We are happy to officially announce the name of Zenyatta’s 2020 filly, ZILKHA. The name, Ann says, “is strong and beautiful and was inspired by a woman who was as well.”
Though it wasn’t intentional, we’re tickled to note that Zenyatta, Zellda, and Zilkha share the first and last letters of their names.
Already the queen of her paddock, Zilkha is taller than average and loves to be scratched in all the same places as her mom. Those who work with her at Lanes End say they’re more impressed with her every day.
We can’t wait to see what Zilkha’s future holds!
Especially Horses
What a beautiful filly! Love the name.
Jeanie Martin
Absolutely beautiful. A wonderful surprise after a few gloomy days.
Jenny
Had a dog named Sylke ( the German spelling). Most intelligent dog I had a best friend and protector she was.
Pretty filly
Cathy
Looking much like her Dam, awesome! Here’s to ZILKHA having a bright and healthy future!
Deb M
How adorable!! Can’t wait to watch her grow & run.
Zfan
Thank you for the update and photos! She is lovely!
Janet Squire
Awwww, what a cutie pie!
Karen Villarreal
She is Beautiful!
Amy T
She is stunning and appears to have mum’s wonderful personality!❤️
Mary Darden McLeod
She is simply stunning and has an excellent name. Looks like she has Zenyatta’s personality: lots of precociousness shining in those lovely eyes.
xoxo,
Mary in Boone
Lisa in Colorado
Big Strong Gorgeous filly. A lot of her mama in her!!!
Valerie
She has her mama’s haunch, deep, strong and wide. Well conformed filly.
Vampressqueen Sue Colvin
Hi all ?
I just posted on the previous blog. Then find out bout this 1?.
What a lovely gal & name. She’s adorable. Not to mention she’s taking after her mama??.
Thx for continuing to share Z & offspring w/ us Ann + team Z.
Stay safe every1! ❤?
Vamp?♀️
Mary
Thank you for the updates. A beautiful filly and name to match.
Wanda
Very lovely! Strong looking little princess! Love her name, good luck sweet girl???
Pam Homeier
Pretty girl.
Carolyn Jean Gill
Thank you for keeping us posted (and surviving the occasional craziness :-) )Lovely shoulder and balance.
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
She sure is a beautiful, sturdy looking girl!❤️❤️❤️❤️ Thanks so much for sharing these great pictures. She seems to know where the camera is already ?
Shari
Lovely filly! Thank you for sharing this beautiful girl!
Lindal
Thank you for the new pictures! Zilkha appears to be a nice and sturdy and has an eye for the camera! She has beautiful coloring, reminds me of her brother ZZ. She appears to have horse and dog friends. That is always a winning combination! Lindal
Kathy
Lovely name for a lovely filly! Ann always gives so much thought to the names. Love this one! Zilkha is looking wonderful! Thank you for sharing these great pics!
Hugs, Kathy
judy berube
Dear Ann, Team Z and Lane’s End:
Thank you for the update and photos of ZILKHA. She is gorgeous and loves the camera, just like Mama.
What a beautiful, bright Chestnut color coat she has. Love and Hugs, JB
Barbara
Ann thank you so for keeping all of Zs fans updated on her babies
Lori Stein
Okay officially IN LOVE!!! She is stunning! What a beautiful girl ?
Celeste/Massachusetts
Thanks so much for the update and pictures of beautiful Zilkha! She’s lovely and I love her name. I knew there was an interesting story behind it. Ann chooses her names with much thought!
It will be fun to follow Zilkha’s progress. So far, so good!
Stay safe all.
Rita B.
She’s a beauty, just like Mom ❤️
Barbara Wood
Beautiful girl. Not surprised at her size.
Kelly
Oh, I love her! I got to meet her and she’s an absolute sweetheart! She’s grown a-lot since October❤️
Ann NC
Beautiful.
Thanks for the great photos, Todd and Jenn.
All the best in life for this precious girl.
Marshall (NC Broad)
Ditto what Ann NC just posted!
She is gorgeous❣️
Thanks to Team Z, Ann H. and to Todd and Jenn for the photos!
Hugs and Love
Janet Newman
She is a beauty and like mama Z knows where the camera is. Thanks for the updated photo.
Barbara Braun
I want to squeeze that baby! What a cutie! Hope she does well at whatever she does!
Pat B from NM
Oh, my what a looker! Love Z and all her babies!
Jo Anne
Love her build! Great name.