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Cozmic One at Mayberry Farm

Cozmic One during his workout. Photo by Kyle Acebo
Cozmic One during his workout.

Happy Wednesday!

As most of you know, we went to Florida at the beginning of the month to check in with Coz who has been at Mayberry Farm in Ocala for two months now. Jeanne Mayberry established the farm in 2000 and now runs it with the help of her daughters Summer and April. Today they are teaching Cozmic One the skills and routine that Zenyatta learned in 2005.

Coz in his stall.
Coz in his stall.
Coz on his way to the ring.
Coz on his way to the ring.

In this video from our visit you’ll see Ann, Jerry and John Shirreffs observe Coz’s morning from stall time right through to his post workout bath. Video and photos by Tyler Matson and Kyle Acebo.

Trainer John Shirreffs watches a group of yearlings on the track. Photo by Tyler Matson.
Trainer John Shirreffs watches a group of yearlings on the track.


John and Jerry.
John and Jerry.


Ann chats with Coz's rider.
Ann chats with Coz’s rider.

Walk
Post workout walk
Bath time.
Coz enjoys bath time.

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Bath
Finishing…
Bath
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We look forward to interviewing Jeanne about the process of breaking yearlings and her experience throughout the years. And in the next few weeks, the staff at Mayberry Farm will be answering questions from the fans in our Mayberry Farm Edition of Ask The Experts. Submit your questions below!

Happy Thanksgiving!
-Team Z

Edit: Submissions to Ask The Experts are now closed. Thanks to all participants!

Reader Interactions

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    Thank you for posting photos and video of Coz. He looks great and seems to be enjoying his training.
    Happy Thanksgiving every one.

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    November 28 Cherokee Devotional

    Happy Thanksgiving,everyone!

    A Cherokee elder once said, “Indian forgive, but Indian not forget.” It was obvious by his tone that he was not carrying a grudge-but that only one broken trust is sufficient. Trust is fragile, and truth is necessary for building trust. Most people play fast and loose with the truth, believing that others are not intelligent enough to remember what really happened. Often people couldn’t care less about the truth. They say, “It happened. OK, let’s all forget it.” But forgetting about the truth isn’t the way-at least it’s not the right way. We must be trustworthy, we must care. Truth and trust are beautiful gems. We must treasure them. When we do, the world will become a better place.

    Agreements the Indian makes with the government are like the agreements between the hunter and the buffalo after it has been pierced with many arrows. All it can do is lie down and give in.
    -Chief Ouray, Ute

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      Dear Kathy:

      Your post is so true and so sad. Especially on this day of Thanksgiving when the Native Americans in New England shared a meal with the Pilgrims and so began the celebration of this holiday. Conditions for Native Americans in our Country to this day are not as they should be. Love and Hugs, JB

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        Hi Judy,

        Absolutely. The Pilgrims would have starved had it not been for the Native Americans. It’s true the conditions for Native Americans are not as they should be. I must say, though, I always thought it was HILARIOUS that many Native Americans in OK were kicked off their land by the government and lo and behold where they ended up was rich in oil!

        Hugs,
        Kathy

        • Dear Kathy:

          I didn’t know that. Now that’s a happy consequence! Love and Hugs, JB

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    Its Thanksgiving morning, opened my computer to see COZ and this wonderful post. Perfect way to start this special day. Thank you so much for posting. Happy Thanksgiving to all

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    We are overhwhelmed by the joy this new blog brings! Happy Thanksgiving to our beautiful Queen Z, our red Prince, awesome Coz and all of Team Z. To those at LE who have cared for Coz, my, my what a wonderful job you did with him preparing this young colt for his future. It sure shows in the video that he seems ready for anything and everything that is to come. To the Mosses, Mayberrys and all of Zenny’s humans who we have come to know and love…have a safe and blessed Thanksgiving. You continue to provide us with an abundance of “all things Zenyatta” which is appreciated more than you could ever know.

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    Happy Thanksgiving to you Zenyatta and your beautiful babies who are growing up so fast! I’m especially thankful also and wish many blessings for Jerry and Ann and John and to everyone at Lane’s End and Mayberry Farms.
    So many wonderful people are on this website! I pray every day for Zenny’s family here, even though we’ve all never met in person, I think of you all as part of the family of my heart. I hope and pray this thanksgiving that you will all be blessed by our Lord and Savior with many of His richest blessings.
    Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!
    With love, Elizabeth

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    I love it that Coz ignores the treat so he can focus on Ann. Such sweet kisses. I wonder what John thinks of him…looks like John had a smile on his face while taking pictures of Coz.

    Animals that have been treated with love and good care from babyhood, like Coz, will always reciprocate that affection. Plus Coz had his momma Z to teach him that humans are not to be feared. Such a blessing.

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    As we count out our blessings on this day of gratitude, one of the things that I will definitely feel thankful for is the generosity of the Mosses and the rest of Zenyatta’s caregivers who so kindly keep us, her devoted fans, inside a special circle of sharing what is going on in the life of our Queen. It is so special to seek the comfort and solace and knowledge this web site provides with the updates and the photos and the videos and the links, as well as the connection to all the rest of the fans who follow Zenny and love her so. We are blessed and I am very thankful.

    Happy Thanksgiving to all!!

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    How great was this video!!! After watching it several times for the “important” stuff did anyone notice that Coz inherited Mama’s TAIL as well as so many of her other physical attributes? Just like his Mom, he’s never going to have one of those that are long and touch the ground!

