Catching up with Zenyatta’s 2017 Medaglia d’Oro filly was one of the highlights of our December trip to Lane’s End Farm. It’s clear that she and her three paddock mates have a strong bond, and it’s a joy to see them out in the field together. As promised, here are lots of photos!
Part one of this post, with our photos of Zenyatta, can be found here.
All photos by Kyle Acebo for Zenyatta.com
Delrene from Carlsbad, Ca
I meant to get to Zenyatta’s website earlier today and wish Zenyatta, Princess 17 and all at Lane’s End a Happy Valentine’s Day.
Now, the day is shrouded in terrible tragedy. My heart goes out to all those affected by the terrible events in Florida. I am just sickened. All the rhetoric and it never seems to stop. Our schools should always be a safe place.
It must stop. These terrible weapons should not be available.
Zenyatta, be at peace in your stall . It helps me cope just knowing you are there safe and sound.
Judy Berube
Dear Marshall and Delrene:
There was a ban on assault weapons from 1994 to 2004. Efforts to extend the ban failed numerous times. The last time in 2013 when, with the urging of President Obama, a bill introduced by Senator Feinstein, CA, lost with a vote of 60 – 40. This is inconceivable. This Congress is not doing what’s necessary. Neither is this administration.
It’s not enough to be sad and send condolences. As you said Delrene, it must stop. It’s a weak and dangerous excuse that 2nd Amendment rights are being taken away by creating a National Data base to aid vetting gun sakes, banning assault weapons and reinstating the regulation that restricts the sale of guns to people that have mental incapacity disorders (which Trump rolled back last year).
Love and Hugs, JB
Judy Berube
Dear Z Fans:
I don’t usually spout off like this on Z’s Blog, but I am really angry that 17 more innocents have been senselessly killed and many injured. It’s really beyond belief. Change is needed.
Love and Hugs, JB
Ann NC
That’s alright, Judy B. I am right there with you.
Love and hugs, Ann
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
I’m right there too, Judy!
Donna Alsabrook
I’m with you Judy.
Marshall (NC Broad)
Damn straight!
I am angry, too, and I completely agree with you JB, Ann, Sandy and Donna A.
The “powers that be” are just pawns to the gun lobby as far as these weapons of mass killings are concerned. Inexcusable.
Pray for sanity ASAP
Judy Berube
Dear Ann, Sandy, Donna, Marshall and Sheena:
Praying for change. Love all of you. Hugs, JB
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Judy.It is difficult to comprehend the situation in Florida.The majority of victims so young.We have some of the toughest gun control in the world here since the Dunblane massacre.My sympathy to all the victims and their families.
Laura Battles has visited Lane’s End and posted some photos of Zenyatta(still dancing)Z17,Noble Mission(magnificent) and AP Indy(fabulous)maybe you can access her FB account.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT and all the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX
Judy Berube
Dear Sheena:
Thank you. I will try to access the photos. Bet they’re wonderful.
Goodnight. Love and Hugs, JB, LM and all the Seeeties
Lindal
I found no pictures of Zenyatta or Z17 on the facebook mentioned above. Lindal
sheena.davies(wales)
They are there.I shared on my own FB.
Lindal
I viewed both facebook pages, saw plenty of horses but no Z17 nor Zenyatta. Lindal
Judy Berube
Dear Mama Z, COZ, ZI, BBG and DC:
Goodnight and Happy Dreams Love you. Hugs, JB
Z Princess, Dubai, Baby Z, will always love you.
Kathy
Good evening, Z-sters. I totally agree with everyone calling for change. Seems the “powers that be” in our country would only be able to understand the agony these families who have lost loved ones are going through if they too lost some of their loved ones at the hand of some maniac. And those who have the power to change things and yet do nothing surely have the blood of the innocents on their hands!
shirleeinindy
It is so sad that guns are so easily obtained. No one needs a gun like the ones used in the mass shootings. Lived on the farm and we had guns but nothing like these weapons of war! I don’t know all the answers but outlawing them would be a start.
Prayers and healing for all the students, teachers and families in Florida.,
sheena.davies(wales)
Frankel sires his first winner in Dubai.Immortalised wins in fine style.No Douvan tomorrow ground too heavy but Mullins is hopeful he will be back for the festival.
Jan S. / Houston
Beautiful pics! Thanks!
