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!
Hilltophorsewoman No Cal
Dear Zenyatta, what an amazing thing to do for your TEAM. Ann and Jerry Moss are such wonderful examples! Those bronzes I am sure will be cherished for lifetimes and passed down for others to know the wonderful story (by then it will be a legend) of Zenyatta. I know for me already the memories of following the Queen all over the country are so precious. Other than spending time with my horses everyday, my biggest treat is coming and spending time with Z and everyone, know that there will always be a gift and thought for the day from Z via Dottie. Thank you so much!
julia b
Dear Zenny – Haven’t been online for a few days- what a thrill to see how wonderful your “peeps” are! That is just awesome of the Moss’- how thoughtful and truley unforgetable- THanks Dottie for sharing this heartwarming event I would have cried tears of joy too ! Luv 2 u Zenny!
Hernan Tovar
My dear Zenyatta, this brought tears to my eyes, the Mosses, and the Shirreffs, they are awesome… You are a blessing to all us your fans. I love you Ingrid.
Lou Ann
Bravo team Zenyatta and especially to Jerry and Ann. A class act through and through! You all rock! Love you Z!!!
Suzanne G
@LauraJ–so happy to hear about ‘Old Friends’
Megan S
So sweet!
Trudy De Marlie
With my deepest love, respect & appreciation to Ann & Jerry Moss for your CLASS,along with John’s affection for the thoroughbred horse which has raised the bar for all others involved in your business. The entire Z Team are is included in this “thank you” for the outstanding work you did taking care of our Queen Z!!ie; grooms,hotwalkers, excercise rider, those who even cleaned her stall & of course Dottie. I feel that each of you can take pride in what I believe has created a wonderful CHANGE in horse racing! Where fans will now be able to get closer to the horses and you wonderful people from the backside. As fans can become more involved I feel it will result in better care for the retiring horses. Perhaps a new industry where these horses are sent for re-training for a second career, saving the lives of many more these great athletes! Which I know Zenny, with your big heart of love… would be your fondest wish! What a blessing you have been to our entire world! You must be a Mikey said once, “God sent down his personal thoroughbred mare for all of us to see”! You must be… I love you always, forever!!!
Trudy from AZ
Tere Thomas
Ditto what Lou Ann said – a class act! This is the kind of thing that happens around you Miss Z – everyone seems to be at their best when they are associated with you in anyway – you are inspiring!
Kathy Kimber
Oh my gosh,to think Ann and Jerry Moss did this for everyone it absolutely takes my breath away. To be so generous and go to the eclipse committe, to take the time and money to do this for the people who cared for you is just the most generous thing. This couple should get some kind of award for being PEOPLE OF THE YEAR. It shows they are just geniunely good thoughtful people. They have good hearts
Not only that but to take the time to stop and give Dawn her award. I’ll bet Dawn is still trying to recover from that, how very sweet of them. I can’t think of enough nice things to say about these people. We are so fortunate to have them share you with us Zeny and you have been blessed to have them too. What a wonderful circle of love. Thank you, thank you,
Peggy from CT
A very lovely and endearing gesture, indeed! Zenyatta…She is our horse of FOREVER!!
Nila
What a wonderful thing to do!
Can SOMEONE help me with my t-shirt purchase from your merchandise section? I bought two shirt but one is too big and I can’t get anyone at support@zenyatta.com to answer my emails to tell me how to return it for a smaller size. I’m desperate! HELP! Thanks.
Sally (B)
My sweet Z; ” Cherish is the word.” All of your team will remember the work and thrill of knowing that they did have a integral part in helping you become the sweetest racing horse power mare on the race track!! I love you Z and adore & deeply respect all your family. Ann & Jerry are very special to make this happen. You make my day telling me about this and seeing this picture!! How great!! I know your happy!! Love, with a kiss on your soft nose.
Linda from Vermont
Congratulations to Team Zenyatta!! Best of luck to you all!
Jackie
Good Evening Queen “Z” I have tears running down my cheeks. What a beautiful gesture by Mr. & Mrs. Moss to include everyone that had been involved in your success. WE NEED MORE PEOPLE LIKE THEM IN THIS WORLD!
I am so happy for everyone this award is so well deserved! Congrats to everyone. You have all done a tremendous job in raising, training, grooming, riding and LOVING THIS WONDERFUL HORSE ZENYATTA! We love you all!
Hugs and Kisses
Jackie
LouAnn Cingel of Union, Missouri
What a wonderful picture of all those who part of Barn 55 and they all look so very happy. Ann & Jerry Moss as well as John and Dottie Shirreffs are the most kindest and caring people and to make sure that everyone got their own personalized Eclipse Award just shows what wonderful people they are. They always go above and beyond to make others feel important and valued-they are such special people! So happy for all of Team Z and Barn 55! Hope you are doing well and enjoying the weather Zenyatta. Really miss you and think of you several times each and every day. The thought of you makes me smile. Thankyou for being a part of my life. I love you lots. Hugs to you sweetie!
