Happy Monday!
Ziconic is on his fourth month of early training under Jeanne Mayberry, and we went to Ocala earlier this month to visit.
We arrived early on a Monday to find him excited to start the day. He has the same routine that Coz did this time last year. He’s even in his brother’s old stall.
We watched Ziconic’s morning workout and then hung out around his paddock while he enjoyed the Florida sunshine. He loves peppermints just like his mom, and we had plenty on hand.
At the end of the day, Ziconic even got to FaceTime with Zenyatta.
We didn’t leave without asking Jeanne, April, and Jackie to answer questions from this fans. Check back next week for a Mayberry Farm edition of Ask The Experts.
Ziconic has an official Facebook page! Like him here.
Enjoy!
Team Z
Photos by Kyle Acebo.
Maryann Lane
Such a handsome boy. So much in his carriage of his Mom.
Speaking of which, when will we know she has been successfully bred back to War Front? Still mourning the loss of Princess Z. Would hope to have another filly soon.
Zenyatta is always my favorite.
judy from pahrump nevada
Thanks for sharing these BEAUTIFUL photos with us. You folks are so special to continue to include zenyatta and her babies lives with her fans.
Sharyn
He is just gorgeous – love all your updates and pictures!! Thank you!!
Lisa Buzzard
Zi takes my breath away! He is BEAUTIFUL! I fell in love with him when I saw his first picture and now I am falling more in love <3
Thank YOU Team Z for sharing the special moments! Means so much!
Mom and Son Face time… Priceless <3
Barbara Wood
Oh, my goodness! When I first saw this, I thought, “Where did they get the pictures of my heartthrob Shackleford, or my hero Secretariat?” But it is YOU, Red Prince!!! How gorgeous you are. We are just blown away. Where has the time gone?? You are just the best, and to think you actually got FaceTime with Mom is enough to put us over the moon. We cannot thank you enough for keeping us abreast of all the doings. Z Princess will never be out of our hearts and minds, but watching you two boys grow up brings us such smiles. Hugs to all of Team Z and everyone in Dumplingland.
Debbie G/Kentucky
You’re right, Barbara! When I first saw these pictures he reminded me of California Chrome, but he looks more like Shack. He’s so gorgeous!
Jennifer
Omgosh.. He is even more Stunning every time I see him. He looks amazing under saddle. Is he in Coz’s old stall?
Jennifer
I missed that part in the artical haha I was just so excited to read about him! He IS in his brothers stall! :)
HeidiK, Vallejo,Ca
OMG, Wowsers!!!!!!! Love the forelock and the beauty mark. Zi just has that special something. I can stare at the pics all day long and still get weak in the knees.
Ann, you are awesome, love the facetime with his mom. Thank you so very much!! Can’t wait to see what John thinks of him.
Patti
He is so handsome….Love, love the pictures and the updates. And he got to Face Time with Zenny. What a neat Mama-Ann you have, big boy! These updates make my day. I have the photo of Zenyatta and baby Zi in their paddock framed on my office wall – he was a cutie then, too. Thank you!!!!
Karen
He is simply spectacular. What a beautiful Boy. So happy to see him doing so well. Thank you all for keeping us up-to-date with Zenyatta and her special boys!
Deb E.
Three words: Oh. My. God!!!!!!!!!!
anitab
Beautiful colt–well, handsome too! Thanks to the Moss’s team and Z’s team
we get to see our own royality.
Best of luck always to all. Anita b
PatB from NM
Mama’s boy! Good lookin’. He does seem to have your head. And those ever-alert ears! Love you always, Queen Z, and all your babies.
patricia jones
beyond words
maureen ph[llips
My sentiments exactly!!!!!!
Leslie R.
Ziconic is stunning! What a beauty! I’m glad he’s happy. I love the pic of him FaceTiming with his mom. That is too cute! I’m sure they had a good conversation. Zenyatta must be very proud of her gorgeous red son.
