for letting us know.
Ann NC
RIP Z18. Sorry about the loss of this precious baby. Thank you for taking good care of Zenny and keeping us informed. Alys, thank you for the beautiful photos. Love to all.
Angie Martin
Sad to hear that Zenny lost her foal, but so happy she is doing well. She is a strong mare. Love to all that care for her. Stay well beautiful!!
❤Auntie Judy aka JAG Burbank CA❤
Dear Zenyatta,
Thank God you are healthy and safe. I’m so sorry for your loss.
Thankfully, I got to visit you and your unborn foal on Valentine’s Day, and feed you pasture cookies. I am blessed.
Z Dumpling, Karen Gogue, is watching over your 3 foals so they are in good hands.
Kisses and HugZ, sweetie XO
Auntie Judy
connie
Thank you for your continued kindness regarding this site and updates about Zenyatta.
Love Zenny, you keep the sun shining bright for alot of people.
sheena.davies(wales)
While it is sad to hear Zenyatta has lost her foal it is wonderful to see her looking so healthy.We all know she gets the best care at Lane’s End and we appreciate you keeping us updated.You are a busy stud and have many other horses in your care.Zenyatta will continue her recovery in the beautiful spring sunshine.Love and hugs to this darling mare and all of youX