LauraJ
@Judy B, thanks for asking about Step. He hasn’t gotten his gate card yet. He is still reluctant to load, although he is getting better each time. Once in the gate he is fine, and he breaks sharply. His workouts have been slow, but they have not been pushing him. We had hoped he would start Saturday, but he will have to wait another week or two. We are looking for a MSW. He was supposed to go in a 7f race. He needs some distance, and most of the races are short, sometimes very short. They have lots of 4.5f races there!
Mary Jane
Wow. Generosity of spirit personified. The Moss’ lead by example. Fantastic. SO happy for Team Zenyatta. You have a great family Z. There are so many children who probably wish they had the same. Thank you all for setting such a wonderful example for others to follow!!
Cindy from LA
It is so wonderful when people of wealth are so
generous to others!!!! One of my very wealthy
patients gave me two very special paintings that
Are in my livingroom that so remind me of him and
His lovely generous wife.
These eclipse awards are so very special for Team
Z.
@Max
Do you know when the Queen’s horse will run again?
Frankel is supposed to run June 14 at Ascot. Great
Article in bloodhorse recently about the very talented
Frankel and his possible appearance at Breeders Cup
Mile to take on Goldikova. What a very great race!!!
Looking forward to attending the Breeders Cup this
Year.
Julie DuVall
All I can say is Wow! If there was any doubt that the Mosses are a class act, it has been banished now. TEAM ZENYATTA is setting an example for everyone in the sport … here’s hoping more people follow their lead. Amazing!
Alene
My sweet Zenny, This is so awesome but the Mosses are the best people in the horse racing business!!!!They get done whatever needs to be done and even more.Your entire team is wonderful and everyone worked together.But there was only 1 Star. That was YOU!!! They made it glistens. The Mosses are extradinary people. On of a kind. You both deserves each other. un fortunately, about 10 days ago the racing industry lost another wonderful and irreplaceable man. Rachel Alexandras owner, the wonderful human being “Jess Jackson”. May he rest in peace and watch over Rachel and see her and Curlins foal being born. Bless his soul!! Lot of Big Hugs and Kisses Zenny, love you Alene
S (in san diego)
@LauraJ..thank you for the update on Old Friends! Great news…and I will keep my little monthly donation going. Might be worth a carrot or two. :).
I am sure Step will figure out the gate soon, please keep us posted.
Pam Zacek,
And I will say the same, Wow, that is some honor for the whole team and barn 55 , I will say, they all deserve this for sure, for see to Zenyetta, needs, and here comfort, and then all the work involved, so give them all a hoof five, for sure, Love to them all, and Queen Z also
Kate
What a beautiful picture… This diary just makes me HAPPY – just like Z did when she was racing!
Anne
Not a selfish bone in the ownership of Zenyatta. They keep giving and giving…like the Energizer bunny. This is what makes Team Zenyatta so special. It is a true team and the owners are quite aware of it. Just when you thought jerry and Ann have done all they can, they find another pocket to pull out the rabbit. The smiles on Team Z’s faces, PRICELESS!
Kim S
Not sure anything else can be added and I guess Wow! (from Nina Kaiser and several others) is enough. And as J Smith responded, we all need to Pay It Forward to the people in our lives.
@ Laura J–thanks for the update on Old Friends. Was just getting ready to check in with them on Facebook and send my next check. Truly remarkable work from Z Fans and everyone else that heeded that call for help. Feels as if a little light is coming through with all the dark things going on right now. Thanks to the Mosses for helping us to believe in the good and positive in this world. And to Dottie for giving us a “happy place” to come to every day.
Have a great evening Zenny (and BBFs), Team Z and Z fans.
Lotsa love to all.
Rosanne Glynn
All the people who were there with Zenyatta must be so happy to receive that award. They must have deserved it!! Good for them. When can we see a video of Zenyatta? It’s been sooooooooooooooo long. Love you big beautiful girl. oxox
Paula Higgins
Team Zenyatta are truly the Gold Standard for what it means to be great human beings. Jerry and Ann Moss are just wonderful people.
Denise
Amazingly wonderful owners, Zenyatta. You have given so much to the sport and your OWNERS are un-be-liev-able. And TEAM Z definitely deserves the recognition ….wonderful!!
Claire S. Moen
Zenny: You have thrilled so many. I feel you are almost my friend. Blessings to you! You are the best!!!
Shannon From Cool
Another unbelieveable gesture by Mr. and Mrs. Moss. This one just about cannot be topped. It just goes to show that YOU, Zenyatta, continue to bring out the very best in people. Congratulations to your entire Zenyatta Team. SPECTACULAR!!!