Q:
I have a question about the colts. When is the decision typically made whether to geld or leave them intact, and what factors go into that decision?
Nancy Schaffer
Tucson, AZ
A:Typically we will never geld a colt before it leaves the farm, either for the sales or to be broken in, unless there is a medical issue involved. We often have a good idea that they may become geldings fairly soon into their training careers though! Some colts are definitely more “studdish” than others.
Buyers usually don’t want to purchase a yearling gelding, as this will often indicate they have a difficult temperament. On top of that, this is a dreamers game—when someone buys a colt they like to think they have a shot at owning a horse that will have a stellar racing career and go on to leave his legacy as a stud.
The other reason to geld a colt is if they are clearly not going to compete at the levels that would then lead to a career at stud. A gelding is usually easier to handle and deal with on a daily basis. I know a lot of people will say they have had difficult geldings or easy colts, and of course that can be the case but generally it’s easier to have a gelding in the shed row, especially when there are fillies in the barn.
Our Expert
Yearling Manager, Lane’s End
Cooper was born in Lexington, KY and graduated from the University of Kentucky with a degree in Agriculture. He started working with horses in 1997 in the training barn of Al Stall Jr. Before coming to Lane’s End as the Yearling Manager in 2010, he worked at Wimbledon and Mill Ridge Farm.
Trina Nagele in So Cal --PUR
Prayers, hugz and well wishes for Heidi Kruckenberg at http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm?l=eng&gi=Heidi
Trina Nagele in So Cal --PUR
For Heidi Kruckenberg: Reba sings WALK ON
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cIxVKMSKAo
HeidiK Vallejo,Ca (lost in the drama)
What would I do without the Dumplings and of course, Zenyatta? Trina, I left a comment about this of fb but, I’ll say it here as well. When I first got on fb and I saw that you did this for me, I thought, wow, how did she know? Then, I remembered that I told the story about meeting Reba the first time before my Father passed away and how Reba sent me the autographed photo that said: “To Heidi, Walk On, Love Reba McEntire.” Not only that but, there was a very lovely, hand written letter from her to me and said that the next time I go to her concert to let her know and she’d send me VIP passes. Well, it was 4 years later and I had tickets to see her in Sacramento. Sure enough, I got two VIP passes and took Ellen Jackson (VictoryRose) to the concert with me. After the concert, we went backstage and met up with Reba and she remembered me, came up and gave me a huge hug (while she was on crutches). Wow, just Wow!! Prior to this concert, Reba had a skiing accident in which she broke her leg and I thought the concert was going to be cancelled. Noway!! She came out on stage in an old taxi, her grand entrance. Once out of the taxi, she was put into a wheel chair. I think at that moment, I realized the true meaning to “Walk On!” She didn’t let her broken leg keep her from her fans. She was determined to put on a show, and a show, did she! So, the moral of the story is in the song. Keep your head held high and fight to do what is right.
So, I thank you from the bottom of my heart because, this “gesture” has touched my heart and soul in ways that I can’t explain.
Never in a million years did I ever think that I would share such personal stuff on a blog but, it’s because of Zenyatta and what she invokes in everyone of us and that is, kindness, love and understanding.
As is our moto: Love in Dumplinghood!
HeidiK Vallejo,Ca (lost in the drama)
BTW, She opened the show with Walk On and Fancy.
Trina Nagele in So Cal --PUR
Those songs are both winners–as are you and Reba!
Barbara Wood (Texas)
Done–thank you, Trina!
Keta
Trina
Candle lite with prayers for Heidi & family
Hugs, Keta
Trina Nagele in So Cal --PUR
Penny Crosby from Skip Over Trouble Equine Rescue reports that mom Faith and baby colt Fredrick the First are both doing well, considering the shape mom came in in three weeks ago (injured–you’ll see her front right foot is bandaged–and starving). At first, Penny had to hold Faith so that she would let little Fredrick nurse, but now Faith is cool with it. The vet reports that Fredrick’s blood work is excellent with plenty of colostrum. Here’s a link to their pics on fb:
http://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php?fbid=174245522727361&set=a.174245482727365.1073741839.167144120104168&type=1&theater
Pati, it looks like he’s strutting in the first one, taken before the sun was well up and he was just hours old.
There are also pics of our friend Stacy Ferris visiting the new mom and baby today on the Skip Over Trouble Equine Rescue fb page. High hoof, Stacy!
