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December 5, 2018

Zellda

17Z: Training Days

Zenyatta’s filly, right, on the first day riding in the field. Photo by April Mayberry.

Zenyatta’s 2017 Medaglia d’Oro filly is settled in at Mayberry Farm. Like her mother and two older brothers before her, she’s in early training under Jeanne Mayberry in Ocala, Florida.

Zenyatta’s filly, right, with her paddock mate. Photo by April Mayberry.

Jeanne reports that she’s doing well in her lessons and spending afternoons in the pasture with a girlfriend that she traveled with from Lane’s End.

Below, 17Z leads the pack during their first ride in the field.

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231 Comments

  1. Hatton's Ghost

    December 5, 2018 at 10:14 am

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    So thrilled to see this. Thank you! May her career be a safe and a happy one. I am moved to tears, although I don’ know why. Perhaps remembering all of those who shared the joy of Zenyatta’s magic, who are no longer with us. The story continues. ♥︎

  2. Janet Squire

    December 5, 2018 at 10:28 am

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    Lovely!

  3. Rebecca B

    December 5, 2018 at 10:31 am

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    When are they going to name her?? I think Zen d’Oro would be pretty.

    • Catherine Wells

      December 5, 2018 at 12:09 pm

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      I love that name, it’s perfect. Zen d’Oro!

    • Circe

      December 5, 2018 at 2:12 pm

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      They have tried to name her twice but only submitted one name both times. They both were rejected due to being to close to another name already in use. They tried Gizele and Izabella

      • T Curry

        December 6, 2018 at 6:20 pm

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        Would you know where Ziconic is?

  4. shirleeinindy

    December 5, 2018 at 11:00 am

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    Thank you, Thank you and thank you for the news, photos and video of our little girl. She seems quite headstrong but willing. Has mom’s ears. May she share the good fortune and talent of some of the other MdO girls.

  5. Loyal Zenyatta Supporter

    December 5, 2018 at 11:27 am

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    What a nice Christmas surprise, thanks Team Z! She looks amazing and so beautiful having Mom’s famous ears of course. So far so good. Please continue to give frequent updates.

  6. Miss

    December 5, 2018 at 11:30 am

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    Many thanks for the update. Zen d’Oro is the name I have long thought should be given to the filly. Good wishes for many successes in the future.

  7. Wendy Treadaway

    December 5, 2018 at 11:31 am

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    Miss Sassy Pants! She looks great. Thanks for the pics.

  8. Shannon From Cool

    December 5, 2018 at 12:49 pm

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    Looking forward to watching her progress.

  9. Trina Garrity

    December 5, 2018 at 1:05 pm

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    Thank you for the post… I love that we get a chance to see how things are going
    for our Queen Z as well as the babies! Thanks for the Christmas gift of the pics and video.

  10. Delrene from Carlsbad, Ca

    December 5, 2018 at 1:09 pm

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    She is so very pretty! Thank you so much for this update on Z’s filly. And I do love the sound of Zen D’Oro.

    She looks like she is enjoying her training.

  11. Allen

    December 5, 2018 at 1:18 pm

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    Wow she is beautiful. Those ears, just like her Mom’s. Of course she is leading the pack, she is Zenyatta’s baby girl. Thank’s so much for the pictures and update.

  12. Darlene Daniels

    December 5, 2018 at 1:41 pm

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    Thank you Team Z! She is beautiful!

  13. sheena.davies(wales)

    December 5, 2018 at 3:00 pm

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    Z17 is a beautiful filly.Lovely photos.Thank you Team Z Love and hugs.

  14. Rita Pierce

    December 5, 2018 at 3:08 pm

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    So glad to see Z17 she is not as dark as her Mom but has her ears as all can see. Her color is kind of between Dad and Mom. I hope she will be the one to be great like Zen. If not that is okay too. Will always love Zen and all the family. Thanks for the early Christmas present. Please keep us up on her progress!!

  15. Sandi Zarzycki

    December 5, 2018 at 3:30 pm

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    She looks a lot like Zenyatta!

  16. T Curry

    December 5, 2018 at 3:51 pm

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    Thank you for this gift!
    God she’s gorgeous! ❤️❤️
    Awaiting her name. Wonder when her career begins??

  17. JUDY BROWN-LAWSON

    December 5, 2018 at 4:08 pm

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    Zen d’Oro what a great name.
    Sending all my love to this little ‘sassy pants’ girl
    The best always have a little more spice to their personality!
    Wishing Zen d’Oro the best of luck in her career (s)

  18. Ann Adam

    December 5, 2018 at 4:13 pm

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    I love her energy saving economy in her step! Now awaiting to see her length of running stride.

  19. Sandra J

    December 5, 2018 at 5:18 pm

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    They should name her “Zensational”!
    Just sayin….

  20. Gloria

    December 5, 2018 at 5:28 pm

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    Great update! Can’t wait to see her on the track!!

  21. Barbie Taylor

    December 5, 2018 at 5:32 pm

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    Thank you so much for posting the video and new picture of 17Z. What a precious gift! I have been wondering so much about her and I am so glad to see she has a spunky personality. Calling her “Sassy Pants” seems appropriate as she appears to have a lot of pep in her step. She’s a real beauty for sure. Can’t wait to see what they name her. Something with a “Z” in it for sure after beloved Zenyatta.

  22. Carol Rose

    December 5, 2018 at 5:35 pm

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    What a little beauty like her Mom! Thanks for the video and update.

  23. The Kennedys in San Diego

    December 5, 2018 at 5:43 pm

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    She is beautiful! Wonderful to see her progressing in training. Thank you for the update. Look forward to hearing more about her adventures on the track.

  24. Judy Berube

    December 5, 2018 at 5:53 pm

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    Dear Team Z:

    Thanks for this update on Z17. She’s a beautiful, spunky little girl. Still got some growing to do. Love those fabulous ears. Love and Hugs, JB

  25. Judy Berube

    December 5, 2018 at 5:56 pm

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    Dear Sheena:

    Goodnight. Love and Hugs, JB, LM and all the Sweeties

  26. Sharon

    December 5, 2018 at 7:03 pm

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    Wonderful to see our little GoldZen one in action!

  27. Mary

    December 5, 2018 at 7:54 pm

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    Thank you all so much. Its wonderful to see this beautiful filly, so full of life. Those ears!! Gotta love um. Is our Z in foal this time? Thank you again.

  28. Mary M

    December 5, 2018 at 8:04 pm

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    She is cute! Looks like she has a tiny bit of Attitude, lol.

  29. Denise

    December 5, 2018 at 8:42 pm

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    She is beautiful. More baby names Zendora / Zandora.

  30. Marshall (NC Broad)

    December 5, 2018 at 9:02 pm

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    Dear Team Z,

    Thanks so much for this 17Z update — love the photos and the video, too! Looks as though she is enjoying Mayberry. Glad she has a girlfriend to pal around with. ?
    She is a spicy little beauty — they both certainly look content. Stay safe beautiful girl!

    Hugs and Love

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