VERSAILLES, KY — (April 11, 2016) Zenyatta delivered her fourth foal last night, April 10. She broke water at approximately 9:00 pm and foaled at 9:24 pm, delivering a handsome bay colt by War Front. We are just enamored with him, and so is Zenyatta.
For the most part Zenyatta’s foaling was uneventful and by the book, however the foal was born meconium stained. Meconium staining is an occasional event at foaling in which aspiration can occur, irritating the lungs. As a precaution and on the recommendation of the attending veterinarians, both mare and foal were taken to the clinic for close observation and treatment.
Zenyatta is bright and alert and is in excellent health following the foaling. She and her foal are in good spirits and developing a strong bond. As always, she is a great mother. Currently the foal can stand and move around the stall with minimal assistance. The pair will stay at the clinic where they will get the best possible care and attention. The foal will be watched closely for 48 hours for any changes. If he continues to do well, both Zenyatta and her foal will be able to return to the farm shortly.
We would like to express our deepest gratitude to the Lane’s End staff, veterinarians and everyone who provided such excellent care for Zenyatta and her new colt.
Team Z
Savannah Ranes ranes
Congratulations Zenyatta! Your baby boy looks so much like his mama already! Best wishes from California.
Melissa Rogers
This is one stunning colt, that head shot is fabulous!
Cathy
Wow what a handsome boy. Congratulations to all concerned especially Momma Z?❤️
Cayce
He’s so cute. He looks just like Z Princess. Why not name him Prince Z in honor of Z Princess?
Jane A
Queen Z, you are remarkable, beautiful, loving, and a superstar. So, too, will be this colt!
patricia jones
another beauty great job
Guido Sanchez
Congratulations!!!! What a beauty.
Janet Wright
Well,…YAY! Been waiting for a while,…he is gorgeous,….prayer’s for healthy lungs which is vital to any living thing,…especially a racehorse! Great pictures!!
Little bunny foo foo
Happy tears for the beautiful gift! God bless all Zenyatta’s caretakers and the new mama and baby Z16! Thanks to Jerry and Ann for sharing these special times with us!
Deirdre
Thank You all for sharing!
Elsie Martus
Be still my heart !! Look at this beautiful colt looking just like his one & only mama. What a colt to behold …. Thank You to all for a job well done .
Barbara Braun
Congratulations and well done! Hope the pair continue to be okay! Can’t wait to see this one run! They are a beautiful pair.
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Zenyatta and 16Z,
Sweet dreams and a very restful slumber tonight — you both deserve it. Bless you!
Thoughts and prayers that little Z will have no further problems and that both of you will be back at LE soon. ❤️
Lots and Lots of Hugs and Love
Jackie
Congratulations. He looks so much like his mommy. Wishing good heath to baby and mommy. Love the picture of Ann!
Linda
He is beautiful just like his Mother!!!
Cheryl Kleist
He looks a lot like Moma! Glad he is finely here!
Elizabeth in New Mexico
How beautiful ~ Zenny and her new colt. Hope they have lots of good sleeping tonight.
Thank you for sharing such amazing moments with us, Team Z. Hope all of the fans get a good night’s sleep too. Love to everyone, Elizabeth
Margo Gresham
As a foaling attendant at another farm I’ve been as worried about Zenyatta as II have my own mares. Well, client mares but I treat them as my own and worry about them when I’m not there so they feel like my own. Anyway, I’m so relieved that Zenyatta’s colt is finally on the ground. Praying there are no complications from the meconium. Congratulations to all of you!
Patricia Webb
My best wishes for both . May the colt grow up strong and healthy. What lovely photos. Blessed is this fine Broodmare.
Abigail1849
Sweet dreams Zenny & baby boy. And keep on keeping on!
Fran Levy
Looks like his Momma! And she is so clearly a loving Momma. So happy!
Elena Erdman
Is Zennys beautiful foal nursing?
sandra jakowpck
What a BEAUTIFUL BABY. All will be fine, mom is fine and babys lungs will be fine also. Cannot believe it, baby was born on our daughters birthday. my heart is full, as all is well, sleep well handsome boy, your mom is great, and you grandparents are the best. Congrats MR. & MRS MOSS, BLESSINGS TO ALL, .
Irene Caty
Congratulations upon the delivery of a beautiful Colt, looking much like you. He is really very beautiful. You sure know how to produce some beauties.. I pray that your new baby colt will overcome his lung problem quickly and two of you can frolic together shortly. You are such a good mother Zenny and I know that you will watch over him carefully. I will keep up with how everything is going along the way with you and your baby Colt and I will pray that his lung problem is gone soon . I love you both very much, God Bless You Both. Will be in touch again tomorrow for any recent news. Love and kisses to you both.
Ann Kibbey
He looks just like Ziconic. I hope we’ll be able to tell them apart!.
Z13Rulz
Ziconic is bright golden chestnut. Not hard to tell a bright chestnut from a dark bay.
Marshall (NC Broad)
Maybe Ann K. meant Cozmic One instead since he is a bay colt, too.
Hugs
Judy Berube from Rhode Island
Dear Marshall:
Yes, I think so too. Love and Hugs, B
G. Pantle
Thank you for sharing this moment with Zenyatta and her colt. Hope all goes well for the baby very soon.
Doris McQuiddy
Pretty blaze and Z’s ears!! Don’t we love this perfect baby boy?!! Just listen to all those ooohs and awwws…
Tparker
Absolutely beautiful little colt and he has same ears as his mom. Good luck and prayers that he gets a full bill of heath pretty soon.
Claudette
WOW what a cutie. I’ve read that the Moss’s are considering sending Z back to War Front for 2017.
Personally I would have sent her to Tiznow as her first mating. I would have sent RA to him as well. What a combo that would be.
However, I nor anyone else won’t be making the decision. The Moss’s will.
What a cutie this guy is and I’m glad both are in good health. Z is a great mom and she has no problem in the birthing process. To bad RA will never be bred again. Both of her foals won at first asking. A super colt and a great filly.
Hope for more pics of this guy soon.
Janice Ponce
He the spitting imagine of his mama…lucky boy! Congratulations!
Suzie in MO
Have not heard of his lung problem before. Is it quite common? And does it cause problems in the long run. Thanks for everyone’s knowledge . I’m sure it scared the Mosses a bit. Thanks team Z for the beautiful pictures.