Photo by Alys Emson/Lane’s End

Zenyatta and her colt got to see Ann and Jerry this week! Alys took photos of their visit, and Mike Cline and Charles Campbell stopped by.

Also, at the end of this post, see a conversation with Ann and Charles about the night of the foaling. They discuss Zenyatta’s inclination towards motherhood and the special bond she shares with her foals.

Enjoy!
Team Z

Photo by Alys Emson/Lane’s End

Photo by Alys Emson/Lane’s End

Photo by Alys Emson/Lane’s End

Photo by Alys Emson/Lane’s End

Photo by Alys Emson/Lane’s End

Look, new paddock mates! Photo by Alys Emson/Lane’s End

Zenyatta and her Tapit colt have new paddock mates at Lane’s End. Alys snapped the first photo of the group, and we’ll post some more once the little ones get to know each other.

We have an video interview to share today. Dr. Holder, who was present at the April 1st foaling, met up with us at Lane’s End the following day to talk about Zenyatta. You’ll also see a sneak peak of our footage from the night of the foaling—there’s more of that to come along with our next round of video interviews!

Photo by Alys Emson

The new Zenyatta Shop

We are kicking off the launch of our new store with a selection of exclusive Zenyatta.com photographic prints. Share in Zenyatta’s life as a mother. Add to your collection as her family grows.

Proceeds from the Zenyatta Shop will fund the ongoing maintenance of Zenyatta.com as well as charities that benefit retired and rescued thoroughbreds.

Prints can be ordered today, and they will begin shipping May 13th.

Today only—buy four small prints for the price of three when you enter the promo code DERBYDAY at checkout.

We’re wishing the best of luck to all Derby contenders and their connections! To everyone else, have a wonderful weekend!

Enjoy!
-Team Z

Photo by Kyle Acebo

Spring is in full swing at Lane’s End! We spent the earlier part of the week in Kentucky visiting Zenyatta and her two boys.

13Z is quite a frisky and independent colt. He’s equally interested in greeting visitors and cruising around the paddock with his mom. You’ll see them running together in the video at the end of this post.

Coz, who is now a very handsome yearling, was always waiting at the fence to greet us.

There are so many more photos from this visit, and we’ll be putting up brand new photo galleries next week.

Enjoy!
-Team Z

Ann joined Zenyatta and her colt for morning turnout. Photo by Kyle Acebo

Photo by Kyle Acebo

Photo by Kyle Acebo

Photo by Kyle Acebo

Photos by Kyle Acebo

Photos by Kyle Acebo

Photo by Kyle Acebo

Photo by Kyle Acebo

Photos by Kyle Acebo

Photo by Kyle Acebo

Photo by Kyle Acebo

Photo by Kyle Acebo

Photo by Kyle Acebo

Photo by Alys Emson/Lane’s End

We’re kicking off the weekend with new photos from Alys! As you can see, Zenyatta and her colt have been out enjoying the lush spring grass at Lane’s End. We’re sure they’re also anticipating our visit (and lots of peppermints)!

Our trip to Lane’s End begins early next week. If you’re eager to keep up with us while we’re at the farm, follow us on Instagram (TeamZenyatta) and Twitter for live updates.

Enjoy!
-Team Z

Photo by Alys Emson/Lane’s End

Photo by Alys Emson/Lane’s End

Photo by Alys Emson/Lane’s End

Photo by Alys Emson/Lane’s End

Photo by Alys Emson/Lane’s End

Photo by Alys Emson

Photo by Alys Emson

Being born on International Women’s Day and Purim a day of celebration, under a full moon and with a star on your forehead Not to mention having Zenyatta be Your mom and be the First born…. Well we searched the stars and with the desire to have Zennie represented too….. We’ve come up with the name that we hope encompasses all:

COZMIC ONE

May the heavens bless him and he has all the chances to be the bright star he is :)

COZ for short?

And…..Thank! You! EVERYONE for All Your Suggestions Hopes and Dreams!

Little 13Z out in the paddock this week. Photos by Alys Emson

We can’t believe 13Z was born almost two weeks ago. We hear from the great people at Lane’s End that he and his mom are happy and healthy.

Alys sent us a few close-ups of the little one out in the paddock this week, and we wanted to share those along with some more photos from our last trip. We’ll be heading back to the farm in a week to visit Zenyatta and both of her colts (and to take lots of photos!).

Photos by Kyle Acebo

Photos by Kyle Acebo

Photos by Kyle Acebo

Photos by Kyle Acebo

Jerry and Ann with Zenyatta on April 2. Photos by Kyle Acebo

Photos by Kyle Acebo

Team Z and Lane’s End are proud to share these images from the birth of Zenyatta’s second colt. Based on the response we’ve received, it seems that the world is as excited as we are.

We had a spectacular day on the farm, and we are saying our goodbyes for now. Mom and her little one are now relaxing, bonding, and spending some quiet time alone.

There are still more photos from this trip to come. We’ll post again soon with news about 13Z and his older brother!

Enjoy!
-Team Z

Photo by Kyle Acebo

Photo by Kyle Acebo

Photos by Kyle Acebo

Photos by Kyle Acebo

Photo by Kyle Acebo

Zenyatta with her colt, born April 1, 2013. Photo by Kyle Acebo

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

Group photo at Z’s birthday party. Photo by Kyle Acebo

We just came from Zenny’s birthday party, where we ate Z cupcakes and took turns reading Zenyatta her birthday cards.

Edit: The party photos are now up!

We’re getting ready for dinner here at Lane’s End. Night eight of foal watch begins!

-Team Z

That’s Louise reading a card to Z, and it’s her birthday too! Happy Birthday Louise! Photo by Kyle Acebo

Birthday cards from Z’s fans.

Cupcakes and more cupcakes.

Zenyatta reading birthday cards. Photos by Kyle Acebo

Zenyatta’s stall window, lined in birthday cards. Photo by Kyle Acebo