Happy Friday!
You may have spotted an additional foal in Alys’ photo above. Zenyatta and 13Z were moved into a larger paddock this week, and they’re now turned out with two other mares.
Our Ask The Experts column has been on hiatus for a few months, and we’re happy to announce its return. The knowledgeable staff at Lane’s End will be answering questions from readers on a variety of topics. If you have been wondering anything about Zenyatta’s life as a broodmare or have a question related to foals, yearlings or Thoroughbred breeding, please send in your questions using the form below.
We have even more in store for you, as we’ll be kicking off the weekend with a Zenyatta Shop update. Look for a blog post tomorrow morning.
Enjoy!
-Team Z
Edit: Thank you to everyone who submitted a question. Look for answers in future blog posts!
Pati-College Girl
Yay! I’ve been waiting for this column to come back!
Perky Green
I’am glad to see this segment come back have sent some questions am anxiously waiting an answer I know you folks are busy I know it may take a little time but the wait will be worth it.
Gloria
Always appreciate your updates. Thank you so much!
Linda R. Moss
Welcome back – we have missed you. Love that 13Z is getting “socialized – we LOVE all of you!! George, Linda & Milyone
Laura
My question s indirectly related to Zenyatta, what ever happened to Tasty Temptation the grey mare Z was paddocked with when she was in foal with 12Z? I don’t ever remember anything being said about the foal she was carrying, whether it was delivered safely and if it was a colt or filly. Does anyone know?
Bluegrass Girl
Laura Collett: Event rider says air jacket saved her life in fall
By Frank Keogh BBC Sport 26 July 2013
Laura Collett says she owes her life to a hi-tech air jacket after a heavy fall which left the British event rider with spine, shoulder and rib fractures.
The 23-year-old was in a coma for six days, but wants to resume riding and represent Team GB at the 2016 Olympics.
“Paramedics said the air jacket I was wearing [which inflates much like a car air bag] probably saved my life,” Wiltshire-based Collett told BBC Sport.
Collett fell from Tis A Beauty at Tweseldown, Hampshire on 8 July.
The rider, who has also been retraining top racehorse Kauto Star in dressage, suffered crush injuries to her lungs and liver after falling from the seven-year-old mare and was taken to the intensive care unit at Southampton General Hospital.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/equestrian/23466911
Ann NC
Thanks, BGG.
Glad she is on the mend. I bet KS will be happy to see her and will plant a big kiss on her face.
vicki
Don’t worry about the mane Hovis. Mine looks like that most mornings!
carol in arkansas
Thank goodness for Hovis ….brings balance to all the craziness!
Delrene in Carlsbad, Ca
Thank you all for the update. Looking forward to the Zenyatta shop news.
tony
Me, too.
carol in arkansas
What is happening ….now Unbridled Song is in the hospital too!
Seems like a lot of problems lately
Ann Maree / Tennessee
Thank you for the update on Z’s and Z13’s daily life, as well as the return of the Ask The Experts. Really is helpful to get first-hand information from those involved in the daily care of our equine heroes! Hugs to all!
Bluegrass Girl
RIP Unbridled’s Song! horseracinghl tweet
Unbridled’s Song was euthanized at age 20 as a result of a large mass present in multiple sinus cavities and around the optic nerves
Claire Novak tweet
Sad to get the news Unbridled’s Song has been euthanized at age 20.
Brain tumor was the cause of death. #RIP
Bluegrass Girl
“Unbridled’s Song was majestic from the beginning,” said Duncan Taylor.
“He had it all–looks, pedigree, speed, and presence.”
Condolences to Taylor Made Farm. Sad sad day!
Bluegrass Girl
Claire Novak The Blood-Horse tweets
One of Unbridled’s Song’s leading contenders this year is grade I winner Graydar, currently training in Saratoga with Todd Pletcher
When Graydar won the Donn, Unbridled’s Song hit 100 stakes winners as a sire–
only 26 other stallions in North America have ever accomplished
Trina Nagele in So Cal
RIP, Unbridled’s Song, gone too soon.
Sue Fredrick Happy as a lark
Oh so sad, RIP beautiful boy, you’re running in good company now.
shirleeinindy
So sudden! It always hurts to say goodbye to these old friends. RIP you beautiful thing. Now you are running through the fields of bluegrass with Pulpit and Big D.
judy berube from Rhode Island
RIP Unbridled Song, beautiful boy. Hugs, JB
Ann NC
RIP Big Guy.
He was something else!
Nancy
Oh, gosh. So sorry to hear about Unbridled’s Song. How terrible; much like what struck down Precisionist. What a great sire he has turned out to be. Sonded like he was going to take over where his daddy was no longer about to go. RIP Unbridled’s Song.
Great to Zenyatta’s little one is now playing well with others! LOL!
vicki
RIP beautiful, beautiful boy. The greats are there to greet you as you cross the Rainbow Bridge. Your legend will grow through your progeny and you will always live in our hearts and minds.
sue and tony
LE, thank you for bringing back “Ask The Experts”. We’ve submitted a few questions and appreciate everything you do to keep us updated.
