Zenyatta in her paddock. Photo by Alys Emson
When a racing thorougbred is retired from the track with the intention of being bred, do they generally settle down quickly from all the excitement of the track or does it take a while depending on the horse’s personality? Also, shortly after Silver Charm was retired to stand at stud, I watched a brief special on TV that said that he continued to be ridden and that he enjoyed being ridden. How common is it that thoroughbreds are still ridden after they are retired and are on a breeding farm? Just curious! Thanks for all you guys do!!
Megan Tallent
Indianapolis, IN
A:
Racehorses typically settle into retirement quite quickly. You have to remember we are actually putting them back in to a more natural environment to the one they have been living in at the track. However we don’t just bring them to the farm and put them out in the herd in a big field. The process is gradual and each horse dictates how long it takes depending on their behavior and also the time of year and weather conditions. We will turn them out in a small paddock daily and bring them in every evening. Typically with the fillies we then introduce them to a friend or two before they are eventually put in a larger field with a bigger group.
We do not ride any of our horses here at Lane’s End but it is not entirely uncommon to hear of Stallions being ridden after they are retired. At Three Chimneys Farm they do ride the stallions hence the piece on Silver Charm that you saw. We use a horse walker for the stallions that need additional exercise to help keep them trim.
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October 9, 2012 at 7:57 pm
Paynter Update Tues. Oct 9 2012 6:45 Pacific A. Zayat tweets
Paynter Update: Paynter looks fantastic today.
He has a great appetite, passing manure.
Heart rate is good and his temperature is good.
We did remove his IV catheter.
Chest, feet, and incision look good.
He has been grazing and is a happy horse
paynters blood work is very good as well
October 9, 2012 at 8:41 pm
Keta,
Thanks so much for the highly positive news!!!
Will continue to keep Paynter in thoughts and prayers — keep the candles going, too!
Take care and hugs!
October 9, 2012 at 8:41 pm
Wonderful News, Thank You Dear Lord.
Can’t let up the prayers, though
October 9, 2012 at 8:45 pm
Dear Keta, Marshall, Peggy N. and Z Fans:
Thanks Keta. Things are looking good. Hugs, JB
October 9, 2012 at 8:59 pm
Thank you Keta.
Paynter: Keep eating up. You need to regain those lost pounds. Very glad to hear that you are sleeping like a foal. It’s a miracle!
October 9, 2012 at 11:17 pm
Excellent news – Paynter, just listen to Max and keep eating up. And St Francis, keep up the good work.
October 9, 2012 at 11:30 pm
Dear Max:
It really is a miracle. Hugs, JB
October 10, 2012 at 1:10 am
Excellent, Paynter! All signs looking so good!
October 10, 2012 at 6:12 am
Yea for Paynter!
October 10, 2012 at 7:25 am
Paynter, your good news has made this day even better. you are a champ!
keep up the good work, buddy!
October 9, 2012 at 8:09 pm
Breeders Cup Challenge winner for 2012 BC,
lovely slide show, Enjoy !!
http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/slideshows/slideshow/2012BCWinIn/2012-breeders-cup-challenge-winners
October 9, 2012 at 8:19 pm
Sheena,
Snow, I’m a Dreamer, “O” and a few other Eruo’s are in this slideshow.
Lovely photo of Snow, she is sooo beautiful. It is so amazing some of the
phots show the horses off the ground or on one foot galloping.
October 10, 2012 at 7:28 am
What a nice treat. Thanks,Sign!!!
Incredible photos.
October 9, 2012 at 8:42 pm
Great Slideshow.
October 9, 2012 at 8:46 pm
Dear Sign:
Thanks for this link. Hugs, JB
October 9, 2012 at 8:55 pm
Beautiful photos. Love them all, but how about that Wise Dan? Wise Dan is in a class by himself. He runs well on all surfaces.
October 10, 2012 at 7:55 am
BC will be sending him a box of her grooming products,asap!
October 9, 2012 at 8:34 pm
Some Interesting Facts on Orfevre
Birthday May l4, 2008, (May baby, like me.) Had to throw that In. (true)
Sire Touch Gold
Dam Oriental Art
Grand Sire Sunday Silence (Beginning to know some of the reasons I love him so.)
Northern Dancer on Dam’s Side.
October 9, 2012 at 8:43 pm
Dear Peggy:
Loved Sunday Silence. Northern Dancer; what a legacy. Lovely pedigree. Hugs,JB
October 9, 2012 at 8:51 pm
Peggy. Orfevre is a handsome horse with lots of talent. That chesnut coat is impressive. His quirky personality also makes him interesting. Looking forward to seeing him in the Japan Cup.
