Good Morning,
What a week of CELEBRATION and FUN! Earlier this week, I was involved in the INSPIRE Portion of the Professional Business Women of California Conference. Then yesterday, LOOK WHAT HAPPENED!!!!
As you know, this year at the Eclipse Awards, MY TEAM won the SPECIAL AWARD for their CONTRIBUTION TO THE INDUSTRY. The Awards Committee technically named the recipient…TEAM ZENYATTA! That evening, Ann and Jerry accepted the Award on behalf of MY TEAM! Then something absolutely fabulous happened. My wonderful, loving, and charming owners went to the Eclipse Committee and worked with them during the past few months to have an Eclipse Award made for EVERY MEMBER of MY TEAM. This is so sweet, so generous, and so loving of them! Thank you, Ann and Jerry, for making this wonderful moment happen for each of them!
John and Dottie received their Award from Ann and Jerry the other evening at dinner. Ann gave Dawn her Award Tuesday en route to the PBWC Conference in San Francisco. April and Jeanne Mayberry live in Ocala…so their Awards were Fed-Expressed to them. David was given his by the Moss’ when they visited ME while here for the Kentucky Oaks last week! Isabel will receive her Award later this week.
All of the other Awards were given out YESTERDAY AT BARN 55! Each person went out on ‘my grazing area’ and opened his/ her box! Each Award has the individual’s name on it…along with the proper acknowledgments and inscription from the Eclipse Committee! There were tears and smiles of complete JOY! Every single person in this group (except Mike who had 2 for his riding accomplishments) commented that they had seen the awards on TV…but NEVER thought they would have one of their own!
As for ME, I truly am elated to see this photo! I love these people so much. They devoted so many hours to helping ME to be the best I could possibly be, and they shared countless hours of training, work, and love with ME!
From the bottom of my HOOVES, I also want to THANK Ann and Jerry for doing this for every member of MY TEAM! In life, it is these special moments that can be cherished forever. To know you are appreciated, and your work and all of your efforts did not go unnoticed, means so very much! As a matter of fact, it means more than words can ever express!
May this photo bring a smile to your day! It did mine!
With love,
Hugs to ALL~
Z
P.S. This is TOO CUTE! Carmen (Mario’s wife and one of my hotwalkers for years) was not able to be there at this time. So Mario rewrapped the box very neatly…so she could have the thrill of opening it up and being surprised. How adorable is this!
Cheryl
What terrific folks! A real class act! Thank you for sharing this with us.
Barbara Grimaldi
Zenny, you are too cute! Great idea to share the award with the people who worked with you all the way. You are a joy…you always make me smile…I am so glad you are healthy and happy and will have a Heinekin Lite in your honor–can’t drink the heavy stuff you do!!! I love you, Zenyatta, and got a big kick out of seeing the sign ZENYATTA WAY in today’s photo!!!!
Michelle
What wonderful, thoughtful owners you have. I am so glad you ended up in their care.
OraJean Stevenson
Dear Queen-Z & Team-Z,
Congratulations on your wonderful Eclipse Awards…all personally engraved and gift wrapped for each of you. Thanks for sharing this special event with us. The photo is inspiring and shows how very happy your TEAM is to be a part of your success. The Mosses are really the BEST OWNERS ever!!
Hugs to you all. Fondly, OraJean
Amanda Gilliland
My Sweet Lady Zenyatta, What a Beautiful site to behold! A photo of Team Zenyatta with ALL holding an Eclipse Award for their Contibution To The Industry under the sign “Zenyatta Way”. For Jerry & Ann Moss to make sure that everyone had an Eclipse Award speaks volumns about their personalities & as individuals. To make it possible to give everyone an Eclipse Award shows the love they have for YOU, Zenyatta and for everyone that took a part in the making of your career. Jerry & Ann Moss have set the standards for what an owner should be & do. Just as John & Dottie have set the standards for training & managing. They all show just how much they love you & all their horses.
“Zenyatta Way” I love the sign. Perfect place for a photo! That says it all. For the love of Zenyatta, that what I think of your Posts. We all love you so much. Sending Hug & Kisses To You From Alabama With Love, Amanda G.
@ Susan in Ten- Things here on Lake Martin & Dadeville,Al are moving very slow but repairs have started. It’s going to take time to heal for those that lost so much. I am Thankful & Blessed not to have been hit. Thanks for asking Susan.
Jennifer
This brought tears to my eyes! Jerry & Ann are truely remarkable people. Their generosity amazes me!!!
Dani
Congratulations again to Team Z! To Mr. and Mrs. Moss – I can’t find the right words to express how much your generosity and kindness towards those around you have moved me. Bless you.
Christine in VA
That is the best picture of friends I have ever seen. You are so blessed Zen
Cynthia H.
Someday in the not-too-distant future, this photograph will be enshrined in the Racing Hall of Fame. Like everyone on this site, I feel as if I know each and every member of the Team personally. Their faces are as familiar to me as those of my own family. Ann and Jerry Moss have broken the standard for generosity and inclusivenss when it comes to horse ownership, just as has Dottie for her management skills, and John for his fastidious and insightful horsemanship. Team Z is a group of stellar individuals who unite to form a dazzling constellation. Zenyatta is the North Star in their sky. They are truly fitting representatives of The Queen, who does nothing but radiate goodness and love throughout the universe. The Moss’ surprise gift to their Team was wonderful in every way—just like them.
Phyllis James
Zen, you are so lucky to have such a devoted team and to have such generous and kind owners. Hurray for the Mosses.
Yvonne and Maurice Kirby
Hi Zenyatta. What a beautiful picture and how great is it that every member of the Zenyatta Team received this well deserved award. Thank you Jerry and Ann for all of these great moments which we will cherish forever. Love you Angel in Disguise.
Lise BC, Canada
2 words for Jerry and Ann: CLASS ACT!!!
Jess
Now that, is TOO Cool Z!!!
Nancy
The Mosses are simply the best.
Melissa
truly deserved to a great team!!!
Patti
WOW…what a wonderful gesture of appreciation. Zenyatta, you have a fantastic family that gave you what you needed and in turn you showed the world pure beauty and perfection. Thank you beautiful girl for bringing out the very best in everyone. Loves and hugs to you!
Deborah Biediger
WOW. If every racehorse had a loving, caring team like yours that obviously respect and care for each other as well as their horses….what a wonderful world this would be! Love the photo. Everyone is beaming with pride and love for each other and for you, their one and only beloved “Z” girl.
maggie
Hi Zenny
You, the Mosses and team Zenyatta are the best things that ever happened to horse racing. You are all in a league of your own.
Paul
Zenyatta, all of the Team 55 members are well deserving of their Eclipse Awards. If I had one, I would keep it for the rest of my life in a spot where I could see it every day. I would love to have one of my own. You are well worth it.
Brenda Weaver
Ann & Jerry, that is the greatest!! Thanks so much for being so generous to the people who REALLY do work so hard for you and for others also in the industry!! Being a fan, I even appreciate your thoughtfulness!!
MK
This is one of the nicest things I’ve ever known about. KUDOS to Jerry and Ann for making each member of the team share this awesome award. I like and respect all of you even more than before (didn’t think that was possible). Awesome.