Q:
All horses have their quirks and preferences. What does Ziconic like? What bothers him?
Robin Bruen
Morristown, NJ
A: We haven’t come across anything that bothers him. He likes to eat, he likes to be outside, and he really likes people and other horses. He also loves to train!
Q:
What would a typical workout on the track consist of?
Does he get any other exercise at this age, or is it all on the track?
Wendy Hicks
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
A: He gets to go out in the paddock each morning for 20 to 30 minutes before he trains. During training, he gallops either once or twice around the 5/8 mile track–we’ll alternate day to day until he starts getting older and more fit. After he trains, he goes back out in his paddock. He also gets hand walked.
Q:
I was wondering how Ziconic and Coz are similar and how they are different, in training and personality. Also, is one more like Zenyatta than the other?
Kris O’Connor
Lombard, IL
A: They’re both very intelligent like Zenyatta. Coz was a much more serious baby. He arrived with a very professional attitude; he had a job to do, and he knew what it was. Ziconic is more playful. He’s a little more laid back and easygoing.
Our Experts
Mayberry Farm
Jeanne Mayberry runs her farm in Ocala, FL with her daughters, April and Summer, and their cousin Jacki. Both Zenyatta and Cozmic One received their early training at Mayberry Farm. Jeanne’s assistant, Margarita, is pictured on the left.
Delrene from Carlsbad, Ca
Thank you all at Mayberry Farm for the Q&A. Always so interesting to read about Zenyatta’s boys. The picture of Ziconic is just amazing. We Zenyatta fans are anxiously awaiting the debut of Cozmic One.
Being fans of Zenyatta, the news is always so precious and welcomed. Perfect ending to a busy week.
maureen ph[llips
So does Crown Prince have it all figured out, it is also good to be serious when you have a job to do, its called having good work ethics. I believe that’s what its called. Both Princes are charming and different in their own way and like people, all differently wired and that’s what makes us all awesome and interesting.. It is always well at Z Nation . Much love always.
Angie
Thank you for sharing this inside glimpse of the One To Watch. If his breeding comes through in his mind, heart and body – Zenyatta will Tapit with this one for sure!!! Congratulations to a super great mating.
sue and tony
Thank you Mayberrys for answering these great questions. Interestingly, we thought Coz was more playful and Zi on the more serious side. Guess we were wrong!
Both of Zenny’s offspring are very handsome and her intelligence appears to have been passed down to each of them.
Patti
Thank you all. Love the questions and answers, makes us feel closer to these boys. Zi sure seems to be happy and content.
suewVa
Boy, I misjudged their personalities …I thought Zi was more serious and Coz more of a laid back boy. It will be facinating to see how they both do during their racing careers.
Zenny sure knows how to stamp her offspring!
maureen ph[llips
I totally agree with you, I would have lost my money !, I also though Red Prince was the more serious one and Crown Prince Coz the playful one. Coz wass so playful as a kid!, how interesting.With Red Prince’s attributes, then he is the one that resembles the Queen more. It is always well at Z Nation. Thanks for all the answered questions, really good questions. I still wonder if Prince Ziconic still runs in the Derby in his sleep, it would be good to know.
lyn volk
I smiled picturing Zi running the Derby in his sleep dream.
Julie from Kokomo
“He likes to eat, he likes to be outside, and he really likes people and other horses. He also loves to train!” Great hobbies, red guy. Keep it up! :)
SallyB.(AuntiecherishesZandheryoung)
Thank you for the very insightful answers you gave us about Coz and Zi. You make us feel so much a part of Zenyatta’s young. Coz always looked to me as though he’d be the mischievous one. They are both so awesome! A special hello to the Mayberry’s and Margaritta, who are just wonderful trainers and people.
hugs, Sally B
SallyB.(AuntiecherishesZandheryoung)
Goodnight lovely lady Zenyatta and your boys
Love n kisses on your soft noses
blowing kisses to Sir and zprincess,
Auntie Sally B
Linda in NJ
I really liked the questions. Great questions!!! So Ziconic is a little more laid back than Coz. I love that about him. And he likes people. That’s awesome.