Keta: Any news of his travels back to Japan?
October 9, 2012 at 8:57 pm
Max, me too. Looking so forward to that race.
Let’s see Japan’s about l3 hours ahead of us. I think. Maybe he’s getting back home by now. Sure hope he traveled well.
October 10, 2012 at 7:43 am
Max,
O is very good looking. I am happy to know he is using the BC line of mane and tail products, or did Ms. Nelly send him a special delivery box?
I believe you are correct about the Whirlaway tail. Loved that guy! Work it O!!!
Peggy…hope they showed him a good movie on the trip back.
October 10, 2012 at 9:01 am
Hee Hee -good one Ann! :-)
October 10, 2012 at 6:04 pm
Me too, Ann Long trip.
October 10, 2012 at 7:49 am
Kate Hunter KeibaKate tweet
Orfevre and his pal Aventino arrived back in Japan this morning, safe and sound.
October 10, 2012 at 8:28 am
Dear Keta:
Thanks for this info on Orfevre. Hugs, JB
October 10, 2012 at 6:08 pm
Thank You so much Keta.
October 9, 2012 at 8:52 pm
Hey Judy,
Yes, What a legacy
I went in and checked on Gabby tonight. Didn’t see any more works yet. Could be any day, though
You know I always was so sad that Sunday Silence was sent so far away, But in hind sight, There wouldn’t have been an Orfevre if he hadn’t
October 9, 2012 at 11:24 pm
Dear Peggy:
I agree with you, but I always wish they could stay in the States. I even worry about Bernie every year when he goes to Australia.
Sunday Silence is similar to I’ll Have Another as he won both the Derby and the Preakness and ended up at stud in Japan too.
Yes, I checked on Gabby too. Will probably have a work the middle of October. Hugs, JB
October 10, 2012 at 3:32 am
Dear Judy: Please don’t worry about Bernie – we just love him down here, and he is really, really popular at the stallion parades. The Darley team are a really good bunch – so don’t worry – he’s loved here too!
October 10, 2012 at 8:25 am
Dear Kathy:
I’m sure Bernie is well loved and cared for really well while he’s in Australia. It’s just me. He’s my most favorite Boy, along with Papa Charlie and The Prince. I worry about all of them. Thank you for being so sweet and for all the wonderful and informative posts. Hugs, JB
October 10, 2012 at 11:28 am
Dear Kathy,
Sooo good to hear that you love Bernie as much as we do and glad to hear he is popular down under, too. What type of parades does he paricipate in.
Maybe So You Think will come to the US to breed, that would be wonderful.
We would have a bunch of TB with that sexy forelock and that would be something to see.
So glad you are watching over our “guys”.
October 11, 2012 at 12:45 am
Sign: All the horse studs have a stallion parade before the start of each breeding season – gives them all a chance to show off the new boys in town, and also how well the regulars are going.
October 9, 2012 at 9:52 pm
For those who loved the Budweiser commercials with their famous Clydesdales. this is 9 minutes of fun to watch the training over 15 years. My fondest memory is seeing these gentle giants and having one wink at me just like he did in a commercial. Hope this post shows up.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=InryQsa-mPs
October 9, 2012 at 11:17 pm
Dear Janet:
That looks like Monty Roberts training them in the video. Is there anything these smarties can’t learn! Love these commercials. Wow, you were very lucky to get your very own wink. Hugs, JB
October 10, 2012 at 2:16 pm
JudyB. These guys are just great.
October 10, 2012 at 4:57 am
Thank you Janet.
Really enjoyed this. I have always loved the Clydesdales. Lol, it looked like that one was trying to pose like our Zenny. Thanks again Janet.
October 10, 2012 at 7:26 am
Janet, thanks so much for this video. What a wonderful way to start the day.
October 10, 2012 at 7:34 am
Oh, I love the Clydesdales. Thanks for sharing, Janet.
Lucky you getting a wink. I was lucky enough to catch them by chance one day. They put on a fine show. I will never forget seeing them.
There is a picture of them now on my frig!
October 10, 2012 at 9:07 am
Thanks Janet – this was great. The “eastern team” was here in April for the Cleveland Indians opening day. They were put up at the Mounted Police Stable, and I went to visit. “Mitch” accepted pets and posed for a picture – I look like a midget!! :-)
October 10, 2012 at 11:33 am
Lucky you! Glad you got to meet them.
October 10, 2012 at 11:24 am
Dear Janet,
Sooo very much love the Clydesdales, very very very cute video.
Thanks for finding and sharing. There is a really cute Christmas
one where they shake the snow from a tree onto another group of
horses.