Barbara Brayton
You have to be 21 to buy a handgun. You only have to be 18 to buy a long gun. I told my senator to send back the millions he has gotten from the NRA.
shirleeinindy
Safe trip to all the horses tomorrow. I am looking forward to the results of the Risen Star. It was in that race that I saw a horse I have loved. A big tall skinny gangly colt, name Mucho Macho Man. He is throwing some beautiful babies now. Hope I can see one that I can love like him. Of course, there will never be another Muchie.
judy berube
Dear Shirlee:
Love Muchie too. Here’s a gorgeous photo tribute to him by Barbara Livingston you may not have seen from 2011. You have to scroll down a bit.
He has four two year olds listed on his Pedigree Query Progeny page; 2 colts, Mucho Lucky and Overkill, and 2 fillies, Mucho Unusual, and Wapi. No works yet on their Equibase Charts, but we can keep checking now that we know their names. He has more foals from 2016, but they are not listed on Pedigree Query. Mucho Lucky was a late foal like Dad born in July 2016. Love and Hugs, JB
http://www.drf.com/blogs/mucho-macho-manand-other-uncle
shirleeinindy
Judy,
Thank you. I always enjoy reading about and seeing pictures of Muchie. I had not seen the article or the photos before. I think the Reeves have a colt from him and a filly. Going to send him some Mrs. Pastures cookies.
Judy Berube
Dear Shirlee:
What a special lady you are. I know Muchie will love those treats. Love and Hugs, JB
Terry Crow
Judy–I just received the message bout becoming my friend in the contest. I can’t figure out how to do it yet but you are always my friend.
Judy Berube
Dear TC:
Same for me. Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Judy B.,
Thanks “muchos” for posting this article!
Mucho Macho Man is so gorgeously handsome. Very happy that his offspring are looking so good.
Hope Uncle Joe is continues to be happy, also.
Hugs and Love
Judy Berube
Dear Marshall:
You’re Mucho welcome! Love and Hugs, JB
sheena.davies(wales)
Huge congratulations to Roger Federer as he becomes the oldest no 1 in the ATP rankings.The 36yr old beat Dutchman Robin Haase in Rotterdam 4-6 6-1 6-1.
Teresa
Hi Team Z;
About how much longer for a name for Z17?
Thanks for the pictures!
I remember this website crashing when Coz was due! Love you Zenyatta!
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Judy.After Hovis mentioned he was short of female company he now has hotties forming a queue!Summer’s human had to go out today for cat food she felt very weak but the cats will be well fed!Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT and all the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX
sheena.davies(wales)
I have no idea if this link will work for those not on FB
http://www.facebook.com/laura.battles.16
Cheryl in Bellflower, CA
No, it didn’t, but thanks for trying. I don’t have FB, but seems to me that it has to be posted on some “public” way maybe? Cheryl
Lindal
I am on FB and saw all the horses and other critters on Laura’s site. However, I didn’t see Zenyatta nor Z17. Thanks for posting though. Lindal
sheena.davies(wales)
There were 5 photos there of Zenyatta and Z17.Laura had removed some of the others.My pleasure to post.
judy berube
Dear Sheena:
Hovis is his old manly self. Good for him. Hope Summer’s Mum feels better soon.
Couldn’t access either link for the Laura Battles Facebook photos, but thanks for trying. Goodnight. Love and Hugs, JB, LM and all the Sweeties
Sue
Thanks for the link. I love Old Friends Farm. Great pictures!
Sue
judy berube
Dear Beautiful Mama Z, COZ, ZI, BBG and DC:
Stay comfy and cozy and Happy Dreams. Love all of you so much. Hugs, JB
Z Princess, Dubai, Baby Z, will always love you.
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Sheena,
Sending belated Happy Valentine’s Day greetings to our favorite hunk, Hovis! I do hope he has some luck in his quest for love — nice to hear that some mares are lining up.
Love this handsome boy and many thanks to Karen for sharing his antics with us, too.
Hugs and Love ❤️
Judy Berube
Dear Sheena:
Congrats to Immortalized and Frankel. Another winning baby. Goodnight. Love and Hugs, JB, LM and all the Sweeties
Judy Berube
Dear Sheena:
Congrats to Immortalized and Frankel. Another winning baby. Goodnight. Love and Hugs, JB, LM and all the Sweeties
Judy Berube
OOPs: Sorry about the duplicate.
sheena.davies(wales)
Untapable gave birth last night to a lovely Frankel colt with a white blaze.Well done mum and dad.It was heartwarming to see Cue Card has retained his zest for racing today at Ascot although the young pretender Waiting Patiently won CC was a very game 2nd.Waiting Patiently’s trainer Malcolm Jefferson was buried yesterday and his daughter Ruth has taken over.He is a winter horse though loving soft ground and most probably will not race at the festival.