    And how wonderful to finally see Ann again. I, for one, had been worried about her since she hadn’t been seen at the track with Jerry and Dottie or John for so long. Just ADORED seeing her loving on Coz just like she always does with Zenny and, as a previous post pointed out, it DID seem as though he knew and remembered her! I STILL have those beautiful images of her sitting down in the stall just hours after he had been born with his head in her lap!

    Thanks for this video and for the photos of Our Boy! We all are SO eagerly awaiting to see if his royal genetics are going to play out on the race track like we think they will!!!

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    Dear Kathy Hope you are having a fantastic day. I have always forgiven but never forget.These are very wise people. Ray is having a lazy morning. Boo’s slippers are just too cute!!Did you see the video of the Boxer puppy on Joey’s facebook? such a brave dog!! hugs to you and kisses for the pack Sheena

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      Hi Sheena,

      Ray’s turkey hat made me laugh. Loving Boo’s slippers. I never would have thought a two-legged puppy could get around so well. Duncan is not aware that he is disabled, he just GOES. Bless him!

      Hugs from me, kisses from The Pack. Kathy

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    Thank you so much for the wonderful photos and especially the video. What a nice Thanksgiving present ;-) He seems incredibly laid back to be so young, but I don’t know how unusual that is for thoroughbred race horses. For such a goofy looking baby with those enormous donkey ears, he sure has turned into a gorgeous animal!

    Extra gratitude this Thanksgiving day for Queen Z and all those associated with her who keep on sharing. ;-)

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    Happiest of Gobble Days to all
    we are making an assault on Oaklawn today
    every year …in the Carasol Restaurant at the top of the grandstand …they serve
    a turkey dinner….price $5….my sis and her husband and jim and I are going to attempt the trip…got jim’s scooter up and running…no mess….no fuss….but alas…no leftovers either….
    passing by Oaklawn yesterday…..saw horses out on the track trainng…..its coming….the season is coming….oh my
    thanks to all for the good wishes for my jim….he will have his procedure next Friday morning ….all fingers and toes crossed….
    Zenny hope you and Sweets are keeping all of those spa appts….you know how important those mud baths are…rest sleep exercise eat….
    kisses for all the soft noses everywhere….
    love to all

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    Thank you so much for letting us get a look at Cozmic One & the Team. I’m so grateful you allow is to be a part of Zenyatta’s life & now Coz. I love his ears. The look so like Zenny’s. When he finishes growing, he’s going to be even more handsome than he is now. Any bets he’s going to reach 17 hands?

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    I just knew that the Moss’ and the Shireffs’ wold share one of Z’s gorgeous boys with on Thanksgiving! Coz is gorgeous and has real ‘special’ presence and I see Zenyatta, yes, but he has a real look of Bernardini too. Thaks for sharing your horses with us all!

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    Coz certainly has Mama’s ears! I was half expecting him to do a little dance with his front leg. Looking forward to his future. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

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    Just saw this on bloodhorse.com and Coolmore facebook page.
    St. Nicholas Abbey still fighting for his life against Laminitis.

    The next few weeks are critical for St Nicholas Abbey; we are just hoping that he can turn the corner

    Read more on BloodHorse.com: http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/82207/st-nicholas-abbey-reaches-critical-point#ixzz2lxtzJY6r

    http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/82207/st-nicholas-abbey-reaches-critical-point

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      Dear Janet,
      Thanks for posting this update on St. Nicholas Abbey. I will certainly keep him in my thoughts and prayers. St. Francis, please help him turn the corner and recover.
      Power up, St. Nick!
      Hugs

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      Dear Janet:

      Thanks for this update on St. Nick. Praying to St. Francis for him. PUN Love and Hugs, JB

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    I want to wish everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving and remember to turn the scales back ten pounds, or if like me don’t get on the darn thing at all.

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    Coz looks awesome and he is so quite and well behaved. How great to see Ann, Jerry and John together with their girls first born. What fun to follow his journey. Thank you

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    happy thankgiving z team & z family
    hope u enjoy today zenny & may u & ur boys get extra treats.
    god bless, vamp

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    What a wonderful Thanksgiving to be able to see Coz! He reminds me so much of his mother and he already has that regal air about him. I can’t imagine how proud the Moss’s are to see him all grown up and learning to be a racehorse.

    Thank you so much for sharing his devlopment with us!

    Love to all on this Thanksgiving.

    Stel

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    Its great to see Cozmic One again! He looks so grown up and so mature! :) I am glad he will be racing with his mother’s owners and her trainer! He is going to be a great race horse I can just see and feel it! :)

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    Thank you so much for this wonderful glimpse into Coz’s new world. He seems so sweet and gentle, just like Zenyatta.

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    Power Up St, Nicholas Abbey

    Will be praying real hard for you. Praying God and many Angels will be there to help you.

    Power Up………………………………………

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      Dear Max,

      Thank you for Hovis’s update. even after the haircut he still looks handsome. Love his red blanket. “…she kissed me, I kissed her back.” Awwwwww, cue the violin music. Too bad some girls are so fickle. Wake up Foxy, Hovis is HOT!

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      Finally catching up a bit. Hope Hovis has a “Plan B” for Ms Foxy as the current one doesn’t seem to be yielding any results. Perhaps Max is right (see below) – he’s really in love with our Z now that he’s learned about her. Some of us want to send him a picture for his stall :-) Thanks as always to Sheena via Max for our Friday treat.

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