Ask The Experts #19
Q: Sales have always fascinated me but I don’t have a full understanding of all the mechanics of them. How is it chosen which yearlings will be sent to auction and what sales they will be sent to? Brooke Coleman Versailles, KY A: Determining if a yearling will go to public auction depends on a number of factors, beginning with the initial interests of the breeder. Some clients breed to race, some breed specifically to sell, and some do a little bit of both. Sale nominations are submitted to the auction companies by May 1st of their yearling year; this is when it is determined who will be kept to race and who will be pointed towards a sale. This decision is generally made by the owner in conjunction with the advice given by our managerial and sales staff here at Lane’s End. Various sales are held throughout the summer… Continue Reading
Ask The Experts #18
Q: What do you feed 12Z now that he is weaned? Do you feed all foals the same way, or is the meal different from one foal to the other according to some characteristics? How do the meals evolve from weanling to yearling? Alexandra Usimaki Lyon, France A: Z12, along with all the weanlings, is fed both concentrates (grain) and a high quality mixed hay. We weigh and measure them monthly to make sure they are on track for growth and weight for their age. Our feed is tailored to the farm so any mineral deficiencies in the land will be made up in the feed. They are brought in at 7 AM and will not be turned back out again until after their afternoon feed. This allows us to make sure each individual is eating well, and it means the more timid horses will not get bullied by the… Continue Reading
New Photos and Videos
Happy Thursday! Today we have a few new photos from Lane’s End. Alys has been spending time with Zenyatta and 12Z, capturing aspects of their daily routines. She sent us these two videos, each featuring a 360 degree view of Lane’s End! Enjoy! -Team Z Video of Zenyatta in her paddock, 360 degree view: Video of 12Z in the barn, 360 degree view:
Zenyatta Holiday Shopping
Happy Thursday! For those of you late-running holiday shoppers, the Zenyatta Shop can still put you in the winners circle for the holidays. All Zenyatta Shop domestic orders (except personalized items) placed prior to Wednesday 12/19 will be delivered in time for Christmas. We can even accommodate purchases placed before 12/21 with overnight delivery. Let Zenyatta take the worry out of gift-giving and have the happiest of holidays this year! We’d also like to note that Zenyatta Collectors who purchased the now sold-out limited edition Breyer Glossy Foal at the Zenyatta Shop are proving to be savvy investors. These very special foals are now selling on the secondary market for prices as high as $200 each. That’s an amazing eight-fold return on the initial offering price in only two months! For those of you interested in our other limited edition keepsakes, we wanted to give fair warning we have less… Continue Reading
Ann and Jerry Visit Zenyatta
Happy Monday! We thought it would be nice to start the week with photos from last week’s visit to Lane’s End. Ann and Jerry went to see Zenyatta and her colt with bags of carrots in tow. Both Z and her son are doing well, enjoying the crisp Kentucky fall air. Zenyatta is healthy and happy, and 12Z is growing fast! Enjoy! -Team Z
Ask The Experts #17
Q: I was wondering how Lane’s End handles the care of weanlings and yearlings. I know a number of larger operations more or less turn the kids out and only bring them in when it’s time for veterinary care or hoof trimming, with the idea that they’re just letting the babies be babies until the time they need to be prepared for yearling sales or training. I was just wondering if Lane’s End does this or if you guys do give more personal care to the little guys even before they need sales prepping or training! Kelli Clark Toms River, NJ A: At Lane’s End we try to find the right balance between letting horses be horses and that extra bit of professional and personal care. Our weanlings make the transition from the broodmare side of the farm to the yearling division in the month of December. At this point,… Continue Reading
Little Zen Pewter Figurine
Happy Friday! New to the shop today is the limited edition Little Zen Pewter Figurine. This “Little Zen” is an exquisitely detailed portrayal of the thoroughbred champion, Zenyatta sculpted by miniature specialist Maggie Bennett and painted by the acclaimed equine figurine painter Caroline Boydston. Their collaborative dancing depiction of the 2010 Horse of the Year is the culmination of countless hours of meticulous study and hand-work manifested in this unique and officially licensed fine art piece. Zenyatta was renowned for her racing achievements as well as her physical conformation and the artists capture the essence of her muscular majesty in perfect miniature scale. Each piece in the collection is individually hand-cast from the finest quality lead-free pewter. From the arch in her neck through her powerful withers to the playful extension of her front leg, the mighty mare is detailed in exact precision. Upon the completion of casting, each miniature… Continue Reading
Breeders’ Cup Fan Gallery Is Up!
Happy Thanksgiving Zenyatta Fans! We received so many wonderful photos from the Breeders’ Cup Zenyatta Celebration! The gallery is now live for all of you to view. Many of you sent photos along with extended captions and touching stories from the event. Though we don’t have room to include longer captions in the gallery, we enjoyed reading every email. Click here to view the fan gallery. Here are a few more photos that Casey Phillips took at the party: If you wanted a Celebration t-shirt and didn’t get a chance to pick one up, they are still available here at the Zenyatta Shop. Enjoy your day! -Team Z
Z-Mug Now Available
Happy Wednesday! Z-Mugs are now available in the Zenyatta Shop: Our durable 11 oz ceramic mug features Zenyatta in her classic prancing pose, juxtaposed in a bold, contemporary look over the stylized capital letter “Z.” This dynamic graphic originates from equine artist Jaime Corum’s popular print. Dual-sided to enjoy “the Queen” from any view. Design also available in T-Shirt and Tote.
Leather Halter Tag Bracelets
Today’s addition to the Zenyatta Shop is the Leather Halter Tag Bracelet, available in two colorways. By popular demand, now available in the combination of teal and pink together! Classic fashion from the backside is sweeping the fashion world and the racing community – the Leather Halter-Tag bracelet. These stylishly fun bracelets available in the combination teal and pink racing colors of Zenyatta represent the finest in equine couture. Like the halters worn by Zenyatta herself, each individually hand-stitched bracelet is constructed with rolled leathers and features solid brass halter-tags fastened with copper rivets like those found in the finest saddleries and tack shops. Halter-tags are engraved with “ZENYATTA” but may also be personalized with anything you wish, from your own name to the name of the future star in your barn. Available in standard 7″ length, larger and smaller sizing by special request.
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