Zenyatta's 2016 foal passes away . . .

[Kerrysmom818]

Noooooo

Just came up on my Facebook feed . . .

Post from Zenyatta.com:

VERSAILLES, KY — (April 13, 2016) It is with heavy hearts that Team Zenyatta and Lane’s End Farm must announce the passing of Zenyatta’s 2016 foal by War Front. His death occurred at approximately 9:00 am this morning due to complications of meconium aspiration syndrome. We express our deep gratitude to Dr. Peter Morresey and the professionals at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital who worked tirelessly to support the mare and foal. Zenyatta is in good health and back home at Lane’s End Farm.

[Epona142]

More info here: http://www.chronofhorse.com/forum/showthread.php?489651-Zenyatta-had-a-colt!&p=8619314#post8619314

[beaujolais]

How terrible! Just, how terrible. Not good luck for this amazing mare. I do hope Zenyatta is absolutely fine. :no:

[CVPeg]

Oh, no!
Very sad, and so sorry for the mare, and for her connections.

[Zu_Zu]

How heartbreaking ~ Jingles of comfort for all her connections ~

How heartbreaking :sadsmile:

Jingles of comfort for all Z’s connections ~

[charismaryllis]

awwwww :no:

[blue_amp_blond]

Very sad. I am very sorry to hear. Even with the best of care…

[Matador]

This is a tough loss for all concerned.

[NancyM]

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Very sad. I am very sorry to hear. Even with the best of care…[/QUOTE]

My thoughts exactly… even with the best of care. Breeding horses is a tough business, such heartbreak. Makes one appreciate the times when everything goes well, with no problems, and everyone survives. Because it does not always go this way.