Sooo very talented and funloving.
October 10, 2012 at 11:37 am
What training,Sign. Would that not be the best job ever,working along side these beauties. I just adore them. I would really like to ride one,how about you,Sign?
Heck, I would travel w/ them to be the groom!
October 18, 2012 at 6:57 am
Janet…what a treat to see this video! Thanks so much for the link…it’s amazing what is shared on Zenny’s site.
October 10, 2012 at 6:41 am
Heads up, KY Dumplings! Debbie Godby, are you out there??
http://www.paulickreport.com/news/bloodstock/you-oughta-be-in-pictures-extras-needed-for-mine-that-bird-movie/
October 10, 2012 at 8:33 am
Sounds like fun!
I suppose Calvin will be the rider up, in the film?
Great story. can’t wait for it to come out.
Thank you, Barbara. Do it, Debbie!!
October 10, 2012 at 7:43 pm
I should go check this out, Barbara. I am off this week. Who knows, maybe you all could see me on the big screen! Thanks for sharing.
October 10, 2012 at 7:07 am
dear sign thanks for the slide show lovely photo of snow fairy she’s a beautiful little mare pity you wont be seeing her this year!! hooves crossed all will go well for her next season hugs sheena
October 10, 2012 at 9:42 am
We can hope to see her in 2013, and yes I hope she recovers and comes
back better than before. Such a talented mare.
October 10, 2012 at 7:09 am
dear peggy I’m a may child too just like you and the mighty orfevre hugs sheena
October 10, 2012 at 6:18 pm
Sheena when in May is your Birthday? Mine is May 29th
October 10, 2012 at 7:11 am
Paynter Update Wed. Oct 10 2012 8 minutes ago Justin Zayat tweets
Paynter doing extremely well the last 24 hours.
His appetite and attitude has been excellent.. he ate 16 lbs of hay yesterday!!
we will update more throughout the day
October 10, 2012 at 7:37 am
Thanks, Keta.
Look at those words…excellent,extremely and 16lbs. of hay….tear it up Paynter!
I am so, so happy for you,buddy!!!
October 10, 2012 at 8:21 am
Dear Keta, Ann and Z Fans:
Wonderful news on Paynter. Keep improving sweet Boy. Hugs, JB
October 10, 2012 at 11:39 am
Go, Paynter!
October 10, 2012 at 6:20 pm
Thank You Keta, Wow Paynter, You keep eating. This is wonderful news to hear.
October 10, 2012 at 7:21 am
dear sue so sorry to hear about miss traveller’s problems she will always be in my prayers so glad to hear barnaby is fine hugs sheena
October 10, 2012 at 7:26 am
dear sign and kathy they changed the whips over in the UK for the jump jockeys a few years ago it’ a more softer type of whip now not that it makes much difference to me hate to see horses hit too much !!!hugs sheenaX
October 10, 2012 at 8:33 am
Dear Sheena and Z Fans:
Something else we agree on. Hate seeing whips used excessively. Hugs,JB
October 10, 2012 at 9:39 am
Dear Sheena and Z fans,
Interesting that they changed the jumps first then the flat.
Whips are a necessity as the jockey does not have a leg
or seat as an aid to move the horse forward.
But should not be used excessively or when the horse is
not responding to it.
October 10, 2012 at 11:49 am
A voice of those in the UK who oppose any whipping of horses.
Northern Dancer’s owner instructed his jockeys never to use the whip on the Dancer. ND’s mother, Natalma, a daughter of Native Dancer, when whipped just went on strike and refused to run.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2051190/John-McCririck-Why-jockeys-whip-barbaric-banned.html
October 10, 2012 at 6:23 pm
Smart Girl, Natalma
October 10, 2012 at 7:00 pm
Peggy (N). Northern Dancer has something in common with you and your Orfevre. He’s a May baby. His birthday is May 27, 1961. When he won the Kentucky Derby and Preakness, he had not yet reached his third birthday.
October 10, 2012 at 7:53 am
Ascot Racecourse tweet
Ascot is pleased to announce that Her Majesty The Queen will be in attendance at QIPCO British Champions Day, on Saturday week, 20th October
October 10, 2012 at 9:41 am
To see the GREAT FRANKEL, in his swan song.
Best trip for him and sadness for his fans as he goes off to meet the girls.
Hoping he will TELL Sir Henry and his owner that he wants to continue
racing and he is not interested in girls, they are just not as fast “as I am”.
