Happy Wednesday!
We hope you are all having fun this summer. 12Z certainly is! He has grown quite a bit, and he now spends much of his time socializing and playing with other colts.
Alys sent us these photos of 12Z having a great time with his buddies–and mom!
Check back this week for the next Ask The Experts post plus an exciting announcement.
-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/Lane’s End
Photo by Alys Emson/Lane’s End
Photo by Alys Emson/Lane’s End
Photo by Alys Emson/Lane’s End
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July 25, 2012 at 9:39 am
He’s growing up so fast
July 25, 2012 at 9:40 am
Can’t be too much longer before 12Z leaves Big Z, can it? When is he expected to wean?
July 25, 2012 at 9:51 am
Usually 5-6 months, so could be any time now! Maybe that’s the big announcement?
July 25, 2012 at 9:51 am
I was wondering the same thing. If I were to guess it would be coming up fairly soon. Maybe that is what the coming big announcement is about?
July 25, 2012 at 10:44 am
he will probably be weaned in August. I’m thinking that the announcement will be about his Breyer.
July 25, 2012 at 6:14 pm
It is actually around August 8, his 5 month birthday.
He is so adorable, a big boy and Zenny is having
Fun playing with him, too.
July 25, 2012 at 9:40 am
love them
July 25, 2012 at 9:40 am
Such a handsome boy!
July 25, 2012 at 9:41 am
Gosh, he has gotten so big and muscular!!
July 25, 2012 at 9:41 am
Wow! I cannot believe how big he is and he’s gonna be heartbreaker in the looks department. I just wanna give ‘em all kisses on those cute lil noses…
Good job, Zennie!
July 25, 2012 at 9:42 am
He looks awesome! Hope he becomes as good as his mom on the track!
July 25, 2012 at 9:42 am
I wonder if the big news will be 12Z’s name.
July 25, 2012 at 9:55 am
Typically Thoroughbreds aren’t named till they are closer to two years and ready to race. They generally are refered to by Lane’s End’s way of year and first letter of mares name or simply by mare’s name. Even when go off to training they are still refered to by mare’s name till they recieve their own. Unless the barn comes up with a nickname themselves.
July 25, 2012 at 10:12 am
Yes, but this is a special colt with his own legion of fans already in place. Besides – they’re going to announce Rachel Alexandra’s colt’s name soon. We Queen Z fans don’t let the RA camp beat us at ANYTHING.
July 25, 2012 at 11:13 am
hey, don’t dis Rachel. Most of us are in BOTH camps.
July 25, 2012 at 12:56 pm
I agree with Laura J, many of us are in both camps and I cringe when I see comments like this.
The Mosses do things their way and Mrs. Banke does things her way. Both owners have shown class and an unprecedented generous openness to their fans in a wide variety of different ways.
Everything does not have to come down to a competition.
July 25, 2012 at 1:43 pm
I am in both ‘camps’ — love both mares and foals.. Barbara Banke is announcing Taco’s official name on Friday, the result of her having fans submit suggestions- and they picked one of those.
July 25, 2012 at 1:43 pm
I thought it was funny you said that Kate :) Beautiful pictures! Love seeing our Queen so happy too!
July 25, 2012 at 2:37 pm
Team Z & Team R, both great horses and people.
July 25, 2012 at 2:49 pm
I am with Laura and Zenyen, I love both ladies, their stories and babies are so heartwarming. Doesn’t anyone remember they were stable mates back in their racing days? I was so happy to see the pic’s of Rachel and Taco from someone here referring me there. Barbara and Jess were great owner’s just like the Moss’s, they are all fine people. Who knows maybe “Taco” and 12Z will be stable mates or fierce competitors! In any case I am excited to her “Taco’s” official name on Friday and anxiously awaiting 12Z’s name!
July 30, 2012 at 6:56 pm
cringe worthy!
July 25, 2012 at 6:17 pm
The Mosses don’t name their foals/horses until they
Are in two year old training so they know their racing
Personality.
All owners are different and Barbara Benke is doing
A wonderful job with RA and Taco just like the
Mosses are with Zenny.
July 25, 2012 at 3:28 pm
That is what I am hoping for. :)
July 25, 2012 at 9:43 am
What fun they are having. Great photos! Thank you!
July 25, 2012 at 9:55 am
Typically Thoroughbreds aren’t named till they are closer to two years and ready to race. They generally are refered to by Lane’s End’s way of year and first letter of mares name or simply by mare’s name. Even when go off to training they are still refered to by mare’s name till they recieve their own. Unless the barn comes up with a nickname themselves.
July 25, 2012 at 9:44 am
Team Z:
Thank you, thank you, thank you for the beautiful pic’s of our girl and her adorable baby! What a great way to get through the rest of the week! “Big Announcement” maybe baby Z’s official name? 12Z looks just like his mom, especially the last pic head on! Z-Girl looks terrific, and hopefully she’s feeling good too! Will stay glued to the site for any “big” news and any pic’s.