Janet Newman
Love the name Fredrick the First and glad both he and Mama Faith are in good hands.
Pati- College Bound
Ah! It does! He knows he’s special. He rules the roost and he’s not a year old yet!
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Trina and Z Fans:
My heart breaks when I look at the condition Faith is in. She’s one strong girl to have come through the birth of her little one. Hope both of them continue to do well. Thank you for this update. Hugs, JB
Linda in NJ
Hi All:
It is so frustrating! I do not know how to use FB. When I click on the above link it opens my FB page. Why is that?
I am so glad to hear that Mom and baby are doing well. They are both so very lucky!!!!
– Linda
carol in arkansas/PACING
Hi linda….me too!
Ingrid Arnone
It is happening to me too. why?????
Marshall (NC broad)
Dear Trina,
I wonder if you have an address for Skip Over Trouble Equine Rescue. I do not have a Facebook account (don’t want one), and I hit a wall with the gmail address. If you have a physical address or if there is a website, please let me know. I would like to send a small donation for Faith and Fredrick the First.
Thanks!
Sue Fredrick Pacing in Earnest
Marshall,
I got a physical address and mailed a check here it is:
Skip Over Trouble Equine Rescue, Inc
17465 NE 37th CT
Citra, FL 32113
Penny said “No donation is too small”
Thanking you in advance for my Grandson and Faith hugs Sue
Marshall (NC broad)
Dear Sue Fredrick,
Thanks for the address!! Will be sure to get a check in the mail tomorrow!
Take care and hugs all around!
Trina Nagele in So Cal --PUR
Blessings be upon you, Marshall!
Marshall (NC broad)
Thanks, Trina! Blessings upon you, too!
Keta
Breaking News The Blood-Horse Mon. March 25
A.P. Indy Filly Brings $1.1 Million at F-T
An A.P. Indy filly became the first seven-figure offering at the March 25 Fasig-Tipton Florida sale of selected 2-year-olds in training when she was purchased by Green Hills Farm for $1.1 million.
Janet Newman
She looked every part of that price tag too!
Kim Shugars
Janet, Agreed, she’s a gorgeous filly. I watched the auction online.
Keta
Here is the story with photo. She is a beauty
A.P. Indy Filly Brings $1.1 Million at F-T
By Blood-Horse Staff Updated: Monday, March 25, 2013 3:57 PM
An A.P. Indy filly became the first seven-figure purchase at the March 25 Fasig-Tipton Florida sale of selected 2-year-olds in training when she was acquired by Green Hills for $1.1 million.
Consigned by Stephens Thoroughbreds as Hip No. 124, the filly was produced from the multiple stakes-winning Mr. Greeley mare Foxy Danseur. Bred in Kentucky by Clearsky Farms, the filly was purchased by Mayberry Farm for $300,000 from the Clearsky consignment to the 2012 Keeneland September yearling sale.
Barbara Montanye signed the ticket when buying the filly March 25 at the Fasig-Tipton sale. During the pre-sale workouts, the filly had one of the co-fastest workout times of :10 for one-eighth of a mile.
Read more on BloodHorse.com: http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/77073/ap-indy-filly-brings-11-million-at-f-t#ixzz2OaTDQCTE
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Keta and Z Fans:
Here’s the video of the AP Indy filly. Beautiful. Hugs,JB
http://www.fasigtipton.com/fasig-tiptontv/index.asp?t=1&year=2013&show=3&pag=5&channelId=9e2a1103b3054d09a96578ecc9b448fd&mediaId=be3b82610b4746d7b72fc5ccfded6787&secondChannelId=c0861f22663e41cd838ad87b4969d260
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Shirlee and Sue:
Shirlee, too funny.
Sue, she’s got a beautiful blaze on her face like her Daddy. Hugs,JB
Janet Newman
Love her face. She reminds me of Love and Pride. Loved her dam’s sire Mr. Greeley.
shirleeinindy
Gotta love the a name of her dam. Foxy Danseur. Lots of possibilites for some great names. Foxy Indy? AP Danseur? Okay, so Foxy Indy does sound a little bit like a stripper.
Sue Fredrick Pacing in Earnest
She is drop dead gorgeous…….course I would say that right being by my man “Indy”. Sure wish these babies had names so we could keep track easier. Thanks for posting that pic, Keta.
Sue Fredrick Pacing in Earnest
What a beautiful girl and speedy too.