Thanks Team Z for the update!! Your generosity in continuing to share Zenyatta and her family with all of us is deeply appreciated.
Hugs to all,
Leslie
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
Wow!!! Ziconic, you are just gorgeous!!! How cool that you could do Face Time with your Mom. Isn’t it the greatest thing since sliced bread? You look so grown up and professional. Please thank everyone on Team Z and the Mayberry clan for this update and the wonderful pictures <3
Debbie G/Kentucky
Face Time is awesome, Sandy. It allows me to see dear friends like you when we’re many miles apart!
Sue Fredrick Happy as a lark
Zi you are a truly handsome man like your brother CoZ. So happy to see you at big boy school learning the career lessons you’ll need later. It’s always shocking to see babys with a rider on their back for the first time…..makes you realize they’ve grown up already. You are a beautiful boy and we are so happy to be a part of your life. Smooches on your nose, and Zennys and big brother CoZ….and my Indy’s.
Barbara A Jackson
Most of my horses have that same beauty mark from their thoroughbred ancestors. You look like your training is going well and you are a beautiful boy!
Jan S. / Houston
Another Rock Star!
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Team Z and Mayberrys:
Thank you for these fabulous photos of ZI. Wow, has he ever filled out and grown. What a gorgeous conformation. Love that “beauty mark” on his caboose. Safe and Sound always. Love and Hugs, JB
Kimberly
He is simply stunning!!! I can’t wait to see him race!
sheena.davies(wales)
Wow this boy is stunning!!Just love the photos.I’m sure he was telling his mum he is working hard to become a champion like she was!He must have loved seeing her face-to-face.Thank you so much for these beautiful photos.Love and hugs SheenaX
Shema Satya
I’m over the moon in love!
Donna H
What a precious, precious boy!!! Thank you for all the wonderful pictures. He has such a gorgeous face…like his beautiful mom. Did Zenny see him, too! As you’ve said, she is so smart she gets it all. Love her and her boys and will always keep the memories of Z Princess in my heart. I still watch the feature of her with Mom that Blood Horse did over and over. Thanks so very much to all.
Congratulations to another racing rock star, California Chrome!
Mary Darden McLeod
Wolf whistles for certain, Ziconic!!! You are so very handsome, and I am a sucker for your ears that are so much like your Mother’s and brother’s. Looks like you are enjoying learning the role of a racehorse. FaceTime with your Mother, our Queen?!?!? How totally awesome. Hope Queen Z and Mrs. Moss shared some “power girltalk”!!
Thank you Mr. & Mrs. Moss, Team Zenyatta, and Team Mayberry Farm for letting us know how Ziconic is growing and maturing. Kyle, GREAT photos as always.
High hooves and 3 whinnies for our Queen Zenyatta, our CoZ, and our Ziconic and our princes’ sires. Our Princess Z has joined the Great Herd and awaits our reunion with He who loves us best and with those we love.
Take care, all.
Much love,
Mary in Boone
Sally Wade
OMG!!! HE IS GORGEOUS!!!
Allie in Texas
Ziconic, you are one handsome and regal looking 2 year old. But then we knew Zenyatta would have some very special foals to thrill her racing fans. Power Up! Stay Strong!
DmamaKlock
My sincere thanks to the Mosses for making these shares possible. Love seeing Ann with the horses, they have a special bond. May their joy be doubled by the 2 brothers helping to mend the loss of the little princess. Thanks to all who make these posts happen.
Margaret
Such beauty. Face time with Zenny, love it.
Irene caty
Love seeing Ziconic in training and he is so beautiful and has a nice long tail and a beautiful red coat. Queen Zenyatta sure know how to have the most beautiful babies no matter what color they are. My best to the boys with there training and I wish them well along the way. Zenyatta is a Queen Mother as well as Queen of Racing. Thank you so much for sharing the new training pictures of Ziconic also the face picture with Zenny. Love you very much Zenny and also your two beautiful sons. Happy New Year to all.