October 10, 2012 at 7:54 am
John Asher tweet
Another gallop this morning at Newmarket for unbeaten Frankel
in preparation for next week’s Champion Stakes
October 10, 2012 at 7:57 am
Sid Fernando + Obser tweet
Danedream could run in Japan Cup w Dubai eventual target
October 10, 2012 at 9:30 am
Oh my look at our gorgeous Zenyatta. You are still breath taking oh gorgeous one. Would love to hear some news from you. Did you get to see the unvieling of your stature? It is beautiful, and the artist did a wonderful job, however nothing could ever compare to you in any way. You take my breath away. Take care and sending smooches to that sweet soft nose. Love, love, love you.
Did you know that Karen Gogue took all the pictures and letters from your fans that we sent to Karen and made a scrap book for Dottie for her years of speaking Zenyatta and keeping us informed . That was such a nice thing for her to undertake. See we all love you so much, as well as your connections and how much you and they have done for the TB and racing.
How is the boy doing? I bet he is enjoying romping and running with the guys. I am sure you miss him and he you. You are such a wonderful mother. God has blessed us with you.
Miss you Zenyatta.
Love hugs and kisses
October 10, 2012 at 9:50 pm
Awwww! :)
October 10, 2012 at 10:27 am
Eblouissante (3-Year-Old Filly)
Date: October 10, 2012
Track: BETFAIR HOLLYWOOD PARK
Distance: Five Furlongs
Time: 1.00:20 Handily
Track Condition: Fast
Surface: All Weather Track
Rank: 2/24
October 10, 2012 at 11:45 am
@Sue Noel– so distressed about the news on Traveller. Can tey tell anything about the chances of the mass being malignant from bloodword without surgery?
I would be encourages that she can tear around and play. Will keep praying. Thank you so much for the updates. Hugs.
October 10, 2012 at 12:25 pm
Dear Alys,Ref. Zenyatta photo on Oct. 3 2012. I have done cross-stitch from photos and would love to get this photo to do. Would pay for it. Love your photos. If this is possible, could you send me an email message? Not sure how this works. Thanks.
October 10, 2012 at 12:47 pm
BH_RaceResults tweet about a Kitten colt
Gentleman’s Kitten (Kitten’s Joy – Imagistic) wins a maiden special weight at Keeneland
http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/race/USA/KEE/2012/10/10/3?utm_source=twitter
October 10, 2012 at 12:50 pm
Santa Anita: Gervinho earns shot at Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf
By Steve Andersen DRF
ARCADIA, Calif. – Gervinho is bound for the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf on Nov. 3 after winning the Zuma Beach Stakes at Santa Anita on Monday.
His stablemate Winding Way, a stakes-winning female sprinter at Del Mar, will pass the Breeders’ Cup after her first loss Sunday.
That was the approach trainer Carla Gaines envisioned Monday for early November.
Gervinho, ridden by Rafael Bejarano, overcame losing his footing on the turn to close furiously through the stretch and win the one-mile Zuma Beach in his first start on turf and first start longer than 5 1/2 furlongs.
Part of article about Winding Way
Winding Way will not start in the BC Filly and Mare Sprint after her disappointing performance as the 3-10 favorite in the L.A. Woman Stakes. Ridden by Bejarano, Winding Way was last throughout and was never a factor in the stretch. It was her first loss in four starts.
Gaines said that Winding Way may not start on a dirt track in future races.
“I’m not running in the Breeders’ Cup,” she said.
Instead, Winding Way may start on a synthetic track or turf, she said.
http://www.drf.com/news/santa-anita-gervinho-earns-shot-breeders-cup-juvenile-turf
October 10, 2012 at 12:51 pm
The Racy In Lingerie Pays Off For Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners
Teresa Genaro Sports Money Forbes Oct. 10
Two years ago, a yearling bay filly went through the sales ring at Keeneland. Her sire, Empire Maker, won the Florida Derby, Wood Memorial, and Belmont Stakes, and he finished second in the Kentucky Derby. Still, no one was much interested in the filly; bidding reached $22,000, less than her reserve, and she left the ring unsold.
Last weekend, she returned to the site of her ignominious beginning and emerged a star.
On Sunday at Keeneland Race Course, In Lingerie won the Grade 1 Spinster Stakes, one of the country’s most prestigious races for fillies and mares. It was her third graded stakes victory, her fourth victory in seven races; she’s the kind of filly that Thoroughbred owners dream about.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/teresagenaro/2012/10/10/the-racy-in-lingerie-pays-off-for-eclipse-thoroughbred-partners/print/
October 10, 2012 at 5:35 pm
Thankyou so much, and thank you for this gorgeous picture of my best love, Zenyatta.
Sending love & kisses on her soft nose, and to 12z too. Auntie Sally