Zenny looks so glorious in that paddock. We wonder if her equine pals know how special she is to so many.
suew/Va
I love the new photos and that the “Ask The Experts” is coming back. I hope the store offers the Zenny mug again…it sold out before I could order one last year.
Nancy Stamp
Me too!
Barbara Wood (Texas)
Thank you, LE , for bring back this much-enjoyed feature. Will be looking forward to it.
RIP, dear Unbridled Song. So much sadness in this tired old world.
SHERRY DRISH
How many people help select the studs that Zenny will be bred too??
Trina Nagele in So Cal
Repost: The candle site for St. Nicholas Abbey is at http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm?l=eng&gi=StNic
The “initials” are “StNic”. Click on any unlit candle to begin, then follow the instructions through the five steps needed to keep your candle lit. It will then stay lit for 48 hours. Power up, St. Nicholas Abbey!
Janet Newman
Candle lit for St. Nick.
He will need all the power of our prayers for his recovery. Terrible, he had to recover from the fractures, but now another surgery for colic.
Power Up SN!
Maryp NY
Glad to hear the experts will be back to answer questions. How grand that Zenyatta and red prince have more friends and more room to frolic in.
So sad about Unbridled Song.
Prayers for StNic – PUPSN!
How is that Coz man doing? Hope he’s romping around having a good ole time before he gets to some serious training.
Love you Queen Z, Cozmic One and red prince.
Blessing to all Zsters too!
Stella Bagwell in South Texas
One big happy family! I’m sure 13Z has been having a romping good time with his new pals. Hope Coz is learning all good things as he nears training!
Thank you so much for the news and the pic. So excited to hear Ask the Experts will be returning soon. I do enjoy them!
Happy summer to all!
Stel
Trina Nagele in So Cal
Thanks for the link (on prior Blog) to today’s Hovis diary entry, Max.
To all: If you love Hovis, be sure to “join the group” on the fb page “We love Hovis and his Friday diaries on H&H” at https://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/134224666643571/ .
And check out the gorgeous art work by Pilar Larcade, who illustrates Hovis’s books and blog: http://pilar-larcade.com/frame.html .
Vicki B. near Hollywood Park
Trina, thanks for that Hovis — he’s a funny boy!
Janet Newman
RIP Unbridled’s Song
May you run free with all the greats as you meet up with your sire.
Say hello to your little boy that TT foaled and left this world too soon.
Marshall (NC broad)
Dear Janet,
Very well said about Unbridled’s Song. Thanks for remembering Tasty’s colt by him, also. So very sad to lose another beauty too soon.
RIP Unbridled’s Song — you will be missed and always remembered.
Nancy Stamp
Also, wanted to ask about the DVD that was going to come out last year? Has anything been done on that?
sheena.davies(wales)
RIP Unbridled’s Song Run free across the rainbow bridge free of your pain hugs SheenaX
Hailey
RIP Unbridle’s Song ! The racing world has lost a very important sire. Hugs to Zenny, Coz, and 13Z.
The Kennedys in San Diego
Heartbreaking. We remember Unbridled’s Song standing on a hill in his paddock when we visited Kentucky in 2010. He was majestic with his beautiful tail blowing in the wind. Three-year old Eskendereya, preparing for his first season at stud, was in an adjacent paddock clearly intimidated by the presence of this seasoned, successful stallion. One of the most vivid recollections of the week we spent there.
Barbara Livingston’s gallery of Unbrideled’s Song.
http://www.drf.com/blogs/unbridleds-song-photo-album
Max
Kennedys. Thank you for posting this article, and your own recollection of this wonderful horse. This is a very interesting set of photos showing how his coat color evolved over time. At every stage he was a truly marvellous looking horse, full of life and spirit. This is a sad loss. RIP Unbridled’s Song. You will be remembered.
Terry Crow
He will be remembered as long as I am alive.
Vicki B. near Hollywood Park
Kennedys, thanks for your personal anecdote about Unbridled’s Song. That always makes a view more interesting. And thanks for the link, I had not seen it before.
shirleeinindy
Thank you for sharing this moment with us.
Kathy R.
Dear Kennedys. Thanks for posting the photo gallery of a magnificent champion. Agree, he will be remembered.
Maryp NY
Thank you Kennedy’s for sharing your own memories and posting the wonderful photos by Barbara Livingston. Such a sad, sad loss.
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Kennedys:
Thank you for posting this wonderful tribute to Unbridled Song by BL. Have seen it before; its wonderful. He was gorgeous. Love and Hugs, JB
Janet Newman
Thanks for posting about your visit. He must have been something to see.
The pictures by BL show how gorgeous he was.
Terry Crow
Thank you for posting this. The Kennedys are a class act.
candi carter
thank you for update of queen zenyatta and the two prince’s cozmic1 and z13 I appreciated it very much.
Alex Bowdoin
THANK YOU! Interesting how 13Z did not notice the camera, someone else did and is walking towards it!! Always love to see the new Pics of our Z and her “kids”!!! HUGS TO ALL
Molly
Rest in Peace ~ Unbridled’s Song.