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
Stephanie Howard
Congrats! It is by far the most deserved award.
Lorri
Congratulations to you and your team Zenny. It’s been a long time coming but now you can finally relax and enjoy your retirement. No one can ever take away from you the enjoyment and excitement you’ve given to all your fans and the racing world in general.
It’s been an absolute pleasure to have been there to watch you through your amazing career and I hope to be around to see your next champion production. Whatever happens from now on in, you have proved to the world that you were the best and have finally been appreciated as such. LONG LIVE THE QUEEN…..ZENYATTA
Linda Hoke
What a fine honor for the great Zenyatta and all the committed people who make up Team Zenyatta.
It’s been a privilege to read the interesting posts from Dottie. Congratulations to the Mosses for keeping Zenny sound and happy and winning. Thank you, Team Z, for so graciously sharing this amazing mare with all her fans.
Maria Bommarito
Wooo-Hooo! Congratulations on winning HOTY! I guess 3rd time is a charm! I am so proud of you and all you have accomplished. I am really going to miss watching you race, but I hope to see lots of good things come from your babies! I pray someday I will get to see you in person. Until then my Queen! Have a wonderful and happy new life!
Jan Gustafson
We are so excited that you are Horse of the Year! Well-deserved. We need more horse racing fans!!! I had to reserve a spot at our local Chili’s restaurant in order to see the Eclipe awards. (OK’s viewing with mgr over a week ago). Then tonight, when we went to view the ceremony, we were told that no one else would want to watch it. We were subjected to viewing in a corner and attempting to read lips. When the Moss’s began their speech and we asked to hear the 5 minutes of the night….I was told the Chili’s manager threatened our server NOT to turn up the sound. What is wrong with people? We love you so much, Z and so excited for you…Congratulations! I’m hoping someday meeting you would make up for our total frustration in supporting horse racing in Colorado! Bless you, love you, thank you for making me cry in amazement.
Nancy McNaul Applegate
Jerry said it all, Zenny! You have a wonderful wonderful team.
Dottie, you looked great on stage. your heart reaches far beyond caring for Zenyatta…you care for everyone, don’t you? you, too, are truly a star here.
Sleep well, Team Zenyatta, and be at peace.
Coke Waschkat
Crowned the Best of the Best, That a girl!
You are more than special as is your Team Zenyatta! Congratulations, my tears of happiness won’t stop, I am so happy, you finally got what you deserved. Now, may the best stallion win……!
Caitlin
Yay Zenny!! Love to you and all your connections for an amazing career! Can’t wait to visit you one day! You are amazing! Love you!!! Xoxoxoxoxo
Lesley
I have been a fan of horse racing my whole life. For almost forty years I have been following the sport, and I’ve never before experienced the thrill of the race that you have shown. Thank you, Z. This was written for Secretariat, but tonight, it’s for you.
Weave for the mighty chestnut
A tributary crown
Of autumn leaves, the brightest then
When autumn leaves are brown
Hang up his bridle on the wall,
His saddle on the tree,
Till time shall bring some racing king
Worthy to wear as [s]he.
~Charles Hatton
Don Hyslop
You are one special girl! Congrats to you and all your team members.
Judy
Finally they got it right! Congratulations to the Team and especially to you Zenny.
Julie Ann in O.C. CA.
Dearest Zenyatta, Dottie, the Mosses, Mike and EVERYONE, I watched every minute of the awards, held my breath, and then jumped for JOY! JOY! JOY! And I then shed a few tears of happiness right along with you! WE, the fans you so graciously thanked, were all there with you with all our hearts, mind and spirit! The quote from the calendar was so perfect for the moment and for you! Thank you for including us into your life and sharing these glorious moments. ABRAZOTES…BIG HUGS….
Love, Julie Ann
P.S. Dottie and Ann you looked radiantly beautiful! And the Guys looked very handsome!
Mary Zinke
Congratulations Zenyatta! You deserved it. 2010 Horse Of The Year and Top Older Female.I’m so happy for you. You should be so proud.
Becky F
CONGRATULATIONS to YOU and your entire family!! I am SO happy! I hope your folks come back to see you on their way home! Actually I know we were all hoping you’d actually be there to accept the award. Can you say Pandemonium?! The journey continues, Big Mama, stay safe and sweet!