Congratulations to Lizzie Yarnold for becoming the first Brit to retain a title in the winter Olympics.
I thought you would like to know there is no change in Ann Maree’s condition 7 months on.I am sure she would appreciate some prayers.She is very frustrated.
Judy Berube
Dear Mama Z, COZ, ZI, BBG and DC:
Goodnight and Happy Dreams. Love You. Hugs, JB
Z Princess, Dubai, Baby Z, will always love you
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Judy.Have you heard about the mini earthquake in parts of the UK particularly Wales and SW England?The earth never moved for me though!No damage anywhere.Dina has saved 2 mustangs they were on the border heading for Mexico and Pep’sLast Dream has left Hal’s for his new home.Hope you are enjoying your weekend.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT and all the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX
Judy Berube
Dear Sheena:
No, hadn’t heard about the earthquake. Glad you were not affected. Wonderful Dina; special lady. Hope Pep’s has a long, happy life in his new home.
Congrats to Untappable and Bobby. Godspeed Cue. RIP MJ and prayers for our Ann Maree. Love and Hugs, JB
sheena.davies(wales)
Winx won her barrier trial in fine style yesterday.
http://www.facebook.com/winxchriswallerracing/
judy berube
Dear Sheena:
Good for Winx. Godspeed next month. Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Sheena,
What a brilliant girl! Congrats to Winx — looks as though she still has it, in spades.
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Hugs, Cheers and safe racing, always.
Peggy (N) South Georgia
Huge Congratulations to Monomoy Girl in the Rachel Alexandra. What a beautiful girl you are. Welcome to the Chestnut Club. Kentucky Oaks???????? Sure hope so.
judy berube
Dear Peggy:
Congrats to MG, beautiful Chestnut daughter of Tapizar! Well done. Love and Hugs, JB
sheena.davies(wales)
Mick Easterby has a celebrity in his yard.None other than the grandson of the late ,great George Washington.A beautiful 2yr old.Frankel has sired his first winner in Hong Kong.Simply Brilliant.Well done.
Zarkander the half brother of Arc heroine Zarkava has been retired.He had been a super hurdler with Paul Nicholls.Paul will find him a good home as he always does.
Congratulations to Bryony Frost and Black Corton as they notched up another win over the fences yesterday.A fabulous twosome.
http://www.facebook.com/MickEasterbyRacing/
Fran W.
It is great that photos of the little princess has been posted but I wonder why she has no name yet. I am looking forward to the end of May and pray for both Zenyatta and the new little one!! Does anyone know when Ziconic will race again it has been some time since his last race, I pray nothing is wrong but it would be wonderful if the connections would drop a line and update us.
sheena.davies(wales)
It isn’t all that long since Ziconic raced February 9th if I am right.He was 4th.Horses don’t have to be named until they start racing.I may be wrong but I think Zenyatta’s boys were named at 1yr old
Sue
Pati, thank you for the link. Your photos of Zenyatta and Z17 are Wonderful.!
Sue
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Judy.Clarach’s boy has been photographed in Andalucía by the Dyfi’s old friend Chris Wood.He looks a picture of health.Dina saved the sweetest mustang today only 2yrs old.Pep is settling down well with his new family.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT and all the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX
judy berube
Dear Sheena:
Wow, so glad the Grandchild is well. Hope he makes it back safely. God Bless Dina and the two year old. Pep must be so happy in his new home. Goodnight. Love and Hugs, JB, LM and all the Sweeties
judy berube
Dear Mama Z, COZ, ZI, BBG and DC:
Have a restful evening and Happy Dreams. Love You. Hugs, JB
Z Princess, Dubai, Baby Z, will always love you.
shirleeinindy
Happy Birthday to the People’s Horse, California Chrome. What a beauty.
Judy Berube
Dear Shirlee:
Thanks for reminding us of the Glorious Chestnut’s birthday
Happy Birthday Chromie. Love You. Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Shirlee,
Thank you for the heads-up.
Best Wishes to California Chrome for a very Happy Birthday!!
Hope you get lots of treats and special things on your birthday, CC!
Hugs and Love
Ann NC
Thanks for filling us in. Happy Birthday ??? Champ!!!! What a guy!!!!