She delivered a healthy colt by Tapit at 11:47 pm EST on Monday April 1. Estimated at 145 lbs, he is a leggy chestnut with a white blaze similar to Zenyatta’s. Eager to start his new life, he was standing on his own by 12:18 am and nursing within an hour.
Both are doing so very well, and it’s a joy to see how much Zenyatta loves being a mom.
Thank you to all of the fans who have been following The Queen and sending good wishes and blessings. It worked!
We can’t wait to spend the day with little 13Z tomorrow, and there will be many more pictures to come!
-Team Z
Casey
What a wonderful gift! I love that he’s a redhead, at least temporarily- I’m seeing grey in that muzzle and some flecks around his eyes I think. And a big boy with a ‘rude! It will be wonderful to see them out together. The queen truly lives her new life as a mama. Thank you to everyone at Team Z for keeping us “in the loop’!
TIM WEISENBERGER
CONGRATS TO ZENNY AND HER FAMILY. BEST WISHES !!
Lisa
that is soooo cool!
My daughter turned 10 on April 1st and will so excited to learn of another foal born on her birthday!
Congrats to all!
Stella Bagwell in South Texas
Happy Birthday to Zenyatta and her new chestnut colt! What a lovely sight to wake up to! There are tears of joys in my house.
Congratulations to new mom, baby, and all the wonderful people who take care of the queen and her sons!
Love and best wishes to all,
Stel
Kay -- Hot Springs, Arkansas (home of Oaklawn Park)
Oh, Zenyatta, how sweet and gorgeous you are! So glad you are doing well following the birth of your big, handsome boy! Take care and will look forward to seeing more beautiful pictures. I’m so glad to be able to keep up with you and know you are okay.
Vampressqueen Sue Colvin
Hi team Z
HAPPY EASTER/RESURRECTION DAY!
i hope every1 enjoyed it.
thx for keeping us informed about queen z.
Hoof-ray on the birth of the new little prince. :)
he’s a cutie <3
HAPPY BDAY MAMA Z!
what a nice present u gave urself girl.
bummer that its not a filly but he's still TOO CUTE
may god cont to watch over & bless u all.
hugs, luv, prayers vamp
Kate Tait
Wonderful pictures. Congrats to Zenny and welcome little one. I have only one wish that Ann & Gerry please please give those 2 boys proper names. They deserve to be known to the world the Z12 and now Z13 is just getting old.
Your baby is just beautiful and you guys are going to be so happy together.
xoxo
Michele
Oh to see the love she has just in a photo is amazing. She has had so much love gave to her that I guess she only knows that she must also give it back. She is a beautiful girl and all who are blessed to be with her each day must be bursting at the heart.
Joen Mitchell
May he be as truly wonderful as his mother!!
Linda in NC
Seeing this wonderful picture and knowing that both our dear girl – the Queen – and 13Z are well just made me cry, and I am not given to tears. Thank you, Ann and Jerry Moss, for being such exemplary owners and for being so extraordinarily generous in allowing Zenyatta’s “fan family” ongoing access to the miracle that is your incredible mare. And thanks of course to everyone else on Team Z – the incredible staff at Lane’s End that care so well for these magnificent creatures while taking time to give us regular insights about Zenyatta and life at Lane’s End. Three Cheers for the Queen of our Hearts and her offspring!
Shaun Basch
Congratulations, Momma Z!
Your little boy is simply gorgeous! I am beyond happy to know you are both doing so well. :) I have been hoping and wishing for a baby with a big blaze!
Way to go, Zenny! WE LOVE YOU!!!
Shari Voltz / Ohio
Oh He is BEAUTIFUL. This made me cry Happy Tears. I will share with the children. He is Just so BEAUTIFUL. God Bless Zenyatta and her new baby boy : ) He has her ears too. Mrs. Voltz and Homeroom 215-217 XXXOOO
Kristen
Congratulations. I had a funny feeling it the birth would happen on April Fool’s Day.
Diane Peters
what a handsome little man congrats to Zenny to a job well done. love u both take good care of yourself and new baby.
Carmine
Zenyatta, a closer always. She delivers again on the wire. 11.47.