Keta
Breaking News The Blood-Horse Mon. March 25
Bernardini Colt Tops F-T Sale at $1.6 Million
A bay colt by Bernardini became the new sale topper at the Fasig-Tipton Florida select sale of 2-year-olds in training when he was bought for $1.6 million by prominent New York owner Robert LaPenta.
Keta
Bernardini Colt Tops F-T Sale at $1.6 Million
By Esther Marr, The Blood-Horse Updated: Monday, March 25, 2013 3:40 PM
A bay colt by Bernardini became the new sale topper at the Fasig-Tipton Florida select sale of 2-year-olds in training when he was bought for $1.6 million by prominent New York owner Robert LaPenta.
Consigned by Hartley/DeRenzo Thoroughbreds, agent, as Hip No. 131, he was bred in Kentucky by Masaichiro Abe.
The $1.6 million colt is the first offspring produced by the Forestry mare Hishi Aspen, a $300,000-plus earner in Japan during her race career. Hishi Aspen’s other foal is a yearling Corinthian filly.
During his first trip through the auction ring, the Bernardini colt was acquired for $250,000 by Hartley/De Renzo Thoroughbreds at the 2012 Fasig-Tipton Kentucky July yearling sale from Taylor Made Sales Agency, agent.
Read more on BloodHorse.com: http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/77074/bernardini-colt-tops-f-t-sale-at-16-million#ixzz2OaUCcirj
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Keta and Z Fans:
Here’s a video of Bernie’s Boy out of Hishi Aspen from the Fasig-Tipton Sale videos. He is gorgeous. Hugs, JB
http://www.fasigtipton.com/fasig-tiptontv/index.asp?t=1&year=2013&show=3&pag=6&channelId=9e2a1103b3054d09a96578ecc9b448fd&mediaId=089d102631804696ae1fbbcdfb62cb39&secondChannelId=c0861f22663e41cd838ad87b4969d260
Ingrid Arnone
Dear Judy,
thank you for the link, big hug Ingrid.
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Ingrid:
You’re so welcome. Hugs, JB
Janet Newman
Thanks Judy, He is certainly is a nice fluid mover.
Sue Fredrick Pacing in Earnest
Ditto Judy, love those Bernies too.
Kathy R.
Dear Max: Good Baa Baa retired. Here’s the story:
http://www.skyracing.com.au/index.php?component=news&task=rnewsdetails&Itemid=108&id=23&rid=18127
Keta
Kathy R
Happy retirement to Good Baa Baa!
Hope his new home is filled with green pastures.
Hugs, Keta
Max
Kathy R. He is a wonderful warrior. He reminds me of Musketier.
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Kathy R.:
Wishing a long and happy life for this beautiful Gray. Hugs, JB
Kathy R.
More sad news for the Hay List/John McNair camp – jockey dies in car accident:
http://www.skyracing.com.au/index.php?component=news&task=rnewsdetails&Itemid=108&id=23&rid=18122
Keta
Kathy R
Saw the story but did not make the connection.
Sad–seems there have been several jockey car accidents lately.
Another one lost much too young!
Hugs, Keta
judy berube from Rhode Island
RIP BT. Hugs, JB
Trina Nagele in So Cal --PUR
RIP BT, gone too soon.
Kathy R.
Black Caviar locked in for TJ Smith at Randwick:
http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/superracing/black-caviar-locked-in-for-tj-smith-stakes-at-royal-randwick/story-fn67lxwi-1226605796213
Kathleen
Are the Mosses in Kentucky yet?? I still say the 27th. C’mon queen Z……….we’re getting very impatient!!
pace pace pace pace pace pace pace
Kathy R.
Royal Ascot firming (according to The Courier Mail):
http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/superracing/royal-ascot-firms-for-black-caviar-finale-over-brisbane/story-fn67vvv7-1226604535591
Keta
Team Valor tweet
Team Valor has made recent import INFINITE MAGIC a late Triple Crown nominee.
Son of More Than Ready won last start at 10f at Lingfield
Keta
Haskin’s Derby Trail: A Legacy to John Nerud
Steve Haskin Hangin’ with Haskin The Blood-Horse 25 Mar 2013 3:03 PM
If you’ve been following this year’s Kentucky Derby trail, you no doubt will recognize the names Verrazano, Orb, Flashback, Will Take Charge, Govenor Charlie, Normandy Invasion, Mr. Palmer, Super Ninety Nine, He’s Had Enough, Shakin It Up, Capo Bastone, and My Lute.
