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February 2, 2021

Zenyatta News

Zilkha!

Zilkha, January 2021. Photo by Todd Claunch.

We are happy to officially announce the name of Zenyatta’s 2020 filly, ZILKHA. The name, Ann says, “is strong and beautiful and was inspired by a woman who was as well.”

Though it wasn’t intentional, we’re tickled to note that Zenyatta, Zellda, and Zilkha share the first and last letters of their names. 

Already the queen of her paddock, Zilkha is taller than average and loves to be scratched in all the same places as her mom. Those who work with her at Lanes End say they’re more impressed with her every day.

We can’t wait to see what Zilkha’s future holds!

Zilkha, January 2021. Photo by Todd Claunch.
Zilkha and a friend, January 2021. Photo by Todd Claunch.
Zilkha with her paddock mates at Lane’s End Farm. Photos by Jenn Laidlaw

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285 Comments

  1. Especially Horses

    February 2, 2021 at 1:40 pm

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    What a beautiful filly! Love the name.

  2. Jeanie Martin

    February 2, 2021 at 1:46 pm

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    Absolutely beautiful. A wonderful surprise after a few gloomy days.

    • Jenny

      February 2, 2021 at 10:31 pm

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      Had a dog named Sylke ( the German spelling). Most intelligent dog I had a best friend and protector she was.

      Pretty filly

    • Cathy

      February 3, 2021 at 5:44 am

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      Looking much like her Dam, awesome! Here’s to ZILKHA having a bright and healthy future!

  3. Deb M

    February 2, 2021 at 1:51 pm

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    How adorable!! Can’t wait to watch her grow & run.

  4. Zfan

    February 2, 2021 at 2:09 pm

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    Thank you for the update and photos! She is lovely!

  5. Janet Squire

    February 2, 2021 at 2:10 pm

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    Awwww, what a cutie pie!

  6. Karen Villarreal

    February 2, 2021 at 2:11 pm

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    She is Beautiful!

  7. Amy T

    February 2, 2021 at 2:13 pm

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    She is stunning and appears to have mum’s wonderful personality!❤️

  8. Mary Darden McLeod

    February 2, 2021 at 2:14 pm

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    She is simply stunning and has an excellent name. Looks like she has Zenyatta’s personality: lots of precociousness shining in those lovely eyes.
    xoxo,
    Mary in Boone

  9. Lisa in Colorado

    February 2, 2021 at 2:16 pm

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    Big Strong Gorgeous filly. A lot of her mama in her!!!

  10. Valerie

    February 2, 2021 at 2:27 pm

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    She has her mama’s haunch, deep, strong and wide. Well conformed filly.

  11. Vampressqueen Sue Colvin

    February 2, 2021 at 2:29 pm

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    Hi all ?
    I just posted on the previous blog. Then find out bout this 1?.
    What a lovely gal & name. She’s adorable. Not to mention she’s taking after her mama??.
    Thx for continuing to share Z & offspring w/ us Ann + team Z.
    Stay safe every1! ❤?
    Vamp?‍♀️

  12. Mary

    February 2, 2021 at 2:29 pm

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    Thank you for the updates. A beautiful filly and name to match.

    • Wanda

      February 2, 2021 at 3:56 pm

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      Very lovely! Strong looking little princess! Love her name, good luck sweet girl???

    • Pam Homeier

      February 2, 2021 at 7:39 pm

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      Pretty girl.

  13. Carolyn Jean Gill

    February 2, 2021 at 2:39 pm

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    Thank you for keeping us posted (and surviving the occasional craziness :-) )Lovely shoulder and balance.

  14. Sandy (Northeast Ohio)

    February 2, 2021 at 2:42 pm

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    She sure is a beautiful, sturdy looking girl!❤️❤️❤️❤️ Thanks so much for sharing these great pictures. She seems to know where the camera is already ?

  15. Shari

    February 2, 2021 at 2:53 pm

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    Lovely filly! Thank you for sharing this beautiful girl!

  16. Lindal

    February 2, 2021 at 3:14 pm

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    Thank you for the new pictures! Zilkha appears to be a nice and sturdy and has an eye for the camera! She has beautiful coloring, reminds me of her brother ZZ. She appears to have horse and dog friends. That is always a winning combination! Lindal

  17. Kathy

    February 2, 2021 at 3:34 pm

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    Lovely name for a lovely filly! Ann always gives so much thought to the names. Love this one! Zilkha is looking wonderful! Thank you for sharing these great pics!

    Hugs, Kathy

  18. judy berube

    February 2, 2021 at 4:00 pm

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    Dear Ann, Team Z and Lane’s End:

    Thank you for the update and photos of ZILKHA. She is gorgeous and loves the camera, just like Mama.

    What a beautiful, bright Chestnut color coat she has. Love and Hugs, JB

  19. Barbara

    February 2, 2021 at 4:21 pm

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    Ann thank you so for keeping all of Zs fans updated on her babies

  20. Lori Stein

    February 2, 2021 at 4:57 pm

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    Okay officially IN LOVE!!! She is stunning! What a beautiful girl ?

  21. Celeste/Massachusetts

    February 2, 2021 at 5:04 pm

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    Thanks so much for the update and pictures of beautiful Zilkha! She’s lovely and I love her name. I knew there was an interesting story behind it. Ann chooses her names with much thought!

    It will be fun to follow Zilkha’s progress. So far, so good!

    Stay safe all.

  22. Rita B.

    February 2, 2021 at 5:07 pm

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    She’s a beauty, just like Mom ❤️

  23. Barbara Wood

    February 2, 2021 at 5:38 pm

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    Beautiful girl. Not surprised at her size.

  24. Kelly

    February 2, 2021 at 6:30 pm

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    Oh, I love her! I got to meet her and she’s an absolute sweetheart! She’s grown a-lot since October❤️

  25. Ann NC

    February 2, 2021 at 6:31 pm

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    Beautiful.
    Thanks for the great photos, Todd and Jenn.
    All the best in life for this precious girl.

  26. Marshall (NC Broad)

    February 2, 2021 at 6:58 pm

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    Ditto what Ann NC just posted!
    She is gorgeous❣️
    Thanks to Team Z, Ann H. and to Todd and Jenn for the photos!

    Hugs and Love

  27. Janet Newman

    February 2, 2021 at 6:58 pm

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    She is a beauty and like mama Z knows where the camera is. Thanks for the updated photo.

  28. Barbara Braun

    February 2, 2021 at 8:41 pm

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    I want to squeeze that baby! What a cutie! Hope she does well at whatever she does!

  29. Pat B from NM

    February 2, 2021 at 10:20 pm

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    Oh, my what a looker! Love Z and all her babies!

  30. Jo Anne

    February 3, 2021 at 6:11 am

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    Love her build! Great name.

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