Happy Friday, Everyone!
It is amazing how things in one’s life can change so much in just several hours. Here I am late yesterday afternoon with Ann and Jerry posing for this photo…..and then a few hours later….I became a MOM!
Shortly after this picture was taken, the Moss’ left for dinner. All was quiet in my life and it seemed like we’d all have a relaxing evening. Then suddenly things started to change!
A few hours later, Mike Cline called Ann and Jerry to let them know I was feeling a bit restless and I could possibly foal later that evening.
Jerry immediately called MY JOHN and Dottie in California… and everyone started to PACE. Shortly after this, my water broke…and my lovely FOAL was bornat 10:10 last evening. As I’ve said so many times before, NATURE IS TRULY AMAZING!
HE IS ADORABLE, I AM SO EXCITED…and I AM SO BLESSED!
I am one who likes to LICK. It is a habit I developed somewhere along the way in my life. As you may remember, I used to lick MY MARIO’S face all of the time after I won a race. Thus, licking my dear foal seems like second nature to ME.
He is one handsome guy and I am now beginning to see that he and I will be embarking on an entire new journey as the future unfolds.
With Love,
Hugs to All~ (I’M A MOM!)
Z
Karla
Queen Z – I was so relieved to find out this morning when I got home from work that your baby had arrived safely and you were ok. I know you have the best team ever taking care of you and you were in good hands but I was still worried. I am thrilled you had a colt – cannot wait to see how your little man grows and develops and hopefully 2015 will be a spectular Triple Crown trail! I was wondering if you have a name picked out because I think Zenzational would be a fabulous name! Can’t wait to see more pictures of your handsome little man in the days to come – he’s gonna be fabulous just like his mom and pop!
LauraJ (Cincinnati OH)
“Zensational” is taken.
Greg
Congratulations to the new mom and all her connections. It is so nice to have this website to check periodically to get all the news about Zenyatta and all her connections. So now that Eblouissante has a new 3/4 brother it will be all the more exciting to get all the news. Love you Zenyatta and much thanks to the Moss’s for maintaining this site. Thanks so much.
KikaSim
Wahoo!!!! Congrats again Zen!!! Tell him we all love him for us!!
Susan Carothers (in TN)
Zennie- thank you for the description of your evening. I’ll bet you had a busy night! My gosh, he’s beautiful! I didn’t know you used to lick Mario’s face! Our Choctaw does that to me, too! I’ll be thinking of you ALL DAY, Z. Get some rest, sweet mama <3 Love you both!
Big thanks to Ann and Jerry, Lane's End and, of course, Dottie and John for your generosity and willingness to share someone who has made us all so happy!
Trina Nagele in So Cal
Dear Susan, You and your beloved Choctaw—too cute! No wonder you love him! Thanks for sharing!
Monika Paulino
An absolutely beautiful mother and son pair! Wishing you both health and happiness.
Susan Carothers (in TN)
P.S. The equine hospital at Mississippi State was abuzz with the big news!
Jan S. / Houston
Zenyatta,
I am so happy for you. Your baby boy is so precious and you will be a super mommy to him.. Hope you are feeling well. Again, congratulations to the Moss’s on their new arrival, I bet they are beaming with pride and joy. And thank them for sharing you and your boy with us.. The state of Texas loves you very much. xoxo.
Cynthia Hahn
Hooray!!! Am so happy for the new bouncing baby boy!! Good job, Zen!!
Julie
Thankfully, it’s casual Friday at work so my sister could wear her Zenyatta t-shirt in celebration of this special day! Congratulations to everyone on job well done. He sure is a keeper, Queen Z!
Alex Bowdoin, MA
I love the Photo! You do have a most HANDSOME little boy!!!! My dear Z, you can lick
my face all day long if you want to!! Sadly I have never met you, hopefully some day…..
I have a cat who love to lick my hands and face, too funny. My horse did not!! Now you can have your carrots and peppermints etc….HUGS TO ALL
Barbara C -MA
Oh Zenny, I’m so very happy for you. The tears are streaming down my face and colt to boot! You’re going to be a wonderful MOM, we all know that. High Hoofs to all concerned. Be healthy and enjoy this time. Prayers for both you and your baby.
Love you
Fran
A huge congratulations to you and to your entire family and, of course, to Lane’s End for being so outstanding and caring so much for you. It is so exciting! A little guy to pal around with is going to be a wonderful adventure. May you enjoy your little one, and may he have fun just being a little guy; playing in the paddock with you! Lastly, I am sending my best wishes for Tasty and the safe deliver of her foal. Won’t that be wonderful when Tasty has her foal! Have a wonderful day being a mom. Sending you smooches and hugs and to your sweet foal and, of course, Tasty! xxoo
Kelly/Wisconsin.
Zenyatta I am so happy for you, a little prince. How sweet, I have two sons. I cannot wait till we can see some pictures of and your little one. I know you and your foal are just beautiful. Would like some pics, pics and more pics. I think all of us can`t get enough of you and now your little prince. Stay healthy the both of you. LOVE YOU MUCH SWEET GIRL AND LITTLE PRINCE.
:) : ) :)
Mary
God bless to ALL. Every thing she does is MAGIC!
A special thanks to Dottie for all she does and to J & A for sharing their very special gift.
debbie bassett
I am so excited!!! What a special day!! I can’t wait to see his pictures. Praying for you both to bond beautifully and be healthy and happy! Congratulations!!
The Kennedys in San Diego
Zenyatta’s foaling has to be the undisputed most highly anticipated and celebrated birth in equine history!