What they have in common is they all carry the John Nerud influence in their pedigree, mainly through the descendents of Fappiano and Dr. Fager and continuing through Unbridled and Quiet American. It is the last two on which we will concentrate, as they both reflect the true genius of Nerud, who celebrated his 100th birthday this year. What is ironic is that Nerud never believed in the Derby and ran only one horse in the race – Gallant Man in 1957.
http://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/horse-racing-steve-haskin/archive/2013/03/25/haskin-s-derby-trail-derby-trail-a-legacy-to-john-nerud.aspx
Keta
Dominguez to Continue Therapy Following MRI
By Ashley Herriman NYRA Press Release | 03/25/2013 03:47 PM ET
Following an appointment with his neurosurgeon on March 25, jockey Ramon Dominguez said he will continue physical and cognitive therapy for a fractured skull sustained in a spill at Aqueduct Racetrack on January 18.
“I had an MRI and saw my doctor this morning,” said the three-time reigning Eclipse Award winner for Outstanding Jockey. “While he is very pleased with the progress I have made, I am not completely healed and need to continue my therapy. I feel very good physically and mentally, but my injury was serious and I need to take more time to allow myself to fully recover.”
Dominguez said he would continue to follow-up with his doctors, and that there is no timetable for his return to riding.
“I miss riding and I’m excited to come back when my doctors release me,” Dominguez said. “It’s hard because I feel so good, but I know I need to be patient and focus on my recovery.”
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Keta:
Thanks for this update on RD. Wishing him all the best. Hugs, JB
Ingrid Arnone
Dear Keta,
Thank you so much for the up date, as you know Ramon is my favorite jockey, I pray for him every night for his full recovery. Big hug Ingrid.
sheena.davies(wales) waiting for Z's big day
dear Kathy would be wonderful to see black caviar back ascot again and a date with the great one!!! could you please send some of your warmer weather over here we’re all freezing!!!hugs sheena
Kathy R.
Dear Sheena and Black Caviar fans: I think we’ll know more about Ascot once the TJ Smith is run and won. Neil Werrett was talking with Sean Cosgrove on Skysportsradio this morning and he said they’re (the connections) going with a race by race situation. They had a phone hook-up with Peter Moody on Sunday and agreed with this game plan. He (Werrett) certainly still has Ascot on the agenda and a meeting with Frankel – but will not make a decision on a stallion until he has taken advice from what he termed “my close friends in the industry”. He did go on to say that they would not be looking at reducing the speed in Nelly’s genes, and that the final choice may not necessarily be one of the top stallions. All very teasing! He does have connections with Vinery and Kitchwin Hills, so I guess they will figure in the stallion prospect discussions.
On the weather thing, I’ll do my best to rearrange the highs/lows and send you some warm stuff. New Zealand is now in drought and having a really tough time without their usual rain, so will see if the Kiwis can come to the weather party as well. Hugs, KathyR.
Max
Kathy R. You will recall the foal from Makybe Diva’s date with Galileo? There are no guarantees in breeding. It’s all mostly hope and magic.
Kathy R.
Dear Max: Oh yes, dear Rockstardom – think he’s only had a win and some placings at country meetings – stunning looking fellow ($1.5m in the sale ring). But then again so far none of the Diva’s offspring have been at all outstanding. She had a filly (La Dolce Diva by Fusaichi Pegasus who went for $1.2m) and is now a broodmare after failing with Mark Kavanagh, failed to get in foal with More Than Ready in 2010 and produced a colt by Lonhro in 2011. And a colt to Encosta De Lago in 09. Have said before, the comment is that the best mares leave it all behind on the racetrack. All the more reason to appreciate their splendour when and while they’re racing. Cheers KathyR.
Pati- College Bound
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse-racing/dual-group-1-winner-estejo-to-stand-in-poland/1227134/
Uh oh! My home country is building up its breeding stock! Watch out Europe! ;-)
Pati- College Bound
@DRFLivingston: Kentucky Derby contender ORB (Phipps Stable/Shug McGaughey), Jenn Patterson up, works at Payson Park this a.m. http://t.co/Itg4O3kmLV
He looks fantastic. He shares in Ruffian’s pedigree, and it’s good to see descendants of Shenanigans doing well.
shirleeinindy
He is a real beauty with great connections. I know Shug is a great trainer and deserves a Derby after Easy Goer.