Happy birthday to both an Garbo. PS By a nose. In typical Zenyatta fashion.
debbie sutherland
The photo of Zenyatta and her new foal is beautiful!! Her soft eyes and the caring curve of her neck leaning into him, she is so connected to her son and you can feel the love.
Congratulations Zenyatta,so happy you are well and your foal arrived safely.He looks strong and healthy and is so lucky to have you for a Mom.
April Fools’ was almost over and you did fool us.I was sure you would foal on your birthday and went to bed thinking that didn’t happen-smile.
Thanks to Lanes End and the Mosses for keeping us in touch with beautiful photos and information on Zenyatta,her firstborn Z12 and the lovely pics this week waiting for the big event and now this beautiful moment with Zenyatta and her newborn.
Gloria
He looks chestnut! Wasn’t expecting that. Wow, he’s gorgeous and look at how Zenyatta nuzzles up to him. Thanks a bazillion times Zenyatta.com and Lane’s End for keeping us updated. You know, the first foal is always special, but leave it to Zenyatta to make the second one just as special with foaling on her own birthday and having a flashy-looking baby to boot. Rock on, Zenyatta!!
Linda
Queen Z,
I sent you an email last night that it was time to send the new baby and eviction notice, I didn’t realize that you would take it to heart. Blessings to you, Queen Z and your gorgeous young man. Chestnut’s have a special place in my heart and this one is going to be watched by me a lot. Wish us luck here in Texas, we are still waiting for one of three babies to arrive. Thank you Mr and Mrs Moss for allowing us to share in Zenyatta’s life, and to the entire team “Z” for taking care of a very special young lady.
Linda
Melinda
It is a joy to see the Queen with so much love in her eyes. It’s unmistakable. She is so blessed to be loved and cared for that she has plenty to spare. Thank you Team Z for keeping her fans notified and for allowing us to share this special moment. May her “New” Prince be as proud and strong as his momma – he certainly has big shoes to fill. Congratulations Queen Zenyatta!!!
Mark Taylor
Good luck to the Moss’s.Life is such a valuable thing and can not wait to see video of the foal.
Starr
Congratulations to Zenyatta and Mr and Mrs Moss! He’s adorable! Looks like we will have the grey/roan that so many of us were hoping for! Can’t wait to see more pictures and hopefully some video…?!!! Thank you again so much for sharing all of this with all of us!
Moe Quirin
Congratulations to Zenyatta, 13Z and the connections. Thank you to the Moss family and Lane’s End for sharing. We look forward to updates and best wishes!
DEBBIE OWENS
HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY Z AND WHAT A BEAUTIFUL BIRTHDAY PRESENT. HE IS SO PRECIOUS. CANNOT WAIT FOR THE OTHER PICTURES. WITH LOTS OF LOVE
DEBBIE
Vickie A Dana Point Ca
What color! Congrats team Z and many prayers, hugs and love to Zenyatta and new baby Z13. I am so excited and grateful. How cool born on Mommies birthday!
THANK you Mr and Mrs Moss! For keeping us in the LOOP!
AJ from CA
She made it just under the wire didn’t she? Congratulations Big Mama – you look so proud and loving. A toast to all at LE and to Ann and Jerry!
sharon in seattle
Now THIS is the way to start a day, with the exhilarating news of Z13’s birth. A joyful entrance to the world, indeed. Way to go, mama Z, closing in style as the midnight wire loomed!!! makes me think of BC 2009 – the chills Z gave me that day have never left.
Bless mama Z, Z13, the Mosses, all of Team Z, Lane’s End – thank you, thank you, thank you!
MRG
Curious as to who the next boyfriend for Z will be!!! I so love foaling and breeding season!!! :) Congrats on the healthy baby!
Pam
I had a feeling that we’d get THE announcement today. Way to go, Zenny; you made a beautiful baby. And again, he has your wonderful ears!!! Can’t wait to see more pictures and videos of Mama and son #2. Thank you to the Mosses and Lanes’s End for keeping us up to date.
TJK
Congratulations, Momma Zeny ! So pretty pictures …
Lara
Now you can name Z12 Prince WIlliam, ant this one Prince Harry cause he is a red head! How sweet they both are! Thanks for taking so much time for her fans! So wish you could get a foaling cam in her stall or a live cam! We would love being able to check in on her!! Purdie please!