Sometimes just like people, one knows that their smart and good at what they do so they don’t have to try or work so hard at it. They are just plain good. I bet Ziconic has it all figured out.
Love you Ziconic. You are a beautiful boy. Yes you are.
You take care of yourself.
Love.
Linda
maureen ph[llips
So does Crown Prince have it all figured out, it is also good to be serious when you have a job to do, its called having good work ethics. I believe that’s what its called. Both charming and different in their own way and like people, all differently wired and that makes us all awesome and interesting.. It is always well at Z Nation . Much love always.
Debbie G/Kentucky
I love this! These are great questions. I, like some other Dumplings, thought that Coz was more playful and Ziconic was the serious one. Zi is so handsome. His gorgeous face reminds me of Shackleford. Thank you Mayberrys and Team Z!
Barbara Wood
Debbie–I thought the same immediately, upon seeing it! Hugs.
Marshall (NC Broad)
What a great post! Beautiful photo of our red prince, too!
Thanks to Team Z, Mayberry Farm and Lane’s End for all you do and for all the pleasure you give us Z’sters. Love to all, and extra hugs with Love to Zenny, Coz and Zi (also, to dear Z Princess)
Hugs and Love
Meredith
Thank you as always for the information. Can’t get enough.
Jan S. / Houston
Seems to me Coz is the ornary one and Zi the laid back zen one!
Beautiful boys.. Thanks Mayberry Farm.. .
Barbara Ashby
Ziconic doesn’t look like he got mom’s ears. Is that correct?
maureen ph[llips
I personally think that he does. Look at his picture and the Q
tincup
i had hoped for a little more info…funny,Brian was always one of my favorites,I miss him terribly. Funny…to find Summer and April in florida playing with babies.Zi should be placed with john as early as april or placed with someone with the confidence to bring along a champion with the conviction and trust required of trainer dealing with a horse with great expectations. Shoot for stars.Every soul longs for greatness, give each soul a chance.
maureen ph[llips
Dear Barbara, I meant to say, look at his picture and the Queen’s picture to the right of the screen at the top and compare. I think all her kids will have her ears, to better hear the hooves of the other horses approaching in their races.!, just saying. It is well at Z Nation always, much love.
maureen ph[llips
You ladies at Mayberry farm look fabulous!, am thinking of coming out there to join you all, maybe I too will look as awesomely fabulous as you all. Thank you all for always taking such good care of our Princes. A Big wet kiss on Red Prince’s nose. We are all so proud of him. It is well always at Z Nation. Much love to all.
sheena.davies(wales)
Congratulations to Serena Williams for winning her 6th Australian Open title earlier today.She now has amassed 19 singles titles!!Great champion.!Sheena.
Sue Robinson
Wow he is going to be something on the track. What a handsome guy and lade back sounds nice for his trainer…
To my Capper Friends
I did not get an email from TBD but I logged on to the website and the race is set to pick FYI. Good Luck I am going today. I hope to get some good pics. Sue
Elizabeth in NM
Thank you Mayberry for the beautiful photos and the answers. Love that handsome Ziconic!
tony
Queen Z, you have produced some very good looking offspring and I think you taught them some important early lessons. Mayberry’s, a huge thank you for taking the time to answer these great questions.
Kathy
January 31 Cherokee Devotional
Something to look forward to gives us reason to get up in the morning. It may be no more than watching the sun lay long shadows across the land, or enjoying the aroma of coffee and the sound of bacon sizzling in the skillet.
Life’s little pleasures give us greater compassion and the ability to comfort and to be comforted. It is a lonely road that does not have time for the daily joys that are so common but so enlivening.
Certain small things and observances sometimes have connection with large and more profound ideas.
Plenty-Coups
Crow Nation
sheena.davies(wales)
English born track-rider Lizz Rice has died following injuries in an accident at Caulfield on January 12th.Her family were by her side.She was just 26yrs.Much sympathy to all connections.RIP.Sheena.
Kathy
Dear Sheena,
Oh, that is just so sad. Such a tragedy. Condolences to her family.
Bluegrass Girl
Sheena
Very sad news! Thoughts & prayers for Lizz & family and friends.