Robert Blick
Congratulations, Zenyatta!!! And to all your team and connections!!! Thank you for all the gifts you’ve given us…your Horse of the Year honor is the icing on the cake!!! You’ve truly earned it!!!
Ingrid in MA
All I can say is, IT’S ABOUT TIME!! FINALLY, your amazing achievements have gotten the due so rightly deserved! CONGRATULATIONS to you, Zenny, not only for HOTY, but also for the Older Female Eclipse Award! You are an amazing,amazing animal, and I can’t tell you how honored I feel to have watched you race.
Congratulations to the Mosses – you have one h*ll of a horse in Zen,and I’m SO glad she – and you – are finally getting the validation you all have deserved for the last 3 years. She’s the BEST, and I think that that says a lot about her Team – a racehorse is only as good as its’ team, therefore, Zenyatta has the BEST team around!
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF TEAM Z! The Mosses, the Shirreffs (John,you were ROBBED! Trainer of the Year by a mile,you are!), and Mike Smith,who read Zenny like a book and gave her 3 years of awesome rides. You truly are the best Team around, and I’m so happy for all of you!
ZEN-YAT-TA! ZEN-YAT-TA! ZEN-YAT-TA!!! YAAAAYY ZENNY!!!!!!! 2010 HOTY!!!!! Not to mention – Horse of a Lifetime!!!!
Sue
I am so happy for you, Queen Z! You and your team are the greatest!
Fran
Congrats Z! Your mom (Ann) was crying! With happiness for you of course. Your team was all there and so proud of you! Yippee!!! YOU DID IT-YOU ARE HORSE OF THE YEAR! SO PROUD OF YOU, AND YOUR FAMILY IS SO VERY HUMBLE! ALL SO VERY WONDERFUL! XXOO
Sharon Kraft
This is fantastic news and well deserved. Congrats and enjoy this very special night!!
M2 + Little Bit & Ready Lady (team from the Little Bit Ranch)
We knew you would do it, we just knew. WE ARE SO HAPPY AND ARE DOING HOOF HIGH FIVES HERE. Outstanding job on your part and ALL of your connections. Congratulations on this well deserved recognition.
Renee
Congratulations!!!!! Many tears of joy at our house! And how great was it that Mr. Moss read that wonderful quote from the Tranquility Farm calendar??
Nancy McNaul Applegate
And get some beauty sleep, Zen. i think your dream date is Quality Road.
Maria
Congrat Queen Z! and Team Zenyatta. Definitely you deserved this award Zenny. We love you!!!
anita sparrow
I watched the eclipse awards tonight. I was so thrilled for Z team. Way overdue!!!!!
Peyton
Congrats my Queen!! Congrats to all of team Z, it couldn’t have been given to a more deserving team!! FINALLY, all is right in the world!
Cristina
Congratulations QUEEN! you deserve this HOY award! This is a beautiful story with the happiest ending. I Love You Zen!
Diana
Congrats to you Zenyatta and everyone involved with you! I was so excited when you were announced the winner!! My husband and I were holding our breath! Then we yelled in excitement! I cried and laughed all at the same time! A fitting end to an amazing career! Thanks for all the memories! You’ve done so much for the sport! You have set the bar high with your record setting breath taking career and I know we’ll never see another one like you! Here’s to your new career and I hope you enjoy being a mother. If you can pass on even a fraction of your awesome talent and personality, you will not only be the best race mare of all time but the best broodmare!! We love you Zenyatta and congrats again to you and your family!!
Quarterhossgal
QUEEN Z, we love you!! Congratulations to you and your wonderful team. You deserved the win and so did all your family. Thank you for letting all of your thousands of fans share in this happy moment!! I just knew in my heart that this was your time. Getting to see how happy your family was when your name was announced just made my day! The best award is the love and respect that your two legged friends have for you.
Derby*Ann
You da girl! I’m so proud and happy for all concerned, including us fans. Now find a boyfriend and get on with life in Kentucky!
Jenna
And Dottie: Go have a cocktail! You’re the unsung heroine. Thank you so much for keeping us in your/Zenyatta’s life. Very very much appreciated.