Linda in NJ
Hi Zenny:
I am pacing and pacing and pacing. Still no news! Hope you are feeling okay!
Love ya!
– Linda
Shari Voltz from Ohio
Hi Everyone. Just checking in to see if any baby news. Little Fredrick is so cute and I love his name : )
Hi Zenny I hope you are feeling good. I am just waiting to hear about the new baby. Love you so much, Shari XXXOOO
Jan S. / Houston
The pacing is getting bad Shari. ;-);-)
sheena.davies(wales) waiting for Z's big day
dear judy goodnight sweet dreams stay warm and cosy hugs sheena
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Sheena:
Love and Hugs,JB
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Z, Prince and Baby Z:
Hope your comfortable. Sleep well. Love you. Hugs, JB
carol in arkansas/PACING
@Linda in NJ…I got to the pictures of Faith and little Freddie by typing in “skip over trouble equine rescue” in the search bar near the top of my fb page…took me a while but I made it work ….hope this helps..
PACE…PACE….PACE…
Kathy R.
Dear Max: Here’s a piece from the Geelong paper on the day Rockstardom won his first:
http://www.geelongadvertiser.com.au/article/2011/11/11/290391_local_sports.html
carol in arkansas/PACING
@Max…and all….anyone heard how Musketier is doing in his new career ….
…..
Also….the definition of optimism ….anyone who checks Cigars’s camera daily …even though its either fallen in a black hole or been sucked into a sink hole…
……
PACE…PACE…PACE…
Max
carolinarkansas. Musketier retired to stud at Adena Springs Canada. As far as I know, he is doing well. His owner is a woman who really cares about her horses.
You’re not alone. I check for Cigar daily, many times daily. I really miss stalking that horse.
As to pacing, it’s getting to me. Nerves.
Kathy R.
Dear Max: Now you’ve got me all nostalgic – just had to post some shots of the gorgeous and talented Makybe Diva and her foal:
http://www.breednet.com.au/news2006.asp?id=72801#.UVD0iL_ra5Q
She was such a joy to watch!
Max
Kathy R. She is still a beauty, a lovely race mare.
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Kathy R.:
She’s lovely and what a wonderful color the foal is. Thank you. Hugs, JB
Kathy R.
Makybe Diva: Just in case some folk don’t know, was named by her owner, Tony Santic, a South Australian tuna fisherman, after 5 of his female employees, by taking the first two letters from each of their names:
Maureen, Kylie, Belinda, Diane and Vanessa. Rather good I thought!
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Kathy R:
Very clever. Hugs, JB
Barbara Wood (Texas)
Pacing, pacing, pacing. Full moon coming……
Grey filly on Money’s birthday tomorrow and a Lady Bear win also tomorrow, and I would be over the moon. But just praying for good health for baby and Mama Z. Love to all, especially Zenny, Prince, and 13Z., and of course all Dumplings here and abroad.
Trina Nagele in So Cal --PUR
Dear Max, I left a link and a spur-of-the moment poem for Kincsem on the prior page. Hope you like it.
https://staging.zenyatta.com/experts/ask-the-experts-23/comment-page-6#comment-203946
Vicki B. near Hollywood Park
Thanks, Trina. This other page has the most “dope” about the personality of Kincsem, it’s a wonderful story: http://www.tbheritage.com/Portraits/Kincsem.html
Max
Trina and Vicki B. I love reading about Kincsem. She was a mare with her own way of doing things. She knew what she liked and whom she liked. The tidbits about her flowers and knowing how to get to the Winner’s circle on her own are priceless.
Trina Nagele in So Cal --PUR
Great link, Vicki! Thanks for sharing. I love this detail: “[Kincsem ended] her glorious career in the Hungarian Autumn Oaks, winning this event for the third straight time while carrying 28 pounds more than the rest of the field.” WOW!
Marshall (NC broad)
Dear Vicki,
Thanks so much for this link! I loved reading about this incredible horse — she definitely was a “treasure”!!
All the best
Max
Trina. Very appropriate poem. These mares are all great thoroughbreds with grand personalities.
Trina Nagele in So Cal --PUR
Thanks, Max–short but sweet, huh?
Max
Trina. Excellent. Long or short, your poetry is the best.
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Trina and Vicki B.