Hugs, BGG
maureen ph[llips
So sad about the news, may her soul rest in perfect peace. Pray the good Lord comforts her family, it’s sad when people die, but when they are so young, it is heart breaking!. Peace to all. It is well.
Marshall (NC Broad)
This is just tragic. Only 26, such a huge loss and very sad.
Condolences to family and all connections. RIP
Hugs
SallyB.(AuntiecherishesZandheryoung)
Sheena, I do extend my smpathy to the whole family. This is so very sad and she was so young. hugs, Sally B
Kathy
Dear Team Z and Mayberry Farm,
Thank you for the fabulous insight into Zenyatta, Coz and Ziconic. Wonderful pic, Kyle! Thanks to you, too!
shirleeinindy
Thanks to team Z and the ladies at Mayberry Farm for the news about our Red Prince. Glad he seems to have his mom’s disposition. I have read that some of the Tapit’s are a bit high strung and nervous. He certainly has an eye for the camera.
Be safe tomorrow Texas Red!
maureen ph[llips
Be safe TR, you are a handsome boy. Peace.
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Kathy.Big day at our local track Flos Las today,very testing there we’ve had rain,hail and gales.Paul Nicholls trained the winner, Solsil, of the Welsh Champion Hurdle.Jack Sherwood son the famous Simon who used to ride Dessie was aboard.Moosie’s friend Splash of Ginge is running now.
Jack O was certainly enjoying the snow oh to be young or a dog!!Mango’s had a beautiful dress to take to California and yet more onesies!!The bird brudder was out playing.I loved the video of Marty.I can’t understand how Joe didn’t win that contest a Marmalade won!!!I heard the US would never allow a Canadian cat to win!!!!But they are doing a feature on Joe.Did you see the video of Brutus crying because his brother died and he wouldn’t move from the body?And they say animals have no feelings!!!Have a great Saturday.Love and hugs to you,Kisses for Holly,Nikko and Sugar.Sheena.
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Max.A great win for a Mullins mare Gitane du Berlais at Sandown today.Ridden by Daryl Jacob she relished the heavy groundAll roads lead to the festival!Sheena..
Max
Track did look heavy going. Enjoyed watching Gitane boot those guys. Some of her jumps were a little off, but she won. She has gigantic ears, very nice ones. Looks like Splash of Ginge has been listening to the Moose, but at least he started. Hope that there is no other reason for him pulling up.
Kathy
Dear Sheena,
Safety to all horses and jockeys in races today. Enjoy, Sheena! I get a real kick out of Jack O, Ray and Hawley enjoying life in New England. Mango will definitely be fashionable on her tripI have yet to see Marty’s video and the video of Brutus. I thought for certain Joe would win that contest. That’s just not right. They should have gone with the numbers no matter what country . I’ll need Kleenex for that Brutus video! Have a wonderful Saturday. Love and hugs from me, kisses from Holly, Nikko and Sugar. Kathy.
carol in arkansas
Brandi is running at Oaklawn today….I cant go….darn…its race 8
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@Sue….I did not get email from TBD either….it probably came into my spam which I have already deleted…thanks for the heads up…will go to the site and make picks…
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save trips to all today
kisses for all soft noses
shirleeinindy
carol
Sorry you can’t make it to the track today. It would be a real treat to see Brandi in person. Safe trip to her and all of them.
Abigail_1849
I agree with everyone who thought Coz was the less serious of Zenny’s boys in training. I think I formed my impression based mostly on shots & footage of Coz biting grooms and reporters, as opposed to Zic’s footage of working on the machine @ Lane’s End. I’m also surprised that Zi is “laid back” because my impression of the Tapits is that they tend to being pretty “hot” while the Bernie’s are the more temperamental. WRONG ON ALL COUNTS! LOL!!!!
sheena.davies(wales)
Only the winner Bob Ford completed the course in the West Wales Grand National at Flos Las today.Very difficult to watch.Ridden by Paul Townend and trained by Rebecca Curtis he plugged on until the end!Sheena.
Max
You should have waited a bit as the race was not over. Gorgehous Lliege initially refused in Moose style to take the last jump, but he finally did to finish second and last at the same time. Bob won that race by 99 lengths. Both horses are trained by women. These horses never cease to amaze.