Thanks again much appreciated as always!
July 25, 2012 at 9:45 am
so so adorable………He is quite the active little guy. When does he get his name?
July 25, 2012 at 9:45 am
Looks like he has his mother’s personality!
July 25, 2012 at 9:45 am
That last picture looks like he’s doing the Angelina Jolie leg pose! HAHA!
July 25, 2012 at 11:41 am
too funny – you’re absolutely right!!
July 25, 2012 at 1:17 pm
I agree!
July 25, 2012 at 2:38 pm
And only Angie can strike that pose….
July 25, 2012 at 9:47 am
Are the owners going to sell him, or race him themselves?
July 25, 2012 at 10:11 am
Joan P:
From what i have been told the owner’s are keeping him for themselves! Maybe the “Big” news is the sex of the next foal? I guess we will all know soon even enough!
July 25, 2012 at 10:46 am
The Mosses do not do fetal sexing so that’s not going to be it. I’m thinking they will be announcing that 12Z will have his own Breyer model. Even though of course alot of us already know. That is just a guess though.
July 25, 2012 at 2:56 pm
Amanda:
Thanks for the info on the Moss’s not doing gender testing, but what is a Breyer Model? In all of my years of loving and working with horses I have never heard of that? If you have time please let me know what that is?
Thanks !
July 30, 2012 at 7:00 pm
GirlSaratoga: Breyer Models are collectibles. They are molded plastic horses in all breeds, colors, etc that you can imagine! They even make them in specific horses in history; racing, show jumping, all disciplines. Check them out online!
July 25, 2012 at 6:19 pm
The Mosses do not sex type their foals either.
You won’t know the sex of Zenny’s goal until
He or she pops out into the world.
July 25, 2012 at 9:47 am
Look at the bone on that boy! Perfect!
July 25, 2012 at 9:49 am
Thank you so much for sharing these photos. He looks and acts so much like his Mom and seeing them together is heartwarming and smile worthy.
A great way to start the day, a great page to share on the Internet, and photos worth enjoying again and again,
Thanks!!
July 25, 2012 at 9:50 am
WOW absolutely beautiful and adorable!! I can almost feel his energy…and those ears look bigger than gorgeous Mama Z’s!!
July 25, 2012 at 2:40 pm
Marion, I just love his ears too. Hope he doesn’t out grow them.
July 25, 2012 at 9:50 am
Best pics ever! Love them! Thank you!
July 25, 2012 at 9:51 am
Love the pics,he is so cute.Love mom to she is having fun too!!
July 25, 2012 at 9:52 am
These are great photos! Looks like Zenny’s coat is getting sun-bleached. She looks great.. all dappled. Will the babies be weaned next month?
July 25, 2012 at 9:53 am
He is huge, what a beauty! The Queen looks happy.
Thank you, thank you for the new photos and letting us drool over them.
I love you Zenyatta, I love you Zenyatta 12.
Back to the photos
Lisag
July 25, 2012 at 9:53 am
So good to see that Zenyatta still feels good enough to run and buck with her son!
Awesome pics, they are the best ones yet.
July 25, 2012 at 9:53 am
Mom is looking so beautiful and healthy. Take good care of her and Baby Z.
July 25, 2012 at 9:54 am
So muscular, the hips. Wow, Ms Zenyatta must be so proud of her handsome young man.
July 25, 2012 at 9:56 am
Those ears, his mama’s ears.
July 25, 2012 at 9:58 am
I do believe he will be every bit as tall as his Momma, judging from his leg length, maybe a bit taller even…little different shoulder set, heads a little bit narrower, but his confirmation looks amazing from what I can tell…good to see his pictures @ play…says alot for his attitude…Z looks amazing & seems to have taken to retirement quite well….look forward to seeing her next foal…& to finding out this guys Legal Name….
July 25, 2012 at 10:03 am
FANTASTIC photos! Thanks for posting. I love to see Zenyatta kicking up her heels. Junior looks like a young man now. Looking forward to the next Ask The Experts. Thank you for keeping us fans in the loop!
July 25, 2012 at 10:05 am
These photos are awesome! Thank you so much for sharing! Baby Z sure is muscular and I agree with Lisag in Texas-check out those big hips!
July 25, 2012 at 10:09 am
Nice photos. I love the expert comments. 12Z is actually not a bad name and a great way to distinguish a horse without stepping on an owners toes. I’m always annoyed when we go to the barn and find out the grooms have dubbed one of our precious bundles “psycho” or “porkchop.” Of course, at about 2-months-old I think almost everyone of our foals has been named “butt-head” or worse for a couple weeks.
July 30, 2012 at 6:50 pm
I do not know if you will see this post, but you have given me a chuckle! Porkchop! Butt-Head! LOL!!!
July 25, 2012 at 10:10 am
God he IS beautiful!