Thanks for the poem and the link on Kincsem. Miracle horse. Hugs, JB
Keta
Bob Baffert tweet with FOAL PHOTO
Another good looking Misremembered foal
https://twitter.com/Midnightlute/status/316347003955187712/photo/1
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Keta:
Thank you for this lovely photo. What long legs. Hugs, JB
Max
March 26, 2006. Happy Birthday to Lane’s End own Tasty Temptation, 7 years old today. She was known in the barn when she raced at Woodbine by her nickname, Chocolate. We know her as Z’s best friend and faithful protector.
Tasty, I think of you each day like I think of Big D. You are not forgotten. I hope that you get lots of horsey treats on your birthday, and all goes well for you with the birth of 13TT. All the best always to our Z’s favorite Chocolate.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6Z32uN5k2A&feature=youtube_gdata_player
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Max:
I join you in wishing TT a very Happy Birthday. Hoping her experience this time as a Mom goes better for her and her baby. Safe and Healthy delivery.
Thanks for the video of TT. What a beautiful gray she is.
Hugs, JB
Kathy R.
Dear Max and Judy: Well said – miss Tasty and hearing about her.
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Kathy R:
I hope once she has her foal, there will be an announcement form Lane’s End (if she is still there) or Bloodhorse. Hugs, JB
Max
JudyB. Hopefully TT is still there. She is owned by Lane’s End. Her pedigree is excellent. My theory on rejection last year was that she really missed the Queen, and was kind of out of sorts with the world. This time could be different.
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Max:
I always felt that TT missed Z too and that may have contributed to her rejecting her foal. There is no reason to think she is not at LE and hopefully, they will announce the birth of the new baby and maybe even post photos. Hope so. Hugs, JB
Trina Nagele in So Cal --PUR
For Max
Didn’t we hear
Last year
That Tasty had her birthday
And then foaled
The following day?
I believe that’s what we were told.
Here’s what I wrote for Tasty
A year ago.
It seems to still be
Apropos.
A Birthday Poem for Tasty Temptation
(March 26, 2012)
Dear Tasty Temptation,
Though you haven’t yet foaled,
We’ve been told
This is a day for celebration,
For it’s your own birthday!
We hope nothing stands in the way
Of festivities for you today,
But we also pray
That your little one,
Be it a bay,
A chestnut, a brown,
Or a gray,
Will not much longer delay
To say
“Okay!
Everybody make way!
I’m coming down
The gangway!”
Happy birthday, Tasty, aka Chocolate, and many, many more!
Jan S. / Houston
Happy Birthday beautiful Tasty T.
Max
Trina. You are indeed correct. We had a very long wait after Z delivered 12Z for Tasty to foal. Her foal was a handsome little guy. His birthday is tomorrow. Sure would love to see how he has turned out. And where are you hiding, Crescent Moon Guy?
Sandy (Northeast Ohio) PUR
Happy Birthday Tasty!! We miss you and would love to know how you are doing. Hope this motherhood thing works for you this time. Wish we knew about the progress of 12TT – maybe he’s playing with our Prince!
Marshall (NC broad)
Dear Trina,
Thank you for posting the TT poem — it is still great!
Hope Tasty has a lovely birthday and a good foaling experience this time.
Happy Birthday, Tasty Temptation!
Cheers
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Trina:
Very cute. Hugs, JB
beverly ballard
I can’t wait for the new foal! Can someone tell me why Zenyatta’s coat looks so rough. I remember she had some skin issues as a yearling. Is her pregnancy causing this or is it just a winter coat shedding. She’s still so beautiful. Just worried me. Did anyone else notice? Beverly…
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Beverly:
It appears to be mud from rolling in the paddock. Horses love doing that and Z looks like she has had a very fun time. Can’t wait to see the new baby. Hugs, JB
LauraJ (Cincinnati, OH)
She has a horse’s natural winter coat, and on top of that she has been rolling in the mud. Probably every horse at LE except the stallions looks like that.
Debbie
Dear Kathy
not sure if you know this Rockstardomm sold
For $17,000 at inglis sales thursday such a stunning
Looking boy hope he gets a good home.
Kathy R.
Dear Debbie: Hadn’t picked that one up, so thanks. Agree, hope he gets a good home. It always worries me when one of these “will be a super racehorse” flops, and just what happens to them. Will check out the Inglis site to see who the owner is. Cheers!