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!
Fran
Z, you absolutely have the very best owners a horse could ever have. They are so thoughtful and caring! They are also gracious and loving to the entire team. What a lucky girl you are to have such a wonderful family to call your own! It brings tears to my eyes that Jerry and Ann would go so far out of their way for their team. Just so nice! xxoo
Carolyn
Classy owners
Mike from Ca
TOO UNBELIEVABLE! I’m so grateful that I was fortunate to see your last 5 races in person. You are a legend and your team is TOO AWESOME! Z language here.. and if anyone doesn’t like it sorry, that’s just TOO BAD :)
Linda
What a great group of professionals. Much success in the future.
Vicki B.
Oh, you all look great!
DJ
Beautiful comments today….and my favorite: ‘Where there is no love, put love, and you will find love.’
Roberta Smith
Congratulations to Team Zenyatta on each of your very own award plaques…The Moss’ seem like really special people…thank you for thinking about all of the people who helped Zenyatta in all her endeavors. Love you Zenyatta!!!
Amy K
Best family for our very best girl! You are each and every one of you special in all our eyes and especially Zenny’s for being so great to her each step of the way.
Sue M
What a wonderful picture of everyone (except of course Jerry who took it :), and how nice to do that for all of them since they truly were your TEAM for so long. You are so lucky Z to have such great owners who are friends with and acknowledge everyone who has helped you along the way. Thanks for sharing!
Ginny Wood
If only more owners in our industry would recognize the work that the grooms, hot walkers, etc. do. As an owner and a groom, I know how hard they work. Once again the owners of the Queen show just how much class they truly have!
Kirren Dolan
What a lovely and touching sentiment! Ann and Jerry are so wonderfully thoughtful! I also love that Mario rewrapped his and Carmen’s award so that she could unwrap it herself! TOO CUTE!
You truly are a lucky lady, Z, to have so many wonderful people in your life!
As always, love and miss you, Z!
Lisa Smith
Absolutely FABULOUS Zenyatta! Your closing paragraph sums it up so nicely! It IS important and encouraging to have your hard work recognized. Congratulations to the Mosses for setting the bar so high. Any openings in their organization? I’ve been told I’m pretty handy working w/the mares! :-)
suew
Are we not also blessed to be a part of this team. Though we are fans, Team Z always finds a unique way to include all of us. You bet, Zenny, from the bottom of our hearts to the bottoms of your hooves we are so thankful to be along on YOUR life’s journey. Thanks to Dottie for another wonderful diary entry.
Alexandra Bowdoin
What a Wonderful Gift from the Mosses to TEAM Z !!!! Everyone looks so PROUD and so they should. We are missing Carmen in the picture, she spent sooo many hours walking our Queen….Congrats to you all!!!
Lorri
Oh my! I had tears of joy for all of them! Your owners are definitely the best Zenny! They sure know how to make everyone on their “team” feel special! Tell them I said they are the most unselfish people I have ever heard of! Take care Zenny! xoxo
#1NewEnglandFan
What a wonderful gift from Mr. and Mrs. Moss to their team! It’s another example of just how special Team Z is, starting at the top.
Thank you to all involved for nurturing Zenyatta so beautifully, and also for continuing to include her fans via this diary!
Congratualtions to all!
Amy K
Just a reminder – Black Caviar, the Australian sprinter mare is going for 13 for 13 Saturday. Let’s give her wishes for another safe win, she isn’t Zenny – but she’s bringing fans back to racing there
too!
Pamela J Hebert
Dear Zenny- thank you so much for sharing this with us!! What wonderful thoughtful people Ann & Jerry are to have shown such appreciation to Team Z. This is all because of you. God bless you Zenny.
Diane
Dearest Zenny, This not only brought a smile to my day but tears of joy for your wonderful Team Zenyatta! Congratulations to each and everyone of them! Also to Jerry and Ann Moss; you are the kindest most incredible couple so it’s no wonder you assembled such a loyal and hardworking team to create THE BEST OF THE BEST in horseracing! Zenyatta and Team Z you are
truly our brightest Shining Stars and we are so very proud and happy for you to be rewarded for all your accomplishments. Dottie, Thank you for giving me and all of us fans the privilige of sharing these wonderful special moments with us every day. We are so very grateful. Hugs and special blessings to you. XOXO
Lynette Lucas
Zenny!! I think you and your owners are the most fabulous people around!!! I think it is great that The Moss’s had a trophy made for each member of the team because they truly deserve it!! All I can say is GO TEAM ZENYATTA!!! Love you, Hugs and Kisses from Roswell!!!
Arlene
What a wonderful thing to do for each of the team! True success takes love and teamwork! Many thanks for sharing the picture.
Love and blessings to all of you.
eastcoastkid
Every time I think that it cannot get better with and for Team Z….I am WRONG!!! <:) Mr. and Mrs. Moss are remarkably generous and gratious people in a world in much need of a litte kindness and generosity. To each of you on Team Z who kept Zenyatta healthy, happy and especially, injury free for 7 years…thank you. I hope each of you know how truly remarkable you are…as amazing as the Queen herself..God Bless you all.
Delores
Dear Zenyatta, this act of kindness brought a warmness to my heart. What a great group of people Team Z are. The Moss’, Dottie and John are the greatest ever. They could really teach companies on how to treat their employee’s. What a great photo. Love you very much and thank you Dottie for sharing this wonderful information with Zenyatta’s adoring fans.
Love all of you guys. And I love Zenyatta so very much. XOXOXOX.
Trisha Veazey
Was it devine intervention or what that the Mosses’ adopted you into their family?
What a special family it is. So much love there.
A very lucky girl indeed!
Congrats to all
Love hugs and kisses
S (in san diego)
Tears of Joy!! What an incredible group of people! Ann and Jerry…what wonderful people you are to remember everyone and go the extra mile to show your appreciation.
Tissue sales must be through the roof with Z in the world :)) The good news…almost always happy tears.
Judy Maass Gadwood Adores Zenny ~ CA
OMG!!! ZENNY!!! This is TOO CUTE and TOO SPECIAL for words!!! I need to stop reading your diary while at work ~ tears, girl friend! Tears of joy for everyone!
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This does NOT surprise me ~ Jerry & Ann are the nicest, kindest, and most generous people I know! High hooves in the air to them :-) You rock!!!
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I’m so thrilled for everyone who received an award of their own! I hope to come by Barn 55 to pay a visit ;-)
HUGS & KISSES MY QUEEN XOXOXOXOXOXOXO
Monica Condie
That is so awesome…I’ll say it again, the Moss’ are a real class act!! The integrity they and John & Dottie bring to the industry is greatly appreciate….Team Zenyatta ROCK!! :)
Shari Voltz
Zenyatta what a beautiful picture. It brought tears to my eyes. Ann and Jerry are such giving people. I believe what you throw out to the universe comes back to you. I am always so touched by the love and generosity that is shown to this exceptional group of people. We all love Zenyatta so much and are greatful to be apart of this site and her life. Hugs and Kisses Shari and Homeroom 215 XXXOOO
@ Some of my students are in computer lab and on Zenyatta videos. TOO CUTE :)
Monica Condie
you’ll have to forgive my spelling “appreciated” and ROCKS!! (where is spell check when you need it?)
judy berube
Dear Z,
Your Team is so fabulous and Mr. & Mrs. Moss really are exceptional people. They are kind, caring and thoughtful. Hope you are feeling great. We love you. Love to all of you. Judy and Russ