How kind, sensible and uncommonly civilized of you, Zenyatta, to foal at such a reasonable hour rather than the more common middle of the night. So very like you. Likely because you are surrounded by people who love you and you trust them. As horsemen commonly say – the foal determines the day of his birth, the mare determines the hour.
Linda Hoke
Well said, Kennedys. Zenyatta is surrounded by love, and she trusts the people around her. Her foal looks like a big boy already!
Gloria
I just want to add – a great big THANK YOU to Dottie for keeping us all up to day and to Ann and Jerry for sharing their photos. It’s so great being a part of all of this. Rock on, Zenyatta and junior!
Lise from Maine
Hi!
Zenyatta, why didn’t you wait a couple of hours so your baby could be born on my dog’s (Isis) birthday which is March 9th?
Oh well!
This is life.
Hope everything is well with you and the new baby.
Lots of love to you and the new foal.
Thank you!
Lise from Maine
Alex Bowdoin, MA
HIGH HOOF TO DOTTIE, FOR ALL YOU DO FOR US, HER FANS AND OF COURSE YOUR JOHN AND ANN AND JERRY AND TEAM Z IN CA AND KY….THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE WONDEROUS JOURNEY WE HAVE BEEN ON! HAIL TO THE PRINCE, A PRINCE HAS BEEN BORN….
BARB G (SKIP) and JULIETTE the Cat in NJ
Just found out…
HOME!!! THEY ARE BOTH SAFE HOME!!!! Momma and baby are fine–and that is the gift we all waited for–knowing they are both healthy and safe. We knew the foal would be beautiful–and he is just a precious little guy who mirrors his mom.
CONGRATULATIONS DEAR ZENYATTA–TO YOU, TO THE MOSSES, TO DOTTIE AND JOHN–as usual, Zenny always makes the wait worthwhile.
Love to all, as my cat Juliet and I dance joyfully over one of the greatest special events i’ve ever witnessed in my lifetime!!!
Dawn Conrad / Colorado
Dear Zenyatta. It certainly is interesting how quickly things can change in our life. I am very glad that Ann and Jerry were both there. In this picture you look like one big happy family. I’m sure that both of their cheeks are hurting right about now from all of the smiling they have been doing!! The pictures you shared this morning are priceless. Your little boy is TOO CUTE!!! I love the video as you were licking away and baby was trying to figure out what to do with those long legs of his. The look on your face, Zenny, was absolutely beautiful. So calm, contented and relaxed with your colt and your family. It is a testiment to the love you have always received and the kindness you have always shown, even to small children. I was talking to my friend Linda R. today and she said she can remember seeing a touching photo of you with a young girl in a wheelchair and how you were standing so still while she reached out to hug you leg. You are an old soul inside that heart of yours, Zenny! You did such a good job bring your baby into the world sweetheart. I love you more than I can say. I hope you are getting some rest today after all of the excitment of last night. Sweet dreams my love. Hugs and kisses to you both!!! XXXOOO
A huge thank you to our amazing Dottie for always being there for us!! Love you!!
Vicki B. near Hollywood Park
It’s true, she is “an old soul inside that heart” of hers!
Lover of horses
Congratulations, Zenyatta! I am so, so, so, so, soooooo happy!!! Your colt is amazing and you two are so beautiful together!!! I love you both sooooo much, Zenny! xoxoxoxo
Neva Rae Powers
You did it!
T.Buck/Texas
An heir to the throne has been born………what a wonderful birthday gift
Bernadette Norwood
Congratulations beautiful Zenyatta! Your little colt is GORGEOUS! Such long legs!
A huge thanks to Team Zenyatta for sharing this great event with me. You brought
great joy into my life everyday.
Nina
You rock Zennie! Congratulations to you and all your loved ones.
Kendra
Zenyatta, with your foal’s timing and markings, I’ve begun calling your colt “Lunar Star”. I’m sure that Ann and Jerry have selected just the right name and that we will be hearing what it is before too long. I am hoping that you have a day where fans from all over the world can stop by and see you, if only from a distance. Just say the word and I’m flying the friendly skies. Thank you for sharing the fun and love with us.
Lori K
CONGRATULATIONS TO ZENYATTA, BABY Z,THE MOSS’S AND THE ENTIRE Z TEAM, THIS LITTLE GUY IS JUST PRECIOUS. HE IS A GIFT FROM GOD. HE LOOKS JUST LIKE ZENNY. I AM SO IN LOVE WITH YOU BOTH. HE TRULY IS A PRINCE CHARMING. I AM SO EXCITED THAT I AM CRYING WITH JOY. I CAN’T WAIT TO SEE MORE PICTURES AND VIDEO’S OF YOU TWO TOGETHER. GODBLESS TO ALL OF YOU. SENDING YOU BIG HUGS AND KISSES XOXOXOXOXOXOXOX………..LORI.
Kim in Saratoga NY
Congratulations MY Girl and to your little prince!! I’d give anything to be able to give you and him lots of sweet nose kisses :) You are so special in all of our lives and now we have more of you to love! Couldn’t ask fo a better day! I’m looking forward to more pictures after you’ve had a chance to rest :)
My love to you and the little prince and to Tasty too. How is she by the way?
xoxo
Suzen
Congratulations MOMMA Z. So happy for you and all your family. Looks like a handsome boy. Soon you will be teaching him how to run!
Thank you to the Mosses once again, for sharing all their joy with us, And thank you Dottie, for keeping us informed.