DEAR BARN 55 AND MY FANS,
WE DID IT!
YOU ARE TRULY MY DEAR FRIENDS! THANK YOU FOR BEING PART OF MY TEAM AND HELPING ME AND SUPPORTING ME EVERY SINGLE STEP OF THE WAY!
I COULD NOT BE MORE PROUD AT THIS MOMENT!
THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING!
WITH LOVE,
HUGS TO ALL!
Z
Tatia Johnson
Live streaming video from the paddock would be fantastic – but I’d never get anything else done! ;-)
Georgina
Congratulations, Zenyatta. Yes, they finally got it right, HOY. This should have been your 3rd year as Horse of the Year. You are the best horse of my lifetime. I was never so into horse racing until I saw you on TV. Thank you for bringing joy to my heart. I love you and hope I get to see you in Kentucky some day.
Carol Howard
Congratulations Zenyatta and the whole TEAM! You have once again brought tears to my eyes. We all love you!
Karey
Sending love to all horses everywhere, wishing each one could be treated with such respect and admiration as our charismatic Zenyatta has experienced. Many thanks to the Mosses and Team Z for showing the world what it means to be kind to animals. (I know, in the case of our beloved Z, they have shown us how the Queen should be treated. I’m just sayin’…)
Kevin and Marilyn
You ended your career on top as it should be, I hope this brings Mike Smith some peace. Now you can move on to the next stage of your life, making some little z’s for us all to see running down the stretch a couple of years. we can’t wait. We love you Zenyatta.
Michael Harlow
I’ve been a follower of horse racing for 60+ years and no other horse has captured my heart the way you have young lady. The very best to you and am looking forward to watching your offspring follow in your hoofsteps. Thank you very much for all you have done.
MM Thompson
Congrats to you and your wonderful team Zenyatta. My tears of joy haven’t stopped since last night. I love you Zenyatta. Take good care.
kbestrocks
The most deserving award ever presented! Thanks so much to Zenyatta and her team for making my life brighter! Much love to Z…
Gary Moulton
I’m so Happy!!! My Top Ten List came true. Third time a charm!!!
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What’s next? Maybe down the road you could star in your own movie between babies.
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Then you could win an Oscar for GREATEST HORSE in any category!!!
Randy
Dottie, I hope you see this because this one’s for you and everyone on Team Z. Thank you so very much for all you’ve done and are doing for the fans of this wonderful horse. I know you must be very busy yet you faithfully keep up this blog so that we can still have glimpses into Zenyatta’s life at Lane’s End. Your acknowledgement of the fans last night after the ceremony was so special and very much appreciated. I never got to meet Zenny but hundreds of people did because she was so accessible to the public. In the midst of all the craziness surrounding the Breeders Cup this year, that accessibility and kindness to the fans never changed. Each and every one of you are absolutely amazing. Thank you so much for allowing all of us into Zenny’s world, and keeping us informed on how she’s doing. You have affected people’s lives more than you will ever know.
Sincerely, Randy Guy
Bernie
Zenyatta and Team “Z”, you have given Horse Racing a Face and a Heart and have changed the way people around the world see racing. Thank you for the wonderful ride, you all deserve to bask in the spot light. Zenyatta winning Horse of the Year puts my heart at peace now. Thank you!!!!
Donna Carlson
Congratulations to you and your wonderful team. You so deserve this honor and I’m so happy that the voters finally got it right.
Sharon
almost 700 posts!! not TOO much excitement in the air, eh? : ) Check out Bill Dwyre’s piece in the LA Times, online, for Jan 18. He writes SO BEAUTIFULLY about Zenyatta, about how she so richly deserved the HOTY award and how, at the same time, such an award is “woefully inadequate” to her greatness. I love his writing!!
Cynthia Cooper
Horse of the Year! Horse of a Lifetime! A Horse for the Ages…
Thank you Zenyatta and Team Z.
CJ
You are Fabulous Darling! LOL…Oh Zennie…you are The Queen of my Heart..forever! I knew you were Horse of the year..heck You are a Horse for the Ages! xxXX on your lovely nose..Bless your Big Beautiful heart.
Sunny Farm
BEHIND EVERY GREAT HORSE
~IS A GREAT TRAINER
& JOHN SHIRREFFS’
“THAT’D BE YOU”~
Here is a man who
fed “hay , oats & water”
ZENYATTA
didn’t need drugs to race
& they raced her
with honor & sportmanship.
ZENYATTA
retired sound and
still FULL of herself
& ready to run.
THIS IS THE MARK
OF A TRUE HORSEMAN .
A GREAT HORSEMAN .
ZENYATTA
is too awesome
to describe in words
,and it was you ,
John , who brought her
-galloping soundly
unto victory
after victory.
AND history.
CONGRATULATIONS !
Linda
Zenyatta for President! Just kidding . . Zenny did you see the Louisville Courier-Journal.com Zenyatta vs. Blame HOTY popular vote posted early on the 17th? You won that too! Last I looked from the 879 people who voted “Z” received 92.26% of the vote, Blame 5.92% and Goldikova 1.82% – You are the real deal – you have the look of eagles – you have heart – you have one crazy enormous fan base who will love you forever . . . Congratulations
Judy Gadwood Loves Zenny/California
Thank YOU, Zenny! I jumped from the chair last night when they FINALLY gave you Horse of The Year! I didn’t cry then… but I’m on the verge as I read all of the beautiful news articles and the comments on facebook! No longer the “bridesmaid”! :-)
XOXO Hugs & Kisses to my Sweetie
Rhonda
You are truly deserving of this award! When your name was announced I screamed with excitement and then the tears started flowing! You are the greatest horse of all time in my book “Z”. Love you!!
Sara Hiltner
Congrats babygirl! You deserved this award so much! :]
Barbara Wood
Dearest Z–
Your award last night made not only my day, but also my week, month, and year! I had to explain to my German Shepherd (I call her “little Z” because she prances like you) that sometimes Mommy cries because she’s happy, and that’s good.
I loved Jerry’s speech, giving credit to the other worthy horses and ending with that beautiful quote that so describes you.
Dottie–thank you again for keeping us all connected. We’ll stay as long as you give us daily diary posts. Many times they are the highlight of our days. Love you ALL always.
Lisa
Congratulations Zenyatta, and your team. OUTSTANDING! I would also like to thank all of your fans for being so dedicated to you. ABSOLUTLY UNBELIEVABLE!!!!!!
Bobby, Nicole & Joey
Hey Zee we just wanted to say Congrats on you winning the 2010 Horse of the Year Award… our whole family was so Happy for You… You really desearve it now all we need is for you to win Horse of the Millennium… Best wishes and hope you are having fun… Hugs & Kisses ;o)))
RITA
Congratulations Queen Zenyatta, you so deserve it and your team. Queen of the Sport of Kings, I am so happy for you. I cried happy tears when it was announced that you won, they finally got it right. Ann Moss said it well, you lift spirits. Thank you Z, I love you.
Pat Beck
I’d love to see your part of the awards ceremony. Can someone post it here?
Love you beyond measure, great Zenyatta.
Bonnie Cramer
Congratulations Queen Zenyatta. You are the most beautiful horse ever. I have become a fan of horse racing because of you. I am thrilled for you and the whole team.
The Kennedys in San Diego
Sunny Farm stated it so very well — thank you, John Sherriffs, for all you have done to make this great horse a champion and Horse of the Year and keep her healthy throughout her 4 1/2 years in your care. You will live on in the Thoroughbred history along with your most talented and famous charge.
Beth from Brockton, MA
All I can say is “it’s about time”.
Congratulations to Zenyatta and her “team”.
Thanks ever so much for keeping us up to date about Zenyatta’s new life at Lane’s End. You look great, Zee and you seem very happy.
We can’t wait for your next big annoucement; as to what stallion you are going to have a future “date” with.
I hope he is handsome, and strong and produces sound foals and that he is worthy of you!
Beth
Lisa Smith
It may be poor English, but the only way I can say this is: This is the BESTEST news of 2011!! Congratulations Zenyatta! RICHLY deserved! And my thanks and appreciation to ALL OF Team Z. We LOVE YOU and appreciate your sharing and superb care of The Queen!
Sonia Hernandez
My husband and I drove all the way from Albuq. N.M. to see team Zenyatta in the B.C. and we were not dissaponted at all .Zenatta and your hole team are A class act. Congardulations on Horse of the Year LOVE the HERNANDEZS